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The Retreat

**The Retreat** is the 6th episode of Season Five of *Grace and Frankie*.

## Synopsis

Frankie takes Grace on a girls trip, which isn't exactly the spa retreat Grace was expecting. Mallory goes on a date. An old friend rebuffs Frankie.

## Cast

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Brooklyn Decker as **Mallory Hanson**
Ethan Embry as **Coyote Bergstein**
June Diane Raphael as **Brianna Hanson**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike Bergstein**
Special Guest Star
Estelle Parsons as **Babe**
Guest starring
Paul Michael Glaser as **Leo**
David Walton as **Jess**
Christian Barillas as **Erasmus**
Amanda Carlin as **Rita**
Jackson Pace as **Luke**
Co-Starring
John Asher as **Todd**
Matt Cordova as **Diner**
Karly Rothenberg as **Renee**
Grace and Frankie

**Status** | Best Friends

❝
*Like it or not, you're my friend*
—Frankie to Grace

## About

The relationship between Grace Hanson and Frankie Bergstein was a strained one at first. Both were wives of husbands who owned and run a law firm together. They had known each other a considerable amount of years but did not get along with each other.

After moving into the same house, they became close and eventually, became best friends.

## Quotes

❝
***Grace*** – *All your clothes reek of pot*
***Frankie*** – *Because I wear hemp, not dead snakes on my feet*
―Sartorial differences[src]

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„*And a Grace. She won't survive without me, I'm the glue that holds that Vintage Barbie together*”
—Frankie to Jacob[src]

## Photos

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Lily Tomlin

**Lily Tomlin** is an American Academy Award-nominated actor and comedian. Tomlin portrays Frankie Bergstein on Netflix series *Grace and Frankie*.

## Career

Some of her most notable roles include: *Nashville, The Late Show, The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe* and *The Magic School Bus*.

## Trivia

* For her performance as Frankie on *Grace and Frankie*, Tomlin has received one Golden Globe nomination, three Primetime Emmy nominations and one SAG Award nomination.
The Knee

**The Knee** is the 9th episode of Season Four of *Grace and Frankie*.

## Synopsis

Nick helps Grace while she's recovering from surgery. Jacob gets upset with Frankie because she wants to spend all their couple time with the baby.

## Starring

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Brooklyn Decker as **Mallory Hanson**
Ethan Embry as **Coyote Bergstein**
June Diane Raphael as **Brianna Hanson**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike Bergstein**
**Guest starring**

Ernie Hudson as **Jacob**
Peter Gallagher as **Nick Skolka**
Lindsey Kraft as **Allison Giampietro-Smikowitz**
Megan Ferguson as **Nadia**
Millicent Martin as **Joan-Margaret**
## Trivia

* Jacob breaks up with Frankie
* Frankie names Bud and Allison's daughter Faith
* Joan-Margaret suggests to Sol and Robert that they try therapy
Sheree

**Sheree** is a character in Season Four of *Grace and Frankie*, portrayed by Lisa Kudrow.

## Character

*Grace’s longtime manicurist whose newfound friendship with Grace irks Frankie and threatens to drive a wedge between the titular ladies.*

## Episodes

The Lodger
The Scavengender Hunt
The Tappys
## References

1. ↑ ‘Grace and Frankie’ Renewed for Season 4 at Netflix, Adds Lisa Kudrow (April 2017)
Mary

**Mary** is a character in Season 2 of *Grace and Frankie*, portrayed by Suzanne Ford.

## Story

Mary is one of the "mean girls" Grace Hanson used to be friends with before her divorce, along with Janet and Arlene. Mary is more of the tag-along of the group and is one of those women who have been taught to laugh as social decorum when ‘controversial’ subjects are brought up. Although she does make some rude remarks regarding Frankie, in the manner society women tend to when faced with someone outside their conservative world, she seems to be somewhat harmless and more a product of her time and social strata.

In 2018, Mary passes away and Grace and Robert attend the funeral together.
The Change

**The Change** is the 13th and final episode of Season Six of *Grace and Frankie*.

## Synopsis

In this season finale, Grace talks to Frankie in the hopes of forgiveness, and Sol bites back at Robert, whilst Brianna has to make some complicated life altering decisions.

## Starring

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Brooklyn Decker as **Mallory Hanson**
Ethan Embry as **Coyote Bergstein**
June Diane Raphael as **Brianna Hanson**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike Bergstein**
Recurring cast
Peter Gallagher as **Nick Skolka**
Tim Bagley as **Peter Higgins**
Peter Cambor as **Barry**
Millicent Martin as **Joan-Margaret**
Guest starring
Kasey Mahaffy as **Brett**
Michael Charles Roman as **Adam**
The Lockdown

**The Lockdown** is the 8th episode of Season Four of *Grace and Frankie*.

## Synopsis

Frankie convinces Allison to have a home birth. Grace and Frankie wind up stuck with a bickering Robert and Sol when there's a neighborhood lockdown.

