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The Best Episodes of Enlightened

Every episode of Enlightened ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Enlightened!

After a very public breakdown and a subsequent philosophical awakening in rehabilitation, Amy tries to get her life back together.
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:HBO
Episodes
18
Avg. Rating
7.8
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
7.1
7.6
7.1
7.8
7.7
8.4

Best Episodes Summary

"Agent of Change" is the best rated episode of "Enlightened". It scored 8.6/10 based on 312 votes. Directed by Mike White and written by Mike White, it aired on 3/3/2013. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Ghost Is Seen".

  • Agent of Change
    8.6/10312 votes
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    #1 - Agent of Change

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 3/3/2013

    On the precipice of bringing down Abaddonn, Amy prepares herself and those around her for the inevitable fallout.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White

  • The Ghost Is Seen
    8.5/10307 votes
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    #2 - The Ghost Is Seen

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/10/2013

    In an effort to dig up dirt on Abaddonn's CEO, Amy, Tyler and Dougie try to befriend his assistant Eileen.

    Director: James Bobin

    Writer: Mike White

  • All I Ever Wanted
    8.5/10287 votes
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    #3 - All I Ever Wanted

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/17/2013

    Amy daydreams about building a relationship with Jeff after the two find gold in Szidon's personal emails.

    Director: Todd Haynes

    Writer: Mike White

  • Higher Power
    8.4/10314 votes
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    #4 - Higher Power

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 1/27/2013

    In Hawaii, Levi escapes Open Air with a pair of fellow malcontents for a night of drugs and debauchery.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White

  • Consider Helen
    8.3/10380 votes
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    #5 - Consider Helen

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/5/2011

    While Amy is at work, her mother Helen runs into an old acquaintance, and gets an unexpected earful from Levi.

    Director: Phil Morrison

    Writer: Mike White

  • No Doubt
    8.1/10248 votes
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    #6 - No Doubt

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 2/24/2013

    Amy gets an unexpected meeting with Charles Szidon; Dougie goes off the rails.

    Director: David Michôd

    Writer: Mike White

  • Burn It Down
    7.9/10294 votes
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    #7 - Burn It Down

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/12/2011

    Amy convinces an out-of-control Levi to get help, and lobbies Tyler to help her force change at work.

    Director: Miguel Arteta

    Writer: Mike White

  • The Weekend
    7.8/10352 votes
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    #8 - The Weekend

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/31/2011

    Wary that she may revert to her hard-partying ways, Amy talks Levi into taking a river-rafting excursion on her first weekend home.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White

  • Revenge Play
    7.8/10252 votes
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    #9 - Revenge Play

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 1/20/2013

    Tyler scrambles to find a scapegoat after Amy's breach of security is exposed.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White

  • Follow Me
    7.8/10243 votes
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    #10 - Follow Me

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/3/2013

    Amy gets inspired by social media; Dougie has second thoughts about reporting the security breach to HR.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White

  • Someone Else's Life
    7.7/10352 votes
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    #11 - Someone Else's Life

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/24/2011

    Fed up with her humiliation at Abaddonn, Amy considers leaving the company for a socially responsible job at a homeless shelter.

    Director: Miguel Arteta

    Writer: Mike White

  • Comrades Unite!
    7.6/10298 votes
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    #12 - Comrades Unite!

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/28/2011

    Amy and Dougie's conflict comes to a head; Amy asks Krista for a favor.

    Director: Miguel Arteta

    Writer: Mike White

  • The Key
    7.6/10273 votes
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    #13 - The Key

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/13/2013

    Looking for the key to ruin Abaddonn, Amy forms an alliance with charming journalist Jeff Flender.

    Director: Nicole Holofcener

    Writer: Mike White

  • Sandy
    7.5/10312 votes
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    #14 - Sandy

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/14/2011

    Amy embraces a kindred spirit when a fellow group-therapy alumna comes to visit.

    Director: Jonathan Demme

    Writer: Mike White

  • Not Good Enough Mothers
    7.4/10311 votes
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    #15 - Not Good Enough Mothers

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/7/2011

    Moved by the deportation plight of a Mexican mother, Amy tries to generate interest in a new woman's group at work.

    Director: Nicole Holofcener

    Writer: Mike White

  • Lonely Ghosts
    7.4/10294 votes
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    #16 - Lonely Ghosts

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/21/2011

    Amy and Tyler confront the emptiness in their lives; Dougie looks to cash in on a promotion.

    Director: Jonathan Demme

    Writer: Mike White

  • Pilot
    7.1/10462 votes
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    #17 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/10/2011

    Corporate employee Amy Jellicoe starts a new life after suffering an on-the-job meltdown and receiving therapy at a holistic treatment center.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: N/A

  • Now or Never
    7.1/10364 votes
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    #18 - Now or Never

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/17/2011

    Amy's hopes to land a dream job take a hit, as do her attempts to reform her ex-husband and mother.

    Director: Miguel Arteta

    Writer: Mike White