List of Grace and Frankie episodes - wikipedia List of Grace and Frankie episodes Grace and Frankie is an American comedy series, which premiered on May 8, 2015, on Netflix. The series was created by Marta Kauffman and Howard J. Morris, and stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin as Grace and Frankie, two women whose lives are turned upside down when their husbands announce they are in love with each other and want to get married. The series also stars Sam Waterston, Martin Sheen, Brooklyn Decker, Ethan Embry, June Diane Raphael, and Baron Vaughn in supporting roles. On April 12, 2017, Netflix renewed the series for a fourth season. As of January 19, 2018, 52 episodes of Grace and Frankie have been released, concluding the fourth season. Contents 1 Series overview 2 Episodes 2.1 Season 1 ( 2015 ) 2.2 Season 2 ( 2016 ) 2.3 Season 3 ( 2017 ) 2.4 Season 4 ( 2018 ) 3 References 4 External links Series overview Season Episodes Originally released 13 May 8, 2015 ( 2015 - 05 - 08 ) 13 May 6, 2016 ( 2016 - 05 - 06 ) 13 March 24, 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 24 ) 13 January 19, 2018 ( 2018 - 01 - 19 ) Episodes Season 1 ( 2015 ) No. overall No. in season Title Directed by Written by Original release date `` The End '' Tate Taylor Marta Kauffman & Howard J. Morris May 8, 2015 ( 2015 - 05 - 08 ) Grace Hanson and Frankie Bergstein are brought to dinner by their lawyer husbands, Robert and Sol, under the assumption that the men are going to announce they are retiring, but the women are shocked when their husbands reveal they are actually leaving them, for each other, and want to get married now that same - sex marriage is legal. The men also reveal that they have been having an affair with each other for more than 20 years. The news quickly spreads to their horrified children. Despite their stark personality differences, Grace and Frankie strike up a bond when they both seek escape at the beach house the couples share. `` The Credit Cards '' Scott Winant Marta Kauffman & Howard J. Morris May 8, 2015 ( 2015 - 05 - 08 ) Grace and Frankie are adjusting to living with each other, but the discovery that Robert and Sol have cut off their credit cards leaves them fuming. Frankie contemplates moving back to her home, since Sol is living with Robert, but eventually decides to stay with Grace at the beach house so they can continue supporting one another. Grace and Robert 's daughter Mallory is caught between her parents when she picks up some things from Robert 's for Grace, and later she bumps into Frankie and Sol 's son, Coyote, with whom she has a troubled history. `` The Dinner '' Bryan Gordon Nancy Fichman & Jennifer Hoppe - House May 8, 2015 ( 2015 - 05 - 08 ) Robert and Sol host a dinner party for their children, but they object to having to keep it a secret from Grace and Frankie. Meanwhile, the women have decided to take their minds off the impending divorce by returning to work ; unfortunately, Grace and Robert 's daughter Brianna, who now operates Grace 's cosmetics company, refuses to let her return for fear of being overshadowed, and Frankie 's attempt to apply for an art teacher position is derailed due to a misunderstanding. Mallory has to come to terms with being in the same room as Coyote but they eventually decide to put their troubles behind them. `` The Funeral '' Tim Kirkby Alexa Junge May 8, 2015 ( 2015 - 05 - 08 ) When Robert and Sol 's law partner dies, both they and Grace and Frankie attend the funeral, which is the first function in which Robert and Sol have are to be an out and about couple together. Frankie is upset when Grace ditches her to spend time with Lydia, Robert 's sister, and later Grace fears that Frankie has overheard her say that she is ' stuck with her. ' Robert is surprised to find that he misses Grace almost as much as Sol misses Frankie. 