Set in the early 1950s, Lessons in Chemistry follows Elizabeth Zott, whose dream of being a scientist is put on hold in a society deeming that women belong in the domestic sphere, not the professional one. When Elizabeth finds herself pregnant, alone and fired from her lab, she musters the ingenuity only a single mother has. She accepts a job as a host on a TV cooking show, and sets out to teach a nation of overlooked housewives - and the men who are suddenly listening - a lot more than recipes... all the while craving a return to her true love: science.
Season One of Lessons in Chemistry premiered on October 12th, 2023. This season contains Eight episodes.
S1E1 - Little Miss Hastings
2023-10-13
Elizabeth, a brilliant but frustrated lab technician in the 1950s, is punished after she's caught conducting her own research after hours.
S1E2 - Her and Him
2023-10-13
In pursuit of a prestigious grant, Elizabeth and Calvin join forces in the lab. Their partnership yields unexpected results.
S1E3 - Living Dead Things
2023-10-20
A surprising discovery leaves Elizabeth feeling isolated and alone, but she finds comfort in her new friendship with Harriet.
S1E4 - Primitive Instinct
2023-10-27
Struggling with the hardships of motherhood, Elizabeth finds herself pulled in a new direction when faced with an opportunity.
S1E5 - CH₃COOH
2023-11-03
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.
S1E6 - Poirot
2023-11-10
Newfound fame presents challenges for Elizabeth. Mad continues her covert mission. Tensions surrounding the freeway come to a head.
S1E7 - Book of Calvin
2023-11-17
The chapters of Calvin's life shed light on the mysteries of his past.
S1E8 - Introduction to Chemistry
2023-11-22
With the fate of Supper at Six uncertain, Elizabeth makes a decision about her future. Harriet prepares for the city council vote.
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