Series synopsis
Lessons in Chemistry is an American drama television series that premiered on Apple TV on October 12, 2023. It ended on November 21, 2023. It was created by Lee Eisenberg. It stars Brie Larson, Lewis Pullman, Aja Naomi King and Stephanie Koenig.
In the 1950s, Elizabeth Zott's dream of being a scientist is challenged by a society that says women belong in the domestic sphere. She accepts a job on a TV cooking show and sets out to teach a nation of overlooked housewives way more than recipes.
Premise
In the 1950s, Elizabeth Zott's dream of being a scientist is challenged by a society that says women belong in the domestic sphere. She accepts a job on a TV cooking show and sets out to teach a nation of overlooked housewives way more than recipes.
Premise: Life rarely follows a formula.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Brie Larson as Elizabeth Zott
- Lewis Pullman as Calvin Evans
- Aja Naomi King as Harriet Sloane
- Stephanie Koenig as Fran Frask
- Patrick Walker as Curtis Wakely
- Rainn Wilson as Phil Lebensmal
- Derek Cecil as Dr. Robert Donatti
- Kevin Sussman as Walter Pine
Supporting cast
- Thomas Mann as Alfred Boryweitz
- Andy Daly as Dr. Richard Price
- Adam Bartley as Scientist
- Joshua Hoover as Anthony Powers
- Brandon Gibson as Tom Clemens
- Robert Alan Beuth as Frank Marsten
- Ali Kinkade as Jenny Marie Kay
- Sigi Ravet as Laurel Moore
- Debbie Pollack as Louise
- Valentina Garcia as Nancy Donatti
- Laura Siegel as Bertha Clifton
- Gregg Brown as Director
Guest cast
- Rainn Wilson as Phil Lebensmal
- Derek Cecil as Dr. Robert Donatti
- Kevin Sussman as Walter Pine
- Thomas Mann as Alfred Boryweitz
- Andy Daly as Dr. Richard Price
- Adam Bartley as Scientist
- Joshua Hoover as Anthony Powers
- Brandon Gibson as Tom Clemens
- Robert Alan Beuth as Frank Marsten
- Ali Kinkade as Jenny Marie Kay
- Sigi Ravet as Laurel Moore
- Debbie Pollack as Louise
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | October 12, 2023 | November 21, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Little Miss Hastings Elizabeth, a brilliant but frustrated lab technician in the 1950s, is punished after she's caught conducting her own research after hours. |
October 12, 2023 |
| 2 |
Her and Him In pursuit of a prestigious grant, Elizabeth and Calvin join forces in the lab. Their partnership yields unexpected results. |
October 12, 2023 |
| 3 |
Living Dead Things A surprising discovery leaves Elizabeth feeling isolated and alone, but she finds comfort in her new friendship with Harriet. |
October 19, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Apple TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 12, 2023 |
| Last aired | November 21, 2023 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday |