Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Net income	$ 369,459	$ 539,818	$ 868,639	$ 924,877
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss)	(20,103)	(32,004)	62,453	(1,645)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax	25,464	15,265	48,510	47,404
Net unrealized investment gains	5,271	(1,745)	33,244	(37,242)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	10,632	(18,484)	144,207	8,517
Total comprehensive income	380,091	521,334	1,012,846	933,394
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Preferred Unit Holders	4,219	3,439	12,438	10,317
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Entergy Corporation	375,872	517,895	1,000,408	923,077
Entergy Louisiana [Member]
Net income	255,260	218,308	565,977	514,260
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax	(969)	(500)	(2,907)	(1,502)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(969)	(500)	(2,907)	(1,502)
Total comprehensive income	$ 254,291	$ 217,808	$ 563,070	$ 512,758