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The French Chef

7.5196310 seasonsTV-GTV SeriesReality

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…

DirectorsRussell Fortier·David Atwood
ProducerRuth Lockwood

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
For Working Guys and Gals
Oct 1, 1972
E2
Small Kitchen, Big Ideas
Oct 8, 1972
E3
Coffee and Brioche
Oct 15, 1972
E4
Brunch for a Bunch
Oct 22, 1972
E5
VIP Cake
Oct 29, 1972
E6
To Ragoût a Goose
Nov 5, 1972
E7
Sudden Company
Nov 12, 1972
E8
First Course Sit Down Dinner
Nov 19, 1972
E9
Main Course Sit Down Dinner
Nov 26, 1972
E10
Grand Finale Sit Down Dinner
Dec 3, 1972
E11
Kids Want to Cook
Dec 10, 1972
E12
Two Dollar Banquet
Dec 17, 1972
E13
Puff Pastry to Go
Dec 24, 1972

Cast · Directed by Russell Fortier

JCJulia Child
Julia Child
Self - Host

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The French Chef — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The French Chef?

The French Chef is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, PBS and PBS Documentaries in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The French Chef on Netflix?

No, The French Chef is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and PBS.

Is The French Chef on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The French Chef is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The French Chef for free?

The French Chef is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and The Roku Channel in United States.

How many seasons are in The French Chef?

The French Chef has 10 seasons in total (205 episodes). The series concluded in 1972.

Are all episodes of The French Chef out yet?

Yes — all 205 episodes across 10 seasons of The French Chef are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 11 of The French Chef?

No — The French Chef ended after 10 seasons, so there is no Season 11.