The Best Episodes of Enlightened Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.3/10(370 votes)

   #1 - Consider Helen

   S1:E912/5/2011

   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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   Director:Phil Morrison

   Writer:Mike White
2. 

   7.9/10(349 votes)

   #2 - The Weekend

   S1:E410/31/2011

   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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   Director:Mike White

   Writer:Mike White
3. 

   7.9/10(277 votes)

   #3 - Burn It Down

   S1:E1012/12/2011

   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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   Director:Miguel Arteta

   Writer:Mike White
4. 

   7.7/10(341 votes)

   #4 - Someone Else's Life

   S1:E310/24/2011

   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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   Director:Miguel Arteta

   Writer:Mike White
5. 

   7.7/10(279 votes)

   #5 - Comrades Unite!

   S1:E811/28/2011

   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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   Director:Miguel Arteta

   Writer:Mike White
6. 

   7.6/10(297 votes)

   #6 - Sandy

   S1:E611/14/2011

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

   Director:Jonathan Demme

   Writer:Mike White

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   Director:Jonathan Demme

   Writer:Mike White
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7. 

   7.4/10(301 votes)

   #7 - Not Good Enough Mothers

   S1:E511/7/2011

   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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   Director:Nicole Holofcener

   Writer:Mike White
8. 

   7.4/10(274 votes)

   #8 - Lonely Ghosts

   S1:E711/21/2011

   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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   Director:Jonathan Demme

   Writer:Mike White
9. 

   7.1/10(465 votes)

   #9 - Pilot

   S1:E110/10/2011

   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:Unknown

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   Director:Mike White

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    7.1/10(355 votes)

    #10 - Now or Never

    S1:E210/17/2011

    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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    Director:Miguel Arteta

    Writer:Mike White