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 Americans. Based on the books she co-authored, entitled Mastering the Art of French Cooking.
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| Title | Air Date | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | Episode 1 | Boeuf Bourguignon | 1963-02-02 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 2 | French Onion Soup | 1963-02-09 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 3 | Casserole Roast Chicken | 1963-02-16 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 4 | The French Omelette | 1963-02-23 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 5 | Scallops | 1963-03-02 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 6 | Quiche Lorraine | 1963-03-09 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 7 | Fruit Tarts | 1963-03-16 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 8 | Chicken Breasts | 1963-03-23 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 9 | Vegetables: The French Way | 1963-03-30 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 10 | Veal Scallops | 1963-04-06 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 11 | French Salads | 1963-04-13 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 12 | Chicken Livers | 1963-04-20 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 13 | Roast Duck | 1963-04-27 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 14 | Chocolate Mousse | 1963-05-04 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 15 | Pâtés | 1963-05-11 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 16 | Aspics | 1963-05-18 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 17 | Bouillabaisse | 1963-07-15 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 18 | Lobster à l'Américaine | 1963-06-01 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 19 | French Crêpes I | 1963-06-08 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 20 | French Crêpes II | 1963-06-15 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 21 | Steaks and Hamburgers | 1963-06-22 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 22 | The Potato Show | 1963-06-29 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 23 | Soufflé on a Platter | 1963-07-06 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 24 | Dinner in a Pot | 1963-07-13 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 25 | Quick-Change Pastry - Pâte à Choux | 1963-07-20 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 1 | Caramel Desserts | 1963-11-30 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 2 | Cooking Your Goose | 1963-12-07 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 3 | Chestnut Cookery | 1963-12-14 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 4 | Bringing in the New Year | 1963-12-21 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 5 | Coq au Vin | 1964-01-01 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 6 | Cassoulet | 1964-01-08 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 7 | Vegetable Adventures | 1964-01-15 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 8 | Puff Pastry | 1964-01-22 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 9 | More About Puff Pastry | 1964-01-29 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 10 | Fish Mousselines | 1964-02-05 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 11 | Cake for Company | 1964-02-12 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 12 | Artichokes from Top to Bottom | 1964-02-19 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 13 | Elegance with Eggs | 1964-02-26 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 14 | Cold Soufflé | 1964-03-04 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 15 | The Case for Salmon | 1964-03-11 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 16 | Lest We Forget Broccoli | 1964-03-18 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 17 | Veal for a King | 1964-03-25 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 18 | The Soup Show | 1964-04-01 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 19 | Flaming Soufflé | 1964-04-08 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 20 | Small Roast Birds | 1964-04-15 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 1 | Timbales | 1964-04-22 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 2 | Fish Filets Sylvestre | 1964-10-28 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 3 | Babas au Rhum | 1964-11-04 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 4 | (Chicken) Dinner in Half an Hour | 1964-11-11 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 5 | Rognons Sautés and Flambés | 1964-12-02 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 6 | The Mushroom Show | 1964-12-09 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 7 | Veal Dinner in Half an Hour | 1964-12-16 