The BEST seasons of Transparent

Every season of Transparent ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of Transparent!

Mort gathers his three adult kids – Ali, Sarah and Joshua – for a talk about the future, but everyone is shocked to learn that it’s not a financial inheritance at stake, but rather the complex legacy of a secret life as a trans woman. Everyone’s relationship – to the world, themselves, each other, through the lens of boundaries, intimacy, sex and gender – is about to change.

Last Updated: 9/26/2024Network: Prime VideoStatus: Ended
Season 2
star
7.95
118 votes

#1 - Season 2

First Aired 11/30/2015

In season two, the Pfeffermans returns with a big, white wedding - but is it really happily ever after for anyone? As their secrets surface, they stumble but persevere, moving closer toward their authentic selves.

Season 1
star
7.76
169 votes

#2 - Season 1

First Aired 9/26/2014

When the Pfefferman family patriarch makes a dramatic admission, the entire family's secrets start to spill out, and each of them spin in a different direction as they begin to figure out who they are going to become.

Season 4
star
7.23
52 votes

#3 - Season 4

First Aired 9/22/2017

In season four, the Pfeffermans take off on a spiritual and political journey as they dig deep into their family's history. Maura heads to Israel to speak at a conference and makes a startling discovery. Adrift in the desert, Maura, Ali, Sarah, Josh and Shelly set off on their own paths to find acceptance, love, and truth.

Season 3
star
7.23
74 votes

#4 - Season 3

First Aired 9/23/2016

In season three, the Pfefferman family splinters into disparate journeys on their continued path of self-discovery. After a jarring reality check, Maura seeks to become the woman she envisions through gender confirmation surgery. All paths converge on a family cruise to Mexico, affirming that though their family history is murky, each Pfefferman is their truest self when they come together.

Season 5
star
6.18
28 votes

#5 - Season 5

First Aired 9/27/2019