Is Simply Ming coming back?
Simply Ming (2003–present) — food on PBS
The answer: Between seasons — last episode July 17, 2021, no return date announced yet.
12seasons
189episodes
About Simply Ming
Simply Ming is currently on a seasonal break from PBS; the show last aired in July 2021. There is no confirmed return date for the series at this time.
Simply Ming was a food series that premiered in 2003, hosted by chef Ming Tsai. The show focused on East-West cuisine, blending flavors and techniques from both culinary traditions. Each episode presented master recipes, including sauces, pestos, salsas, and dressings, designed to help viewers create flavorful meals quickly and easily, emphasizing fresh ingredients and versatile techniques.
It had a runtime of approximately 30 minutes per episode, with the most recent season airing in 2021.
Simply Ming episode schedule
189 aired
Aired · 189
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2021 | S18·E13 | Along the Rhine |
| July 10, 2021 | S18·E12 | Wings and Tempura |
| July 6, 2021 | S18·E11 | Meuniere |
| June 29, 2021 | S18·E10 | Sushi from Maui |
| June 22, 2021 | S18·E9 | Tsai Family Hot Pot with Mom and Dad |
| June 15, 2021 | S18·E8 | Sausage and Peppers |
| June 8, 2021 | S18·E7 | Crab Cakes |
| June 1, 2021 | S18·E6 | Ravioli Two Ways |
| May 25, 2021 | S18·E5 | Broccoli and Beef |
| May 18, 2021 | S18·E4 | Dessert @Home |
| May 11, 2021 | S18·E3 | Ginger-Miso |
| May 4, 2021 | S18·E2 | Okonomiyake; Japanese Pizza |
| April 24, 2021 | S18·E1 | Bok Choi |
| May 1, 2020 | S17·E23 | Ming Tsai with Guest Jody Adams |
| April 24, 2020 | S17·E22 | On the Road in California: San Jose |
| April 17, 2020 | S17·E21 | On the Road in California: Monterey |
| March 28, 2020 | S17·E26 | On the Road in Hawaii: Mom & Pops |
| March 21, 2020 | S17·E25 | On the Road in Hawaii: Ed Kenney |
| March 14, 2020 | S17·E24 | On the Road in Hawaii: Isaac Boncaco |
| February 15, 2020 | S17·E20 | On the Road in California: Santa Cruz |
| February 8, 2020 | S17·E19 | On the Road in California: Northern California |
| February 1, 2020 | S17·E18 | Ming Tsai with Guest William Kovel |
| January 25, 2020 | S17·E17 | Ming Tsai with Guest Avi Shemtov |
| January 18, 2020 | S17·E16 | Ming Tsai with Guest Karen Akunowicz |
| January 11, 2020 | S17·E15 | Ming Tsai with Guest Alex Crabb |
| January 4, 2020 | S17·E14 | Ming Tsai with Guest Jamie Bissonnette |
| December 28, 2019 | S17·E13 | Ming Tsai with Guest Michael Schlow |
| December 21, 2019 | S17·E12 | Ming Tsai with Guest Ken Oringer |
| December 14, 2019 | S17·E11 | Ming Tsai with Guest Amanda Freitag |
| December 7, 2019 | S17·E10 | Ming Tsai with Guest Dr. William Li |
Show 159 earlier episodes
| November 30, 2019 | S17·E9 | Sara Moulton |
| November 23, 2019 | S17·E8 | Joanne Chang |
| November 16, 2019 | S17·E7 | Susur Lee |
| November 9, 2019 | S17·E6 | Carla Hall |
| November 2, 2019 | S17·E5 | Rick Bayless |
| October 26, 2019 | S17·E4 | Jonathan Waxman |
| October 19, 2019 | S17·E3 | Kristen Kish |
| October 12, 2019 | S17·E2 | Jacques Pépin |
| October 5, 2019 | S17·E1 | Ming Tsai with Guest Andrew Zimmern |
| March 30, 2019 | S16·E26 | Fatima Ali |
| March 23, 2019 | S16·E25 | Jacques Pépin Special Episode |
| March 16, 2019 | S16·E24 | Michael Schlow |
| March 9, 2019 | S16·E23 | Jamie Bissonnette |
| March 2, 2019 | S16·E22 | On the Road -- Hudson Valley |
| February 23, 2019 | S16·E21 | On the Road -- Riquewihr |
| February 16, 2019 | S16·E20 | On the Road -- Heidelberg |
| February 9, 2019 | S16·E19 | On the Road -- Wines of the Rhine |
| February 2, 2019 | S16·E18 | On the Road -- Amsterdam II |
| January 26, 2019 | S16·E17 | On the Road -- Strasbourg |
