TV series
Essential Pépin
2011, English, on PBS.
Essential Pépin, Jacques Pépin’s newest cooking series, airing on KQED this fall. In his 13th show with KQED, the legendary chef and renowned teacher once again shares his food, family, and passion for cooking with us. With 125 recipes hand-picked by Jacques from his extraordinary career, Essential Pépin has a tempting dish for every occasion and appetite.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 2011
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Where to watch Essential Pépin
Essential Pépin is streaming on PBS Living, Thirteen, and WETA+ in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E1: Savory Staples
Aired 15 October 2011
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 15 October 2011
- Last aired
- 15 October 2011
- Network
- PBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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Essential Pépin: quick answers
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How many seasons of Essential Pépin are there?
Essential Pépin has 1 season and 26 episodes.
Is Essential Pépin finished?
Yes. Essential Pépin ended in 2011, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Essential Pépin on?
Essential Pépin is streaming on PBS Living, Thirteen, and WETA+ in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
Essential Pépin parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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