Despite opposition from male network managers and her own husband, cookbook author Julia Child bravely proposes a cutting-edge television show in 1962 that will offer lessons for the home cook.
Julia finds it difficult to offer a tricky recipe as station executives put more and more pressure on her.
Julia increases her efforts to keep pursuing her ambition of making it happen even after the production exceeds its budget.
Julia is having a hard time paying the price of fame as an envious competitor threatens the station's growing popularity.
Julia explores her unexpected fame in San Francisco with renowned chef James Beard.
As Paul and Judith explore baking, Julia turns her attention to another type of "bread."
Both praise and criticism are given to Julia and the show when they are in New York.
The future of Julia and the program are in jeopardy as she receives a devastating hit.