## Starring

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Brooklyn Decker as **Mallory Hanson**
Ethan Embry as **Coyote Bergstein**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike Bergstein**
**Guest starring**

Lindsey Kraft as **Allison Giampietro-Smikowitz**
Scott Evans as **Oliver**
Stacey Farber as **Jo**
Eugene Cordero as **Officer Torres**
## Quotes

❝
***Jo*** – *Are those jazz shoes?*
***Robert*** – *They're just shoes; I'm the jazz*
―Everyday he's Roberting

## Trivia

* Allison gives birth at home, with help from Mallory and Frankie
* Grace reveals to Robert that Sol called Frankie his soulmate
* Grace is having knee surgery and has to stay sober 48 hours before
* Sober Grace has 3 stages according to Robert
	+ STAGE I — loss of all politeness
	+ STAGE II — being lovely and kind
	+ STAGE III — rage
	+ Turns out there's a STAGE IV, which Grace calls remorse and regret
* Return of Officer Torres, who knows quite a bit about the Hanson/Bergsteins at this point
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## Attributes

**Soul Density:** 0

**Agility:** 10

**Royal Rank:** D (2)

**Hand-to-Hand:** 0

**Weaponized Melee:** 0

**Ranged Accuracy:** 0

**Mental Acuity:** 14

**Zenryoku Augmentation:** 0

**Zenryoku Raw:** 0

## Items

### Mental Sealing Gloves

**Type:** Special

**Description:**A pair of black gloves that swap the Soul Density (opponent) and H2H (self) attributes with the Mental Acuity attribute while attacking.

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Jason

**Jason** is a character on *Grace and Frankie*, portrayed by Joe Morton.

## Story

Jason is a friend of Frankie Bergstein and Sol Bergstein. He is gay and always suspected Sol of being too.

## Trivia

* Sol mentions he and Robert know five gay people when coming out. Two of them are unknown and the other three are Jason, Peter Higgins and Jeff.
Season Five

**Season 5** of Netflix series *Grace and Frankie* premiered 18 January 2019. On December 3, 2018, it was announced that the 5th Season of *Grace and Frankie* would premiere on January 18, 2019.

## Starring

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Brooklyn Decker as **Mallory Hanson**
Ethan Embry as **Coyote Bergstein**
June Diane Raphael as **Brianna Hanson**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike Bergstein**
Special Guest Star
Estelle Parsons as **Babe** ("The Retreat")
Edward Asner as **Howard Jay** ("The Website")
Recurring cast
Tim Bagley as **Peter Higgins** (8 episodes)
Peter Gallagher as **Nick Skolka** (5 episodes)
Peter Cambor as **Barry** (5 episodes)
Scott Evans as **Oliver** (5 episodes)
Millicent Martin as **Joan Margaret** (5 episodes)
Guest starring
Lindsey Kraft as **Allison Giampietro-Smikowitz** (3 episodes)
RuPaul Charles as **Benjamin Le Day** (2 episodes)
Michael Gross as **Jeff** (2 episodes)
Michael Charles Roman as **Adam** (2 episodes)
Jackson Pace as **Luke** (2 episodes)
Paul Michael Glaser as **Leo** (2 episodes)
Meagen Fay as **Goldie Giampietro-Smikowitz** (2 episodes)
Sam McMurray as **Vince Giampietro-Smikowitz** (2 episodes)
Josh Cooke as **Dan Penbraith** (2 episodes)
Mark Deklin as **Roy** ("The House")
Adam Faison as **Bob** ("The House")
Nicole Richie as **Kareena G** ("The Squat")
Eddie Shin as **Toby** ("The Aide")
John Marshall Jones as **Fitz** ("The Crosswalk")
Charles Kim as **Ron Akamine** ("The Crosswalk")
Rose Abdoo as **Audrey** ("The Pharmacy")
Jennifer Rhodes as **Cathleen Skolka** ("The Pharmacy")
Emily Heller as **Carson** ("The Pharmacy")
David Walton as **Jess** ("The Retreat")
Christian Barillas as **Erasmus** ("The Retreat")
Amanda Carlin as **Rita** ("The Retreat")
Mark Harelik as **Joe** ("The Tremor")
Ginger Gonzaga as **Erin** ("The Ceremony")
Edward Hibbert as **Laramie** ("The Ceremony")
Jack Plotnick as **Paul** ("The Ceremony")
Marsha Mason as **Arlene** ("The Website")
Merrin Dungey as **Elena** ("The Highs")
Angelique Cabral as **Liz** ("The Video")
Ginger Gonzaga as **Erin** ("The Video")
George Hamilton as **Jack** ("The Alternative")

## Notes and references

1. ↑ Can't keep 'em down: *Grace and Frankie* are coming back for season 5 on Netflix (February 2018)
2. ↑ ‘Grace and Frankie’ Renewed for Season 5 at Netflix (February 2018)
3. ↑ ‘Grace And Frankie’: Jackson Pace Set To Recur In Season 5 (April 2018)
4. ↑ G&F Tweet. (March 2018)
5. ↑ Bagley Tweet. (March 2018)
The Bunny

**The Bunny** is the 3rd episode of Season 7 of *Grace and Frankie*.

## Synopsis

Bud tries to soothe discord at the beach house by throwing a brunch for the two families. But revelations from the past create even more hard feelings.

## Starring

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Brooklyn Decker as **Mallory Hanson**
June Diane Raphael as **Brianna Hanson**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike Bergstein**
The Art Show

**The Art Show** is the premiere of Season 3 of *Grace and Frankie*.

## Synopsis

Grace and Frankie try to get a bank loan to help start their new business. Frankie's art show is rife with family tensions and minor dramas.

