

Web series
The French Chef
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.
- Status
- Ended
- Type
- Reality
- Last aired
- 1972-12-24
- Language
- English
PBS
National Educational Television
- cooking
- food
- chef
- instructional
Seasons

Season 1
25 episodes · 1963
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Season 2
20 episodes · 1963
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Season 3
20 episodes · 1964
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Season 4
20 episodes · 1965
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Season 5
21 episodes · 1965
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Season 6
17 episodes · 1966
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Season 7
23 episodes · 1970
In October 1970 the new French Chef 200 series was shot in color and taped on the set at WGBH. Included in the programs were footage of Julia’s summer trip to France.
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Season 8
20 episodes · 1971
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Season 9
26 episodes · 1971
The 1971-1972 season was a tour of the French Classics: 26 half hour programs designed as a refresher course for experienced cooks and as a jet-assist takeoff for beginners.
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Season 10
13 episodes · 1972
After a funding scare, Polaroid funded a full 1972-1973 season. The theme was: The French Chef Faces Life. Julia shows viewers how to cope with situations that reflect the demands of society, family and lifestyle such as Sudden Company or a three course sit down dinner and getting kids involved in cooking.
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Top billed cast
Behind the camera
Produced in
United States of America
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Air dates
- First aired
- 1963-02-02
- Latest episode
- 1972-12-24
- Status
- Ended
- Next release
- Completed
- Season 12 Feb 1963
- Season 230 Nov 1963
- Season 321 Oct 1964
- Season 431 Mar 1965
- Season 524 Nov 1965
- Season 611 May 1966
- Season 77 Oct 1970
- Season 817 Mar 1971
- Season 96 Oct 1971
- Season 101 Oct 1972
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