Be My Guest with Ina Garten
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Ina Garten welcomes old and new friends into her home for good food, great conversation and lots of fun. Her guests include actress Julianna Margulies, broadcaster Willie Geist and chef and restaurateur Erin French.
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Next Air Time: Sat, Apr 11 2026 4:00 PM GMT+0000
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
4 episodes
E01
Julianna Margulies
Sat, Mar 26 2022 4:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Award-winning actress Julianna Margulies visits Ina Garten at home in the Hamptons. Ina mixes up Real Margaritas to welcome her guest, and they pick herbs in the garden before Julianna has a pinch-me moment -- cooking her signature Halibut with Herb Butter for Ina, who adds a magic ingredient to take it to the next level. To wrap up their special day, Julianna takes the wheel of Ina's convertible and they head to the beach.
E02
Chef Erin French
Sat, Apr 2 2022 4:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Chef Erin French, the owner of The Lost Kitchen restaurant in Freedom, Maine, and star of The Lost Kitchen on Magnolia Network, joins Ina Garten in the Hamptons. Ina welcomes her guest with Banana Crunch Muffins, and Erin shares the secret to her Dad's Meatloaf. Then they hit the road for a tour of East Hampton, taking in Ina's favorite spots, including Carissa's Bakery for sweet treats.
E03
Willie Geist
Sat, Apr 9 2022 4:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Journalist and broadcaster Willie Geist visits Ina Garten's home for a chat and a cocktail masterclass. Ina bakes Willie's favorite Salted Chocolate Chunk Cookies, and after a tour of the garden, they shake up Bourbon Sidecars with Dried Cherries as Jeffrey and Willie's wife Christina join them on the terrace for cocktail hour.
E04
Rob Marshall and John DeLuca
Sat, Apr 16 2022 4:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Rob Marshall and John DeLuca, an award-winning Hollywood power couple and Ina Garten's close friends, visit her home to catch up and cook together. She makes them refreshing Watermelon Cosmopolitans, and then it's over to the kitchen to cook along with John, who makes Salmon Burgers topped with his mom's Simplest Slaw.
Season 2
4 episodes
E01
Faith Hill
Sun, Oct 9 2022 4:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
In the season premiere, Ina greets Faith Hill with frozen palomas and fresh guacamole and they become fast friends while talking about family, love and music. Faith's daughter Gracie joins the party to help bake her family's cola cake recipe and they then take a drive to Topping Rose House to celebrate their new friendship.
E02
Nathan Lane
Sun, Oct 16 2022 4:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Award-winning actor and friend Nathan Lane spends a day at Ina Garten's barn, complete with a cooking lesson and fascinating conversation. Ina makes Nathan's favorite dessert, Rum Raisin Rice Pudding, and he shares his incredible life story. Then, Ina teaches him to make Mussels with Saffron Cream, and the self-confessed hopeless cook picks his own herbs in Ina's beautiful herb garden. Finally, sticking with Ina's food philosophy that store bought is fine, they head to East Hampton, N.Y., for a fun, unexpected dessert.
E03
Emily Blunt
Sun, Oct 23 2022 4:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Ina Garten is joined by her dear friend, the incredible movie actress Emily Blunt, for a fantastic day of cooking and conversation at the barn. Ina bakes classic English Cream Scones with jam and clotted cream to welcome her guest with a taste of home. They talk love, life, how Emily's Roast Potatoes were an internet sensation, and the inspiring story of how Emily overcame her childhood stutter to become a world-famous star. Then, Emily shows Ina a real family favorite, her signature Turkey Bolognese, delicious alongside Ina's easy Caesar Salad with Parmesan Croutons for a perfect alfresco dinner.
E04
Marcus Samuelsson
Sun, Oct 30 2022 4:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Ina Garten greets her new Hamptons neighbor, award-winning chef and restauranteur Marcus Samuelsson, with a delicious French 75 Cocktail. They talk about work, love and the unbelievable story of Marcus' childhood journey from Ethiopia to become a culinary superstar. Then, Marcus shows the secrets to his Salmon Salad on Charred Flatbread, and Ina gives him the scoop on her favorite local farm stands.
Season 3
4 episodes
E01
Misty Copeland
Sun, Mar 5 2023 4:30 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Ina Garten toasts the arrival of ballerina Misty Copeland with Kir Royale cocktails as the pair chat over herbed ricotta bruschetta; Misty shows Ina her family's favorite go-to dinner, citrus salmon and mashed butternut squash.
E02
Stanley Tucci
Sun, Mar 12 2023 3:30 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Ina and actor/director Stanley Tucci kick off their day together with easy oysters rockefeller and martinis; there's a Tucci kitchen takeover when Stanley teaches Ina how to make an incredible Tuscan seafood stew, cacciucco.
E03
Laura Linney
Sun, Mar 19 2023 3:30 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Ina Garten welcomes stage and screen actor Laura Linney to her home with a fruity blueberry ricotta breakfast cake; in honor of Laura's Southern heritage, Ina teaches her how to make shrimp boil with a twist.
E04
Norah Jones
Sun, Mar 26 2023 3:30 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Eager to finally meet musician Norah Jones in person, Ina Garten prepares a bourbon chocolate pecan pie with a store-bought shortcut; the duo chat about their lives while making a hearty meal of chicken in a pot with orzo. Â
Season 4
6 episodes
E01
Jennifer Garner
Sun, Apr 21 2024 4:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
In the season premiere, it's a perfect day for Ina when her friend Jennifer Garner joins her at the barn for cooking and conversation. Since Jennifer mentions she has trouble nailing her grandmother's cornbread recipe, Ina troubleshoots with her incredible Brown Butter Skillet Cornbread. After discussing family, love and childhood memories, they head into the kitchen for a pizza collaboration to create the ultimate Garner and Garten Pizza and Jen's Pizza Crackers.
