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Grace and Frankie
S7.E16
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The Beginning

  • Episode aired Apr 29, 2022
  • TV-MA
  • 32m
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8.8/10
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The Beginning (2022)
Comedy

Robert finally comes to terms with his memory loss. Grace and Frankie confront the possibility of immediate death--or aging for a few more years.Robert finally comes to terms with his memory loss. Grace and Frankie confront the possibility of immediate death--or aging for a few more years.Robert finally comes to terms with his memory loss. Grace and Frankie confront the possibility of immediate death--or aging for a few more years.

  • Director
    • Marta Kauffman
  • Writers
    • Marta Kauffman
    • Howard J. Morris
    • Elena Crevello
  • Stars
    • Jane Fonda
    • Lily Tomlin
    • Sam Waterston
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.8/10
    611
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Marta Kauffman
    • Writers
      • Marta Kauffman
      • Howard J. Morris
      • Elena Crevello
    • Stars
      • Jane Fonda
      • Lily Tomlin
      • Sam Waterston
    • 8User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jane Fonda
    Jane Fonda
    • Grace Hanson
    Lily Tomlin
    Lily Tomlin
    • Frankie Bergstein
    Sam Waterston
    Sam Waterston
    • Sol Bergstein
    Martin Sheen
    Martin Sheen
    • Robert Hanson
    Brooklyn Decker
    Brooklyn Decker
    • Mallory Hanson
    Ethan Embry
    Ethan Embry
    • Coyote Bergstein
    June Diane Raphael
    June Diane Raphael
    • Brianna Hanson
    Baron Vaughn
    Baron Vaughn
    • Nwabudike Bergstein
    Dolly Parton
    Dolly Parton
    • Agnes
    Tim Bagley
    Tim Bagley
    • Peter
    Peter Cambor
    Peter Cambor
    • Barry
    Lindsey Kraft
    Lindsey Kraft
    • Allison
    Millicent Martin
    Millicent Martin
    • Joan-Margaret
    Michael Charles Roman
    Michael Charles Roman
    • Adam
    Christine Woods
    Christine Woods
    • Jessica
    John Ross Bowie
    John Ross Bowie
    • Fred
    Mary Sohn
    • Ms. Alexander
    Newman Wolf
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    • Director
      • Marta Kauffman
    • Writers
      • Marta Kauffman
      • Howard J. Morris
      • Elena Crevello
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    10Hitchcoc

    9 to 5

    I thought this was right up there with the best final episodes of all time. To those looking for a bunch of jokes and being critical, They missed out on the tenderness portrayed by these two elderly figureheads. The appearance of Dolly Parton in an office (be it a heavenly one) put me on the floor. My wife and I aren't young but we both a sense of vitality. To take these two striking characters and treat us to their daily endeavors was amazing. They are far from perfect. They have a quirky relationship that would seem impossible, but there is so much love. Each character gets a final say and life will go on. Robert and Sol have barriers but one will say goodbye to the other. The theme is that life goes on but it's the only one we get. Don't spend it in self pity. What a wonderful series.
    9greeneyestigress

    Wonderful funny journey!

    I been watching this show since the beginning, or "the end" I should say? Hahaha. It was a breeze of fresh air, just relax and see what kind of troubles this two are going to get into. For my surprise it was in much cases a lesson for life, it's makes you think of the importance of the simple things in life, true friendship, family, love and the natural process of aging with a perfect amount of emotion and humor.

    This series have an incredible cast with actors of great talent and experience. Every episode is not too long and not too short, just the perfect amount of time to keep you interested and wanting more.

    Thank you Grace and Frankie for this 8 years of laughing therapy, it was a wonderful funny journey!
    8Calicodreamin

    Best cameo ever?

    Maybe one of the best cameos ever, just awesome. Fun way to end, giving all of the characters a heartwarming sendoff fitting for the show. Thanks for the laughs.
    drednm

    Tears

    When your my age, life seems to be about endings.

    To see this series end is yet another ending. The series had its low points but was mostly a joy to watch. The ending episode wraps up the various story threads for the main characters and yes, Dolly Parton finally makes an appearance on the show. To see Parton together again with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin more than 40 years after their fabulous film 9 to 5 was an emotional jolt. So many years, so much has happened.

    Many cheers to Fonda and Tomlin for bringing this wonderful series to us. The stars and show never got the recognition they deserved, but hey that's show biz.

    The final scene with Tomlin and Fonda on the beach was just about as perfect a way to end the adventure as any I could think of.

    Thank you, GRACE AND FRANKIE!
    10avatarguille

    Thank you, thank you forever Grace & Frankie

    The way I'm in so many years right now. This show means so much to me. It helped to get through really rough times in my life a few years ago. It has made laugh, cry, learn, understand so many things I never knew.

    It has also educate me. Teaching me that age truly it is just a number and nothing else. While you are living your true self. You will just keep living and being happy and enjoying life.

    I'm so grateful today and forever with this show. With this two ladies and all the cast that has made this show a gem.

    I can't wait to watch again in a maybe 1 or 2 years. And go through all this happiness again.

    Thank you Grace & Frankie <3 . Thank you forever.

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      This episode is the series finale. Series premiere episode was titled "The End" and this episode (the finale) "The Beginning".

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    • Release date
      • April 29, 2022 (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Skydance Media
      • Skydance Television
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