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The Best Episodes of The French Chef

Every episode of The French Chef ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The French Chef!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The French Chef Season 1 Episode 2 - French Onion Soup
    9.1/10(30 votes)

    #1 - French Onion Soup

    S1:E2

    Julia cooks a french onion soup.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The French Chef Season 1 Episode 7 - Fruit Tarts
    9.0/10(11 votes)

    #2 - Fruit Tarts

    S1:E7

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The French Chef Season 1 Episode 1 - Boeuf Bourguignon
    8.9/10(19 votes)

    #3 - Boeuf Bourguignon

    S1:E1

    No description available

    Director:Russell Morash
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The French Chef Season 1 Episode 3 - Casserole Roast Chicken
    8.7/10(25 votes)

    #4 - Casserole Roast Chicken

    S1:E3

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The French Chef Season 1 Episode 4 - The French Omelette
    8.7/10(10 votes)

    #5 - The French Omelette

    S1:E4

    No description available

    Director:Russell Morash
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The French Chef Season 1 Episode 8 - Chicken Breasts and Rice
    7.5/10(12 votes)

    #6 - Chicken Breasts and Rice

    S1:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The French Chef Season 1 Episode 5 - Scallops
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Scallops

    S1:E5

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. The French Chef Season 1 Episode 6 - Quiche Lorraine
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Quiche Lorraine

    S1:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The French Chef Season 1 Episode 9 - Vegetables the French Way
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Vegetables the French Way

    S1:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The French Chef Season 1 Episode 10 - Veal Scallops
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Veal Scallops

    S1:E10

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The French Chef Season 1 Episode 11 - French Salads
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - French Salads

    S1:E11

    Julia Child focuses on tossed salads and French dressings, preparing mixed green salads, mixed vegetable salads and French dressing. She also demonstrates how to dress and serve salad the French way.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The French Chef Season 1 Episode 12 - Chicken Livers a la Francaise
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Chicken Livers a la Francaise

    S1:E12

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The French Chef Season 1 Episode 13 - Roast Duck a l'Orange
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Roast Duck a l'Orange

    S1:E13

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. The French Chef Season 1 Episode 14 - Chocolate Mousse and Caramel Custard
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Chocolate Mousse and Caramel Custard

    S1:E14

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The French Chef Season 1 Episode 15 - Patés
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Patés

    S1:E15

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    Director:Russell Morash
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The French Chef Season 1 Episode 16 - Aspics
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Aspics

    S1:E16

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The French Chef Season 1 Episode 17 - Bouillabaise
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Bouillabaise

    S1:E17

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. The French Chef Season 1 Episode 18 - Lobster a l'Americaine
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Lobster a l'Americaine

    S1:E18

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The French Chef Season 1 Episode 19 - French Crêpes I
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - French Crêpes I

    S1:E19

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The French Chef Season 1 Episode 20 - French Crêpes II
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - French Crêpes II

    S1:E20

    A flaming dessert -- authentic Crepes Suzette! Julia Child shows how to make batter for dessert crepes and how to make crepe fillings with oranges, almonds, custards.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The French Chef Season 1 Episode 21 - Steaks And Hamburgers
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Steaks And Hamburgers

    S1:E21

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The French Chef Season 1 Episode 22 - The Potato Show
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - The Potato Show

    S1:E22

    Julia cooks 4 out of 200 potato recipes she found in a french cookbook.

    Director:Russell Morash
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The French Chef Season 1 Episode 23 - Soufflé On A Platter
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Soufflé On A Platter

    S1:E23

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The French Chef Season 1 Episode 24 - Dinner In A Pot
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Dinner In A Pot

    S1:E24

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    Director:Unknown
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  25. The French Chef Season 1 Episode 25 - Pâte à Choux
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Pâte à Choux

    S1:E25

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    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"French Onion Soup" is the best rated episode of "The French Chef". It scored 9.1/10 based on 30 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/9/1963. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Fruit Tarts".