## Cast

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Brooklyn Decker as **Mallory Hanson**
Ethan Embry as **Coyote Bergstein**
June Diane Raphael as **Brianna Hanson**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike Bergstein**
Recurring cast
Ernie Hudson as **Jacob**
Guest starring
Kenny Loggins as **Himself**
Peter Cambor as **Barry**
Matt Cook as **Derrick Flout**
Lindsey Kraft as **Allison Giampietro-Smikowitz**
Peter Mackenzie as **Peter Warren**
Alison Martin as **Judy Warren**
Lilah Richcreek as **Cecilia**
Co-Starring
Marcia Ann Burrs as **Fiona**
## Trivia

* Frankie sells a painting
* Coyote is teaching art and the girls' golf team
* Robert served in the military
* Robert and Sol buy their new house
* Grace mentions she's 73
* Robert defends Grace's honour against some of their old 'friends'
Jeffrey Purcell

**Jeffrey Purcell** (1945) is Grace Hanson's younger brother and the son of Frederick Purcell and Amelia Banford.

## History

When Jeffrey was four years old, he and his family went to the beach. His father went out into the ocean and drowned right before the eyes of his sister Grace.

Jeffrey and his sister lost contact over the years. She never met his wife, nor did she attend her funeral.
Madison

**Madison "Maddie"** is a character on *Grace and Frankie*. She is Robert and Grace Hanson's eldest granddaughter and the daughter of Mitch and Mallory Hanson. She is the younger sister of Macklin and the older sister of Maisy & Matty.

## Background

Madison was born at the Beach House on labour day, 2009. Her mother was desperate not to have another 37-hour delivery, like she had with Macklin. Her wish came true, as Madison was born within minutes and it was too late to go to the hospital. Her father, Mitch, delivered her with help from Robert Hanson and Coyote Bergstein.

   On her christening, her grandmother Grace told her mother Mallory to stop having children if she wanted any time to herself.

When she and her brother were little, they were scared by a stoned Coyote who destroyed their mailbox and shouted at their mother. Madison would later grow close to Coyote once more after her parents' divorce.

She and her brother performed with Coyote Bergstein at the wedding of their step-uncle Nwabudike Bergstein.

## Trivia

* She watches a lot of tv
* She dislikes Sol Bergstein, her step-grandfather, and calls him "this fucking guy".
* Coyote Bergstein uses the nickname "Maddie" for her. He seems to be her favorite family member besides her grandfather Robert Hanson.
* Her grandmother Grace, and her aunt Brianna dislike her name, which is why it was kept a secret until her birth.
The Video

**The Video** is the 11th episode of Season Five of *Grace and Frankie*.

## Synopsis

While Frankie tries to dig herself out of the business mess she created, Grace comes up with a different solution. Brianna goes to bat for Barry.

## Starring

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Brooklyn Decker as **Mallory Hanson**
Ethan Embry as **Coyote Bergstein**
June Diane Raphael as **Brianna Hanson**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike Bergstein**
Recurring cast
Peter Gallagher as **Nick Skolka**
Tim Bagley as **Peter Higgins**
Peter Cambor as **Barry**
Scott Evans as **Oliver**
Millicent Martin as **Joan-Margaret**
Guest starring
Angelique Cabral as **Liz**
Ginger Gonzaga as **Erin**
Allison Giampietro-Smikowitz

**Allison Giampietro-Smikowitz** is a recurring character on *Grace and Frankie*, portrayed by Lindsey Kraft.

## Character

Allison is a sorta strange, somewhat neurotic woman who has a number of allergies. She also owns a cat named Gregory, who is hairless because he suffers from allergies too and lost all his hair She is the wife of Nwabudike Bergstein and the mother of Faith Bergstein.

## Biography

Allison has suffered from hypochondria and numerous allergies for a very long time. It is suggested she developped hypochondria as a way to get attention from her parents, who always favoured her brother Evan. When her brother Evan was sent to prison, Allison and her mother vowed to keep the truth from their father.

She was disliked by Bud's family, especially Coyote Bergstein. They tried to spend time together, however, when Bud announced he was going to marry her and that they were expecting a baby. Allison had a homebirth, with Bud's stepsister Mallory Hanson and her Bud's mother Frankie Bergstein acting as midwifes. Frankie was also the one to name the baby "Faith" several weeks later.

Allison married Bud a year later and they honeymooned in the Bahamas, with Allison suffering from "post-nuptual depression".

## Trivia

* She lost her virginity to a clown named "Uncle Bubbles".
* She reveres Gwyneth Paltrow.
The Short Rib

**The Short Rib** is the 8th episode of Season Six of *Grace and Frankie*.

## Synopsis

Grace and Frankie introduce Jack to Nick, hoping they can all go on vacation together. Meanwhile, Barry finally gets his short-rib double date.

## Cast

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Brooklyn Decker as **Mallory Hanson**
Ethan Embry as **Coyote Bergstein**
June Diane Raphael as **Brianna Hanson**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike Bergstein**
Recurring cast
Peter Gallagher as **Nick Skolka**
Michael McKean as **Jack Ayres**
Peter Cambor as **Barry**
Guest starring
Ernie Hudson as **Jacob**
Debbie Allen as **Dorothy**
Josh Cooke as **Dan Penbraith**
Rory O’Malley as **Jordy The Server**
The Alert

❝
*What kind of success do you want?*
—Frankie to Grace**The Alert** is the 8th episode of Season 3 of *Grace and Frankie*.

## Synopsis

Grace and Frankie launch their business, and Bud brings gifts they're reluctant to accept. Sol is upset that Bud wants to fire a longtime employee.

## Cast

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Brooklyn Decker as **Mallory Hanson**
Ethan Embry as **Coyote Bergstein**
June Diane Raphael as **Brianna Hanson**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike Bergstein**
Guest starring
Damon Dayoub as **Ryan**
Wendie Malick as **Mimi Becker**
Millicent Martin as **Joan-Margaret**
Co-Starring
Chris Aquilino as **Evan**
Emily Montague as **Ryan's Wife**
Jess Nurse as **Katie**
The Aide

**The Aide** is the 3rd episode of Season Five of *Grace and Frankie*.

## Synopsis

Bud convinces Frankie to hire a home health aide. Grace fumes when she learns about Brianna's changes to Say Grace. Robert hopes to influence Peter.

