Julia Season 3 is yet to be announced Dec 14, 2023 on HBO Max

After suffering a terrible blow, Julia's future – and the fate of the show – hang in the balance.

While in New York, Julia and the show receive both accolades and criticism. As Avis forges an unlikely friendship with Paul, Alice finds an unexpected connection of her own.

While Paul and Judith experiment with baking, Julia tackles a different kind of "bread." As a sleep-deprived Russ tasks Alice with even more work, the future of Avis's position on the show is called into question.

In San Francisco, Julia tests the waters of her newfound celebrity status alongside celebrated chef James Beard, leaving a brooding Paul to question the true cost of his wife's fame.

As WGBH reaps the rewards of their new star's efforts, a jealous rival threatens the station's burgeoning success. While Julia struggles with the price of fame, Paul begins to accept defeat, and Alice changes tack.

When the show goes overbudget, Julia doubles down on her efforts to continue making her dream a reality. As Paul contends with his fearsome father-in-law, Alice struggles with her new assignment.

Facing mounting pressure from executives, Julia turns to her closest confidantes for help navigating the ins-and-outs of an entirely new television genre; after a disastrous day on set, Julia's career hangs in the balance.

A year after the publication of her debut cookbook, Julia Child appears on television for the first time; as Julia grapples with the onset of menopause and staying relevant into her 50s, she hatches a plan for her own cooking show.