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Preview: The Final Harvest

After five momentous seasons of A CHEF’S LIFE, Vivian hosts THE FINAL HARVEST, a farewell feast of epic proportions. This series finale begins as a tractor pushes through her family’s cornfield to carve out the open-air dining room of Vivian's dreams. She gathers Summer’s last vegetables from Warren Brothers’ farm for a batch of chow-chow.
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Preview Length 00:30 Premiere: 10/22/18

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Turnips - The Greens - S2 E10

Premiered On: 02/25/2015

Late winter brings run-up turnip greens, which Vivian sees as central to her Southern food approach.

  • Tuesday September 15, 2026 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Tuesday September 15, 2026 2:00 pm CT on KET

Chicken Lickin - S2 E11

Premiered On: 03/18/2015

The restaurant's new best-seller is a whole chicken, pounded and stuffed with broccoli salad.

  • Wednesday September 16, 2026 3:00 pm ET on KET
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Ramp-ing Up to Spring - S2 E12

Premiered On: 01/02/2015

Vivian hunts for ramps - Appalachian wild leeks - with bacon purveyor Alan Benton in Tennessee.

  • Thursday September 17, 2026 3:00 pm ET on KET
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Eggs a Dozen Ways - S2 E13

Premiered On: 01/09/2015

Vivian visits with her egg producer and learns the ins and outs of egg varieties, from chickens to ducks to guineas to partridges.

  • Friday September 18, 2026 3:00 pm ET on KET
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Eggs Two Dozen Ways - S2 E14

Premiered On: 01/16/2015

Vivian's invitation to cook at the prestigious James Beard House becomes a reality.

  • Monday September 21, 2026 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Monday September 21, 2026 2:00 pm CT on KET

Stop, Squash and Roll - S3 E1

Premiered On: 09/08/2015

Vivian seeks motherly advice from Mrs. Scarlett and her sister Johnna over squash and onions.

  • Tuesday September 22, 2026 3:00 pm ET on KET
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  • Wednesday September 23, 2026 5:30 am ET on KET
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Pretty in Peach - S3 E2

Premiered On: 09/15/2015

Vivian learns the secrets of Gramma Hill's canned peaches. A mix-up leaves the team scrambling.

  • Wednesday September 23, 2026 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Wednesday September 23, 2026 2:00 pm CT on KET

Gettin' Figgy with It - S3 E3

Premiered On: 09/22/2015

Vivian is under the gun to pen an entire book chapter on figs in three days. The stress inspires a fig and honey bourbon slushie tasting and a fig preserves session.

  • Thursday September 24, 2026 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Thursday September 24, 2026 2:00 pm CT on KET

Pickle Perfect - S3 E4

Premiered On: 09/29/2015

Vivian visits her friend Nancy for a surprisingly comforting combination of homemade pickles, chicken salad, and chocolate cake.

  • Friday September 25, 2026 3:00 pm ET on KET
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Prickly Business - S3 E5

Premiered On: 10/06/2015

Vivian's mentor, Scott Barton, stops by the restaurant and shares the African roots of okra.

  • Monday September 28, 2026 3:00 pm ET on KET
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  • Tuesday September 29, 2026 5:30 am ET on KET
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If You Can't Beet 'Em - S3 E6

Premiered On: 10/13/2015

Matt from Crooked Fence Produce shows Vivian how to make "the best pickled beets she ever ate." Vivian incorporates beets into an unconventional chocolate cake in honor of Ms. Mary's 89th birthday.

  • Tuesday September 29, 2026 3:00 pm ET on KET
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  • Wednesday September 30, 2026 5:30 am ET on KET
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A Casserole Says Plenty - S3 E7

Premiered On: 10/20/2015

The Boiler Room welcomes a new manager, much to Ben's delight. A family reunion brings out long-lost relatives, the warmth of fellowship and an impressive spread of home-cooked casseroles.

  • Wednesday September 30, 2026 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Wednesday September 30, 2026 2:00 pm CT on KET

Honey, I'm Home! - S3 E8

Premiered On: 10/27/2015

After a visit from "The Honey Man," Vivian turns up the heat on a dish of chicken livers drizzled with hot honey. While Ben preps for his art show in Durham, Vivian descends on the "Bull City's" restaurant row to sample sweet, honey-themed dishes.

  • Thursday October 1, 2026 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Thursday October 1, 2026 2:00 pm CT on KET

They Call'em 'Bagas - S3 E9

Premiered On: 11/07/2015

Lillie shows Vivian three ways to bring out the bitter and the sweet in rutabagas. Vivian showers her team with gifts as they prepare a holiday menu.

