I Bid You Peace: The Rise & Fall of the Frugal Gourmet

Name: I Bid You Peace: The Rise & Fall of the Frugal Gourmet
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2026-01-23
Rating: 7
Cast: Jeff Smith, Julia Child, Graham Kerr, Martin Yan, Kenneth Kantor

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Documentary

Creator:Chris Johnson

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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StatusEnded

First AiredJanuary 23, 2026

Last AiredJanuary 23, 2026

Episode Runtime57dk

Seasons1

Episodes5

TypeVideo

Origin CountryUnited States

Original LanguageEnglish

Spoken LanguagesEnglish

Keywords

food television

Last Episode

S1 E5 • 1/23/2026

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.