“Her kitchen just got a lot bigger.”
Through Julia Child’s life and her singular joie de vivre, the series explores a pivotal time in American history – the emergence of public television as a new social institution, feminism and the women's movement, the nature of celebrity and America's cultural evolution.
2 seasons · 16 episodes
Julia grapples with her rising fame and celebrity. After spending some much needed time in France while preparing for her second season, Julia visits a wide variety of renowned restaurants and chefs across both the South of France and the U
S2 E1Loup en Croûte
Nov 16, 202342 min
In France, Julia butts heads with Simca while working on volume two of their cookbook. In Boston, Alice faces pressure to find the network’s next hit.
S2 E2Fried Chicken
Nov 16, 202348 min
After failing to see eye-to-eye with Simca, Julia proposes a culinary showdown. Meanwhile, Alice and Avis each face new romantic possibilities.
S2 E3Pressed Duck
Nov 16, 202346 min
Left to her own devices in Paris, Avis bonds with a prominent existentialist, while Julia turns to her friends at Le Cordon Bleu for help with an impossible recipe. As WGBH experiences a shake-up, Alice goes through a trial of her own.
S2 E4Chocolate Mousse
Nov 23, 202344 min
After returning to Boston, Julia finds herself at odds with her new director and Avis's new beau. Later, a run-in with an old colleague finds Julia fielding questions from the FBI.
S2 E5Bûche De Noël
Nov 30, 202347 min
While preparing for an interview with Life magazine, Julia is thrown by a surprise visit from Paul’s domineering twin brother, Charles.
S2 E6Chartwinkerie
Dec 7, 202345 min
While WGBH prepares for their annual fundraiser, Julia receives an offer from a network with the funds to take The French Chef to the next level.