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 8 | Broiled Chicken, Plain and Saucy | 1964-12-23 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 9 | Lamb Stew Is French, Too | 1965-01-06 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 10 | Introducing Charlotte Malakoff | 1965-01-13 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 11 | Hot Turkey Ballottine | 1965-01-20 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 12 | Cold Turkey Galantine | 1965-01-27 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 13 | Le Marquis au Chocolat | 1965-02-03 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 14 | Vegetables for the Birds | 1965-02-10 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 15 | French Tarts, Apple Style | 1965-02-17 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 16 | The French Jelly Roll | 1965-02-24 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 17 | Bûche de Noël | 1965-03-03 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 18 | Beef Gets Stewed Two Ways | 1965-03-10 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 19 | Ham Dinner in Half an Hour | 1965-03-17 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 20 | Croissants | 1965-03-24 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 1 | Chocolate Soufflé | 1965-03-31 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 2 | Four-in-Hand Chicken | 1965-04-07 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 3 | Brioches | 1965-04-14 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 4 | Veal Prince Orloff | 1965-04-21 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 5 | Great Beginnings | 1965-04-28 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 6 | Turban of Sole | 1965-05-05 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 7 | Strawberry Tarts | 1965-05-12 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 8 | The Shrimp Show | 1965-05-19 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 9 | Salad Fixings | 1965-05-26 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 10 | Non-collapsible Cheese Soufflé | 1965-06-02 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 11 | Quiches | 1965-06-09 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 12 | Fish Dinner in Half an Hour | 1965-06-16 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 13 | French Veal Stew | 1965-06-23 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 14 | Improvisation | 1965-06-30 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 15 | The Empress's Rice | 1965-07-07 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 16 | Coquilles Saint-Jacques | 1965-07-14 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 17 | More About Steaks | 1965-07-21 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 18 | To Poach a Salmon | 1965-07-28 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 19 | Invitation to Lunch | 1965-08-04 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 20 | Beef in Red Wine | 1965-11-17 | 30 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 1 | Your Own French Onion Soup | 1965-11-24 | 30 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 2 | Chicken en Cocotte | 1965-12-11 | 30 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 3 | Queen of Sheba Cake | 1965-12-18 | 30 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 4 | New Year | 1966-01-01 | 30 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 5 | To Poach Sole Fillets | 1966-01-08 | 30 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 6 | Chop Dinner in Half an Hour | 1966-01-15 | 30 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 7 | Filet of Beef Wellington | 1966-01-22 | 30 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 8 | Apple Charlotte | 1966-01-29 | 30 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 9 | More Great Beginnings | 1966-02-05 | 30 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 10 | Roast Suckling Pig | 1966-02-12 | 30 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 11 | More About Potatoes | 1966-02-19 | 30 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 12 | Steak Dinner in Half an Hour | 1966-02-26 | 30 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 13 | The Endive Show | 1966-03-05 | 30 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 14 | Saddle of Lamb | 1966-03-12 | 30 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 15 | Napoléons | 1966-03-19 | 30 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 16 | Paëlla à l'Américaine | 1966-03-26 | 30 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 17 | Dinner Party: First Course | 1966-04-06 | 30 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 18 | Dinner Party: Main Course | 1966-04-13 | 30 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 19 | Dinner Party: Meringue Dessert | 1966-04-20 | 30 