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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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Melanie MayronWritten by Daniel Goldfarb, Christopher KeyserGuest stars Isabella Rossellini, Judith Light, Michael Cognata, Lou Gala
Episode 2
After failing to see eye-to-eye with Simca, Julia proposes a culinary showdown. Meanwhile, Alice and Avis each face new romantic possibilities.
Directed by Melanie MayronWritten by Daniel Goldfarb, Christopher KeyserGuest stars Isabella Rossellini, Jefferson Mays, Lou Gala
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Scott EllisWritten by Daniel Goldfarb, Christopher Keyser, Erica LipezGuest stars Jefferson Mays
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Jenée LaMarqueWritten by Natalia TemesgenGuest stars Judith Light
Episode 5
While preparing for an interview with Life magazine, Julia is thrown by a surprise visit from Paul’s domineering twin brother, Charles.
Directed by Erica DuntonWritten by Emily Bensinger
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Melanie MayronWritten by Thaddeus McCants, Kate FodorGuest stars Jefferson Mays
Episode 7
After receiving an invitation from the White House, the WGBH crew travels down to the nation’s capital for a chance to film inside the President’s own kitchen. Back in Boston, Paul finds himself at the beck and call of various friends in need.
Directed by Jenée LaMarqueWritten by Christopher KeyserGuest stars Isabella Rossellini, Judith Light
Episode 8
When the FBO descends on WGBH, Julia uses her experience in wartime espionage to keep the crew safe from accusations of 'un-American conduct'.
Directed by Scott EllisWritten by Daniel GoldfarbGuest stars Isabella Rossellini, Jefferson Mays, Judith Light
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Sarah LancashireJulia Child
David Hyde PiercePaul Child
Bebe NeuwirthAvis
Fran KranzRuss
Fiona GlascottJudith
Brittany BradfordAlice Naman
Robert JoyHunter Fox
Isabella RosselliniSimone 'Simca' Beck
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