Transparent (2014)
Overview
Transparent explores the complexities of an LA family grappling with deep-seated boundary issues. When the patriarch, Mort, reveals he is transgender and wishes to transition to Maura, the revelation sends shockwaves through the family, unearthing long-buried secrets and challenging their relationships. As each member confronts their personal struggles and hidden truths, the series delves into themes of identity, acceptance, and the often messy dynamics of familial love. With a blend of humor and poignancy, it captures the transformative journey of self-discovery and the intricate ties that bind them together.
Episodes
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1
Pilot
An LA family grappling with significant boundary problems finds their past and future colliding when a shocking revelation leads to the exposure of ev...
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2
The Letting Go
Maura fully commits to her new path, yet the challenges of life as a woman are far from simple—she struggles with forming friendships, seeking a sup...
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3
Rollin
Maura leaves the family home to settle into a vibrant new apartment complex, coinciding with Sarah's need for a fresh start after her life falls apart...
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4
Moppa
Maura finally opens up to Ali, and together they meet up with Sarah for a trip to the mall, where they each face harsh realities of womanhood. Meanwhi...
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5
Wedge
After Shelly's husband Ed disappears, Sarah, Josh, and Ali embark on a mission to locate him but instead find themselves confronting their own histori...
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6
The Wilderness
As they navigate their feelings about Maura, Josh seeks guidance from a rabbi named Raquel (Kathryn Hahn), while Ali searches for understanding in a G...
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7
Symbolic Exemplar
Josh heads out on a date with Rabbi Raquel, while Ali dives into her feminine side with a teaching assistant from her Gender Studies course. The stude...
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8
Best New Girl
In a flashback, Mort and his buddy Mark (Bradley Whitford) sneak away to a retreat in the woods where cross-dressing is embraced, and Mort is instantl...
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9
Looking Up
Maura seeks comfort in her ex-wife Shelly, and together they devise a plan to help Ed fulfill his desires. Meanwhile, Sarah reconnects with her ex-hus...
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10
Why Do We Cover the Mirrors?
During a funeral, the Pfefferman family gathers, reconnecting with their history. Shelley and Maura encounter former friends, while Sarah crosses path...
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Kina Hora
Sarah and Tammy are set to tie the knot, but as they celebrate, Maura and Ali find themselves confronted by specters from their past. Meanwhile, Josh ...
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2
Flicky-Flicky Thump-Thump
Josh throws a pool party to celebrate his new band, but he and his siblings are surprised when Maura and Shelly show up together. Meanwhile, Ali has a...
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3
New World Coming
Josh and Raquel invite Colton to join them as a roommate. Meanwhile, Maura and Ali encounter a feminist scholar at UCLA, who just happens to be Maura'...
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4
Cherry Blossoms
Josh's connection with Colton comes with some unexpected consequences. Meanwhile, Sarah is struggling to fit in after a chaotic school gala leaves her...
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5
Mee-Maw
Davina and Shea encourage Maura to rethink her history; Colton's adoptive family comes to town, prompting Josh to confront a difficult choice; Ali fee...
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6
Bulnerable
Ali seeks guidance from Leslie regarding her UCLA application, leading to an unexpected closeness between them. Meanwhile, Josh decides it's time to c...
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7
The Book of Life
On Yom Kippur, Sarah seeks to reconcile with Tammy, while Maura attempts to reach out to Davina. Meanwhile, Josh aims to mend things with Raquel. Ali ...
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8
Oscillate
Maura delves deeper into the realities of the transgender experience, while Josh embarks on a self-destructive journey. Meanwhile, Ali and Sarah invit...
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9
Man on the Land
Maura forms a new friendship but faces a harsh reality at the music festival. Meanwhile, Sarah finds a sense of freedom from an unexpected place. Ali ...
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10
Grey Green Brown & Copper
Maura comes to terms with her heritage, reflecting on both her history and her current life. Ali confides in Leslie regarding her plans for the future...
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Elizah
While volunteering at an LGBT suicide hotline, Maura takes a concerning call from a young transgender woman named Elizah. Sensing that Elizah might be...
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2
When the Battle is Over
Following a health scare, Maura faces her mortality and reevaluates her connection to her body. Meanwhile, Sarah aspires to become a member of the Mid...
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3
To Sardines and Back
As the Pfefferman family comes together to celebrate Maura's birthday, their relationships face challenges. Sarah takes the opportunity to confront Bu...
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4
Just the Facts
Maura experiences a thrilling glimpse of what lies ahead during her appointment at the plastic surgeon, but she can’t replicate that excitement when...
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5
Oh Holy Night
The Pfefferman family comes together at Hineni to back Sarah's unconventional spiritual journey. Following the shocking news of a friend's sudden deat...
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6
The Open Road
Josh takes off on a journey with an unexpected companion, and their undeniable chemistry begins to spark. Meanwhile, Shelly grows increasingly suspici...
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7
Life Sucks and Then You Die
Josh reaches Overland Park and shares some tough news with Colton. Meanwhile, Sarah crosses a line with Raquel, jeopardizing the Hineni Seder. A chall...
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8
If I Were a Bell
In Boyle Heights, 1958, 12-year-old Maura's expression of femininity creates tension between her mother, Rose, and her grandparents, Haim and Yetta. M...
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9
Off the Grid
After rekindling his relationship with Colton, Josh makes the choice to relocate to Overland Park. However, Ali, worried about him, travels to see him...
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10
Exciting and New
The Pfeffermans seek to leave their troubles behind by embarking on a cruise as a family. While they each explore their own paths of self-discovery du...
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1
Standing Order
An intriguing opportunity lures Maura to Tel Aviv. Seeking a new beginning, Shelly sells her condo and moves in with Josh. Meanwhile, Sarah, Ali, and ...
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2
Groin Anomaly
Ali is taken aback when Leslie reveals private details about their relationship to the public. Meanwhile, Sarah finds herself drawn to Lila, her daugh...
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3
Pinkwashing Machine
Sarah experiments with a different approach to parenting and is taken aback by its effectiveness. Meanwhile, Josh reaches out to Dr. Steve again as co...
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4
Cool Guy
Maura and Ali discover surprising revelations about their family history. Meanwhile, Shelly takes a daring step forward in her improv class. Tension b...
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5
Born Again
Maura reflects on the night Ali entered the world, stirring up powerful emotions. Meanwhile, Davina digs into her past, confronting the complexities o...
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6
I Never Promised You a Promised Land
The family gathers for a unique getaway and stumbles upon a group of long-forgotten Pfeffermans. Meanwhile, Ali begins to distance herself from her re...
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7
Babar the Borrible
Sarah and Len change the course of a family trip to stop by Lila's mom, resulting in a heated argument between the siblings. Meanwhile, Ali decides to...
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8
Desert Eagle
Maura longs to establish a new bond, but the chemistry feels off. Meanwhile, Ali feels a pull to reconnect with her family. In the expansive desert, J...
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9
They Is on the Way
In Los Angeles, Davina's time at the Pfefferman residence takes an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, the Pfeffermans are enjoying a float in the Dead Sea. A...
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10
House Call
Driven by a desire for self-discovery, Ali decides to remain in Israel while the rest of the family heads back to Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Sarah, Len, ...
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Musicale Finale
In a captivating two-hour musical extravaganza, the Pfeffermans encounter a profound loss that sets them on an unforgettable journey filled with humor...
