Inspired by Julia Child's extraordinary life and her show The French Chef, which essentially invented food television.
Cast: Sarah Lancashire, David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Brittany Bradford, Fran Kranz, Fiona Glascott, Rob Lévesque, Howard Breslau, Mary Ann Schaub, Michael Malvesti, Charlie Thurston, Matthew Malone, Lindsey Broad, Dennis Staroselsky, Ghia Truesdale, Joe Cali, Jefferson Mays, Casey McNeal
When the FBI descends on WGBH, Julia uses her experience in wartime espionage to keep the crew safe from accusations of "un-American conduct." Later, a shocking announcement could shape the future of The French Chef.
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.
Julia fields offers from a competing network while preparing for the annual WGBH fundraiser.
Julia is surprised by the sudden visit of Charles, Paul's twin, as she prepares for an interview with Life magazine.
Chocolate Mousse 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.
Avis bonds with a prominent existentialist, While Julia turns to her friends at Le Cordon Bleu for help. As WGBH experiences a shake-up, Alice goes through a trial of her own.
Julia and Simca propose a culinary showdown for a group of guests including James Beard. At Hunter's birthday party Elaine faces scrutiny from her coworkers while Avis fends off the advances of a new suitor.
While butting heads with Simca over their cookbook, Julia takes inspiration from an exceptional meal. Avis escorts Russ to an eye-opening dinner party while Judith clashes with Blanche and Alice faces mounting pressure from the network.