Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Net income	$ 123,294	$ 258,646
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss)	(21,710)	(12,426)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax	53,899	11,550
Net unrealized investment gains	15,744	13,703
Other comprehensive income (loss)	47,933	12,827
Total comprehensive income	171,227	271,473
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Preferred Unit Holders	4,580	4,109
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Entergy Corporation	166,647	267,364
Entergy Louisiana [Member]
Net income	189,396	127,633
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax	9,467	(969)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	9,467	(969)
Total comprehensive income	$ 198,863	$ 126,664