TV series
Some friendships never get old.
Acting coach Sandy Kominsky and best friend Norman Newlander keep each other laughing as they navigate the ups and downs of getting older.
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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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Acting coach Sandy Kominsky and best friend Norman Newlander keep each other laughing as they navigate the ups and downs of getting older.
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Chuck LorreWritten by Chuck LorreGuest stars Becky O'Donohue, Cedric Begley, Emily Osment, Susan Sullivan, Ashleigh LaThrop, Graham Rogers, Melissa Tang, Casey Thomas Brown
Episode 2
Sandy helps Norman organize an event with complicated arrangements and invites Lisa on an unusual date. Norman is a hit with Sandy's class.
Directed by Andy TennantWritten by Chuck LorreGuest stars Jay Leno, Patti LaBelle, Jason Kravits, Emily Osment, Ashleigh LaThrop, Graham Rogers, Melissa Tang, Casey Thomas Brown
Episode 3
While Sandy contends with a worsening prostate problem and conflict between his students, Norman deals with his troubled daughter, Phoebe.
Directed by Donald PetrieWritten by Chuck Lorre, Alan J. HigginsGuest stars Elizabeth Sung, Corbin Bernsen, Raymond Ma, George Wyner, Danny DeVito, Ann-Margret, Emily Osment, Susan Sullivan
Episode 4
Sandy and Norman turn to each other for support as Sandy waits for his test results and tension between Norman and Phoebe ramps up.
Directed by Beth McCarthy-MillerWritten by Chuck Lorre, Alan J. Higgins, David JaverbaumGuest stars Rex Linn, Cedric Begley, Emily Osment, Susan Sullivan, Ashleigh LaThrop, Graham Rogers, Melissa Tang, Casey Thomas Brown
Episode 5
Norman worries he may have made the wrong decision about Phoebe. Sandy wants to take his relationship with Lisa to the next level.
Directed by Beth McCarthy-MillerWritten by Chuck LorreGuest stars Elliott Gould, Danny DeVito, Lauren Weedman, Amanda Perez, Delon de Metz, Christian Barillas, Jocelyn Towne, Azie Tesfai
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Andy TennantWritten by Chuck Lorre, Alan J. Higgins, David JaverbaumGuest stars Eddie Money, Jully Lee, Jen Drohan, Lisa Edelstein
Episode 7
Norman contemplates a financial arrangement with Sandy. Sandy tries to smooth things over with Lisa. Mindy helps her father with his tax situation.
Directed by Donald PetrieWritten by Chuck Lorre, Alan J. Higgins, David JaverbaumGuest stars Cedric Begley, Jeffrey D. Sams, Susan Sullivan, Ashleigh LaThrop, Graham Rogers, Melissa Tang, Casey Thomas Brown, Jenna Lyng Adams
Episode 8
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.
Directed by Andy TennantWritten by Chuck Lorre, Alan J. Higgins, David JaverbaumGuest stars Willam Belli, Ann-Margret, Lainie Kazan, Kirstin Eggers, Emily Osment, Susan Sullivan, Ashleigh LaThrop, Graham Rogers
Episode information updated Sep 14, 2026
Michael DouglasSandy Kominsky
Alan ArkinNorman Newlander
Sarah BakerMindy Kominsky
Nancy TravisLisa
Kathleen TurnerRoz
Melody ButiuServeuse
Jay LenoSelf
Becky O'DonohueCar GPS (voices)
Netflix
Chuck Lorre ProductionsUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
