Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Net income	$ 240,533	$ 248,860	$ 499,180	$ 385,059
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss)	94,982	(65,068)	82,556	30,359
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax	11,496	15,565	23,046	32,139
Net unrealized investment gains	14,270	(2,641)	27,973	(35,497)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	120,748	(52,144)	133,575	27,001
Total comprehensive income	361,281	196,716	632,755	412,060
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Preferred Unit Holders	4,109	3,439	8,219	6,878
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Entergy Corporation	357,172	193,277	624,536	405,182
Entergy Louisiana [Member]
Net income	183,084	184,358	310,717	295,952
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax	(969)	(501)	(1,938)	(1,002)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(969)	(501)	(1,938)	(1,002)
Total comprehensive income	$ 182,115	$ 183,857	$ 308,779	$ 294,950