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Grace and Frankie
GenreComedy
Created by
Starring
Opening theme"Stuck in the Middle with You"
performed by Grace Potter
ComposersSam KS
Michael Skloff
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons4
No. of episodes39 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
CinematographyGale Tattersall
Editors
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time25-35 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseMay 8, 2015 (2015-05-08) –
present

Grace and Frankie is an American comedy-drama web television series created by Marta Kauffman and Howard J. Morris for Netflix. The series stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in the title roles of Grace and Frankie, two unlikely friends who are brought together after their husbands announce that they are in love and plan to get married. Sam Waterston, Martin Sheen, Brooklyn Decker, Ethan Embry, June Diane Raphael, and Baron Vaughn co-star in supporting roles. It premiered on Netflix on May 8, 2015, with all 13 episodes of the first season released simultaneously. The second and third seasons, also consisting of 13 episodes each, have been released on May 6, 2016 and March 24, 2017, respectively.

Despite mixed reviews upon its debut, the series was met with a more positive critical reception towards its later seasons and has received several nominations, including two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy—both for Tomlin's performances.

On April 12, 2017, Netflix renewed the series for a fourth season.

Plot

The series follows Grace, a retired cosmetics mogul, and Frankie, a hippie art teacher, whose husbands, Robert and Sol, are successful divorce lawyers in San Diego. Grace and Frankie's lives are turned upside down when Robert and Sol announce that they are in love with each other and are leaving their wives. Now, the women, who have never particularly liked each other, are forced to live together and support each other as they navigate the next chapter of their lives.

Cast

Main

  • Jane Fonda as Grace Hanson, a retired cosmetics mogul
  • Lily Tomlin as Frances "Frankie" Bergstein (née Mengela), a hippie art teacher
  • Martin Sheen as Robert Hanson, a successful divorce lawyer and Grace's former husband who later becomes Sol's husband
  • Sam Waterston as Sol Bergstein, a successful divorce lawyer and Frankie's former husband who later becomes Robert's husband
  • Brooklyn Decker as Mallory Hanson, younger daughter of Grace and Robert, and a housewife with four children
  • Ethan Embry as Coyote Bergstein, adopted son of Frankie and Sol, a substitute teacher and recovering addict
  • June Diane Raphael as Brianna Hanson, daughter of Grace and Robert, head of the company founded and once run by Grace
  • Baron Vaughn as Nwabudike "Bud" Bergstein, adopted son of Frankie and Sol, and also a lawyer

Recurring

  • Geoff Stults as Mitch, Mallory's husband of more than seven years and a doctor.
  • Timothy V. Murphy as Byron, one of Frankie's ex-convict students and Grace's love interest. (season 1)
  • Craig T. Nelson as Guy, Robert's adventurous college friend and Grace's love interest. (season 1)
  • Ernie Hudson as Jacob, Frankie's love interest.
  • Peter Cambor as Barry, one of Brianna's employees and her love interest.
  • Tim Bagley as Peter, one of Robert and Sol's friends and Jeff's partner.
  • Sam Elliott as Phil Milstein, Grace's love interest. (season 2)
  • Lindsey Kraft as Allison, Bud's love interest. (season 3-present)

Guest stars

Episodes

Main article: List of Grace and Frankie episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
113May 8, 2015 (2015-05-08)
213May 6, 2016 (2016-05-06)
313March 24, 2017 (2017-03-24)
413January 19, 2018 (2018-01-19)
513January 18, 2019 (2019-01-18)
613January 15, 2020 (2020-01-15)
7164August 13, 2021 (2021-08-13)
12April 29, 2022 (2022-04-29)

Production and development

In March 2014, Netflix finalized a deal for a 13-episode straight-to-series order for Grace and Frankie, with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin attached to star in the lead roles. The series was written and created by Marta Kauffman and Howard J. Morris, who also serve as executive producers alongside Fonda, Tomlin, Paula Weinstein and Tate Taylor, and Skydance Productions' Dana Goldberg, David Ellison and Marcy Ross.[1]

On May 26, 2015, Netflix renewed the series for a second season[2] which premiered on May 6, 2016.[3]

On December 10, 2015, the series was renewed for a third season[4] which premiered on March 24, 2017.[5]

On April 12, 2017, the series was renewed for a fourth season.[6]

Casting

Casting announcements began in June 2014, with Martin Sheen cast in the role of Robert, Grace's husband.[7] The following month, Sam Waterston was cast in the role of Sol, Frankie's husband.[8] June Diane Raphael and Baron Vaughn were then added to the cast, with Raphael cast in the role of Brianna, Grace and Robert's elder daughter, who rebels against Grace's decorum. Vaughn signed onto the role of Nwabudike, Frankie and Sol's son, who was adopted from Uganda at a young age.[9] Shortly afterwards, Ethan Embry and Brooklyn Decker were cast in the remaining roles on the series. Embry joined in the role of Coyote, Frankie and Sol's recovering drug addicted son (also adopted), while Decker signed onto the role of Mallory, Grace and Robert's younger daughter.[10] In October 2015, it was announced Sam Elliott would appear in the second season as Grace's love interest.[11]

Filming

Production on season one of Grace and Frankie began in Los Angeles, California, in early August 2014, and ended in late November.[12] Production on season two of the series began in July 2015, and ended in November 2015.[13][14]

Reception

The first season of Grace and Frankie received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes it has a rating of 50%, based on 32 reviews, with an average rating of 6.2/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Grace and Frankie's stellar cast adds an undeniable appeal, although its sloppy dialogue and clichéd sitcom setup will still leave most viewers wanting."[15] On Metacritic the season has a score of 58 out of 100, based on 27 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[16]

