Sign up
Trailer

The Mind of a Chef

2012 – 2017Show6 seasons86 episodesTV-PG

Documentary
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

Summary

Go inside the minds of some of the world's top chefs. Narrated by Executive Producer Anthony Bourdain, The Mind of a Chef is that rare and beautiful thing: an intelligent show about cooking.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

Shows with

The Mind of a Chef episodes

6 seasons · 86 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Noodle, 7.6
  2. S1 E2 Pig, 6.8
  3. S1 E3 Memory, 6.7
  4. S1 E4 Spain, 7.1
  5. S1 E5 Rotten, 7.0
  6. S1 E6 Rene, 7.1
  7. S1 E7 Simple, 6.9
  8. S1 E8 Gluttony, 6.9
  9. S1 E9 Chef, 6.9
  10. S1 E10 Japan, 6.9
  11. S1 E11 New York, 6.7
  12. S1 E12 Fresh, 6.9
  13. S1 E13 Soy, 7.1
  14. S1 E14 Sweet Spot, 6.3
  15. S1 E15 Smoke, 6.4
  16. S1 E16 Buddies, 6.4
  1. S2 E1 Southerners, 6.7
  2. S2 E2 Seeds, 7.1
  3. S2 E3 Rice, 7.1
  4. S2 E4 Louisiana, 6.4
  5. S2 E5 Preserve, 7.0
  6. S2 E6 Roots, 6.6
  7. S2 E7 Lowcountry BBQ, 7.1
  8. S2 E8 Senegal, 6.9
  9. S2 E9 London, 6.2
  10. S2 E10 Sea/Salt, 6.5
  11. S2 E11 Curry, 6.8
  12. S2 E12 Italian, 6.6
  13. S2 E13 British Classics, 6.6
  14. S2 E14 Farmer, 6.6
  15. S2 E15 Leftovers, 6.7
  16. S2 E16 Restauranteur, 6.4
  1. S3 E1 NYC Origin, 6.6
  2. S3 E2 American Cuisine, 6.8
  3. S3 E3 Argentina, 7.3
  4. S3 E4 Louisville, 7.1
  5. S3 E5 Kentucky, 6.7
  6. S3 E6 Latitude, 6.7
  7. S3 E7 Impermanence, 6.7
  8. S3 E8 Bourbon, 6.7
  9. S3 E9 Winter, 6.0
  10. S3 E11 Creation, 5.6
  11. S3 E12 France, 6.5
  12. S3 E13 Traditions, 6.6
  13. S3 E14 Locality, 6.8
  14. S3 E15 Documentation, 6.3
  15. S3 E16 Fäviken, 6.4
  1. S4 E1 Prune, 6.6
  2. S4 E2 Garbage, 6.7
  3. S4 E3 Rome, 7.0
  4. S4 E4 Hunger, 6.8
  5. S4 E5 Past, 6.4
  6. S4 E6 Hustle, 6.8
  7. S4 E7 Napkin, 6.8
  8. S4 E8 Evolution, 6.4
  9. S4 E9 Fire, 6.8
  10. S4 E10 Legacy, 7.1
  11. S4 E11 Ocean, 6.4
  12. S4 E12 Strawberry, 6.7
  13. S4 E13 Balance, 6.6
  14. S4 E14 Restrictions, 6.8
  15. S4 E15 New Orleans, 6.5
  16. S4 E16 Bites, 7.1
  1. S5 E1 Eggs, 6.6
  2. S5 E2 Legends, 6.4
  3. S5 E3 Fried, 6.8
  4. S5 E4 LudoBird, 7.1
  5. S5 E5 Strip Malls, 7.0
  6. S5 E6 La Mer, 7.4
  7. S5 E7 La Végétale, 7.2
  8. S5 E8 Joie de Vivre, 7.2
  9. S5 E9 Tous au Bistro, 7.2
  10. S5 E10 Instinct vs. Discipline, 6.9
  11. S5 E11 LudoBites, 6.8
  12. S5 E12 Surf N Turf, 5.6
  13. S5 E13 Dessert, 6.5
  14. S5 E14 Birds, 5.9

Cast

5 of 5 · most episodes first

Facts

November 9, 2012 · December 18, 2017 · Ended

First aired
November 9, 2012
Last aired
December 18, 2017
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 86 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Mind of a Chef?"

Questions about The Mind of a Chef

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Mind of a Chef?

PlexThe RokuFandango at Home FreePBSPluto TVAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsXumo PlayPBS Documentaries

In the United States, The Mind of a Chef streams on PBS, PBS Documentaries, PBS Living, Thirteen, and WETA+, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, KQED, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Mind of a Chef worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8).

Is The Mind of a Chef okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Mind of a Chef?

43 h

About 43 hours: 86 episodes in 6 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2012 to 2017.

Will I feel good after watching The Mind of a Chef?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for wholesome and 7 for hopefulness.