8.2/10565 votes#1 - 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 pushback from male station executives and her own husband.
Director: Charles McDougall
Writer: Daniel Goldfarb
8.4/10478 votes#2 - 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.
Director: Charles McDougall
Writer: Daniel Goldfarb
8.2/10430 votes#3 - Beef Bourguignon
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/31/2022
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.
Director: Melanie Mayron
Writer: Eboni Booth
8.3/10420 votes#4 - 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.
Director: Erica Dunton
Writer: Natalia Temesgen
8.2/10455 votes#5 - Crêpes Suzette
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/14/2022
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.
Director: Jenée LaMarque
Writer: Emily Bensinger
8.3/10372 votes#6 - Breads
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/21/2022
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.
Director: Melanie Mayron
Writer: Erica Lipez
8.7/10447 votes#7 - Foie Gras
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/28/2022
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.
Director: Jenée LaMarque
Writer: Daniel Goldfarb, Christopher Keyser
8.6/10356 votes#8 - Chocolate Soufflé
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/5/2022
After suffering a terrible blow, Julia’s future – and the fate of the show – hang in the balance.
Director: Scott Ellis
Writer: Daniel Goldfarb, Christopher Keyser
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Omelette" is the best rated episode of "Julia" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 565 votes. Directed by Charles McDougall and written by Daniel Goldfarb, it aired on 3/31/2022. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Coq Au Vin".