Author Bonnie Garmus’ debut novel Lessons In Chemistry was such a massive success that's been turned into an Apple TV Plus exclusive drama.
Starring Brie Larson, who also executive produced the series, in the lead role of Elizabeth Zott, it tells the story of a woman in the 1950s who dreamed of being a scientist but saw her hopes crushed by a patriarchal society.
When Elizabeth gets fired from her lab role, she takes a job as a host on a TV cooking show and decides to teach a nation of overlooked housewives, and the men who are suddenly listening, about a lot more than just recipes.
So here’s everything you need to know about the Apple TV Plus series Lessons In Chemistry…
Lessons In Chemistry release date
Lessons in Chemistry had a two-episode premiere on Apple TV Plus on Friday, October 13, and new episodes are released weekly on Fridays.
The fifth episode will be available to stream on Friday, November 3.
Is there a trailer for Lessons In Chemistry?
Yes there's a trailer and a first-look teaser for Lessons In Chemistry which shows Elizabeth being told she’s ‘one of the smartest people’ in the lab but sadly that’s not enough to save her position. She then takes a job hosting the cooking show, Supper At Six and it’s clear she’s ready to shine a light on what women are actually capable of. Take a look at both below..
Lessons in Chemistry plot
Lessons in Chemistry is set in America in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The series follows brilliant chemist Elizabeth Zott who is fired from her lab when she becomes a young, single mother to her daughter Madeline. Instead, she takes a job hosting Supper at Six, a much-beloved cooking show.
To the frustration of her boss, Elizabeth includes scientific information in the show, which is a surprise hit with both women and men, and her passion ignites something in the millions of suppressed housewives around the country.
Oh and there's a dog that talks!
Lessons in Chemistry episode guide
Below, you can find the short synopsis for each episode of Lessons in Chemistry from Apple, along with links to our detailed series recaps:
- Lessons in Chemistry episode 1 - Little Miss Hastings aired October 13: Elizabeth, a brilliant but frustrated lab technician in the 1950s, is punished after she's caught conducting her own research after hours.
- Lessons in Chemistry episode 2 - Her and Him aired October 13: In pursuit of a prestigious grant, Elizabeth and Calvin join forces in the lab. Their partnership yields unexpected results.
- Lessons in Chemistry episode 3 - Living Dead Things aired October 20: A surprising discovery leaves Elizabeth feeling isolated and alone, but she finds comfort in her new friendship with Harriet.
- Lessons in Chemistry episode 4 - Primitive Instinct aired October 27: Elizabeth's journey as a new mother begins, highlighting the challenges and emotions she experiences.
- Lessons in Chemistry episode 5 - CH3COOH airs November 3
- Lessons in Chemistry episode 6 - Poirot airs November 10
- Lessons in Chemistry episode 7 - Book of Calvin airs November 17
- Lessons in Chemistry episode 8 - Introduction to Chemistry airs November 24
Lessons In Chemistry cast — Brie Larson as Elizabeth Zott
Brie Larson plays determined TV host and talented chemist Elizabeth Zott. She plays Carol Danvers in the Marvel films such as Avengers: Endgame and Captain Marvel and took on the lead role of Jeanette in The Glass Castle film in 2017. Brie has also starred in Raising Dad, 21 Jump Street, Kong: Skull Island and Just Mercy.
Who else is starring in Lessons In Chemistry?
Lessons In Chemistry also stars Lewis Pullman (Top Gun: Maverick) as Nobel-prize-nominated chemist Calvin Evans. Look out too for Aja Naomi King (How to Get Away with Murder), Stephanie Koenig (The Flight Attendant), Kevin Sussman (The Big Bang Theory), Patrick Walker (The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey), and Thomas Mann (Me and Earl).
Behind the scenes and more about Lessons In Chemistry
Lessons in Chemistry is produced by Aggregate Films while six-time Emmy Award-nominee Lee Eisenberg (WeCrashed, Little America) is showrunner. The series is executive produced by Academy Award-nominee Susannah Grant (Unbelievable, Erin Brockovich) alongside Brie Larson. Jason Bateman and Michael Costigan (Ozark, A Teacher) who executive produce for Aggregate Films. Natalie Sandy executive produces through Piece of Work Entertainment alongside Eisenberg. Louise Shore also serves as executive producer.
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