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Lessons in Chemistry
- Also known as
- Eine Frage der Chemie · Minden kémia
- Season
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Follower
- 1
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…
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Season 18 episodes · 2023+
Episode 1 · 13 Oct 2023 · 46 min
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 · 13 Oct 2023 · 50 min
Her and Him
In pursuit of a prestigious grant, Elizabeth and Calvin join forces in the lab. Their partnership yields unexpected results.
Episode 3 · 20 Oct 2023 · 47 min
Living Dead Things
A surprising discovery leaves Elizabeth feeling isolated and alone, but she finds comfort in her new friendship with Harriet.
Episode 4 · 27 Oct 2023 · 49 min
Primitive Instinct
Struggling with the hardships of motherhood, Elizabeth finds herself pulled in a new direction when faced with an opportunity.
Episode 5 · 3 Nov 2023 · 43 min
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 · 10 Nov 2023 · 42 min
Poirot
Newfound fame presents challenges for Elizabeth. Mad continues her covert mission. Tensions surrounding the freeway come to a head.
Episode 7 · 17 Nov 2023 · 45 min
Book of Calvin
The chapters of Calvin's life shed light on the mysteries of his past.
Episode 8 · 22 Nov 2023 · 41 min
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.