5 5 `` The Fall '' Betty Thomas Billy Finnegan May 8, 2015 ( 2015 - 05 - 08 ) Sometime after the funeral, Brianna visits with the intention of having Grace set up an online dating profile, but winds up getting high with Frankie. They convince Grace to take them to get frozen yogurt, where Grace takes a nasty fall and breaks her hip. A series of comical and concerning events follow at the hospital, culminating in Grace 's realization of how much Frankie means to her. 6 6 `` The Earthquake '' Tristram Shapeero Jacquelyn Reingold May 8, 2015 ( 2015 - 05 - 08 ) A minor earthquake sets off Frankie 's seismophobia, prompting Sol to drop everything to comfort her. Frankie questions how things with Sol started, and it is obvious there are still unresolved feelings between them. Grace goes on an online date but takes a face to one of Frankie 's troublesome students when the date goes disastrously wrong. Meanwhile, Coyote attempts to give Mallory a gift, but bumps into Mallory 's aggressive husband Mitch, who is far from thrilled to see him. 7 7 `` The Spelling Bee '' Tim Kirkby Julieanne Smolinski May 8, 2015 ( 2015 - 05 - 08 ) Frankie and Sol are both excited to watch the national spelling bee, but are disappointed to find that Grace and Robert are n't interested. Grace is saved from a disastrous date by Guy, an old friend of Robert 's who is looking to give up his life of adventure. Brianna gets a dog as an escape from her disastrous dating life, but finds herself with the hots for the dog 's foster owner. 8 8 `` The Sex '' Dennie Gordon David Budin & Brendan McCarthy May 8, 2015 ( 2015 - 05 - 08 ) Grace is ready to take things to the next level with Guy, but finds herself uncomfortable with the idea of being intimate after years of ( not ) sleeping with Robert. However, Frankie is on hand with her homemade organic lube. Frankie realizes her friend Jacob is flirting with her. Sol and Robert clear out Brianna 's old room but Sol is terrified of Brianna. Bud and Coyote have a brotherly talk. 9 9 `` The Invitation '' Matt Shakman Billy Finnegan May 8, 2015 ( 2015 - 05 - 08 ) Frankie is upset when Grace gets an invitation to Sol and Robert 's wedding and she does n't, but soon realizes that she needs to set boundaries with her ex-husband. Robert discovers Grace and Guy are dating and gatecrashes an afternoon golfing. Looking for a new angle for her business, Brianna discovers Frankie 's homemade lube and, after making all her colleagues experiment with it, realizes its potential. 10 10 `` The Elevator '' Miguel Arteta Laura Jacqmin May 8, 2015 ( 2015 - 05 - 08 ) Frankie, Grace, Sol, Robert and Bud become trapped in an elevator after signing their divorce papers, and remember a pivotal weekend spent at the beach house five years previously. Sol and Robert attempt to tell Grace and Frankie about their affair but are interrupted by the arrival of the kids, including a heavily pregnant Mallory and a Coyote in the height of his drug addiction. As events escalate, Mallory gives birth, Grace decides Brianna should take over her business, and Bud discovers his father 's relationship with Robert but decides to keep quiet. 11 11 `` The Secrets '' Andrew McCarthy Nancy Fichman & Jennifer Hoppe - House May 8, 2015 ( 2015 - 05 - 08 ) Grace is thrown when coming face to face with the student of Frankie 's who she kissed during the earthquake, and confides in Frankie, but is upset when Frankie tells Sol, who tells Robert, and then Guy finds out. Sol is furious to discover that Robert slept with another man 10 years ago when they had stopped seeing each other. Brianna gets closer with her co-worker but their date is gatecrashed by Coyote and Bud. 12 12 `` The Bachelor Party '' Julie Anne Robinson Jacquelyn Reingold May 8, 2015 ( 2015 - 05 - 08 ) Coyote and Bud enlist Brianna and Mallory 's help with arranging a bachelor party for Robert and Sol but there are differing opinions on what they would like. Things get worse when Robert 's conservative old boss arrives. Grace and Frankie hit the town for a `` yes night '' in an attempt to cheer Frankie up during her Sol purge. 