  • Friday October 2, 2026 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Friday October 2, 2026 2:00 pm CT on KET

Gone Clamming, Part I - S3 E10

Premiered On: 11/10/2015

Vivian heads to Charleston's Wine and Food Festival, the South's premiere gathering of world-class chefs and food folk. A clamming trip with low country legend "Clammer Dave" adds a bit of adventure.

  • Monday October 5, 2026 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Monday October 5, 2026 2:00 pm CT on KET

Gone Clamming, Part II - S3 E11

Premiered On: 11/17/2015

Frank Lee, "Mayor of Charleston," invites Vivian to his home and reveals the secret to his aunt's decadent clam hash. Also, the popular Waffle House Smackdown is visited.

  • Tuesday October 6, 2026 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Tuesday October 6, 2026 2:00 pm CT on KET

What's Your Beef? - S3 E12

Premiered On: 11/24/2015

Vivian's whole-cow program, after some initial hiccups, finds its groove. Mrs. Scarlett makes a classic cubed steak, inciting an epic tantrum from Flo. Vivian heads to New York to meet her new editor.

  • Wednesday October 7, 2026 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Wednesday October 7, 2026 2:00 pm CT on KET

One Potato, New Potato - S3 E13

Premiered On: 12/26/2015

Vivian judges the Southern Sides competition at the BBQ Festival and makes her own BBQ plate.

  • Thursday October 8, 2026 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Thursday October 8, 2026 2:00 pm CT on KET

Onions and Avetts - S4 E1

Premiered On: 09/10/2016

Spring onions kick off the season as Vivian prepares dinner for beginner farmers.

  • Friday October 9, 2026 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Friday October 9, 2026 2:00 pm CT on KET

My Watermelon Baby - S4 E2

Premiered On: 09/18/2016

After a summer away from the restaurant, Vivian returns to a staff of unfamiliar faces and works to build camaraderie.

  • Monday October 12, 2026 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Monday October 12, 2026 2:00 pm CT on KET

Peas, Please - S4 E3

Premiered On: 09/25/2016

A tutorial in "beatin' peas," delivered by a 92-year-old expert, is an entertaining and therapeutic history lesson.

  • Tuesday October 13, 2026 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Tuesday October 13, 2026 2:00 pm CT on KET

Stand by Your Cabbage - S4 E4

Premiered On: 10/02/2016

Vivian's summer itinerary includes a 14-day photoshoot as she preps for a trip to Feast Portland.

  • Wednesday October 14, 2026 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Wednesday October 14, 2026 2:00 pm CT on KET

Cabbage's Last Stand - S4 E5

Premiered On: 10/09/2016

Vivian can't resist the opportunity to romp around the city before firing up the BBQ cabbage at Feast Portland.

  • Thursday October 15, 2026 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Thursday October 15, 2026 2:00 pm CT on KET

More Than One Way to Skin a Catfish - S4 E7

Premiered On: 10/23/2016

A personal experience with farm-raised catfish offers Vivian a new perspective on the industry.

  • Friday October 16, 2026 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Friday October 16, 2026 2:00 pm CT on KET
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Turnips - The Roots - S2 E9

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Obviously, It's Pecans - S2 E8

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The Fish Episode, Y'all - S2 E7

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Don't Tom Thumb Your Nose at Me! Part 2 - S2 E5

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R-E-S-P-E-C-T The Butterbean - S2 E3

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Shrimp Sells - S2 E2

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Blueberries and Boiling Over - S2 E1

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Have Yourself Some Moonshine - S1 E13

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The Buttermilk Belt - S1 E12

  • Monday August 31, 2026 3:00 pm ET on KET
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Collard Green Queen - S1 E11

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Love Me Some Candied Yams! - S1 E10

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A Peanut Pastime - S1 E9

  • Wednesday August 26, 2026 3:00 pm ET on KET
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A Road Trip for Rice - S1 E8

  • Tuesday August 25, 2026 3:00 pm ET on KET
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Muscadine Time - S1 E7

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The World Is Your Oyster - S1 E6

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Tomatoes....You Say Heirloom, I Say Old Timey - S1 E5

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Cracklin' Kitchen - S1 E4

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Pimp My Grits - S1 E3

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Strawberry Stay at Home - S1 E2

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Sweet Corn & Expensive Tea - S1 E1

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