## Cast

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Brooklyn Decker as **Mallory Hanson**
Ethan Embry as **Coyote Bergstein**
June Diane Raphael as **Brianna Hanson**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike Bergstein**
Recurring cast
Tim Bagley as **Peter Higgins**
Millicent Martin as **Joan-Margaret**
Guest starring
Michael Charles Roman as **Adam**
Eddie Shin as **Toby**
Co-Starring
Lynn Adrianna as **Job Applicant #2**
Robert Buscemi as **Store Manager**
Stephanie Erb as **Michelle**
Monica Garcia as **Maya**
Devon Michaels as **Job Applicant #1**
Alveraz Ricardez as **Store's Attorney**
The Highs

**The Highs** is the 10th episode of Season Five of *Grace and Frankie*.

## Synopsis

Grace takes extreme measures to keep up her hectic schedule. Sol and Frankie have a disagreement about Coyote. Frankie bonds with Robert over edibles.

## Cast

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Brooklyn Decker as **Mallory Hanson**
Ethan Embry as **Coyote Bergstein**
June Diane Raphael as **Brianna Hanson**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike Bergstein**
Guest starring
Merrin Dungey as **Elena**
Co-Starring
Albert Kuo as **Delivery Man**
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### Hellfire Club

Illuminati like organization, difficult to destroy as it is technically legitimate and even if some of its members do happen to get caught doing something this won't destroy the whole group.

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The Floor

**The Floor** is the 7th episode of Season 3 of *Grace and Frankie*.

## Synopsis

The ladies hurt their backs and can't get off the floor. Coyote looks for a new home. Robert is hurting over unresolved issues with his mother.

## Cast

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Brooklyn Decker as **Mallory Hanson**
Ethan Embry as **Coyote Bergstein**
June Diane Raphael as **Brianna Hanson**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike Bergstein**
Guest starring
John Getz as **John**
Co-Starring
Biff Wiff as **The Duke**
Tiffany Daniels as **Marla**
## Trivia

* Coyote moves into his own home; a tiny home, which is mobile.
Bud's Apartment

**Bud's Apartment** is a residence on *Grace and Frankie*, located in La Jolla, California.

## Story

Bud lives in this apartment. Coyote Bergstein lived here with his brother (rent-free) after rehab, but has since moved to his Tiny House. Currently it's inhabited by Bud, his wife Allison Giampietro-Smikowitz and their daughter Faith Bergstein, who was also born here.
The Musical

**The Musical** is the 12th episode of Season 3 of *Grace and Frankie*.

## Synopsis

Grace wants Frankie to go to the hospital after a medical incident, but Frankie insists on alternative healing. The protests disrupt Robert's play.

## Cast

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Brooklyn Decker as **Mallory Hanson**
Ethan Embry as **Coyote Bergstein**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike Bergstein**
Recurring cast
Ernie Hudson as **Jacob**
Lindsey Kraft as **Allison Giampietro-Smikowitz**
Tim Bagley as **Peter Higgins**
Guest starring
Ed Begley Jr. as **Mark**
Roger Bart as **Steve Clarrington**
Natalie Morales as **Melissa**
Kevin Chamberlin as **Frank**
Jack Plotnick as **Paul**
Marty Thomas as **Charlie**
Phil Abrams as **Dr. Weintraub**
The House

**The House** is the premiere of Season Five of *Grace and Frankie*.

## Synopsis

Grace and Frankie visit the beach house while their worried kids try to track them down. Robert and Sol are caught in an embarrassing situation.

## Starring

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Brooklyn Decker as **Mallory Hanson**
Ethan Embry as **Coyote Bergstein**
June Diane Raphael as **Brianna Hanson**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike Bergstein**
Recurring cast
Tim Bagley as **Peter Higgins**
Guest starring
RuPaul Charles as **Benjamin Le Day**
Mark Deklin as **Roy**
Adam Faison as **Bob**
Co-Starring
Ernie González Jr. as **Delivery Guy**
Caitlin Leahy as **Melissa**
The Paprikash

**The Paprikash** is the 14th episode of Season 7 of *Grace and Frankie*.

## Synopsis

Grace wants to enjoy comfort food from her childhood, but her distant brother has the recipe. Sol and Peter decide to blackmail a critic.

## Starring

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Brooklyn Decker as **Mallory Hanson**
June Diane Raphael as **Brianna Hanson**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike Bergstein**
The Funky Walnut

**The Funky Walnut** is the fourth episode of Season Six of *Grace and Frankie*.

## Synopsis

Robert and Sol grapple with a health scare, while Grace's bad knee sparks a new business idea. Coyote connects with Bud's ex-girlfriend.

## Starring

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Brooklyn Decker as **Mallory Hanson**
Ethan Embry as **Coyote Bergstein**
June Diane Raphael as **Brianna Hanson**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike Bergstein**
Recurring cast
Millicent Martin as **Joan-Margaret**
Guest starring
Brooke D'Orsay as **Chelsea**
Ayden Mayeri as **Skye**
Christine Woods as **Jessica**
**and** Elliott Gould as **Dr. Rogers**
The Raccoon

**The Raccoon** is the 5th episode of Season 7 of *Grace and Frankie*.

## Synopsis

Grace and Frankie get a new housemate. Robert and Sol join neighborhood watch. Brianna overshares at a meeting with Barry's parents.

