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The Best Episodes of Enlightened Season 1

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Every episode of Enlightened Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Enlightened Season 1!

After a very public breakdown and a subsequent philosophical awakening in rehabilitation, Amy tries to get her life back together.
Episodes
10
Avg. Rating
7.6
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S4
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E3
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  • Consider Helen
    8.3/10(381)
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    #1 - 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

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  • Burn It Down
    7.9/10(295)
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    #2 - 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

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  • The Weekend
    7.8/10(356)
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    #3 - 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

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  • Someone Else's Life
    7.7/10(355)
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    #4 - 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

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  • Comrades Unite!
    7.6/10(298)
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    #5 - 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

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  • Sandy
    7.5/10(313)
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    #6 - 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

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  • Not Good Enough Mothers
    7.4/10(312)
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    #7 - 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

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  • Lonely Ghosts
    7.4/10(294)
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    #8 - 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

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  • Pilot
    7.1/10(465)
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    #9 - 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

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  • Now or Never
    7.1/10(366)
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    #10 - 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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Consider Helen" is the best rated episode of "Enlightened" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 381 votes. Directed by Phil Morrison and written by Mike White, it aired on 12/5/2011. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Burn It Down".