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Enlightened

TV·2011–2013·HBO·Drama, Comedy·30m·7.0·Created by Mike White, Laura Dern

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Enlightened focuses on a self-destructive woman who has a spiritual awakening after a meltdown. Determined to live a more enlightened existence, the former career executive's new lifestyle wreaks havoc both at home and at work.

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Laura DernLaura DernAmy JellicoeTimm SharpTimm SharpDougie DanielsDiane LaddDiane LaddHelen JellicoeLuke WilsonLuke WilsonLevi CallowSarah BurnsSarah BurnsKrista JacobsAmy HillAmy HillJudy HarveyMike WhiteMike WhiteTylerDermot MulroneyDermot MulroneyJeff Flender

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