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The Best Episodes of Enlightened Season 1

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

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After a very public breakdown and a subsequent philosophical awakening in rehabilitation, Amy tries to get her life back together.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Enlightened Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.1/10(489 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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:Unknown

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  2. Enlightened Season 1 Episode 2 - Now or Never
    7.1/10(382 votes)

    #2 - Now or Never

    S1:E2

    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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  3. Enlightened Season 1 Episode 3 - Someone Else's Life
    7.7/10(369 votes)

    #3 - Someone Else's Life

    S1:E3

    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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  4. Enlightened Season 1 Episode 4 - The Weekend
    7.9/10(374 votes)

    #4 - The Weekend

    S1:E4

    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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  5. Enlightened Season 1 Episode 5 - Not Good Enough Mothers
    7.4/10(329 votes)

    #5 - Not Good Enough Mothers

    S1:E5

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

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  6. Enlightened Season 1 Episode 6 - Sandy
    7.6/10(326 votes)

    #6 - Sandy

    S1:E6

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

    Writer:Mike White

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  8. Enlightened Season 1 Episode 7 - Lonely Ghosts
    7.4/10(307 votes)

    #7 - Lonely Ghosts

    S1:E7

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

    Writer:Mike White

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  9. Enlightened Season 1 Episode 8 - Comrades Unite!
    7.7/10(312 votes)

    #8 - Comrades Unite!

    S1:E8

    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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  10. Enlightened Season 1 Episode 9 - Consider Helen
    8.3/10(400 votes)

    #9 - Consider Helen

    S1:E9

    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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  11. Enlightened Season 1 Episode 10 - Burn It Down
    7.9/10(309 votes)

    #10 - Burn It Down

    S1:E10

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Enlightened" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 489 votes. Directed by Mike White and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/10/2011. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Now or Never".