The second season of Grace and Frankie received more positive reception from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a rating of 89%, based on 9 reviews, with an average rating of 7.2/10.[17] On Metacritic, the season has a score of 62 out of 100, based on 6 critics, indicating "generally favourable reviews".[18] Jasef Wisener of TVOvermind gave the second season a 4.5/5, calling it "heartfelt and hilarious" and "a huge improvement over the sometimes sluggish first season." [19]

The third season of Grace and Frankie received an equally positive reception from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a rating of 100%, based on 5 reviews, with an average rating of 7.5/10.[20]

Accolades

Season 1
Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
67th Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Lily Tomlin Nominated
[21]
20th Satellite Awards
Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy Series Lily Tomlin Nominated
[22]
73rd Golden Globe Awards
Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy Lily Tomlin Nominated
[23]
2015 Dorian Awards
TV Comedy of the Year Nominated
[24]
TV Performance of the Year – Actress Jane Fonda Nominated
Lily Tomlin Nominated
LBGTQ TV Show of the Year Nominated
27th GLAAD Media Awards
Outstanding Comedy Series Nominated
[25]
Season 2
Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
68th Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Lily Tomlin Nominated
[26][27]
68th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Outstanding Costumes for a Contemporary Series Limited Series or Movie Allyson B. Fanger
Lori DeLapp 		Nominated
—
23rd Screen Actors Guild Awards
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series Jane Fonda Nominated
[28]
Lily Tomlin Nominated
Costume Designers Guild Awards
Outstanding Contemporary Television Series Allyson B. Fanger Nominated
[29]
28th GLAAD Media Awards
Outstanding Comedy Series Grace and Frankie Nominated
[30]

Controversy

After the show's release, Tomlin and Fonda expressed displeasure once it became public that their salaries were just equal to those of Sheen and Waterston, even though "the show is not 'Sol and Robert', it's 'Grace and Frankie,'" in the words of Lily Tomlin,[31] and contended this constituted a significant pay inequity. Shortly thereafter, Sheen and Waterston went on the record to support their co-stars' demands for a salary increase, with Waterston being quoted as saying: "I think they're being cheated".[32] After fans of the show gathered nearly 200,000 signatures on a petition protesting the disparity, the two actresses issued a public statement backing away from criticism, saying: "This just reminds us to be mindful of how things come across in interviews. We appreciate everyone's support and the attention to this issue, but the structure of Grace and Frankie is fair, and we couldn't be happier to work with Skydance, Netflix and the great cast of this show."[33] Fonda and Tomlin made a statement to The Wrap that they were never unhappy with the salaries to start with and that they had "made a joke in an interview about our salaries, which was taken out of context." [33]

References

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  2. ^ "'Grace And Frankie' Renewed For Season 2 By Netflix". Deadline.com. May 26, 2015. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  3. ^ de Moraes, Lisa (January 17, 2016). "Netflix Unveils Premiere Dates For 'Orange Is The New Black,' 'The Get Down,' 'Flaked' And Others". Deadline.com. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
  4. ^ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (December 10, 2015). "Netflix Renews 'Grace and Frankie' for Season 3". Variety.com. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  5. ^ Petski, Denise (February 8, 2017). "'Grace And Frankie' Gets Season 3 Premiere Date On Netflix & Teaser". Deadline.
  6. ^ Nilles, Billy (April 12, 2017). "A Friends Reunion Is Coming to Grace and Frankie Season 4 With Lisa Kudrow". EOnline.
  7. ^ Ng, Philiana; Goldberg, Lesley (June 18, 2014). "Martin Sheen to Star in Netflix's Jane Fonda-Lily Tomlin Comedy (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
  8. ^ Thomas, Kaitlin (July 7, 2014). "Sam Waterston and Jane Fonda Reunite for Netflix's Grace and Frankie". TV Guide. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
  9. ^ "June Diane Raphael & Baron Vaughn Join Netflix Comedy 'Grace & Frankie'". Deadline.com. July 17, 2014. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
  10. ^ "Development Update: Tuesday, July 29". The Futon Critic. July 29, 2014. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
  11. ^ Fonda, Jane (October 19, 2015). "Grace & Frankie nearing end of Season 2". JaneFonda.com. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  12. ^ "Starting the New Series, Grace & Frankie, with Lily Tomlin, Martin Sheen & Sam Waterston". JaneFonda.com. August 17, 2014. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
  13. ^ "Gearing Up for Grace and Frankie Season II". JaneFonda.com. July 2, 2015. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  14. ^ "Last day on Season II of Grace & Frankie". JaneFonda.com. November 13, 2015. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
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  16. ^ "Grace and Frankie: Season 1 reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved July 4, 2015.
  17. ^ "Grace and Frankie: Season 2 (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  18. ^ "Grace and Frankie: Season 2 reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  19. ^ Wisener, Jasef (May 18, 2016). "Grace and Frankie Season 2 Review". TVOvermind. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
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  21. ^ "Emmy Awards 2015: The complete winners list". CNN.com. September 21, 2015. Retrieved September 22, 2015.
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  23. ^ Lang, Brent (December 10, 2015). "2016 Golden Globes: Lady Gaga, Transparent and Orange Is the New Black Leads the Race". Variety. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
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  28. ^ http://variety.com/2016/film/news/2017-sag-awards-nominations-nominees-list-1201941897/
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  30. ^ "GLAAD Media Awards Nominees #glaadawards". GLAAD. Retrieved 9 April 2017.
  31. ^ Kang, Inkoo. "Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin Go Public About Their Unfair 'Grace and Frankie' Paychecks". Women and Hollywood. Indiewire.com. Retrieved June 10, 2015.
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  33. ^ a b Gennis, Sadie. "Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin Say They're Okay with Grace and Frankie Gender Pay Disparity". TV Guide. CBS Interactive Inc. Retrieved June 10, 2015.
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