| January 19, 2019 | S16·E16 | On the Road -- Amsterdam |
| January 12, 2019 | S16·E15 | On the Road -- Cologne |
| January 5, 2019 | S16·E14 | Jay Hajj |
| December 29, 2018 | S16·E13 | Joanne Chang |
| December 22, 2018 | S16·E12 | Ken Oringer |
| December 15, 2018 | S16·E11 | Akhtar Nawab |
| December 8, 2018 | S16·E10 | Billy Dec |
| December 1, 2018 | S16·E9 | Ivan Orkin |
| November 24, 2018 | S16·E8 | Sarah Grueneberg |
| November 17, 2018 | S16·E7 | Bryan Caswell |
| November 10, 2018 | S16·E6 | Simon Majumdar |
| November 3, 2018 | S16·E5 | Sara Moulton |
| October 27, 2018 | S16·E4 | Masaharu Morimoto |
| October 20, 2018 | S16·E3 | Rick Bayless |
| October 13, 2018 | S16·E2 | Jacques Pépin |
| October 6, 2018 | S16·E1 | Carla Hall |
| March 31, 2018 | S15·E26 | Chef Daniel Galmiche |
| March 24, 2018 | S15·E25 | Chef Simon Hulstone |
| March 17, 2018 | S15·E24 | Fish and Chips with Chef Craig Maw |
| March 10, 2018 | S15·E23 | Minnesota Episode with Jamie Malone |
| March 3, 2018 | S15·E22 | Langoustine & Tomatoes with Chef Axel Bjorn Clausen |
| February 24, 2018 | S15·E21 | Arctic Char with Fanney Dora Sigurjonsdottir, Vodka Cocktail |
| February 17, 2018 | S15·E20 | Icelandic Lamb with Chef Thrainn Freyr Vigfusson |
| February 10, 2018 | S15·E19 | Wild Cod with Chef Gisli Matthias Audunsson |
| January 27, 2018 | S15·E17 | Leah Cohen |
| January 20, 2018 | S15·E16 | Seamus Mullen |
| January 13, 2018 | S15·E15 | Jamie Bissonnette |
| January 6, 2018 | S15·E14 | Chris Hastings |
| December 30, 2017 | S15·E13 | Joanne Chang |
| December 23, 2017 | S15·E12 | Adam Richman |
| December 16, 2017 | S15·E11 | Mom and Pops |
| December 9, 2017 | S15·E10 | Ken Oringer |
| December 2, 2017 | S15·E9 | Mathew Peters |
| November 25, 2017 | S15·E8 | Tiffani Faison |
| November 18, 2017 | S15·E7 | Rick Bayless |
| November 11, 2017 | S15·E6 | Amanda Freitag |
| November 4, 2017 | S15·E5 | Todd English |
| October 28, 2017 | S15·E4 | Barbara Lynch |
| October 21, 2017 | S15·E3 | Aaron Sanchez |
| October 14, 2017 | S15·E2 | Jacques Pepin |
| October 7, 2017 | S15·E1 | Carla Hall |
| March 25, 2017 | S14·E26 | Matt Louis |
| March 18, 2017 | S14·E25 | Louis Dibiccari |
| March 11, 2017 | S14·E24 | Jason Bond |
| March 4, 2017 | S14·E23 | Robert Sisca |
| February 25, 2017 | S14·E22 | Hawai'i - Roy Yamaguchi and Alan Wong |
| February 18, 2017 | S14·E21 | Hawai'i - Mom & Dad |
| February 11, 2017 | S14·E20 | Hawai'i - Lee Anne Wong |
| February 4, 2017 | S14·E19 | Hawai'i - Ed Kenney |
| February 3, 2017 | S15·E18 | Michael Schlow |
| January 28, 2017 | S14·E18 | Hawai'i - Isaac Boncaco |
| January 21, 2017 | S14·E17 | Andrew Taylor and Mike Wiley |
| January 14, 2017 | S14·E16 | Susan Regis |
| January 7, 2017 | S14·E15 | Will Gilson |
| December 31, 2016 | S14·E14 | Andreas Viestad |
| December 24, 2016 | S14·E13 | Ørjan Johannessen |
| December 17, 2016 | S14·E12 | Geir Skeier |
| December 10, 2016 | S14·E11 | Gunnar Hvarnes |
| December 3, 2016 | S14·E10 | Sam Hayward |
| November 12, 2016 | S14·E7 | Johnny Iuzzini |
| November 5, 2016 | S14·E6 | Rick Bayless |
| February 20, 2016 | S13·E21 | Barbara Lynch |
| February 13, 2016 | S13·E20 | Jasper White |
| February 6, 2016 | S13·E19 | Jody Adams |
| January 30, 2016 | S13·E18 | Michael Scelfo |
| January 23, 2016 | S13·E17 | California - Part 4 |
| January 16, 2016 | S13·E16 | California - Richard Zarate - Part 3 |
| January 9, 2016 | S13·E15 | California - Animal - Part 2 |
| January 2, 2016 | S13·E14 | California - Roy Choi - Part 1 |
| December 26, 2015 | S13·E13 | Mom & Dad - Part 2 |
| December 19, 2015 | S13·E12 | Mom & Dad - Part 1 |
| December 12, 2015 | S13·E11 | Mario Batali |
