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Julia (2022)
Popularity 12.9
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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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Sarah LancashireJulia Child
David Hyde PiercePaul Child
Bebe NeuwirthAvis
Fran KranzRuss
Fiona GlascottJudith
Brittany BradfordAlice Naman
Robert JoyHunter Fox
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Charles McDougallExecutive Producer
Christopher KeyserExecutive Producer
Daniel GoldfarbExecutive Producer
Erwin StoffExecutive Producer
Kimberly CarverExecutive Producer
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Season 1
8 episodes · First aired 2022-03-31 · ★ 7.5
E01
Omelette
2022-03-31 · 49 min
In 1962, cookbook author Julia Child boldly pitches a groundbreaking television series centered on demonstrations for the home cook – despite pushback from male station executives and her own husband.
E02
Coq Au Vin
2022-03-31 · 46 min
Facing mounting pressure from station executives, Julia struggles to figure out how to present a complicated recipe. Later, on-set flubs threaten the future of the show – and Julia’s career.
E03
Beef Bourguignon
2022-03-31 · 50 min
When the show goes overbudget, Julia doubles down on her efforts to continue making her dream a reality. As Paul contends with his fearsome father-in-law, Alice struggles with her new assignment.
E04
Petit Fours
2022-04-07 · 50 min
As WGBH reaps the rewards of their new star’s efforts, a jealous rival threatens the station’s burgeoning success. While Julia struggles with the price of fame, Paul begins to accept defeat, and Alice changes tack.
E05
Crêpes Suzette
2022-04-14 · 50 min
In San Francisco, Julia tests the waters of her newfound celebrity status alongside celebrated chef James Beard, leaving a brooding Paul to question the true cost of his wife’s fame.
E06
Breads
2022-04-21 · 50 min
While Paul and Judith experiment with baking, Julia tackles a different kind of “bread.” As a sleep-deprived Russ tasks Alice with even more work, the future of Avis’s position on the show is called into question.
E07
Foie Gras
2022-04-28 · 50 min
While in New York, Julia and the show receive both accolades and criticism. As Avis forges an unlikely friendship with Paul, Alice finds an unexpected connection of her own.
E08
Chocolate Soufflé
2022-05-05 · 50 min
After suffering a terrible blow, Julia’s future – and the fate of the show – hang in the balance.
Season 2
8 episodes · First aired 2023-11-16 · ★ 5.5 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.S in Washington D.C. and of course, Boston.
E01
Loup en Croûte
2023-11-16 · 42 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.
E02
Fried Chicken
2023-11-16 · 48 min
After failing to see eye-to-eye with Simca, Julia proposes a culinary showdown. Meanwhile, Alice and Avis each face new romantic possibilities.
E03
Pressed Duck
2023-11-16 · 46 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.
E04
Chocolate Mousse
2023-11-23 · 44 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.
E05
Bûche De Noël
2023-11-30 · 47 min
While preparing for an interview with Life magazine, Julia is thrown by a surprise visit from Paul’s domineering twin brother, Charles.
E06
Chartwinkerie
2023-12-07 · 45 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.
E07
Shrimp & Grits
2023-12-14 · 47 min
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.
E08
Lobster Américaine
2023-12-21 · 46 min
When the FBO descends on WGBH, Julia uses her experience in wartime espionage to keep the crew safe from accusations of 'un-American conduct'.
