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Watch I Bid You Peace: The Rise & Fall of the Frugal Gourmet (2026) Online

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Synopsis

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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1. I Peddle EnthusiasmNow viewing2026-01-2355mRaised 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.
2. Keep Your Fingers Bent Under!2026-01-231h 2mA 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.
3. Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde2026-01-2341mReturning 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.
4. Whatever I Do, I'm Forgiven2026-01-231hPublic 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.
5. Peace?2026-01-2357mIn 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.

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Jeff Smith
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Julia Child
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Graham Kerr
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Martin Yan
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Kenneth Kantor
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How many seasons does I Bid You Peace: The Rise & Fall of the Frugal Gourmet have?

I Bid You Peace: The Rise & Fall of the Frugal Gourmet has 1 season and 5 episodes.

When did I Bid You Peace: The Rise & Fall of the Frugal Gourmet first air?

I Bid You Peace: The Rise & Fall of the Frugal Gourmet first aired in 2026.

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What genre is I Bid You Peace: The Rise & Fall of the Frugal Gourmet?

I Bid You Peace: The Rise & Fall of the Frugal Gourmet is classified as Documentary.