Series synopsis
Enlightened is an American comedy drama television series that premiered on HBO on October 10, 2011. It ended on March 3, 2013. It was created by Mike White, Laura Dern. It stars Laura Dern, Mike White, Luke Wilson and Timm Sharp.
After a very public breakdown and a subsequent philosophical awakening in rehabilitation, Amy tries to get her life back together.
Premise
After a very public breakdown and a subsequent philosophical awakening in rehabilitation, Amy tries to get her life back together.
Premise: Meet the new face of tranquility.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Laura Dern as Amy Jellicoe
- Mike White as Tyler
- Luke Wilson as Levi Callow
- Timm Sharp as Dougie Daniels
- Diane Ladd as Helen Jellicoe
- Sarah Burns as Krista Jacobs
Guest cast
- Amy Hill as Judy Harvey
- Charles Esten as Damon Manning
- Naomi Foner as Naomi
- Eileen Grubba as Cheryl
- Robin Pearson Rose as Bunnie
- Jason Mantzoukas as Omar Ali
- Michaela Watkins as Janice Holm
- Chris Reed as Tony
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | October 10, 2011 | December 12, 2011 |
| Season 2 | 8 | January 13, 2013 | March 3, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Corporate employee Amy Jellicoe starts a new life after suffering an on-the-job meltdown and receiving therapy at a holistic treatment center. |
October 10, 2011 |
| 2 |
Now or Never Amy's hopes to land a dream job take a hit, as do her attempts to reform her ex-husband and mother. |
October 17, 2011 |
| 3 |
Someone Else's Life Fed up with her humiliation at Abaddonn, Amy considers leaving the company for a socially responsible job at a homeless shelter. |
October 24, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Key Looking for the key to ruin Abaddonn, Amy forms an alliance with charming journalist Jeff Flender. |
January 13, 2013 |
| 2 |
Revenge Play Tyler scrambles to find a scapegoat after Amy's breach of security is exposed. |
January 20, 2013 |
| 3 |
Higher Power In Hawaii, Levi escapes Open Air with a pair of fellow malcontents for a night of drugs and debauchery. |
January 27, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 10, 2011 |
| Last aired | March 3, 2013 |
| Runtime | 29 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:30:00 |