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The Kominsky Method
Some friendships never get old.
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
Michael Douglas
Sandy Kominsky
22 eps
Alan Arkin
Norman Newlander
16 eps
Sarah Baker
Mindy Kominsky
22 eps
Nancy Travis
Lisa
22 eps
Kathleen Turner
Roz
7 eps
Melody Butiu
Serveuse
8 eps
Jay Leno
Self
1 eps
Becky O'Donohue
Car GPS (voices)
1 eps
Patti LaBelle
Self
1 eps
Jason Kravits
Woody Littlehales
1 eps
Elizabeth Sung
Mrs. Liu
1 eps
Corbin Bernsen
Himself
1 eps
Raymond Ma
Mr. Liu
1 eps
George Wyner
Rabbi
1 eps
Rex Linn
Ed
1 eps
Elliott Gould
Himself
1 eps
Danny DeVito
Dr. Wexler
2 eps
Lauren Weedman
Director
1 eps
Amanda Perez
Carol
1 eps
Delon de Metz
Andrew
1 eps
Christian Barillas
Richard
1 eps
Jocelyn Towne
Jeanine
1 eps
Azie Tesfai
Lynda
1 eps
Eddie Money
Eddie Money
1 eps
Jully Lee
Claire
1 eps
Jen Drohan
Rehab Receptionist
1 eps
Cedric Begley
Matthew
3 eps
Jeffrey D. Sams
Arthur Dickerson
1 eps
Willam Belli
Cherry
1 eps
Ann-Margret
Diane
2 eps
Lainie Kazan
Norman's Grandmother
1 eps
Kirstin Eggers
Shirley
1 eps
Don Lemon
Himself
1 eps
David James Elliott
William
1 eps
Rebekah Graf
Ricki
1 eps
Juan Antonio
Officer Thomas
1 eps
Butch Klein
Buddy
1 eps
Emily Osment
Theresa
10 eps
Ravi Kapoor
Dr. Bhonani
1 eps
Bob Odenkirk
Dr. Eugene Shenckman
1 eps
The Nutevio profile
TV DNA
How The Kominsky Method actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
The Kominsky Method reads strongest on Character Depth, Bingeability and Humour.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.
How much the series is designed to affect you.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
The story
What it's about
Acting coach Sandy Kominsky and best friend Norman Newlander keep each other laughing as they navigate the ups and downs of getting older.
The run
Seasons
3 seasons · 22 episodes.
Season 1 · Complete
Season 1
20188 episodes
7.7IMDbBest episode · S01E05 Chapter 5. An Agent Crowns
Season 2 · Complete
Season 2
20198 episodes
8.0IMDbBest episode · S02E05 Chapter 13. A Shenckman Equivocates
Season 3 · Complete
Season 3
20216 episodes
7.8IMDbBest episode · S03E06 Chapter 22. The fundamental things apply
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.
S03E06 · Signature episode
Chapter 22. The fundamental things apply
Everyone gathers for a heartfelt wedding. And as time moves forward, schemes fall apart and dreams come true.
- Directed by Andy Tennant
- Written by Chuck Lorre
S02E07 · Signature episode
Chapter 15. A Hand Job Is Forgiven
An accident forces Sandy to come clean with Mindy. After visiting Eileen's grave, Phoebe tries to make amends with Norman, but it doesn't go well.
- Directed by Andy Tennant
- Written by Alan J. Higgins, Chuck Lorre
S02E05 · Signature episode
Chapter 13. A Shenckman Equivocates
Sandy urges Norman to make a grand gesture for Madelyn. After Martin experiences a medical episode, Sandy decides to have a complete checkup.
- Directed by Andy Tennant
- Written by Chuck Lorre
S02E06 · Signature episode
Chapter 14. A Secret Leaks, a Teacher Speaks
Despite Norman's prodding, Sandy remains reluctant to share some important news with Mindy. Norman and Madelyn come to an understanding.
- Directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller
- Written by Chuck Lorre
S02E08 · Signature episode
Chapter 16. A Thetan Arrives
As Norman contemplates retiring, an unexpected visitor has him considering his spiritual life. Sandy dislikes changes Mindy is making at the studio.
- Directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller
- Written by Alan J. Higgins, Chuck Lorre
S02E04
Chapter 12. A Libido Sits in the Fridge
Interactions with two women have Sandy contemplating his changing libido. Norman tries to reconcile with both Phoebe and Madelyn.
- Directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller
- Written by Chuck Lorre
Recently aired
Latest Episodes
S03E03
Chapter 19. And it's getting more and more absurd
- Directed by Andy Tennant
- Written by Chuck Lorre
S03E05
Chapter 21. Near, far, wherever you are
- Directed by Andy Tennant
- Written by Chuck Lorre
S03E01
Chapter 17. In all the old familiar places
- Directed by Chuck Lorre
- Written by Chuck Lorre
S03E02
Chapter 18. You only give me your funny paper
- Directed by Andy Tennant
- Written by Chuck Lorre
S03E04
Chapter 20. The round toes, of the high shoes
- Directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller
- Written by Chuck Lorre
S03E06 · Signature episode
Chapter 22. The fundamental things apply
- Directed by Andy Tennant
- Written by Chuck Lorre
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Alan J. HigginsExecutive Producer
- Beth McCarthy-MillerProducer
- Chuck LorreExecutive Producer
- Michael DouglasExecutive Producer
- Andy TennantProducer
- Marlis PujolProducer
Writing
- Alan J. HigginsWriter
- David JaverbaumWriter
- Chuck LorreWriter
Direction
- Beth McCarthy-MillerDirector
- Donald PetrieDirector
- Chuck LorreDirector
- Andy TennantDirector
Cinematography
- Anette HaellmigkDirector of Photography
- Jaime ReynosoDirector of Photography
Where to watch
Streaming
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