Episode 1
TV series
The French Chef
1963TV-G10 seasons7.5 / 10
One of the first cooking shows on American television, created and hosted by Julia Child on public television to introduce the French way of cooking. It emphasized fresh ingredients, many of which were unfamiliar to Americans. Based on the books she co-authored, entitled Mastering the Art of French Cooking.
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One of the first cooking shows on American television, created and hosted by Julia Child on public television to introduce the French way of cooking. It emphasized fresh ingredients, many of which were unfamiliar to Americans. Based on the books she co-authored, entitled Mastering the Art of French Cooking.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
French Onion Soup
Julia cooks a french onion soup.
Episode 3
Casserole Roast Chicken
Episode 4
The French Omelette
Episode 5
Scallops
Episode 6
Quiche Lorraine
Episode 7
Fruit Tarts
Episode 8
Chicken Breasts and Rice
Episode 9
Vegetables the French Way
Episode 10
Veal Scallops
Episode 11
French Salads
Julia Child focuses on tossed salads and French dressings, preparing mixed green salads, mixed vegetable salads and French dressing. She also demonstrates how to dress and serve salad the French way.
Episode 12
Chicken Livers a la Francaise
Episode 13
Roast Duck a l'Orange
Episode 14
Chocolate Mousse and Caramel Custard
Episode 15
Patés
Episode 16
Aspics
Episode 17
Bouillabaise
Episode 18
Lobster a l'Americaine
Episode 19
French Crêpes I
Episode 20
French Crêpes II
A flaming dessert -- authentic Crepes Suzette! Julia Child shows how to make batter for dessert crepes and how to make crepe fillings with oranges, almonds, custards.
Episode 21
Steaks And Hamburgers
Episode 22
The Potato Show
Julia cooks 4 out of 200 potato recipes she found in a french cookbook.
Episode 23
Soufflé On A Platter
Episode 24
Dinner In A Pot
Episode 25
Pâte à Choux
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026