The Kominsky Method
“Some friendships never get old.”
CreatorChuck Lorre
Sandy Kominsky had one good acting career decades ago and now runs a Los Angeles acting class, while his oldest friend and agent Norman Newlander deals with the death of his wife. The Netflix comedy follows the two men through auditions, prostate appointments, funerals and Sandy's difficult relationship with his daughter. Chuck Lorre created it for Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin; it ran three seasons from 2018 to 2021, Arkin leaving after the second. It won Golden Globes for best musical or comedy series and for Douglas.
Michael Douglas was 74, Alan Arkin was 84, and Sarah Baker was 28 when the series “The Kominsky Method” premiered (2018).
Seasons
3
Episodes
22
Country
United States
Status
Ended
Cast
Michael Douglas
Sandy Kominsky · 22 eps
Alan Arkin
Norman Newlander · 16 eps
Nancy Travis
Lisa · 22 eps
Sarah Baker
Mindy Kominsky · 22 eps
Graham Rogers
Jude · 14 eps
Melissa Tang
Margaret · 14 eps
Casey Thomas Brown
Lane · 14 eps
Jenna Lyng Adams
Darshani · 14 eps
Emily Osment
Theresa · 10 eps
Lisa Edelstein
Phoebe Newlander · 9 eps
Ashleigh LaThrop
Breana · 10 eps
Susan Sullivan
Eileen Newlander · 8 eps
Kathleen Turner
Roz · 7 eps
Melody Butiu
Serveuse · 8 eps
Paul Reiser
Martin Schneider · 6 eps
Jane Seymour
Madelyn · 5 eps
Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman · 1 eps
Danny DeVito
Dr. Wexler · 2 eps
Ann-Margret
Diane · 2 eps
Cedric Begley
Matthew · 3 eps
Bob Odenkirk
Dr. Eugene Shenckman · 1 eps
Haley Joel Osment
Robbie Schumacher · 1 eps
Rex Linn
Ed · 1 eps
Adam Zastrow
Marcus · 2 eps
George Wyner
Rabbi · 1 eps
David James Elliott
William · 1 eps
Jason Kravits
Woody Littlehales · 1 eps
Willam Belli
Cherry · 1 eps
Lauren Weedman
Director · 1 eps
Lainie Kazan
Norman's Grandmother · 1 eps
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Trailer
Official trailer
The Kominsky Method
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1
Chapter 1. An Actor Avoids
As Sandy gets to know a new student better, he puts off visiting an old friend who wants to see him. Norman copes with a difficult issue at home.
2
Chapter 2. An Agent Grieves
Sandy helps Norman organize an event with complicated arrangements and invites Lisa on an unusual date. Norman is a hit with Sandy's class.
3
Chapter 3. A Prostate Enlarges
While Sandy contends with a worsening prostate problem and conflict between his students, Norman deals with his troubled daughter, Phoebe.
4
Chapter 4. A Kegel Squeaks
Sandy and Norman turn to each other for support as Sandy waits for his test results and tension between Norman and Phoebe ramps up.
5
Chapter 5. An Agent Crowns
Norman worries he may have made the wrong decision about Phoebe. Sandy wants to take his relationship with Lisa to the next level.
6
Chapter 6. A Daughter Detoxes
Norman and Sandy drive Phoebe to rehab, then spend the night at a casino. Sandy faces a financial quandary and learns he's angered Lisa.
7
Chapter 7. A String Is Attached
Norman contemplates a financial arrangement with Sandy. Sandy tries to smooth things over with Lisa. Mindy helps her father with his tax situation.
8
Chapter 8. A Widow Approaches
Norman has lunch with a widowed friend of Eileen's. Sandy and Norman attend a Parkinson's fundraiser. Norman is haunted by women from his past.
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From the same creator: Chuck Lorre
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