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Kitchen Confidential

2005 – 2006Show1 season13 episodes

Comedy
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic646.9Rotten Tomatoes64%–

A fast-paced, tense comedy series about everyday modern life and show business, with standout dialogue.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Episodes

1 season · 13 episodes · best: S1E4 "French Fight" 8.1

Episodes

7.8

Story

Jack Bourdain had it all but messed it up going wild. Four years later, he ends up with a crappy job in Pizza Chain. Then, he gets an offer to get back in the game as the chef of a famous restaurant.

Feels like

  • Fast-Paced Kitchen Drama
  • Witty Professional Banter
  • High-Stress Workplace Comedy
  • Culinary World Immersion
  • Redemption Arc Narrative
  • Sharp Character Dynamics
  • Adult-Oriented Humor
  • Realistic Industry Depiction
  • Energetic Editing Rhythm
  • Chef-Centric Storytelling

Cast

24 of 74 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Darren Star, Michael Spiller, Victor Nelli, Jr.
Written by
Richard Appel, Joshua Sternin, Dan Sterling
Produced by
Jeffrey Morton, Lesley Wake Webster
Music by
Daniel Licht, Mark Kilian

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 19, 2005 · May 12, 2006 · Ended

First aired
September 19, 2005
Last aired
May 12, 2006
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content, Violence
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Brainless Beauty, Dogged Nice Guy, Escalating War +9

  • Brainless Beauty
  • Dogged Nice Guy
  • Escalating War
  • Even the Guys Want Him
  • Flamboyant Gay
  • Give Geeks a Chance
  • Heel–Face Turn
  • Karma Houdini
  • Lethal Chef
  • The Mafia
  • There Is No Kill Like Overkill
  • Porn Stash

12 of 20 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Kitchen Confidential?"

Questions about Kitchen Confidential

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kitchen Confidential?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Kitchen Confidential worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 64). Audiences rate it higher (75 out of 100) than critics (64).

How long does it take to watch Kitchen Confidential?

7 h

About 7 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2005 to 2006.

Will Kitchen Confidential make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Kitchen Confidential?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Kitchen Confidential use?

Brainless BeautyDogged Nice GuyEscalating WarEven the Guys Want HimFlamboyant GayGive Geeks a ChanceHeel–Face TurnKarma HoudiniLethal ChefThe MafiaThere Is No Kill Like OverkillPorn Stashand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Brainless Beauty, Dogged Nice Guy, and Escalating War.