## Starring

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Brooklyn Decker as **Mallory Hanson**
June Diane Raphael as **Brianna Hanson**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike Bergstein**
The Negotiation

**The Negotiation** is the 3rd episode of Season 2 of *Grace and Frankie*.

## Synopsis

Brianna wants to produce Frankie's organic yam lube. Grace competes for her grandchildren's affection. Frankie reconnects with her Yam Man, Jacob.

## Starring

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Brooklyn Decker as **Mallory Hanson**
June Diane Raphael as **Brianna Hanson**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike "Bud" Bergstein**
Recurring cast
Ernie Hudson as **Jacob**
Guest starring
Conchata Ferrell as **Jean**
Michael Charles Roman as **Adam**
Jai Rodriguez as **Jojo**
Co-Starring
Willa Miel Pogue as **Madison**
Hudson West as **Macklin**
Roxy Wood as **Ana Phylactic-Shock**
Edith Fields as **Brenda**
## Trivia

* Macklin's afraid of clowns. He used to be afraid of elves
* After Madison's christening, Grace said to Mallory 'it had better be her last child because she needs to get back to her life'. Grace apologises for saying that

## Quotes

❝
***Grace*** – *He kissed you! When?*
***Frankie*** – *I ran into him at the Farmer's Market, when I was stalking him at the Farmer's Market*
―Jacob

„*Have fun with your weird mother-son vaginal lube sales team*”
—Bri to Bud
Sol Bergstein

❝
*I yelled at a Golden Retriever yesterday and I'm still a little torn up about it*
—Sol to Bud and Frankie
**Sol Bergstein** is a principal character on *Grace and Frankie*. He is portrayed by Sam Waterston.

## Character

Sol is the ex-husband of Frankie Bergstein, father of Coyote and Nwabudike Bergstein, and a love interest of Robert Hanson. He is a member of the **Bergstein Family**.

## Relationships

* Robert(Husband)
* Frankie Bergstein (Ex-wife)

## Quotes

„*Boy, this partner thing is really confusing, isn't it?*”
—Sol

## Trivia

* He is terrified of Brianna
* Sol and Frankie's favorite TV show they enjoyed watching together was Scripps National Spelling Bee

## References

1. ↑ *The Retreat* — Frankie mentions to her friend that Sol is a gemini
2. ↑ The Loophole
3. ↑ The Sex
The Bender

**The Bender** is the 11th episode of Season 2 on Netflix series *Grace and Frankie*.

## Synopsis

Grace and Frankie nurse their emotional wounds: Frankie performs a ritual on the beach, and Grace goes out drinking. Bud and Coyote meet Jacob.

## Starring

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Ethan Embry as **Coyote Bergstein**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike "Bud" Bergstein**
Special Guest Star
Estelle Parsons as **Babe**
Recurring cast
Ernie Hudson as **Jacob**
Guest starring
Briana Venskus as **Billie**
## Quotes

„*Dad's the nicest guy in the world and he broke your heart. I mean, what's this guy gonna do?*”
—Bud to Frankie

## Trivia

* Jacob's ex-wife was the one who wanted to end things, but they spend holidays together, even though she's remarried and get along
* Jacob was born in upstate New York
* Grace gets wasted and makes out with a guy named Pete at Billie's bar. When she returns home, she unleashes a tirade on Frankie, blaming Frankie for her heartbreak with Phil
* Someone named Stan Singer almost caught Sol and Robert kissing on New Year's Eve 1999 in the sun room of the Hanson House
* Robert and Sol decide to move
* Grace and Frankie's friend and neighbour Babe returns and tells Frankie she's throwing a bon voyage party because she's dying

## Music

**misty blue** | DOROTHY MOORE
Frankie burns her designs
**remake the world again** | SIERRA LEONE'S REFUGEE ALL STARS
Babe and Frankie talk
**the party's on!** | 7HORSE
Grace drinks at the bar
**be lucky** | THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT
Drunken Grace plays darts
**put 'em up** | BALANCE
Sol's noisy upstairs neighbour
Vincent Giampietro-Smikowitz

**Vincent Giampietro-Smikowitz** is a character on *Grace and Frankie*, portrayed by Sam McMurray.

## Biography

Vince is the father of Evan and Allison Giampietro-Smikowitz. He is also the father-in-law of Nwabudike Bergstein and grandfather of his daughter Faith Bergstein. At some point in his life, Vincent or Vince married Goldie Giampietro-Smikowitz and they had two children: Evan and Allison. He always favoured Evan and was very critical of Allison, which made his marriage very hard and Allison's childhood very difficult. Allison developped hypochondria because of this. She always made up allergies, illnesses and diseases to get her parents' attention.

In the late 2010s, Evan was arrested for embezzlement and put in prison. Vincent never learned of his son's imprisonment as his wife and daughter thought it too much for him too handle. Instead, Vince was always told Evan was either on holiday or busy with work. When he called, Goldie picked up the phone. It's likely Evan never knew his father didn't know of his imprisonment.

After the birth of his granddaughter, Nwabudike Bergstein and Allison invited him and his wife for a brunch. When he continuously insulted Allison, Bud came to her defense and told Vince about Evan's imprisonment. Allison was shocked, as was Vince. Goldie made one last desperate attempt to change the subject, to North-Korea and Kim-Jong Un.

## Trivia

* He is very conservative, according to Allison.
* He feels very passionately about North-Korea and Kim-Jong Un.
The Elevator

**The Elevator** is the 10th episode of Season 1 of *Grace and Frankie*.

## Synopsis

After they sign the divorce papers, Frankie, Grace, Sol, Robert, and Bud remember a pivotal weekend from five years before.

