The Best Episodes of Julia Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.8/10(4 votes)

   #1 - Omelette

   S1:E13/31/2022

   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

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   Director:Charles McDougall

   Writer:Daniel Goldfarb
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   7.8/10(4 votes)

   #2 - Coq Au Vin

   S1:E23/31/2022

   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

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   Director:Charles McDougall

   Writer:Daniel Goldfarb
3. 

   7.5/10(4 votes)

   #3 - Beef Bourguignon

   S1:E33/31/2022

   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

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   Director:Melanie Mayron

   Writer:Eboni Booth
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   7.2/10(4 votes)

   #4 - Petit Fours

   S1:E44/7/2022

   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

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   Director:Erica Dunton

   Writer:Natalia Temesgen
5. 

   7.0/10(4 votes)

   #5 - Crêpes Suzette

   S1:E54/14/2022

   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

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   Director:Jenée LaMarque

   Writer:Emily Bensinger
6. 

   8.0/10(3 votes)

   #6 - Breads

   S1:E64/21/2022

   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

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   Director:Melanie Mayron

   Writer:Erica Lipez
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7. 

   8.0/10(3 votes)

   #7 - Foie Gras

   S1:E74/28/2022

   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

   Writers:Daniel Goldfarb, Christopher Keyser

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   Director:Jenée LaMarque

   Writers:Daniel Goldfarb, Christopher Keyser
8. 

   7.5/10(2 votes)

   #8 - Chocolate Soufflé

   S1:E85/5/2022

   After suffering a terrible blow, Julia’s future – and the fate of the show – hang in the balance.

   Director:Scott Ellis

   Writers:Daniel Goldfarb, Christopher Keyser

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   Director:Scott Ellis

   Writers:Daniel Goldfarb, Christopher Keyser