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Equity (Schedule Of Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Basic earnings per share        
Net income (loss) attributable to Entergy Corporation, Income $ 239,850 $ 337,088 $ 564,973 $ 550,405
Net Income Attributable to Entergy Corporation, Shares 178,283,721 177,517,846 178,170,339 177,184,464
Net Income Attributable to Entergy Corporation, $/share $ 1.35 $ 1.90 $ 3.17 $ 3.11
Average dilutive effect of:        
Stock options, Shares 100,000.0 400,000.0 100,000.0 300,000.0
Stock options $/share   $ (0.01)   $ (0.01)
Restricted stock $/share $ (0.01)   $ (0.01)  
Restricted stock, Shares 300,000.0 100,000.0 200,000.0 100,000.0
Diluted earnings per share, Shares 178,652,210 177,975,075 178,520,063 177,636,549
Diluted earnings per share $/share $ 1.34 $ 1.89 $ 3.16 $ 3.10