| December 5, 2015 | S13·E10 | Ivan Orkin |
| November 28, 2015 | S13·E9 | Joanna Change |
| November 14, 2015 | S13·E8 | Michael Schlow |
| November 14, 2015 | S13·E7 | Ken Oringer |
| November 7, 2015 | S13·E6 | Matt Jennings |
| October 31, 2015 | S13·E5 | Todd English |
| October 24, 2015 | S13·E4 | Jamie Bissonnette |
| October 17, 2015 | S13·E3 | Tiffani Faison |
| October 10, 2015 | S13·E2 | Ed Lee |
| October 3, 2015 | S13·E1 | Carla Hall |
| March 28, 2015 | S12·E26 | Spaghetti East Western |
| March 14, 2015 | S12·E24 | Let Them Eat Fish Cakes |
| November 8, 2014 | S12·E6 | Hungary and Seoul Satisfying: Stuffed Cabbage |
| March 23, 2013 | S10·E16 | Cooking on the Fly: Reconstituting |
| October 9, 2010 | S8·E1 | Tamari & Chipotle Chiles |
| February 20, 2010 | S7·E20 | Ginger-Kiwi-Jicama Salsa |
| March 28, 2005 | S2·E26 | Roasted Red Bell Pepper and Lemongrass Sambal |
| March 21, 2005 | S2·E25 | Red Rendang |
| March 14, 2005 | S2·E24 | Szechuan Peppercorn Paste |
| March 7, 2005 | S2·E23 | Classic Brioche Dough |
| February 28, 2005 | S2·E22 | Three-Chile Dipping Sauce |
| February 21, 2005 | S2·E21 | Sesame Tofu Caesar Dressing |
| February 14, 2005 | S2·E20 | Ginger Vanilla Custard Base |
| February 7, 2005 | S2·E19 | Orange-Yuzu Syrup |
| January 31, 2005 | S2·E18 | Kaffir Lime Shallot Sambal |
| January 24, 2005 | S2·E17 | Master Vegetarian Broth |
| January 17, 2005 | S2·E16 | Master Dashi Broth |
| January 10, 2005 | S2·E15 | Lychee Cranberry Salsa |
| January 3, 2005 | S2·E14 | Miso-Shallot Viniagrette |
| December 27, 2004 | S2·E13 | Garlic Ginger Stir Fry Sauce |
| December 20, 2004 | S2·E12 | Sweet & Sour Cranberry Chutney |
| December 13, 2004 | S2·E11 | Green Curry Paste |
| December 6, 2004 | S2·E10 | Hot Water Dough |
| November 27, 2004 | S2·E9 | Tomato Kaffir Lime Salsa |
| November 20, 2004 | S2·E8 | Lychee Mango Puree |
| November 13, 2004 | S2·E7 | Cranberry-Teriyaki Glaze |
| November 6, 2004 | S2·E6 | Red Roasting Braising Liquid |
| October 30, 2004 | S2·E5 | Jasmine Caramel Sauce |
| October 23, 2004 | S2·E4 | Spicy Black Bean Aioli |
| October 16, 2004 | S2·E3 | Citrus Herbal Tea Rub |
| October 9, 2004 | S2·E2 | Shrimp Mousse |
| October 2, 2004 | S2·E1 | Curry Tea Rub |
| April 13, 2004 | S1·E26 | Five-Herb Vinaigrette |
| April 6, 2004 | S1·E25 | Miso-Citrus Marinade |
| March 29, 2004 | S1·E24 | Tropical Fruit Salsa |
| March 9, 2004 | S1·E23 | Asian Pesto |
| February 28, 2004 | S1·E22 | Master Meat Broth |
| February 21, 2004 | S1·E21 | Traditional Spicy Sambal |
| February 14, 2004 | S1·E20 | Butter Shortbread Dough |
| February 7, 2004 | S1·E19 | Shallot Soy Vinaigrette |
| February 6, 2004 | S1·E18 | Carrot Chipotle Syrup |
| January 31, 2004 | S1·E17 | Spicy Mango Salsa |
| January 24, 2004 | S1·E16 | Tahitian Creme Anglaise |
| January 17, 2004 | S1·E15 | Spiced Panko Bread Crumbs |
| January 10, 2004 | S1·E14 | Five Spice Chile Tea Rub |
| December 27, 2003 | S1·E13 | Ginger Fuji Apple Chutney |
| December 20, 2003 | S1·E12 | Cucumber Kimchee |
| December 13, 2003 | S1·E11 | Sat, Dec 13, 2003 30 mins |
| December 13, 2003 | S1·E10 | Black Pepper Garlic Sauce |
| December 6, 2003 | S1·E9 | Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache |
| November 29, 2003 | S1·E8 | Three Vinegar Syrup |
| November 22, 2003 | S1·E7 | Soy Dijon Marinade |
| November 15, 2003 | S1·E6 | Hoisin-Lime Sauce |
| November 8, 2003 | S1·E5 | Thai-Lime Dipping Sauce |
| November 1, 2003 | S1·E4 | Blue Ginger Cracker Dough |
| October 25, 2003 | S1·E3 | Master Chicken Broth |
| October 18, 2003 | S1·E2 | Soy Kaffir Lime Syrup |
| October 11, 2003 | S1·E1 | Black Bean and Garlic Sauce |