Series synopsis
The Kominsky Method is an American comedy drama television series that premiered on Netflix on November 16, 2018. It ended on May 28, 2021. It was created by Chuck Lorre. It stars Michael Douglas, Alan Arkin, Sarah Baker and Nancy Travis.
Acting coach Sandy Kominsky and best friend Norman Newlander keep each other laughing as they navigate the ups and downs of getting older.
Premise
Acting coach Sandy Kominsky and best friend Norman Newlander keep each other laughing as they navigate the ups and downs of getting older.
Premise: Some friendships never get old.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Michael Douglas as Sandy Kominsky
- Alan Arkin as Norman Newlander
- Sarah Baker as Mindy Kominsky
- Nancy Travis as Lisa
- Kathleen Turner as Roz
- Melody Butiu as Serveuse
Guest cast
- Jay Leno as Self
- Becky O'Donohue as Car GPS (voices)
- Patti LaBelle as Self
- Jason Kravits as Woody Littlehales
- Elizabeth Sung as Mrs. Liu
- Corbin Bernsen as Himself
- Raymond Ma as Mr. Liu
- George Wyner as Rabbi
- Rex Linn as Ed
- Elliott Gould as Himself
- Danny DeVito as Dr. Wexler
- Lauren Weedman as Director
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 22 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | November 16, 2018 | November 16, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 8 | October 25, 2019 | October 25, 2019 |
| Season 3 | 6 | May 28, 2021 | May 28, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
November 16, 2018 |
| 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. |
November 16, 2018 |
| 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. |
November 16, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter 9. An Actor Forgets Sandy has concerns about the man Mindy's dating. Norman starts seeing an old flame. Sandy tries to give his class a dose of truth about the acting life. |
October 25, 2019 |
| 2 |
Chapter 10. An Old Flame, an Old Wick Norman and Madelyn get closer as they spend time together in Santa Barbara. When Sandy meets Mindy's boyfriend, he discovers they have a lot in common. |
October 25, 2019 |
| 3 |
Chapter 11. An Odd Couple Occurs Mindy's not thrilled with her dad and boyfriend's growing friendship. Norman's daughter leaves rehab, returning home while Madelyn is visiting. |
October 25, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter 17. In all the old familiar places After Norman passes away, his loved ones share some uncomfortable memories at his funeral, and Sandy reminisces about their long friendship. |
May 28, 2021 |
| 2 |
Chapter 18. You only give me your funny paper Sandy receives both a surprise inheritance and a giant headache as executor of Norman's estate. Mindy begins seeing Martin in a new light. |
May 28, 2021 |
| 3 |
Chapter 19. And it's getting more and more absurd Angry about Sandy's constraints on their money, Phoebe, Robbie, Mindy — and Mindy's mom, Roz — confront him. Sandy and Martin have a falling out. |
May 28, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 16, 2018 |
| Last aired | May 28, 2021 |
| Status | ended |