Series synopsis
Transparent is an American comedy drama television series that premiered on Prime Video on September 26, 2014. It ended on September 27, 2019. It was created by Joey Soloway. It stars Jeffrey Tambor, Gaby Hoffmann, Amy Landecker and Judith Light.
A young, good-hearted doctor Kenichi suffers from a rare syndrome whereby his feelings cannot be hidden such people are known as "satorare" and their well-being come under special government protection. As all the young doctor's thoughts/feelings are always heard by hospital colleagues, this creates much inconvenience to them and they try to drive him away. In steps a beautiful female doctor who tries to shield him from the cruel reality of his uniqueness.
Premise
A young, good-hearted doctor Kenichi suffers from a rare syndrome whereby his feelings cannot be hidden such people are known as "satorare" and their well-being come under special government protection. As all the young doctor's thoughts/feelings are always heard by hospital colleagues, this creates much inconvenience to them and they try to drive him away. In steps a beautiful female doctor who tries to shield him from the cruel reality of his uniqueness.
Premise: One family. No apologies.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jeffrey Tambor as Maura Pfefferman
- Gaby Hoffmann as Ali Pfefferman
- Amy Landecker as Sarah Pfefferman
- Judith Light as Shelly Pfefferman
- Jay Duplass as Josh Pfefferman
- Melora Hardin as Tammy Cashman
- Luzer Twersky as Mendel
- Emma Howard as Becky
Supporting cast
- Mel Shimkovitz as Jude
- Lena Waithe as Jane
- Zander Faden as Young Josh
- Nathan Fielder as Seth
- Courtney Hope as Una
- Ray Abruzzo as Sal
- Didi Conn as Joyce Feldman
- Cass Buggé as Georgia
- Hari Nef as Gittel
- Richard Masur as Buzzy Rackless
- Mitch Rouse as Richard
- Peaches as Peaches
Guest cast
- Luzer Twersky as Mendel
- Emma Howard as Becky
- Mel Shimkovitz as Jude
- Lena Waithe as Jane
- Zander Faden as Young Josh
- Nathan Fielder as Seth
- Courtney Hope as Una
- Ray Abruzzo as Sal
- Didi Conn as Joyce Feldman
- Cass Buggé as Georgia
- Hari Nef as Gittel
- Richard Masur as Buzzy Rackless
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 42 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | February 6, 2014 | February 6, 2014 |
| Season 1 | 10 | September 26, 2014 | September 26, 2014 |
| Season 2 | 10 | November 30, 2015 | December 11, 2015 |
| Season 3 | 10 | September 23, 2016 | September 23, 2016 |
| Season 4 | 10 | September 22, 2017 | September 22, 2017 |
| Season 5 | 1 | September 27, 2019 | September 27, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Original Pilot An LA family with serious boundary issues have their past and future unravel when a dramatic admission causes everyone's secrets to spill out. When the show went to series in September, 2014, some scenes were refilmed with Melora Hardin in the role of Tammy that was played here by Gillian Vigman. |
February 6, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot An LA family with serious boundary issues have their past and future unravel when a dramatic admission causes everyone's secrets to spill out. Starring Jeffrey Tambor, Judith Light, Amy Landecker, Jay Duplass, and Gaby Hoffmann. |
September 26, 2014 |
| 2 |
The Letting Go Maura embraces her new journey, but nothing about life as a woman is easy -- making friends, finding a new community, and above all, coming out to her children. Sarah introduces her husband (Rob Huebel) to her ex-girlfriend Tammy (Melora Hardin). Josh pays a visit to his ex-babysitter Rita, as Ali gets closer to her trainer. |
September 26, 2014 |
| 3 |
Rollin Maura moves out of the family house and into a lively new apartment complex, just as Sarah needs a new home after dismantling her perfect life. Josh has to reconsider his sudden vision of starting a family, while Ali finds some new boundaries to cross. |
September 26, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kina Hora Sarah and Tammy are getting married, while Maura and Ali are visited by ghosts from the past and Josh and Rabbi Raquel can't hide their big news. |
November 30, 2015 |
| 2 |
Flicky-Flicky Thump-Thump Josh has a pool party for his new band, but he and his siblings are caught off-guard when Maura and Shelly arrive together; Ali reconnects with an old friend; Sarah finds her past catching up with her. |
December 11, 2015 |
| 3 |
New World Coming Josh and Raquel ask Colton to move in; Maura and Ali meet a feminist scholar—and Maura's former nemesis—at UCLA; Sarah launches a sexual fantasy life with a domineering figure from her past. |
December 11, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Elizah While working at an LGBT suicide hotline, Maura receives a distressing call from a young trans woman, Elizah. Afraid that Elizah will hurt herself, Maura goes on an odyssey through South Central LA to find the troubled teen and lands herself in the hospital. |
September 23, 2016 |
| 2 |
When the Battle is Over After a health scare, Maura confronts death and her relationship to her body. Sarah hopes to join the MidCity Temple board. Shelly plans a onewoman show with Buzzy. Dissatisfied with their lives, Josh and Ali play married couple. |
September 23, 2016 |
| 3 |
To Sardines and Back Relationships are tested as the Pfefferman family gather for Maura's birthday. Sarah confronts Buzzy on temple board politics and Maura makes a big announcement, experiencing pushback from both Vicki and Shelly. The night culminates in a game of Sardines, forcing tense situations into tight spaces. |
September 23, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Standing Order An exciting offer draws Maura to Tel Aviv. Hoping for a fresh start, Shelly sells her condo and shacks up with Josh. Grappling with their family's weird intimacy issues, Sarah, Ali, and Josh attend a sex and love addicts meeting together. Ali rents out the Pfefferman house and contends with weird AirBnBers. |
September 22, 2017 |
| 2 |
Groin Anomaly Ali is blindsided when Leslie goes public with the details of their relationship. Sarah is ignited by a new connection with her daughter's former teacher, Lila. Josh unexpectedly encounters an ex. Shelly takes up improv. Ali joins Maura on her trip to Israel and their journey gets off to a bumpy start. |
September 22, 2017 |
| 3 |
Pinkwashing Machine Sarah tests a new parenting style and is shocked to discover that it works. Josh reconnects with Dr. Steve as tensions rise at home with Shelly. Drawn in by an intriguing new friend, Ali travels to Palestine. Maura makes a life-changing discovery about her family history. |
September 22, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Musicale Finale A dazzling two-hour movie musical fantasia. When the Pfeffermans face a life-changing loss, they begin a journey hilarious and melancholy, brazen and bold. As they face this new transition, they confront grief and come together to celebrate connection, joy, and transformation. |
September 27, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 26, 2014 |
| Last aired | September 27, 2019 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |