Series synopsis
The Shrink Next Door is an American drama television series that premiered on Apple TV on November 11, 2021. It ended on December 16, 2021. It was created by Georgia Pritchett. It stars Paul Rudd, Will Ferrell, Kathryn Hahn and Casey Wilson.
Inspired by the true story of Marty and the therapist who turned his life around...then took it over. When he first meets Dr. Ike, Marty just wants to get better at boundaries. Over 30 years, he'll learn all about them—and what happens when they get crossed.
Premise
Inspired by the true story of Marty and the therapist who turned his life around...then took it over. When he first meets Dr. Ike, Marty just wants to get better at boundaries. Over 30 years, he'll learn all about them—and what happens when they get crossed.
Premise: Mind who you let inside.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Paul Rudd as Dr. Isaac 'Ike' Herschkopf
- Will Ferrell as Martin 'Marty' Markowitz
- Kathryn Hahn as Phyllis Shapiro
- Casey Wilson as Bonnie Herschkopf
- Cornell Womack as Bruce
- Robin Bartlett as Cathy
Guest cast
- Carey Moulder as White Party Waiter (uncredited)
- Christina Miller as Ms. Commuter (uncredited)
- Mathew Trent Hunnicutt as Blue Collar Worker (uncredited)
- Fatimah Hassan as Lady Driver (uncredited)
- Geoffrey Gould as Taxi Hailer (uncredited)
- Justin James Farley as Marty's Teammate #2
- Marco Antonio Parra as Marty's Teammate #1
- Alixandrée Antoine as Ashley / Decked Out Party Guest
- Jean Glaudé as Jerry / Elderly Man
- Larry Weissman as Benjamin
- Bob Glouberman as Herb
- Kesia Brooke as Tracey
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | November 11, 2021 | December 16, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Consultation Marty is struggling with anxiety, so his sister Phyllis persuades him to start seeing well-regarded psychiatrist Dr. Ike. |
November 11, 2021 |
| 2 |
The Ceremony Dr. Ike convinces Marty to have a second bar mitzvah, which upsets Phyllis. |
November 11, 2021 |
| 3 |
The Treatment Marty invites Dr. Ike to help out with the family business. Phyllis senses she is losing her brother and decides to take matters into her own hands. |
November 11, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Apple TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 11, 2021 |
| Last aired | December 16, 2021 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday |