I Bid You Peace: The Rise & Fall of the Frugal Gourmet
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Play S1 E1The meteoric rise and shocking downfall of America's most famous TV chef, The Frugal Gourmet's Jeff Smith, whose charm captivated millions—until it all came crashing down.
Cast: Jeff Smith, Julia Child, Graham Kerr
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5 episodes
- 1. I Peddle EnthusiasmRaised in Seattle, Jeff Smith's love of food, religion, and teaching turns him into a beloved campus chaplain—and then an unlikely TV chef. As The Frugal Gourmet is born, early success collides with debt, illness, and choices that threaten everything he's built.CC55minJan 23, 2026
- 2. Keep Your Fingers Bent Under!A single TV appearance catapults Jeff to national fame. Bestselling books, global travel, and PBS stardom follow—but behind the charm are rages, excess, and growing doubts about who Jeff really is, both on-screen and off.CC1 h 2 minJan 23, 2026
- 3. Dr. Jekyll & Mr. HydeReturning to Seattle, Jeff searches for reinvention as cracks widen behind the scenes. New projects mix food, faith, and spectacle, but chaos and troubling behavior mount—until one unexpected phone call threatens to shatter everything.CC41minJan 23, 2026
- 4. Whatever I Do, I'm ForgivenPublic accusations explode into a reckoning. As multiple men come forward, long-whispered rumors surface, dividing supporters and exposing patterns once ignored. With a lawsuit looming, Jeff's legacy—and credibility—hang in the balance.CC1 h 0 minJan 23, 2026
- 5. Peace?In the aftermath, 'The Frugal Gourmet' fades from the public eye, isolated and haunted by unanswered questions. Friends, critics, and survivors reflect on Jeff's impact, struggling to reconcile generosity with harm—and asking whether peace was ever truly possible.CC57minJan 23, 2026
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I Bid You Peace: The Rise & Fall of the Frugal Gourmet
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The meteoric rise and shocking downfall of America's most famous TV chef, The Frugal Gourmet's Jeff Smith, whose charm captivated millions—until it all came crashing down.
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- Chris Johnson
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Audio languages
English
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