13 13 `` The Vows '' Dean Parisot Marta Kauffman & Howard J. Morris & Alexa Junge May 8, 2015 ( 2015 - 05 - 08 ) It 's the week before Robert and Sol 's wedding, and Robert is struggling to write vows that match Sol 's natural emotive words. Frankie is forced to break her purge from Sol to help him clear out their old house, but old memories reemerge and they end up sleeping with each other. Grace is furious with Sol when she finds out and orders him to tell Robert. She comforts Frankie, who finally recognizes her marriage is over. Meanwhile, Grace realizes she needs to break up with Guy, but runs into unexpected difficulties in doing so. The episode ends with Grace and Frankie walking down the beach together wrapped in a blanket comforting each other and Sol going home, but it 's not clear whether he tells Robert. Season 2 ( 2016 ) No. overall No. in season Title Directed by Written by Original release date 14 `` The Wish '' Dean Parisot Marta Kauffman & Howard J. Morris May 6, 2016 ( 2016 - 05 - 06 ) Robert is rushed to hospital after having a heart attack, stopping Sol 's plans to tell him about his affair with Frankie. With life - threatening surgery looming, Robert convinces Sol to marry him, and Grace and Frankie are forced to help, despite their own guilt about the infidelity. It 's not long before the children find out as well. Mallory reveals some big news. 15 `` The Vitamix '' Rebecca Asher Alexa Junge May 6, 2016 ( 2016 - 05 - 06 ) Grace and Frankie agree to go to Robert and Sol 's house ahead of them coming home, but it brings up bitter memories for both of them. Brianna, Mallory and Bud help Sol deal with Robert 's health insurance, while Mallory breaks the news to her father that she is pregnant with twins. 16 `` The Negotiation '' Trent O'Donnell Billy Finnegan May 6, 2016 ( 2016 - 05 - 06 ) Negotiations between Frankie and Brianna over her Yam lube get tough, while Frankie also reconnects with her former flame Jacob. Grace competes with her rival granny for Mallory 's children 's affection. 17 `` The Road Trip '' Arlene Sanford Nancy Fichman & Jennifer Hoppe - House May 6, 2016 ( 2016 - 05 - 06 ) Frankie convinces Grace to track down her former flame, Phil, who Grace had an affair with many years earlier. However, the reunion does n't go well. Sol is racked with guilt as he continues to lie to Robert. 18 5 `` The Test '' Andy Ackerman John Hoffman May 6, 2016 ( 2016 - 05 - 06 ) Frankie struggles with trying and failing to pass her driving test. Grace attempts to reconnect with old friends, but realizes that she has moved on from that part of her life now. 19 6 `` The Chicken '' Jann Turner Julie Durk May 6, 2016 ( 2016 - 05 - 06 ) Unable to keep his lie any longer, Sol admits to Robert that he slept with Frankie, and the latter furiously throws his new husband out. Grace coaches a young bartender in trying to get her a job at Brianna 's business. Frankie is conflicted over Jacob 's desire for romance. 20 7 `` The Boar '' Michael Showalter Julieanne Smolinski May 6, 2016 ( 2016 - 05 - 06 ) When Sol turns up at the beach house having been kicked out by Robert, Frankie instead turns to Jacob and opens up about how she feels. Grace is panicked when she gets a message from Phil, despite their bad reunion. 21 8 `` The Anchor '' Melanie Mayron David Budin & Brendan McCarthy May 6, 2016 ( 2016 - 05 - 06 ) Frankie takes a furious stand against Brianna and her non-eco - friendly plans for her Yam lube. Phil and Grace go for lunch, but he drops the bombshell that he is still married, though his wife is very ill. Robert continues to reject a despairing Sol. 22 9 `` The Goodbyes '' Jason Ensler Nancy Fichman & Jennifer Hoppe - House May 6, 2016 ( 2016 - 05 - 06 ) Coyote 's birth mother arrives in town, and a family lunch with Frankie and Sol goes disastrously wrong. Grace is adamant she ca n't be with a married Phil, but her desire gets the better of her. Robert meets a new friend at the dog park. 23 10 `` The Loophole '' Lee Rose Billy Finnegan May 6, 2016 ( 2016 - 05 - 06 ) Grace and Phil enjoy a passionate night together, but complications arise as his wife goes missing. When Grace is forced to face the woman she has betrayed more than once, it becomes too much for her and she ends things. Sol and Robert square off against each other when they get involved in Frankie and Brianna 's lube battle. 