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 20 | Soupe au Pistou | 1966-04-27 | 30 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 21 | Quenelles | 1966-05-04 | 30 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 1 | Génoise Cake | 1966-05-11 | 30 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 2 | Petits Fours | 1966-05-18 | 30 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 3 | Mayonnaise Show | 1966-05-25 | 30 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 4 | Swordfish Dinner in Half an Hour | 1966-06-01 | 30 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 5 | Ossobuco | 1966-06-08 | 30 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 6 | Sweetbreads and Brains | 1966-06-15 | 30 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 7 | Asparagus from Tip to Butt | 1966-06-22 | 30 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 8 | Operation Chicken | 1966-06-29 | 30 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 9 | To Poach a Chicken | 1966-07-06 | 30 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 10 | Mousses, Bombes and Parfaits | 1966-07-13 | 30 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 11 | Bourride and Aioli | 1966-07-20 | 30 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 12 | To Poach an Egg | 1966-07-27 | 30 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 13 | Roast Leg of Lamb | 1966-08-03 | 30 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 14 | Lobster Thermidor | 1966-08-10 | 30 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 15 | Speaking of Tongues | 1966-08-17 | 30 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 16 | Pipérade for Lunch | 1966-08-24 | 30 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 17 | Turban of Sole | 1966-07-31 | 30 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 1 | Bouillabaisse à la Marseillaise | 1970-10-07 | 30 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 2 | Napoleon's Chicken | 1970-10-14 | 30 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 3 | The Spinach Twins | 1970-10-21 | 30 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 4 | Cake with a Halo | 1970-10-28 | 30 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 5 | Hamburger Dinner | 1970-11-04 | 30 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 6 | Salade Niçoise | 1970-11-11 | 30 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 7 | Turkey Breast Braised | 1970-11-18 | 30 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 8 | Lasagne a la Française | 1970-11-25 | 30 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 9 | Waiting for Gigot; To carve a leg of lamb | 1970-12-02 | 30 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 10 | How About Lentils? | 1970-12-09 | 30 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 11 | Fish in Monk's Clothing | 1970-12-16 | 30 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 12 | Gâteau in a Cage | 1970-12-23 | 30 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 13 | Cheese and Wine Party | 1970-12-30 | 30 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 14 | Curry Dinner | 1971-01-06 | 30 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 15 | Apple Dessert: La Tarte Tatin | 1971-01-13 | 30 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 16 | Meat Loaf Masquerade | 1971-01-20 | 30 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 17 | To Roast a Chicken | 1971-01-27 | 30 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 18 | HB (Hard-Boiled) Eggs | 1971-02-03 | 30 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 19 | Boeuf Bourguignon (1971) | 1971-02-10 | 30 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 20 | Strawberry Soufflé for Dessert | 1971-02-17 | 30 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 21 | Spaghetti Dinner Flambé | 1971-02-24 | 30 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 22 | French Bread | 1971-03-03 | 30 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 23 | More About French Bread | 1971-03-10 | 30 min |
| Season 8 | Episode 1 | A Vegetable for All Occasions | 1971-03-17 | 30 min |
| Season 8 | Episode 2 | Pot au Feu: French Boiled Beef Dinner | 1971-03-24 | 30 min |
| Season 8 | Episode 3 | Pizza Variations | 1971-03-31 | 30 min |
| Season 8 | Episode 4 | Begin with Shrimp | 1971-04-07 | 30 min |
| Season 8 | Episode 5 | Chocolate Cake | 1971-04-14 | 30 min |
| Season 8 | Episode 6 | Working with Chocolate | 1971-04-21 | 30 min |
| Season 8 | Episode 7 | To Press a Duck | 1971-04-28 | 30 min |
| Season 8 | Episode 8 | Flaky Pastry: Pâte Feuilletée | 1971-05-05 | 30 min |
| Season 8 | Episode 9 | Glamour Pouding (Pudding) | 1971-05-12 | 30 min |
| Season 8 | Episode 10 | The Whole Fish Story | 1971-05-19 | 30 min |
| Season 8 | Episode 11 | VIP Veal: Poitrine Farcie | 1971-05-26 | 30 min |
