Kitchen Confidential

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  • TV-14
  • 2005
  • 1 Season
  • 8.1  (5,004)

Kitchen Confidential was a FOX comedy-drama show that aired in the year 2005-2006. The series was based on the best-selling memoir 'Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly' by Anthony Bourdain. The show gave viewers a sneak peek into the chaotic, fast-paced, and adrenaline-fueled world of top-notch chefs and cooks working in high-end restaurants.

Bradley Cooper played the lead role of Jack Bourdain, a talented but troubled executive chef at Nolita, a posh New York City restaurant. Cooper portrayed Bourdain's character as a self-destructive, arrogant, womanizing chef, whose passion for cooking and love for the game is unparalleled. Bourdain frequently suffered from substance abuse, which affected his behavior and relationships.

Nicholas Brendon played Seth Richman, the sous chef at Nolita, and one of Bourdain's closest friends. Richman was a loyal and hardworking chef, who often struggled to cope with the pressure and demands of working in a high-stress environment. Despite his shortcomings, Richman remained committed to his job and the people he worked with.

John Francis Daley played the role of Jim, a young chef who just landed a job at Nolita. Jim was eager to learn from the experienced chefs, but often found himself caught up in their shenanigans. Daley portrayed Jim as a naive, yet ambitious character who had a genuine love for cooking.

Jaime King played the head waitress, Tanya, who was in charge of keeping the restaurant running smoothly. Tanya was smart, efficient, and organized. She often found herself struggling to keep up with the chaos happening in the kitchen, but her quick thinking and resourcefulness always saved the day.

Bonnie Somerville played Mimi, Bourdain's ex-girlfriend and the general manager of Nolita. Mimi was a tough and independent woman who often clashed with Bourdain over his reckless behavior. Despite their tumultuous relationship, she remained committed to her job and the success of the restaurant.

Owain Yeoman played Steven Daedalus, a celebrity chef who was brought in as Bourdain's replacement. Daedalus was a charming and confident chef who was perceived as a threat to Bourdain's position. Yeoman portrayed Daedalus as a manipulative and opportunistic character who was more concerned with his image and reputation than his cooking skills.

Kitchen Confidential was a captivating show that gave viewers a glimpse into the intense world of high-end cuisine. The series portrayed the lives of chefs and cooks with a sense of authenticity and accuracy that made it stand out from other cooking shows. The cast of talented actors brought the characters to life with their compelling performances, making the show a must-watch for anyone interested in the culinary industry.

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Seasons
And the Award Goes To...
13. And the Award Goes To...
January 23, 2006
Nolita is a finalist for the prestigious James Beard Award, which Mimi and Jack are determined to win; then...
Power Play
12. Power Play
January 1, 2006
When Mimi inherits Nolita, Jack assumes he'll be able to walk all over her and run the restaurant his way, but...
An Affair To Remember
11. An Affair To Remember
May 12, 2006
Jack has sex with Gia, the woman living in the apartment over Nolita, only to discover she's Pino's mistress;...
Praise Be Praise
10. Praise Be Praise
January 1, 2009
Praise Be Praise
The Robbery
9. The Robbery
January 1, 2009
With Nolita doing well, Jack is convinced that his bad luck is behind him for good; but when the restaurant is robbed, and business drops off completely, Jack believes he jinxed his good luck by reveling in it; and Seth makes a fortune betting on horses.
Teddy Takes Off
8. Teddy Takes Off
January 1, 2006
When Jack takes credit for Teddy's scrumptious fish dish, Teddy gets angry and quits; Jack hires a replacement, and Teddy gets a new job; but things at Nolita go wrong without Teddy there, and the staff schemes to bring him back.
Let's Do Brunch
7. Let's Do Brunch
January 1, 2006
Becky asks Jack to start serving brunch at Nolita and to let her run it; smitten Jack can't say no, though he wants to; the staff is furious, especially when they find out that Jack and Becky are having sex; and Mimi wants to move in with Becky.
Rabbit Test
6. Rabbit Test
December 19, 2005
Jim accidentally accepts a delivery of rabbits for Nolita's special, but when they arrive alive, no one has the guts to kill them. Meanwhile, Jack dates a vegan and is impressed by the strength of her convictions, until he sweet-talks her into trying meat and she becomes obsessed.
You Lose, I Win
5. You Lose, I Win
December 12, 2005
Pino orders Jack to spend time in the dining room schmoozing with customers; Jack hires an old cooking school friend to cover for him in the kitchen, but gets jealous when she does well; and Seth and Teddy bet over whose specialty is more popular.
French Fight
4. French Fight
December 5, 2005
Television and film star Michael Vartan will guest-star as Michel, an arrogant, womanizing French chef who steals from Jack's menu and seduces Mimi, his head waitress, sparking a brutal feud between Nolita and a rival French bistro.
Dinner Date with Death
3. Dinner Date with Death
October 3, 2005
Jack's old culinary-school mentor asks Jack to kill him with unhealthy food; Jim insults a tough dishwasher...
Aftermath
2. Aftermath
September 26, 2005
Jack is exhausted from running Nolita; he orders Steven to stop stealing/dealing in the restaurant, and Steven...
Exile on Main Street
1. Exile on Main Street
September 19, 2005
Fallen hot-shot chef Jack Bourdain gets a second chance to make his mark in the culinary world when the owner...
Description
  • Premiere Date
    September 19, 2005
  • IMDB Rating
    8.1  (5,004)