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Grace and Frankie 2015

“One more happy ending.”

★ 7.7/10 · 374 votes TV-MA ComedyDrama 7 seasons · 94 eps Ended
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What is Grace and Frankie?

Grace and Frankie is an American comedy television series that aired on Netflix, created by Marta Kauffman and Howard J. Morris.

Type
TV series
Year
2015
Status
Ended
Episodes
94
Runtime
32 minutes
First aired
May 8, 2015
Last aired
Apr 29, 2022
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
Netflix
Genres
Comedy, Drama
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Grace and Frankie is an American comedy television series that aired on Netflix, created by Marta Kauffman and Howard J. Morris. The show features Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in the title roles as Grace Hanson and Frankie Bergstein, two women who discover their husbands are leaving them to be together. With their lives suddenly intertwined, Grace and Frankie navigate the challenges of starting over later in life. The series explores themes of aging, independence, and friendship, as the two main characters adjust to new circumstances in a modern world. It showcases the evolving relationship between the elegant Grace and the eccentric Frankie, who despite their differences, lean on each other during a pivotal time in their lives. The show also stars Sam Waterston and Martin Sheen as the husbands who leave their wives for each other. Grace and Frankie ran for multiple seasons, concluding in 2022.

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Should you watch it?

“Two polar opposite women must navigate life after their husbands reveal they are in love.”

Reasons to watch
  • engaging character dynamics
  • exploration of starting over
Keep in mind
  • premise relies on sudden life upheaval

Watch it if you enjoy stories about unexpected friendships and personal reinvention in later life.

The series explores mature themes regarding divorce and life transitions.

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Season 1 · 13 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Season 3 · 13 episodes
Season 4 · 13 episodes
Season 5 · 13 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of the show?

Two women find their lives intertwined after their husbands leave them for each other.

What is the relationship between the two main characters?

They are described as frenemies who must navigate their new reality together.

What stage of life are the protagonists in?

The characters are in their 70s.

What is the tone of the series?

The show focuses on the challenges of starting over in a modern world.

Are the main characters similar?

No, Grace is described as elegant and proper while Frankie is freewheeling and eccentric.