24 11 `` The Bender '' Alex Hardcastle Brooke Wied & Alex Burnett May 6, 2016 ( 2016 - 05 - 06 ) Grace goes on a massive bender after her painful breakup with Phil, and crosses a line when Frankie tries to help her. Coyote and Bud meet Jacob. Frankie is reunited with Babe, an old friend, but she drops a bombshell ; she has terminal cancer. Robert and Sol discuss how to move forward now that they are back together. 25 12 `` The Party '' Wendey Stanzler Alexa Junge May 6, 2016 ( 2016 - 05 - 06 ) Grace is shocked when Frankie reveals Babe has asked her to help her die after a party to end all parties. Can a dying Babe reunite the warring women ? Sol and Robert decide to sell their house to start afresh. 26 13 `` The Coup '' Rebecca Asher Marta Kauffman & Howard J. Morris May 6, 2016 ( 2016 - 05 - 06 ) Gifts from a departed Babe prompt Grace and Frankie to reevaluate their lives. After a disastrous birthday party for Bud when they are once again faced with their ex-husbands ' incompetence, they announce they are going into business making vibrators - much to the horror of their children. Season 3 ( 2017 ) No. overall No. in season Title Directed by Written by Original release date 27 `` The Art Show '' Marta Kauffman Marta Kauffman & Howard J. Morris March 24, 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 24 ) Grace and Frankie have trouble applying for a business loan. Robert and Sol provide a tour of their new house to their children. Frankie is nervous that her paintings will not sell from her art show. Sol shows up at Frankie 's art show, with Frankie less than pleased. Bud brings his new date to the art show, and his siblings make fun of her eccentricity. Brianna and Barry discuss their own intentions and interpretations of their relationship. A special guest also shows up to Frankie 's art show. 28 `` The Incubator '' Arlene Sanford Billy Finnegan March 24, 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 24 ) Grace and Frankie head to a business incubator in an attempt to get funding for their new venture. However, Frankie obtains the funding from an unknown source. Robert and Sol ponder the thought of retirement. 29 `` The Focus Group '' Ken Whittingham Wil Calhoun March 24, 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 24 ) Robert and Sol have conflicting ideas about retirement. Both are persuaded to audition for a local play, with mixed results. Grace and Frankie host an open house to introduce their product, but they come across a particular clientele. 30 `` The Burglary '' Alex Hardcastle Brendan McCarthy & David Budin March 24, 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 24 ) Grace and Frankie come home from a night out, only to find they have been robbed. The ladies take a class to better protect themselves. Sol is upset that he is not invited to happy hour with Robert and his theater friends. Robert compromises and hosts an awkward happy hour at their home. 31 5 `` The Gun '' Rebecca Asher Julie Durk March 24, 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 24 ) Frankie learns the truth about Grace owning a gun. Sharing her displeasure, Frankie wants the gun removed from the house. Robert discusses his plans of coming out to his mother. Mallory and Brianna go out clubbing, and Brianna picks up a guy. Grace finds out the truth about the source of their business venture. 