The WORST episodes of Julia (2022)
Every episode of Julia (2022) ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Julia (2022)!
Inspired by Julia Child's extraordinary life and her show The French Chef, which essentially invented food television.
#1 - Loup en Croûte
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/16/2023
In France, while butting heads with Simca over volume two of their seminal cookbook, Julia takes inspiration from an exceptional meal. Back in Boston, Avis escorts Russ to an eye-opening dinner party.
#2 - Chocolate Mousse
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/23/2023
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.
#3 - Pressed Duck
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/16/2023
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.
#4 - Fried Chicken
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/16/2023
After failing to see eye to eye on a handful of recipes, Julia and Simca propose a culinary showdown for a group of guests. At Hunter's birthday party, newcomer Elaine faces scrutiny from her coworkers.
#5 - Bûche De Noël
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/30/2023
While preparing for an interview with Life magazine, Julia is thrown by a surprise visit from Paul’s domineering twin brother, Charles.
#6 - Shrimp & Grits
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/14/2023
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.
#7 - Chartwinkerie
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/7/2023
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.
#8 - Coq au Vin
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/31/2022
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.
#9 - Crêpes Suzette
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/14/2022
After the show debuts in California, Julia, Paul, Russ, and Judith journey to San Francisco, where Julia discovers she has a significant fanbase.
#10 - Petit Fours
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/7/2022
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.
#11 - Omelette
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/31/2022
In 1962, cookbook author Julia Child boldly pitches a groundbreaking television series centered on demonstrations for the home cook despite push-back from male station executives and her own husband.
#12 - Boeuf Bourguignon
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/31/2022
When the show goes over budget, 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.
#13 - Bread vs. Sweetbreads
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/21/2022
A bad roll of videotape leads to reshoots and a dubious decision to replace chicken with a less savoury meat.
#14 - Lobster Américaine
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/21/2023
When the FBI descends on WGBH, Julia uses her experience in wartime espionage to keep the crew safe from accusations of 'un-American conduct'.
#15 - Foie Gras
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/28/2022
During an awkward lunch with her publisher, Julia is unexpectedly inspired by an offhand comment from a well-respected chef.
#16 - Chocolate Souffle
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/5/2022
Despite an extraordinary run, Julia decides to make the season finale the series' last, shocking the staff of WGBH and Paul.