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An aging actor, who long ago enjoyed a brush with fame, makes his living as an acting coach.

3 Seasons
22 Episodes
Ended
Comedy Drama
Cast & Characters
Chapter 22. The fundamental things apply
8.4/10 (969 votes)

#1 Chapter 22. The fundamental things apply

S3:E6

Everyone gathers for a heartfelt wedding. And as time moves forward, schemes fall apart and dreams come true.

Chapter 14. A Secret Leaks, a Teacher Speaks
8.2/10 (904 votes)

#2 Chapter 14. A Secret Leaks, a Teacher Speaks

S2:E6

Despite Norman's prodding, Sandy remains reluctant to share some important news with Mindy. Norman and Madelyn come to an understanding.

Chapter 2. An Agent Grieves
8.1/10 (1391 votes)

#3 Chapter 2. An Agent Grieves

S1:E2

Sandy helps Norman organize an event with complicated arrangements and invites Lisa on an unusual date. Norman is a hit with Sandy's class.

Chapter 10. An Old Flame, an Old Wick
8.1/10 (997 votes)

#4 Chapter 10. An Old Flame, an Old Wick

S2:E2

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.

Chapter 7. A String Is Attached
8.0/10 (1072 votes)

#5 Chapter 7. A String Is Attached

S1:E7

Norman contemplates a financial arrangement with Sandy. Sandy tries to smooth things over with Lisa. Mindy helps her father with his tax situation.

Chapter 8. A Widow Approaches
8.0/10 (1118 votes)

#6 Chapter 8. A Widow Approaches

S1:E8

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.

Chapter 9. An Actor Forgets
8.0/10 (1079 votes)

#7 Chapter 9. An Actor Forgets

S2:E1

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.

Chapter 11. An Odd Couple Occurs
8.0/10 (919 votes)

#8 Chapter 11. An Odd Couple Occurs

S2:E3

Mindy's not thrilled with her dad and boyfriend's growing friendship. Norman's daughter leaves rehab, returning home while Madelyn is visiting.

Chapter 12. A Libido Sits in the Fridge
8.0/10 (892 votes)

#9 Chapter 12. A Libido Sits in the Fridge

S2:E4

Interactions with two women have Sandy contemplating his changing libido. Norman tries to reconcile with both Phoebe and Madelyn.

Chapter 13. A Shenckman Equivocates
8.0/10 (899 votes)

#10 Chapter 13. A Shenckman Equivocates

S2:E5

Sandy urges Norman to make a grand gesture for Madelyn. After Martin experiences a medical episode, Sandy decides to have a complete checkup.

Chapter 15. A Hand Job Is Forgiven
8.0/10 (854 votes)

#11 Chapter 15. A Hand Job Is Forgiven

S2:E7

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.

Chapter 16. A Thetan Arrives
8.0/10 (932 votes)

#12 Chapter 16. A Thetan Arrives

S2:E8

As Norman contemplates retiring, an unexpected visitor has him considering his spiritual life. Sandy dislikes changes Mindy is making at the studio.

Chapter 20. The round toes, of the high shoes
8.0/10 (754 votes)

#13 Chapter 20. The round toes, of the high shoes

S3:E4

A famous actor comes to Sandy's class and creates a stir. Sandy and Roz find themselves getting along. An unexpected offer materializes for Sandy.

Chapter 3. A Prostate Enlarges
7.9/10 (1296 votes)

#14 Chapter 3. A Prostate Enlarges

S1:E3

While Sandy contends with a worsening prostate problem and conflict between his students, Norman deals with his troubled daughter, Phoebe.

Chapter 21. Near, far, wherever you are
7.9/10 (754 votes)

#15 Chapter 21. Near, far, wherever you are

S3:E5

Phoebe and Robbie continue to try to persuade Sandy to release more of their inheritance money. Sandy begins working on a new acting role.

Chapter 6. A Daughter Detoxes
7.8/10 (1100 votes)

#16 Chapter 6. A Daughter Detoxes

S1:E6

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.

Chapter 19. And it's getting more and more absurd
7.8/10 (755 votes)

#17 Chapter 19. And it's getting more and more absurd

S3:E3

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.

Chapter 1. An Actor Avoids
7.7/10 (1601 votes)

#18 Chapter 1. An Actor Avoids

S1:E1

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.

Chapter 5. An Agent Crowns
7.7/10 (1119 votes)

#19 Chapter 5. An Agent Crowns

S1:E5

Norman worries he may have made the wrong decision about Phoebe. Sandy wants to take his relationship with Lisa to the next level.

Chapter 18. You only give me your funny paper
7.7/10 (750 votes)

#20 Chapter 18. You only give me your funny paper

S3:E2

Sandy receives both a surprise inheritance and a giant headache as executor of Norman's estate. Mindy begins seeing Martin in a new light.

Chapter 4. A Kegel Squeaks
7.6/10 (1185 votes)

#21 Chapter 4. A Kegel Squeaks

S1:E4

Sandy and Norman turn to each other for support as Sandy waits for his test results and tension between Norman and Phoebe ramps up.

Chapter 17. In all the old familiar places
7.6/10 (926 votes)

#22 Chapter 17. In all the old familiar places

S3:E1

After Norman passes away, his loved ones share some uncomfortable memories at his funeral, and Sandy reminisces about their long friendship.

Cast & Chracters

Sandy Kominsky

Sandy Kominsky

Actor: Michael Douglas
Mindy Kominsky

Mindy Kominsky

Actor: Sarah Baker
Lisa

Lisa

Actor: Nancy Travis
Roz

Roz

Actor: Kathleen Turner

The highest rated episode of The Kominsky Method is "Chapter 22. The fundamental things apply" (S3E6) with a rating of 8.40.

This episode received 969 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Chapter 4. A Kegel Squeaks" (S1E4) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 1,185 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Chapter 2. An Agent Grieves" (S1E2) with a rating of 8.10.

This episode received 1,391 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Chapter 4. A Kegel Squeaks" (S1E4) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 1,185 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Chapter 14. A Secret Leaks, a Teacher Speaks" (S2E6) with a rating of 8.20.

This episode received 904 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Chapter 9. An Actor Forgets" (S2E1) with a rating of 8.00.

This episode received 1,079 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Chapter 22. The fundamental things apply" (S3E6) with a rating of 8.40.

This episode received 969 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Chapter 17. In all the old familiar places" (S3E1) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 926 votes.

Name Department Job
Bill McAdams Jr. Crew Dialogue Coach
Victor Rivas Alvarez Visual Effects Digital Compositor

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