32 6 `` The Pot '' Andy Ackerman Julieanne Smolinski March 24, 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 24 ) Grace is upset at Brianna over providing the business loan to Frankie. Frankie and Coyote barge in on Bud and Allison. Robert and Sol attempt to have an intimate night together, but Robert is haunted by his mother. Grace and Frankie 's children reunite the women to try and patch things up between the two. 33 7 `` The Floor '' Rebecca Asher Alexa Junge March 24, 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 24 ) Coyote informs Bud that he is looking for a place of his own. Grace and Frankie injure themselves and put their business meeting in jeopardy. Robert discusses the vision of his mother with Sol and his friend John. 34 8 `` The Alert '' Melanie Mayron John Hoffman March 24, 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 24 ) Grace and Frankie are excited about the website launch for their new product. Bud brings a questionable gift to Grace and Frankie, after their recent injury. Grace and Frankie conduct a business meeting with one of Grace 's longtime friends. Brianna and Mallory have dinner out, and they encounter Brianna 's escort. Brianna finds out more about her escort 's personal life. Sol and his secretary have a more in depth talk about retirement, only to find out it 's more of a two - way conversation about the subject at hand. 35 9 `` The Apology '' Ken Whittingham Alex Kavallierou & Sara Lohman March 24, 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 24 ) Robert and Sol begin to enjoy their retirement together with various activities. Robert gets news about his mother. Frankie entertains Jacob by cooking dinner. Jacob shares news about his future plans, which upsets Frankie. Brianna and Mallory discuss the reason why Mallory cancelled her getaway vacation with Mitch. 36 10 `` The Labels '' Arlene Sanford Alex Burnett & Brooke Wied March 24, 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 24 ) Coyote celebrates his sobriety birthday with his family present. Allison brings over a surprise to Bud to enhance their relationship. Grace and Frankie 's business is taking off, and they recruit their ex-husbands for assistance. The ladies encounter a possible competitor on the market. Frankie is nervous when it comes to telling Grace about going to Santa Fe with Jacob in the future. 37 11 `` The Other Vibrator '' Rebecca Asher Billy Finnegan March 24, 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 24 ) Grace is not handling Frankie 's revelation well. Robert and Sol each encounter an anti-LGBT protest outside the theater where Robert is performing. However, each has a different experience. Grace is going to meet with a business competitor who she feels is trying to rip off her product. Robert is nervous over opening night. Frankie accuses Grace of moving on without her, and before she can share all her thoughts, she is unable to speak. 38 12 `` The Musical '' Arlene Sanford Wil Calhoun March 24, 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 24 ) Opening night has arrived for Robert 's theater performance, but the protestors make their way inside to disrupt the show. However, Frankie 's medical episode has caused her family to leave during the show. Frankie eventually goes to the hospital where she learns her diagnosis. Allison reveals some surprising news to Bud. 39 13 `` The Sign '' Rebecca Asher Marta Kauffman & Howard J. Morris March 24, 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 24 ) Grace shares her concerns to Frankie about her health. Grace receives news that she 's being served from her competitor, but she finds an ulterior motive behind the papers. Robert and Sol have conflicting ideas about handling anti-LGBT protestors. Brianna travels to Baltimore to win back her ex Barry. Frankie makes a decision about moving to Santa Fe with Jacob. Mallory announces her separation from Mitch. Season 4 ( 2018 ) No. overall No. in season Title Directed by Written by Original release date 40 `` The Lodger '' Alex Hardcastle Marta Kauffman & Howard J. Morris January 19, 2018 ( 2018 - 01 - 19 ) Frankie returns from Santa Fe to find Grace lodging with manicurist Sheree ( Lisa Kudrow ). Sol is upset when Robert wants to stop attending rallies for gay rights with him. Bud and Allison throw a party to find out the sex of their unborn child. 