Barefoot Contessa

2002·Show
297Episodes in28Seasons·TV-G
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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Calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle1
  • Adrenaline0

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Barefoot Contessa is an American cooking show that premiered November 30, 2002 on Food Network. The show is hosted by celebrity chef Ina Garten. Each episode features Garten assembling dishes of varying complexity. Though her specialty is French cuisine, she occasionally prepares American, Asian, British and Italian foods. Her show also gives tips on decorating and entertaining.
Cooking ShowLifestyle TelevisionWholesome EntertainmentRecipe DemonstrationsEntertaining TipsComfort WatchCulinary EducationHome & KitchenAccessible Recipes

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Questions about Barefoot Contessa

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Where can I stream Barefoot Contessa legally?

HBO MaxPhiloDiscovery+The RokuYouTube TVFood NetworkSpectrum On DemandDiscovery +

Barefoot Contessa is included with a subscription to Philo, YouTube TV, Food Network, and HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Food Network and Spectrum On Demand. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Barefoot Contessa worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Barefoot Contessa rated?

TV-G

It's rated TV-G in the United States.

How many seasons does Barefoot Contessa have?

28 seasons

It has 28 seasons with 297 episodes and is still in production.

When did Barefoot Contessa air?

It started in 2002 and is still in production.

What language is Barefoot Contessa in?

EnglishPortuguese

It was made in English, with some Portuguese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Barefoot Contessa?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Barefoot Contessa in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Barefoot Contessa use?

Happily MarriedBourgeois BohemianGratuitous FrenchOnce an EpisodeWine Is ClassyFag Hag

TV Tropes lists 6 storytelling tropes for Barefoot Contessa, including Happily Married, Bourgeois Bohemian, Gratuitous French.

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