It's time to head back into the kitchen with Julia Child, as the Max original series Julia returns with Julia season 2. The drama series chronicles Child's rise to fame as the host of the famous cooking show, The French Chef, from the 1960s.
Julia was created by Daniel Goldfarb, who has previously written for the TV shows Rogue and Tyrant, as well as being a producer on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Julia season 1 of the show premiered in spring 2022, meaning fans have been waiting just about a year and a half for season 2 to arrive.
So, without further ado, here is everything that you need to know about Julia season 2.
How to watch Julia season 2
All episodes of Julia season 2 are now available to stream exclusively on Max for US audiences.
UK fans awaiting the latest season of Julia can expect all episodes of Julia season 2 to premiere on NOW TV on Thursday, January 4.
Julia season 2 cast
Starring in the series as Julia Child is Sarah Lancashire. She is a two-time BAFTA-winning actress, once for Best Supporting Actress in the series Last Tango in Halifax and once for Best Leading Actress in the hit crime series Happy Valley. She also received a BAFTA nomination for her work in Julia. Viewers may also recognize her from the movies Everybody's Talking About Jamie and Yesterday.
Just about every other series regular from Julia season 1 is returning for the new season, including:
- David Hyde Pierce (Frasier) as Paul Child
- Bebe Neuwirth (Cheers) as Avis DeVoto
- Brittany Bradford (Fire Country) as Alice Naman
- Fran Kranz (The Cabin in the Woods) as Russh Morash
- Fiona Glascott (Episodes) as Judith Jones
- Robert Joy (Don't Look Up) as Hunter Fox
Julia season 2 plot
Here is the plot for Julia season 2:
"With her trailblazing cooking show up and running on the air, Julia grapples with her rising celebrity and what that means for her, her colleagues and her show. In season two, Julia and her devoted husband Paul return from Simca's home in France to find that her success has changed everything. Through her singular joie de vivre, she and her team must navigate WGBH, the White House and a threat from their past, while continuing to spearhead female-driven public television and confront social issues still prevalent today."
Julia season 2 episodes
Here are the official synopses for Julia season 2 episodes:
Julia season 2 episode 1, "Loup en Croute"
"In France, Julia butts head with Simca while working on volume two of their cookbook. In Boston, Alice faces pressure to find the network's next hit."
Julia season 2 episode 2, "Fried Chicken"
"After failing to see eye-to-eye with Simca, Julia proposes a culinary showdown. Meanwhile, Alice and Avis face new romantic possibilities"
Julia season 2 episode 3, "Pressed Duck"
"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. As WGBH experiences a shake-up, Alice goes through a trial of her own."
Julia season 2 episode 4, "Chocolate Mousse"
"After returning to Boston, Julia finds herself at odd with her new director, and Avis' new beau. Later, a run-in with an old colleague finds Julia fielding questions from the FBI."
Julia season 2 episode 5, "Buche de Noel"
"While preparing for an interview with Life magazine, Julia is thrown by a surprise visit from Paul's domineering twin brother, Charles."
Julia season 2 episode 6, "Chartwinkerie"
"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."
Julia season 2 episode 7, "Shrimp & Grits"
"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."
Julia season 2 episode 8, "Lobster Americaine"
"When the FBI descends on WGBH, Julia uses her experience in wartime espionage to keep the crew safe from accusations of "un-American conduct." Later, a shocking announcement could shape the future of The French Chef."
Julia season 2 trailer
Get ready for another culinary treat with Julia season 2 by watching the official trailer directly below:
Is there going to be a Julia season 3?
As of December 22, Max had not officially ordered Julia season 3, so we'll update this page when an announcement on Julia's renewal or cancellation is made.