## Starring

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Brooklyn Decker as **Mallory Hanson**
Ethan Embry as **Coyote Bergstein**
June Diane Raphael as **Brianna Hanson**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike "Bud" Bergstein**
Guest starring
Geoff Stults as **Mitch**
## Quotes

❝
***Grace*** – *You have got to figure out how to play with others*
***Brianna*** – *Or, figure out how to be the boss*

„*My heart broke for you, and I had to give you what you wanted*”
—Robert to Grace, about 2010

## Trivia

* Robert and Sol planned to tell Grace and Frankie about them on Labor Day Weekend 2010
	+ Bud reveals that he feels guilty because he saw Sol and Robert kiss, but denied it to himself
* Frankie's mom died in December, year unspecified.
* 5 years prior, Coyote used to bring Mitch weed and Mallory was pregnant with her second child, Madison.
* Bud had just started working at Hanson & Bergstein
* Mallory and Coyote slept together in 2001 and Mallory got pregnant, but had an abortion. Their kid would've been 9 years old in 2010

## References

1. ↑ Synopsis taken directly from Netflix itself.
The Spelling Bee

**The Spelling Bee** is the 7th episode of Season 1 of *Grace and Frankie*.

## Synopsis

Frankie, Grace, and Brianna have unexpected encounters when they try new ways to deal with being single.

## Starring

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
June Diane Raphael as **Brianna Hanson**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike "Bud" Bergstein**
Recurring cast
Craig T. Nelson as **Guy McCarthy**
Guest starring
Nicholas D'Agosto as **Dutch**

## Trivia

* Frankie gets a mac and twitter
* Grace runs into Guy and ends up taking a chance and kissing him
* Brianna gets a dog called Leo, who she renames Spit; she also sleeps with the guy delivering him
* Sol continues to play with Frankie and Robert

## References

1. ↑ Synopsis taken directly from Netflix itself.
2. ↑ First appearance of Guy
The Dinner

❝
***Coyote*** – *It's all weird, Bud. Our father and his boyfriend are having their children over for dinner!*
***Bud*** – *I can top that: the love of your squandered life is gonna be there, probably with her husband*

**The Dinner** is the 3rd episode of Season 1 of *Grace and Frankie*.

## Synopsis

Grace and Frankie decide to go back to work. Robert and Sol have an awkward dinner party for their children.

## Starring

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Brooklyn Decker as **Mallory Hanson**
Ethan Embry as **Coyote Bergstein**
June Diane Raphael as **Brianna Hanson**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike "Bud" Bergstein**
Guest starring
Jason Ralph as **William**
Co-Starring
Romel De Silvan as **Man**
Brittany Renee Finamore as **Pretty Customer**
Benjamin Seay as **Clerk**
## Trivia

* Mal forgives Coyote
* The kids vent their frustration at their dads
* Grace and Frankie feel invisible

## Quotes

❝
*Okay, stand back, I'm about to lose my shit*
—Frankie to Grace

## References

1. ↑ Synopsis taken directly from Netflix itself.
The Vitamix

**The Vitamix** is the 2nd episode of Season 2 of *Grace and Frankie*.

## Synopsis

Brianna, Mallory and Bud help Sol deal with wedding details. A visit to Robert and Sol's house brings up strong emotions for Grace and Frankie.

## Starring

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Brooklyn Decker as **Mallory Hanson**
Ethan Embry as **Coyote Bergstein**
June Diane Raphael as **Brianna Hanson**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike "Bud" Bergstein**
Guest starring
Rita Moreno as **Lucy Chambers**
Todd Giebenhain as **Jerry**
Co-Starring
Raegan Revord as **Little Girl**
## Quotes

**Grace** (to **Frankie**): *"What's with the ornament that looks like a yetti? That's Sol's right?"*
**Frankie** (to **Grace**): *"Yeah, he loves that thing."*
**Grace** (to **Frankie**): *"Well it belongs by the window, or out the window, actually."*
**Frankie** (to **Grace**): *"I know how to say bullshit in American sign."*
## Trivia

* Grace gets catharsis and let's go of her old house
* The episode title refers to the present Sol and Robert had received for their wedding — a Vitamix — which Grace later steals.
The Hinge

**The Hinge** is the 6th episode of Season Four on Netflix series Grace and Frankie.

## Synopsis

Frankie reconnects with someone important from her past. Despite problems with her knee, Grace refuses to slow down. Robert tries to make amends.

## Starring

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Ethan Embry as **Coyote Bergstein**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike "Bud" Bergstein**
Recurring cast
Tim Bagley as **Peter Higgins**
Peter Cambor as **Barry**
Lindsey Kraft as **Allison Giampietro-Smikowitz**
Guest starring
Talia Shire as **Teddie Mengela**
Mike Castle as **Bobbie**
Megan Ferguson as **Nadia**
Jack Plotnick as **Paul**
Marty Thomas as **Charlie**
Co-Starring
Judith Drake as **Very Old Woman**
Jack Fisher as **Robin Mengela**
Riley Jackson as **Young Frankie**
Sarah Kay Jolly as **Young Teddie**
Mallory Portnoy as **Gwendolyn Blart**
## Trivia

* Frankie's childhood in the '50s with Teddie and Robin is seen
* Their younger brother, Robin, was killed when they were teens, presumably hit by a car
* Frankie left home at 18 because of how it affected her parents
* Coyote and Allison decide to 'amicably not like each other'
* Grace has a brother
* Robin would've been 68 in 2017, making his birth year 1949. He was six years younger than Frankie, who would then be from 1943
The Tremor

❝
*She is in no mood for two white men who went to business school*
—Grace, about Frankie**The Tremor** is the 7th episode of Season Five of *Grace and Frankie*.