| Season 8 | Episode 12 | Brochettes, Kebabs and Skewers | 1971-06-02 | 30 min |
| Season 8 | Episode 13 | Rye Bread | 1971-06-06 | 30 min |
| Season 8 | Episode 14 | Flaming Fish: Loup Flambé au Fenouil | 1971-06-13 | 30 min |
| Season 8 | Episode 15 | Summer Salads: Mayonnaise of Chicken | 1971-06-20 | 30 min |
| Season 8 | Episode 16 | The Lobster Show | 1971-06-27 | 30 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 1 | Coq au Vin Alias Chicken Fricassee | 1971-07-07 | 30 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 2 | Mousse au Chocolat | 1971-07-14 | 30 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 3 | Quiche Lorraine & Co. | 1971-07-21 | 30 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 4 | To Stuff a Sausage | 1971-07-28 | 30 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 5 | The Artichoke: The Vegetable with a Heart | 1971-11-03 | 30 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 6 | Tartes aux Fruits (Fruit Tarts) | 1971-11-10 | 30 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 7 | To Roast a Turkey | 1971-11-17 | 30 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 8 | French Croissants | 1971-11-24 | 30 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 9 | Soupe du Jour | 1971-12-01 | 30 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 10 | Terrines and Pâtés | 1971-12-08 | 30 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 11 | Madeleines and Génoise Jelly Roll | 1971-12-15 | 30 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 12 | To Make A Bûche: A Festive Jelly Roll | 1971-12-22 | 30 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 13 | Le Cocktail | 1971-12-29 | 30 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 14 | Gallic Pot Roast: Boeuf à la Mode | 1972-01-02 | 30 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 15 | Cheese Soufflé | 1972-01-09 | 30 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 16 | The Good Loaf: Pain de Mie | 1972-01-16 | 30 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 17 | The Hollandaise Family | 1972-01-23 | 30 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 18 | Tripes à la Mode | 1972-01-30 | 30 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 19 | Sole Bonne Femme (Sole in White Wine) | 1972-02-06 | 30 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 20 | A Bavarian Combo | 1972-02-13 | 30 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 21 | To Stuff a Cabbage: Chou Farci | 1972-02-20 | 30 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 22 | The Omelette Show | 1972-02-27 | 30 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 23 | Elegance with Aspic: Truites en Gelée | 1972-03-05 | 30 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 24 | French Fries | 1972-03-12 | 30 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 25 | Ham Transformation | 1972-03-19 | 30 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 26 | Ice Cream | 1972-03-26 | 30 min |
| Season 10 | Episode 1 | For Working Guys and Gals | 1972-10-01 | 30 min |
| Season 10 | Episode 2 | Small Kitchen--Big Ideas: Saumon Braisé au Porto | 1972-10-08 | 30 min |
| Season 10 | Episode 3 | Coffee and .... Coffee Cake and Doughnuts | 1972-10-15 | 30 min |
| Season 10 | Episode 4 | Brunch for a Bunch | 1972-10-22 | 30 min |
| Season 10 | Episode 5 | VIP Cake: Le Brantôme | 1972-10-29 | 30 min |
| Season 10 | Episode 6 | To Ragoût a Goose | 1972-11-05 | 30 min |
| Season 10 | Episode 7 | Sudden Company: Soufflé au Fromage, Roulé | 1972-11-12 | 30 min |
| Season 10 | Episode 8 | First Course: Sit-down Dinner: Fonds d'Artichauts Farcis, Béarnaise | 1972-11-19 | 30 min |
| Season 10 | Episode 9 | Main Course: Sit-down Dinner: Filet de Boeuf Rôti, Sauce Perigueux | 1972-11-26 | 30 min |
| Season 10 | Episode 10 | Grand Finale: Sit-down Dinner: Fantaisie Glacée aux Poires | 1972-12-03 | 30 min |
| Season 10 | Episode 11 | Kids Want to Cook: Apples Rosie, Caesar Salad | 1972-12-10 | 30 min |
| Season 10 | Episode 12 | Two-Dollar Banquet: Tranches d'Aubergine Ragoût Provençal | 1973-01-07 | 30 min |
| Season 10 | Episode 13 | Puff Pastry to Go: Pithiviers | 1973-01-14 | 30 min |
| Directing | Eric Poppke | Stage Director |
| Sound | Emmet Massie | Sound Recordist |
| Lighting | Chas Norton | Lighting Director |
| Sound | David St. Onge | Sound Recordist |
| Camera | Skip Wareham | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Greg MacDonald | Camera Operator |
| Production | Kathy Smith | Other |
| Crew | Aubrey Stewart | Other |
| Crew | Steve Rogers | Other |
| Crew | Karl Lorencic | Other |
| Production | Claudia Allyn | Production Assistant |
| Directing | Russell Fortier | Director |
| Directing | David Atwood | Director |
| Sound | Wil Morton | Sound |
| Production | Ruth Lockwood | Producer |
| Art | Francis Mahard Jr. | Set Designer |
| Sound | John Morris | Music Arranger |
