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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.

1 Seasons
8 Episodes
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Cast & Characters
episode image Introduction to Chemistry
8.6/10 (1420 votes)

#1 Introduction to Chemistry

S1:E8

With the fate of Supper at Six uncertain, Elizabeth makes a decision about her future. Harriet prepares for the city council vote.

episode image CH₃COOH
8.4/10 (1274 votes)

#2 CH₃COOH

S1:E5

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 image Her and Him
8.3/10 (1704 votes)

#3 Her and Him

S1:E2

In pursuit of a prestigious grant, Elizabeth and Calvin join forces in the lab. Their partnership yields unexpected results.

episode image Book of Calvin
8.2/10 (1231 votes)

#4 Book of Calvin

S1:E7

The chapters of Calvin's life shed light on the mysteries of his past.

episode image Little Miss Hastings
8.0/10 (1800 votes)

#5 Little Miss Hastings

S1:E1

Elizabeth, a brilliant but frustrated lab technician in the 1950s, is punished after she's caught conducting her own research after hours.

episode image Living Dead Things
8.0/10 (1553 votes)

#6 Living Dead Things

S1:E3

A surprising discovery leaves Elizabeth feeling isolated and alone, but she finds comfort in her new friendship with Harriet.

episode image Primitive Instinct
8.0/10 (1310 votes)

#7 Primitive Instinct

S1:E4

Struggling with the hardships of motherhood, Elizabeth finds herself pulled in a new direction when faced with an opportunity.

episode image Poirot
8.0/10 (1211 votes)

#8 Poirot

S1:E6

Newfound fame presents challenges for Elizabeth. Mad continues her covert mission. Tensions surrounding the freeway come to a head.

Cast & Chracters

character image Elizabeth Zott

Elizabeth Zott

Actor: Brie Larson
character image Calvin Evans

Calvin Evans

Actor: Lewis Pullman
character image Harriet Sloane

Harriet Sloane

Actor: Aja Naomi King
character image Fran Frask

Fran Frask

Actor: Stephanie Koenig
character image Curtis Wakely

Curtis Wakely

Actor: Patrick Walker

The highest rated episode of Lessons in Chemistry is "Introduction to Chemistry" (S1E8) with a rating of 8.60.

This episode received 1,420 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Little Miss Hastings" (S1E1) with a rating of 8.00.

This episode received 1,800 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Introduction to Chemistry" (S1E8) with a rating of 8.60.

This episode received 1,420 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Little Miss Hastings" (S1E1) with a rating of 8.00.

This episode received 1,800 votes.

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Aurora Ariana Garcia Art Assistant Art Director
Cat Smith Art Production Design
Charles Randolph Art Set Dresser
Chelsea Alden Art Graphic Designer
David T. Cannon Art Construction Coordinator
Dennis Ogle Art Assistant Set Decoration
Jacqueline Kay Art Supervising Art Director
Jode Mann Art Property Master
Lori Mazuer Art Set Decoration
Lorie Wallick Art Art Direction
Sloane U'Ren Art Set Designer
Adam Kolegas Camera Key Grip
Darrin P. Nim Camera First Assistant "B" Camera
Ian T. Barbella Camera First Assistant "A" Camera
Jan Ruona Camera "B" Camera Operator
Mikael Levin Camera Steadicam Operator
Scott Resnick Camera Digital Imaging Technician
Jennifer Kennedy Costume & Make-Up Assistant Costume Designer
Kelli Hagen Costume & Make-Up Costume Supervisor
Miho Suzuki Costume & Make-Up Makeup Department Head
Mirren Gordon-Crozier Costume & Make-Up Costume Design
Teressa Hill Costume & Make-Up Hair Designer
Ante Dugandzic Crew Special Effects Coordinator
Asuka Ito Crew Additional Music
David Stal Crew Additional Music
Jennifer Ross Crew Post Production Supervisor
Joey Soriano Crew Transportation Coordinator
Jon Green Crew CG Supervisor
Mary Albee Crew Stunt Coordinator
Ray Kim Crew Additional Music
Steve Berens Crew Animal Coordinator
Jesse Molloy Directing Script Coordinator
Cindy Fanara Editing Online Editor
Monique Eissing Editing Online Editor
Len Levine Lighting Chief Lighting Technician
Adam Keller Production Location Manager
Boo Killebrew Production Co-Executive Producer
Brie Larson Production Executive Producer
Britnee Forest Production First Assistant Accountant
Caroline Mescon Production Production Supervisor
Cindy Petersen Production Post Production Coordinator
Elijah Allan-Blitz Production Co-Executive Producer
Elissa Karasik Production Co-Executive Producer
Emma Wold Production Casting Assistant
Hannah Fidell Production Executive Producer
Jason Bateman Production Executive Producer
Jennifer Cram Production Casting Associate
Joey Castillo Production Production Accountant
John Papsidera Production Casting
Lee Eisenberg Production Executive Producer
Louise Shore Production Executive Producer
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Nancy Ramey Production Payroll Accountant
Natalie Sandy Production Executive Producer
Nicole Delaney Production Supervising Producer
Nicole Francisca Kimmel Production Production Coordinator
Rebecca DiFillippo Production Assistant Production Coordinator
Rosa Handelman Production Executive Producer
Shamell Bell Production Supervising Producer
Shawn Petersen Production Co-Producer
Steven Brown Production Unit Production Manager
Susannah Grant Production Executive Producer
Teagan Wall Production Supervising Producer
Tracey Nyberg Production Co-Executive Producer
Alexandra Fehrman Sound Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Carlos Rafael Rivera Sound Original Music Composer
Christine Greene Roe Sound Music Supervisor
Eduardo Jaramillo Sound Music Editor
John Bauman Sound Production Sound Mixer
Julian Drucker Sound Music Coordinator
Perry Robertson Sound Supervising Sound Editor
Richard Weingart Sound Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Chapel Folger Visual Effects Visual Effects Producer
John Stewart Visual Effects Visual Effects Supervisor
John Weckworth Visual Effects Compositing Supervisor
Jonathan Galliano Visual Effects VFX Editor
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