## Synopsis

While Frankie worries she's lost her authenticity, Grace frets about Frankie's health. Bud's first meeting with Allison's father goes downhill fast.

## Starring

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike Bergstein**
Recurring cast
Peter Gallagher as **Nick Skolka**
Scott Evans as **Oliver**
Guest starring
Meagen Fay as **Goldie Giampietro-Smikowitz**
Mark Harelik as **Joe**
Lindsey Kraft as **Allison Giampietro-Smikowitz**
Sam McMurray as **Vince Giampietro-Smikowitz**
Teddie Mengela

**Teddie Mengela** (1952) is a guest character on Netflix series Grace and Frankie. She is portrayed by Talia Shire.

## Biography

Teddie was born to Mr and Mrs Mengela and grew up with her elder sister Frances "Frankie" and younger brother Robin Mengela. Teddie and Frankie were quite close as children but this changed after their brother Robin died aged 12 in 1968. The grief changed their household and Frankie left home and ran away. Teddie and Frankie grew apart because Teddie judged Frankie's life choices and felt left alone to care for their parents.

When Frankie married Sol Bergstein Teddie tried to warn her on her wedding day that he might be gay (which turned out to be true, nearly forty years later). Frankie broke off all contact after this.

Teddie married and became a college professor in economics. She got breast-cancer from 1993 to 1997 and was widowed in 1999. Her cancer then returned in 2003.

In 2020, she reconnected to her sister and made amends.

## Character

Teddie seems to be more down-to-earth and reserved than her sister. In her youth, she corrects Frankie on her grammar, revealing an early need to teach others. She is passionate about being a teacher.

## Trivia

* Though it's earlier stated that Sol was the one to start calling Frances "Frankie", in a flashback Teddie called her sister Frankie in her early childhood, as did their brother Robin Mengela.
Roy

**Roy** is the much younger lover of both Sol Bergstein and Robert Hanson. Sol met him on a cruise, and initially refused to have an affair with him but ultimately they have a threesome.

## Character

Roy is happy and cheerful most of the time. He is very musical, as he plays the piano, and seems to be interested in folk music. He is all for open relationships and seems to have adopted a hippie-ish attitude.

## Biography

He and his mother joined a cruise for folk-music lovers. It is here he met Sol Bergstein. They hit it off right away as friends and continue to be in contact after the cruise.

Sol's husband, Robert Hanson, was eager to meet Roy as he was very jealous of him. When alone with Sol, Roy made a move on Sol, but was refused.

Roy attended the premiere of Robert's show, *The Music Man*, and flirted with Robert afterwards. Sol and Robert's marriage improved because of Roy's flirtations. When their therapist suggested an open marriage, Sol and Robert fantasized about having an affair with Roy.

When having lunch with Robert and Sol, they admitted to being attracted to him and using his flirtations to improve their sex life. Roy briefly felt used, but forgave them after they collectively blamed their therapist. They then got drunk and had a threesome.

## Trivia

* He has five percent body fat.
* Peter Higgins was attracted to him.
The Other Vibrator

**The Other Vibrator** is the 11th episode of Season 3 of *Grace and Frankie*.

## Synopsis

Grace and Frankie send a cease and desist letter to the company that stole their idea. A homophobic church group protests Robert's play rehearsals.

## Cast

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Ethan Embry as **Coyote Bergstein**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike Bergstein**
Recurring cast
Tim Bagley as **Peter Higgins**
Guest starring
Peter Gallagher as **Nick Skolka**
Roger Bart as **Steve Clarrington**
Kevin Chamberlin as **Frank**
Jack Plotnick as **Paul**
Joanne Baron as **Cheryl**
Co-Starring
Lyle Friederichs as **Keith Skolka**
J. Elaine Marcos as **Donna**
Nathan Blaiwes as **Calvin**
## Trivia

* The homophobic group leader and his son were played by two Disney stars Kevin Chamberlin (Bertram from Jessie) & Nathan Blaiwes (Raven's Home/Walk the Prank).
Luke

**Luke** is a recurring character on Grace and Frankie, portrayed by Jackson Pace.

## Story

Luke is the youngest son of Paul Sr. and Krystle. He is the younger brother of Paul and Steve, as well as Coyote Bergstein (biologically).

He believed Coyote broke up his family when he found his emails to his mother and assumed they had an affair two years earlier. Coyote explained to him, once they met, that they were biological brothers.
The Pop-Ups

**The Pop-Ups** is the 5th episode of Season Four on Netflix series Grace and Frankie.

## Synopsis

Grace and Frankie hold vibrator pop-up sales at a senior center and a college. Sol and Robert have a disagreement. Bud and Allison hit a roadblock.

## Starring

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Brooklyn Decker as **Mallory Hanson**
June Diane Raphael as **Brianna Hanson**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike "Bud" Bergstein**
**Guest starring**

Lindsey Kraft as **Allison Giampietro-Smikowitz**
Marsha Mason as **Arlene**
Talia Shire as **Teddie Mengela**
Scott Evans as **Oliver**
## Trivia

* It is revealed that Frankie has a younger sister, Teddie, who was the one who told Frankie that Sol was gay just before the wedding. They see each other again for the first time in 40 years
The Death Stick

**The Death Stick** is the 10th episode of Season Four of *Grace and Frankie*.

## Synopsis

Robert and Sol begin therapy. Grace and Frankie get a surprise when they bring gifts to a fan of their vibrators. Brianna's nemesis makes an offer.

