TV series
Lessons in Chemistry
Overview
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.
Details
- First air date
- 2023-10-12
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 8 episodes
- Genres
- Drama
- Network
- Apple TV
- Production
- Aggregate Films, Apple Studios, Piece of Work Productions, The Great Unknown Productions
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
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
- Marc Evan Jackson as Dr. Leland Mason
- Derek Cecil as Dr. Robert Donatti
- Kevin Sussman as Walter Pine
- Thomas Mann as Alfred Boryweitz
- Paul James as Charlie Sloane
- Alice Halsey as Madeline 'Mad' Zott
- Rainn Wilson as Phil Lebensmal
Creators and crew
- Lee Eisenberg - Creator
- Rosa Handelman - Executive Producer
- Jason Bateman - Executive Producer
- Susannah Grant - Executive Producer
- Hannah Fidell - Executive Producer
- Lee Eisenberg - Executive Producer
Episodes
Episode 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.
Episode 2: Her and Him
In pursuit of a prestigious grant, Elizabeth and Calvin join forces in the lab. Their partnership yields unexpected results.
Episode 3: Living Dead Things
A surprising discovery leaves Elizabeth feeling isolated and alone, but she finds comfort in her new friendship with Harriet.
Episode 4: Primitive Instinct
Struggling with the hardships of motherhood, Elizabeth finds herself pulled in a new direction when faced with an opportunity.
Episode 5: CH₃COOH
Elizabeth butts heads with her new boss as she works to make Supper at Six her own. Mad meets a new friend while working on her family tree.
Episode 6: Poirot
Newfound fame presents challenges for Elizabeth. Mad continues her covert mission. Tensions surrounding the freeway come to a head.
Episode 7: Book of Calvin
The chapters of Calvin's life shed light on the mysteries of his past.
Episode 8: Introduction to Chemistry
With the fate of Supper at Six uncertain, Elizabeth makes a decision about her future. Harriet prepares for the city council vote.
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