41 `` The Scavengender Hunt '' Ken Whittingham Marta Kauffman & Howard J. Morris January 19, 2018 ( 2018 - 01 - 19 ) Frankie admits how unhappy she is in Santa Fe as her jealousy towards Sheree concerns Grace. A ' scavengender ' hunt to find out the sex of Bud 's baby goes awry. 42 `` The Tappys '' Rebecca Asher Billy Finnegan January 19, 2018 ( 2018 - 01 - 19 ) Grace and Frankie break into Sheree 's former home to help prove her claim of ownership. Sol encourages Robert to use an award acceptance speech as a platform for activism. 43 `` The Expiration Date '' Alex Hardcastle John Hoffman January 19, 2018 ( 2018 - 01 - 19 ) Grace has to deal with her newfound relationship with Nick. Frankie goes to the bank and has an unpleasant surprise. 44 5 `` The Pop - Ups '' Rebecca Asher Julia Durk January 19, 2018 ( 2018 - 01 - 19 ) Declared legally dead, Frankie begins to think about where her life has taken her. Grace worries about how her age might affect her relationship with Nick, with surprising results. When Sol and Robert meet their eccentric next door neighbors, they disagree about the best course of action. 45 6 `` The Hinge '' Ken Whittingham Julieanne Smolinski January 19, 2018 ( 2018 - 01 - 19 ) Frankie tries to reconnect with her estranged sister. Grace wants to fix a broken window in the house. Robert invites Sol to a folk music cruise. Bud wants Coyote and Allison to be friends. 46 7 `` The Landline '' Randall Keenan Winston Michael Platt & Barry Safchik January 19, 2018 ( 2018 - 01 - 19 ) Sol and Frankie team up to try and get Frankie declared `` undead '' as Grace faces some realities about herself and her life after attending a friend 's funeral with Robert. 47 8 `` The Lockdown '' Gail Lerner David Budin & Brendan McCarthy January 19, 2018 ( 2018 - 01 - 19 ) After multiple false alarms, Allison decides to have an at home water birth and wants Frankie ( to Bud 's horror ) to deliver the baby. Robert and Sol agree to let Grace stay with them while she recovers from knee surgery. The past is confronted when the former couples ( along with Robert and Sol 's new neighbors ) are forced into lockdown when a local zoo orangutan escapes. 48 9 `` The Knee '' Rebecca Asher Gretchen Enders January 19, 2018 ( 2018 - 01 - 19 ) Grace undergoes knee surgery and Nick wants to show her his ability to care for people in need. Frankie is enjoying her new role as a grandmother, but Jacob is feeling tired of coming in second in her life and makes a startling revelation. 49 10 `` The Death Stick '' Ken Whittingham Brooke Wied January 19, 2018 ( 2018 - 01 - 19 ) Robert and Sol begin therapy. Grace and Frankie gets a surprise when they bring gifts to a fan of their vibrators. Brianna 's nemesis makes an offer. 50 11 `` The Tub '' Rebecca Asher Alex Burnett January 19, 2018 ( 2018 - 01 - 19 ) Grace is looking for a contractor to fix the house after the bathtub accident. Sol meets with his folk music cruise friend, Roy. Frankie takes Faith on a car ride. 51 12 `` The Rats '' Alan Poul Sara Lohman & Alex Kavallierou January 19, 2018 ( 2018 - 01 - 19 ) Grace and Frankie discover that in addition to having their pipes stolen they have a rat infestation. Bud has doubts whether Frankie should be allowed to babysit again. Robert 's musical opens. 52 13 `` The Home '' Marta Kauffman Melissa DiNicola & Billy Finnegan January 19, 2018 ( 2018 - 01 - 19 ) The children suggest Grace and Frankie should live in an assisted living community. Sol and Robert realize something about their relationship. References Jump up ^ `` Shows A-Z - grace & frankie on netflix ''. The Futon Critic. Futon Media. Retrieved July 19, 2015. Jump up ^ Nilles, Billy ( April 12, 2017 ). `` A Friends Reunion Is Coming to Grace and Frankie Season 4 With Lisa Kudrow ''. EOnline. 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Question: who dies in season 4 of grace and frankie
Answer: a friend