## Starring

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Brooklyn Decker as **Mallory Hanson**
June Diane Raphael as **Brianna Hanson**
**Guest starring**

Peter Cambor as **Barry**
Julie Hagerty as **Shirley**
Jessica St. Clair as **Lauren**
Michael Charles Roman as **Adam**
Mindy Sterling as **Sally Gaspar**
Lorraine Toussaint as **Rebecca**
**Co-Starring**

Tiffany Daniels as **Marla**
## Trivia

* Sol and Robert's therapist tell them that because they're men, they can't be monogamous
* The water damage breaks the ceiling
* Barry quits his job at Natural Faces
The Rescue

**The Rescue** is the second episode of Season Six of *Grace and Frankie*.

## Synopsis

While Frankie tries to adjust to living alone, Grace arranges a family dinner that takes an awkward turn. Robert and Sol plan a honeymoon trip.

## Starring

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Brooklyn Decker as **Mallory Hanson**
Ethan Embry as **Coyote Bergstein**
June Diane Raphael as **Brianna Hanson**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike Bergstein**
Recurring cast
Peter Gallagher as **Nick Skolka**
Peter Cambor as **Barry**
Millicent Martin as **Joan-Margaret**
Guest starring
Amy Aquino as **Dana**
Angelique Cabral as **Liz**
Erin Pineda as **Erin**
The Boar

❝
*I'm not telling you this to hurt you. I'm telling you that... Sol is gay. And he loves you. In a way he could never love me. In a way he never... did love me. And he loved me a lot*
—Frankie to Robert
**The Boar** is the 7th episode of Season Two on Netflix series Grace and Frankie.

## Synopsis

Grace intervenes after Robert and Sol's big fight. Frankie opens up to Jacob. An online friend request from Phil surprises Grace.

## Starring

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Ethan Embry as **Coyote Bergstein**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike "Bud" Bergstein**
Recurring cast
Ernie Hudson as **Jacob**
## Quotes

„*I know Robert doesn't have a gun, but they're so easy to get*”
—Sol to Bud

❝
***Grace*** – *I'm sorry, I'm not very good at sugarcoating things*
***Sol*** – *You have other fine qualities*
―Downcast complimenting

❝
***Frankie*** – *What about this are you not understanding, mister? Why would I miss Robert and why the hell would I feel sorry for him?*
***Jacob*** – *Because you know what it's like to love Sol and lose him*
―Friendships

„*Oh, of course. You won the argument. You always do. You're a great lawyer. But every time you won with me, you just proved you cared more about the argument than you did about me. And I hated you for it*”
—Grace to Robert

## Trivia

* Frankie apologises to Robert for cheating with Sol
* Robert apologises profusely for all the years he disrespected Frankie
* Jacob has a sister
The Panic Attacks

**The Panic Attacks** is the 10th episode of Season 7 of *Grace and Frankie*.

## Synopsis

Frankie takes Grace to a therapist after a panic attack leads to the emergency room. Brianna considers her next plan. Coyote runs into problems with his marriage plan.

## Starring

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Brooklyn Decker as **Mallory Hanson**
June Diane Raphael as **Brianna Hanson**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike Bergstein**
The Casino

**The Casino** is the 12th episode of Season 7 of *Grace and Frankie*.

## Synopsis

The ladies conceal their identities in order to watch over Coyote who has gone to a casino. Brianna pretends to be someone else in order to win over an investor.

## Starring

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Brooklyn Decker as **Mallory Hanson**
June Diane Raphael as **Brianna Hanson**
Baron Vaughn as **Nwabudike Bergstein**
The Funeral

**The Funeral** is the 4th episode of Season 1 of *Grace and Frankie*.

## Synopsis

Emotions run high when a funeral throws Grace, Frankie, Robert, and Sol together in public for the first time since the split.

## Starring

Jane Fonda as **Grace Hanson**
Lily Tomlin as **Frankie Bergstein**
Sam Waterston as **Sol Bergstein**
Martin Sheen as **Robert Hanson**
Guest starring
Christine Lahti as **Lydia Foster**
Richard Azurdia as **Tito**
Jeff Doucette as **Homer**
Peter Mackenzie as **Peter Warren**
Alison Martin as **Judy Warren**
Timothy V. Murphy as **Byron**
## Quotes

❝
***Sol*** – *Oh my god. You're angry I'm not Grace*
***Robert*** – *There was nothing like walking into a room with that woman*

## Trivia

* Robert realises he misses Grace and feels a loss not having her in his life
* Grace says that she considered Lydia her best friend

## References

1. ↑ Synopsis taken directly from Netflix itself.
Jack Ayres

**Jack Ayres** is a recurring character on *Grace and Frankie*, portrayed by Michael McKean.

## Story

Jack meets Frankie at a charity gala that Nick, Grace's husband, took her to along with Grace. Frankie and Jack had competing bids for Jerry Garcia's shoes. Jack won but gave the right shoe to Frankie. They eventually went out on a date with each other where Jack told Frankie a secret. She couldn't hear him and figured it out later. He had had a nasty divorce with his ex-wife and was in a mental institution for a while. As it turned out, Sol and Robert were his ex-wife's divorce attorneys and somewhat of the reason he was ill for a while. Frankie teaches him to forgive. But then Frankie's ex, Jacob, comes to town and Jack has to compete with him for Frankie.