Nathan Carlson is a fictional character portrayed by James Tupper in the TV series Big Little Lies.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Somebody's Dead (season 1), they were 51 years old.
They appear in all 14 aired episodes and have accumulated 124 positive votes.
The character of Nathan Carlson is mainly associated with Bonnie Carlson, Renata Klein and Madeline Martha Mackenzie.
Episodes14
Somebody's Dead
episode S1.E1 february 2017A suspicious death at an elementary school fundraiser draws attention to the frictions among three mothers and their families.
Serious Mothering
episode S1.E2 february 2017Jane deflects questions from Ziggy, Madeline is outraged over a slight from Renata, and Celeste suggests she and Perry see a counselor.
Living the Dream
episode S1.E3 march 2017Madeline organizes a trip to compete with Amabella's birthday party, Celeste succumbs to Perry's charms, and Jane opens up about her past.
Push Comes to Shove
episode S1.E4 march 2017Nathan invites Madeline and Ed to a couples' dinner to discuss Abigail, while in light of further evidence of bullying, Ms. Barnes suggests Ziggy be medically evaluated.
Once Bitten
episode S1.E5 march 2017Madeline is confronted by a desperate Joseph, the school principal scrutinizes Ziggy's behavior, and Dr. Reisman presses Celeste about her marriage.
Burning Love
episode S1.E6 march 2017Bonnie tells Nathan about Abigail's secret project; Jane confronts Renata; Ed and Madeline have a candid conversation about their lack of passion.
You Get What You Need
episode S1.E7 april 2017Celeste makes a bold move; Madeline deals with fallout from her past; Jane learns who's really been hurting Amabella.
What Have They Done?
episode S2.E1 june 2019Madeleine is shocked when Abigail says that she doesn't want to go to college; Bonnie exhibits worrying behavior; Perry's grief-ridden mother arrives in Monterey.
Tell-Tale Hearts
episode S2.E2 june 2019Renata faces an uncertain future when Gordon lands in legal trouble; Celeste opens up to Mary Louise about her relationship with Perry; Ed confronts Madeline about her secrets.
The End of the World
episode S2.E3 june 2019Renata discovers that Amabella is experiencing a crisis at school; Madeleine and Ed go into couples therapy; Mary Louise sets her sights on Jane and Ziggy; Celeste struggles with the possibility that she was addicted to Perry.
She Knows
episode S2.E4 june 2019Renata throws Amabella a disco-themed birthday bash; after attending a prying bankruptcy hearing with Gordon; Celeste begins to unravel under a drastic decision made by Mary Louise; Madeleine and Ed remain at odds.
Kill Me
episode S2.E5 july 2019Renata tries to help Celeste; Bonnie struggles with her mother's recovery; Celeste attends a custody hearing; Josh, Max and Ziggy are bullied by a boy at school.
The Bad Mother
episode S2.E6 july 2019Celeste is blindsided by Mary Louise; Bonnie contemplates a solution to her mother's suffering and her own ongoing guilt; The Monterey Five feel the pressure of increased scrutiny of Perry's death.
I Want to Know
episode S2.E7 july 2019Celeste questions Mary Louise about a tragic event from Perry's childhood; Madeline worries their lie is tearing the Monterey Five apart.
- Somebody's Dead
- Serious Mothering
- Living the Dream
- Push Comes to Shove
- Once Bitten
- Burning Love
- You Get What You Need
- What Have They Done?
- Tell-Tale Hearts
- The End of the World
- She Knows
- Kill Me
- The Bad Mother
- I Want to Know
Best moments10
- A suspicious death at an elementary school fundraiser draws attention to the frictions among three mothers and their families.
- Jane deflects questions from Ziggy, Madeline is outraged over a slight from Renata, and Celeste suggests she and Perry see a counselor.
- Madeline organizes a trip to compete with Amabella's birthday party, Celeste succumbs to Perry's charms, and Jane opens up about her past.
- Nathan invites Madeline and Ed to a couples' dinner to discuss Abigail, while in light of further evidence of bullying, Ms. Barnes suggests Ziggy be medically evaluated.
- Madeline is confronted by a desperate Joseph, the school principal scrutinizes Ziggy's behavior, and Dr. Reisman presses Celeste about her marriage.
- Bonnie tells Nathan about Abigail's secret project; Jane confronts Renata; Ed and Madeline have a candid conversation about their lack of passion.
- Celeste makes a bold move; Madeline deals with fallout from her past; Jane learns who's really been hurting Amabella.
- Madeleine is shocked when Abigail says that she doesn't want to go to college; Bonnie exhibits worrying behavior; Perry's grief-ridden mother arrives in Monterey.
- Renata faces an uncertain future when Gordon lands in legal trouble; Celeste opens up to Mary Louise about her relationship with Perry; Ed confronts Madeline about her secrets.
- Renata discovers that Amabella is experiencing a crisis at school; Madeleine and Ed go into couples therapy; Mary Louise sets her sights on Jane and Ziggy; Celeste struggles with the possibility that she was addicted to Perry.
- Somebody's Dead
- Serious Mothering
- Living the Dream
- Push Comes to Shove
- Once Bitten
- Burning Love
- You Get What You Need
- What Have They Done?
- Tell-Tale Hearts
- The End of the World