Young & Hungry (2014)

A spirited food blogger and a wealthy tech entrepreneur collide in this warm, witty romantic comedy series that ran for five seasons on Freeform.

Young & Hungry - Series Information

  • Original Title: Young & Hungry
  • First Air Year: 2014
  • Last Air Year: 2018
  • Created by: David Holden
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Family, Comedy
  • Content Rating (US): TV-14
  • Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (22 minutes)
  • Number of Seasons: 5
  • Number of Episodes: 71
  • Status: Canceled
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • First Air Date: June 25, 2014 (United States - TV-14), June 25, 2014 (Canada - 14+), June 25, 2014 (Germany - 12), June 25, 2014 (France - 12), June 25, 2014 (India - U), June 25, 2014 (Brazil - 14), June 25, 2014 (Spain - 7)
  • Networks: ABC Family, Freeform
  • Alternative Titles: 美味新关系 (CN), Joven y hambriento (MX), Сготвено с любов (BG), Νέοι & Πεινασμένοι (GR)
  • Production Companies: The Tannenbaum Company, Blondie Girl Productions
  • Production Countries: United States of America

Young & Hungry - Plot

Two worlds collide when Josh, a wealthy young tech entrepreneur, meets Gabi, a feisty young food blogger, looking to be his personal chef. Gabi is desperate for the job and must prove herself, mostly to Josh's aide, who prefers a famous chef for the job. When Josh enlists Gabi to prepare a romantic meal for him and his girlfriend, the dinner goes awry and Gabi finds herself in a very awkward position. With the help of her best friend Sofia and Josh's housekeeper, Gabi turns a difficult situation into an opportunity for employment and maybe even love. Gabi gets some much needed help and advice from Josh's assistant and his housekeeper.

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Young & Hungry - Cast & Crew

Creator(s)

  • David Holden

Main Cast

  • Emily Osment
  • Jonathan Sadowski
  • Aimee Carrero
  • Kym Whitley
  • Rex Lee
  • Bryan Safi
  • Jesse McCartney
  • Jayson Blair
  • Mallory Jansen
  • Christopher Nicholas Smith

Writers

  • Cindy Appel
  • David Holden
  • Caryn Lucas
  • Ryan Shankel
  • Lucas Brown Eyes

Executive Producers

  • David Holden
  • Eric Tannenbaum
  • Jessica Rhoades
  • Caryn Lucas
  • Ashley French

Young & Hungry - FAQs

Who plays Gabi in Young & Hungry?

Gabi Diamond is played by Emily Osment, who carries the show with infectious energy and comedic timing. Osment's portrayal of the passionate, resourceful food blogger became the heart of the series and helped establish her as a leading actress in her own right.

Did Young & Hungry end on a cliffhanger?

The series was cancelled by Freeform in 2018 after five seasons without a proper series finale, leaving fans frustrated. The final episodes did not wrap up Gabi and Josh's relationship in a conclusive way, and the abrupt cancellation left many storylines unresolved.

Where can you watch Young & Hungry?

Young & Hungry is available to purchase on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. There is currently no subscription streaming option, so buying individual episodes or full seasons is the primary way to watch the series.

Is Young & Hungry based on a true story?

The show draws loose inspiration from the real-life experiences of food blogger Gabi Moskowitz, whose blog BrokeAssGourmet caught the attention of creator David Holden. While the characters and storylines are fictional, the premise of a young chef navigating life and love in a wealthy household has roots in her story.

How many seasons and episodes does Young & Hungry have?

Young & Hungry ran for five seasons and 71 episodes in total. Season 1 had 10 episodes, Season 2 expanded to 21, Seasons 3 and 4 each had 10, and Season 5 closed out with 20 episodes before the show was cancelled in 2018.

Why was Young & Hungry cancelled?

Freeform cancelled Young & Hungry in 2018 as part of a broader programming shift toward older-skewing content and original drama series. The network was moving away from the lighter, family-friendly comedies that had defined its ABC Family era, and the show did not fit the new direction.

What genre is Young & Hungry?

Young & Hungry is a family comedy series. It blends lighthearted romantic comedy with workplace humor, centering on the will-they-won't-they dynamic between a spirited food blogger and her wealthy tech entrepreneur boss, all wrapped in a fun, breezy tone.

What are shows similar to Young & Hungry?

If you enjoyed Young & Hungry, you might like Shifting Gears, Tastefully Yours, or Oh My Ghost for their mix of romance and comedy. For a similar will-they-won't-they workplace dynamic, Bad Buddy and Yumi's Cells are also worth exploring.

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