# Where to watch The Frugal Gourmet in the UK

> The Frugal Gourmet is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Runtime:** 25 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 9.0/10  
**Genres:** Reality  
**Seasons:** 11  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18T17:13:03.763Z)  

## Synopsis

The Frugal Gourmet was an American cooking show that ran on PBS from 1983 to 1997 having gotten its start in 1973 on KTPS-TV in Tacoma, WA as Cooking Fish Creatively. Hosted by Jeff Smith, an ordained Methodist minister and a professor at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Smith would remind his audience that frugal doesn't mean cheap; it means that you don't waste money, and gourmet means loving good food and wine.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Frugal Gourmet in the UK?**

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**Is The Frugal Gourmet on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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## Sources

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