E02
Nicole Mann
Sun, Apr 28 2024 4:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Ina greets astronaut Nicole Mann with the smell of freshly baked Apple Crostata, which she craved while commanding the International Space Station, and they discuss her groundbreaking career and family life.
E03
Danny Meyer
Sun, May 5 2024 4:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Ina then welcomes culinary entrepreneur Danny Meyer to dish about the highs and lows of the restaurant world over Croissants and Smoked Salmon served with delicious Vanilla Coffee Shakerato; shares amazing stories with journalist Frank Bruni as they enjoy her foolproof Gruyere and Herb Omelet with fresh herbs from her garden.
E04
Frank Bruni
Sun, May 12 2024 4:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Ina shares amazing stories with journalist Frank Bruni as they enjoy her foolproof Gruyere and Herb Omelet with fresh herbs from her garden.
E05
Emily Mortimer
Sun, May 19 2024 4:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Ina treats actress Emily Mortimer to her favorite ravioli in Ravioli en Brodo while talking life, love and the secret to Emily's Yorkshire Pudding.
E06
David Remnick
Sun, May 26 2024 4:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Ina has dinner in the garden with brilliant editor David Remnick joined by their other halves – Ina's husband Jeffrey and David's wife Esther.
Season 5
6 episodes
E01
Bobby Flay
Sun, Sep 29 2024 4:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E02
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Sun, Oct 6 2024 4:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The incredible 11-time Emmy-winning actor, comedian, writer and producer Julia Louis-Dreyfus joins Ina Garten at the barn, where she shares her amazing stories about the challenges at Saturday Night Live, life lessons learned from the iconic female guests on her podcast, "Wiser Than Me," and her favorite standout "Seinfeld" moments. Julia loves eggs and bacon, so Ina welcomes her with a Country French Omelette before hosting a Beatty's Chocolate Cake frosting and piping masterclass.
E03
Stephen Colbert and Evie McGee-Colbert
Sun, Oct 13 2024 4:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E04
Wendell Pierce
Sun, Oct 20 2024 4:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E05
Ann Patchett
Sun, Oct 27 2024 4:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E06
Eric Ripert
Sun, Nov 3 2024 5:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Eric Ripert, the incredible chef and world-class restaurateur behind the three Michelin star Le Bernardin restaurant in New York, stops by the barn to cook and share his career highs, childhood lows and life-changing stories. Ina Garten welcomes him with a French Apple Tart, a favorite dessert from his childhood, before Eric demonstrates how to make Seared Tuna with a Ginger Soy Salad, a stunning restaurant dish anyone can make at home.
Season 6
4 episodes
E01
Tina Fey
Sun, Oct 19 2025 3:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
In the season premiere, Ina knows Tina Fey loves custard desserts – so she greets her with Breakfast Panna Cotta. Tina then shares childhood revelations, standout standup moments and stories about life on the road with her best friend Amy Poehler. Finally, the duo team up in the kitchen to make a dream dinner of Tina's Greek Lemon Potatoes served with Ina's Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mustard Sauce.Â
E02
Christine Baranski
Sun, Oct 26 2025 3:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Christine Baranski stops by to talk Broadway breaks, love at first sight, corsets and living the Italian dream. Christine is crazy for breakfast pastries, so Ina makes Maple-Oatmeal Scones, followed by a culinary trip to Italy via East Hampton with Weeknight Bolognese and Roasted Broccolini.Â
E03
Itzhak Perlman
Sun, Nov 2 2025 4:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Ina welcomes violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman - they both love remembered flavors, so Ina makes him Potato Galette with Smoked Salmon. Ina learns about Itzhak's incredible rise to fame, from making it big at only thirteen years old and playing for world leaders to writing iconic film scores. The musical superstar shows Ina his foolproof Scrambled Eggs with Caramelized Onions, which she pairs with her speedy Strawberries Romanoff.Â
E04
Daniel Roseberry
Sun, Nov 9 2025 4:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Ina Garten's friend Daniel Roseberry, the award-winning American fashion designer and Artistic Director of legendary fashion house Schiaparelli, spends the day at the barn. For breakfast, Ina bakes a Tri-Berry Ricotta Cake. Then, Daniel creates some botanical couture and showstopping flower arrangements, and they talk about sliding-door career moments, the secrets to designing a hit collection, and dressing celebrities. Finally, inspired by an after-show dinner at the Ritz, Ina teaches Daniel how to make amazing Smashed Burgers with Caramelized Onions.Â
Season 7
3 episodes
E01
Allison Janney
Sat, Apr 11 2026 4:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
In the season premiere, Ina greets Allison Janney with Baked Fontina, and the prolific actress discusses Broadway breaks, figure skating accidents and surprising stage-fright coping strategies. Ina then gives a cooking lesson in how to make perfect Cacio e Pepe and Lemon Vinaigrette; two recipes Allison has always wanted to master.Â
E02
Jon Batiste
Sat, Apr 18 2026 4:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Ina welcomes Jon Batiste with Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars for a taste of nostalgia before their memorable conversation begins. Jon shares secret superpowers to stay strong in the face of adversity and talks about once-in-a-lifetime performances and making Grammy history. The musical maestro also takes over the kitchen and teaches Ina how to make his Ma's famous Louisiana-Style Red Beans and Rice.
E03
Hoda Kotb
Sat, Apr 25 2026 4:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Hoda Kotb's visit begins with Ina showing her how to assemble an Easy Mezze Board with Marinated Herbed Feta. They talk memories, game-changing moments and momentous career decisions before heading to the kitchen for a master class in fried chicken – Hoda's favorite dish.Â