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The Grinder

2015

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EP1 Pilot Sep 29, 2015

When his long-running hit series comes to an end, Dean finds himself at a crossroads in life and decides to move back to his small home town thinking he has the experience to take over his family’s law firm, where he butts heads with his brother, Stewart.

EP2 A Hero Has Fallen Oct 06, 2015

After the exciting and victorious Krantz case, Sanderson & Yao gets flooded with cases. Dean, in his usual fashion, wants them to pick the next big case. Stewart disagrees, but he realizes that telling Dean he can’t do something only will make him want to do it more. Soo Stewart decides to encourage Dean and the plan backfires. Meanwhile, Dean inspires Debbie to go for a promotion at work using a “big dog” approach, which puts her job in jeopardy

EP3 The Curious Disappearance of Mr. Donovan Oct 13, 2015

Convinced that the only explanation for Claire’s non-interest in him is that she’s a mole, Dean tells Stewart that Claire is sharing secrets with a rival firm. Although Stewart dismisses the accusation, Dean is set on proving his brother wrong. Meanwhile, Deb and Claire strike up a friendship, the gossipy nature of which propels Stewart to question whether Claire can be trusted after all.

EP4 Little Mitchard No More Oct 20, 2015

When a new couple, Lyle and Vanessa Gerhart, comes into their life, Stewart and Deb deal with "The Dean Effect" - people liking you only because you have a famous brother. Meanwhile, Dean finds himself in a similar situation with Claire, the first person he's ever met who isn't affected by his celebrity

EP5 A Bittersweet Grind (Une Mouture Amer) Nov 03, 2015

Just as Dean prepares to give up on what he thinks is a hopeless search for love, he is reunited with Gail, an old flame who restores his belief in romance. Meanwhile, Deb encourages Stewart to change his strict ways and let Lizzie have a supervised date with Joel Zadak.

EP6 Dedicating This One to the Crew Nov 10, 2015

When Ethan chooses to audition for the school play instead of following in his father's footsteps by joining the tech crew, it highlights the differences between those who seem destined for the spotlight and those who live their lives in the shadows. Meanwhile, Stewart confronts Dean Sr. about how he gave his two sons very different life advice.

EP7 Buckingham Malice Nov 17, 2015

Stewart convinces Dean he can’t keep using his celebrity if he really wants to be a “regular guy.” But when the brothers find themselves in serious trouble, Dean’s fame might be the only way to bail them out. Meanwhile, Debbie gets an assistant, and ends up being more of an assistant to her.

EP8 Giving Thanks, Getting Justice Nov 24, 2015

After spending several holidays away from the family, Dean is thrilled to be reunited with them for his first real Thanksgiving celebration in a long time. But his overexcitement and meddling brings a major, unexpected family secret to light. Meanwhile, a series of flashbacks reveal the chain of events that led to Dean's departure from his hit TV drama.

EP9 Grinder Rests in Peace Dec 01, 2015

“The Grinder: New Orleans” -- a spinoff of the original hit series, asks Dean to film a scene giving closure to his beloved character, Mitch Grinder. Not surprisingly, Dean struggles with being replaced by his TV brother, Rake. Meanwhile Stewart, who has also been feeling replaced by his brother in Ethan's eyes, jumps at the opportunity to get Dean back into acting and out of his hair.

EP10 The Olyphant in the Room Jan 05, 2016

After Dean catches Timothy Olyphant making out with Claire, he thinks he can "win her back" by taking the lead on a case - and using very questionable tactics - representing a friend of hers. Meanwhile, Stewart is excited that a reporter is writing a story on him, but becomes upset when Dean steals the spotlight.

EP11 Exodus (Part 1) Jan 19, 2016

Stewart and Deb tell Dean it's time for him to find his own place. Meanwhile, a rival law firm attempts to poach Dean from Sanderson & Yao. Also, Deb becomes reliant on Andre, Dean's former stand-in, who's crashing with the family

EP12 Blood Is Thicker than Justice (Part 2) Jan 26, 2016

After their fallout, Dean and Stewart find themselves on opposing sides during a divorce case. Meanwhile, back at home, Ethan and Lizzie are seeing the impact of life without Uncle Dean, and Stewart and Debbie quickly take notice.

EP13 Grinder v Grinder Feb 02, 2016

Timothy Olyphant is back in Boise and the rivalry between Dean and him continues when Stewart invites Olyphant to spend more time around Sanderson & Yao. After getting into an argument about who is closer to being a real lawyer, the two "Grinders" decide to go head-to-head in a mock trial.

EP14 The Retooling of Dean Sanderson Feb 09, 2016

When Dean scares off a big prospective client by being too dramatic, Stewart tells him maybe it’s finally time to let go of his “Grinder” persona and come down to earth. He tries to convince Dean he should go to therapy. Dean reluctantly agrees, but in typical Dean fashion, he overcorrects and begins “therapizing” the whole family, including Debbie, who is now tempted to quit her grueling job.

EP15 The Ties That Grind Feb 16, 2016

Dean's therapist, Jillian, encourages him to, once and for all, shed his Grinder persona and find out who the real Dean is. Through his therapy exercises, he ends up making others around him evaluate their own issues, much to Stewart's frustration.

EP16 Delusions of Grinder Feb 23, 2016

Stewart becomes certain there's a larger conspiracy against the firm. It’s the first time Sanderson & Yao has ever been involved in a truly dramatic situation, but Dean has shed his “Grinder” persona and refuses to listen to Stewart’s “paranoia.” Instead, Dean decides to focus on being the office intern, so Stew has to take matters into his own hands.

EP17 From the Ashes Mar 01, 2016

As the conspiracy surrounding Sanderson & Yao reaches a boiling point, the only man who can get to the bottom of it has abandoned the "grind" and enrolled in law school. Stewart, desperate for Dean's help, will go to any lengths to turn his brother back into "The Grinder".

EP18 Genesis Mar 15, 2016

Post-therapy, Dean finds that he has lost the ability to grind. To get it back, he decides to crack the case of the office being ransacked. Meanwhile, in flashback, we see a younger, struggling Dean Sanderson as he must decide whether to embrace a simple life, or pursue his destiny and become the Grinder he was always meant to be.

EP19 A System on Trial Apr 12, 2016

Stewart is concerned about Dean Sr.'s anger issues complicating their case, so Dean arranges some focus-group testing to see what the masses really think.

EP20 For the People Apr 19, 2016

Dean and Stewart receive a surprise visit from their mother. Stewart attempts to get reservations to a hot restaurant for his and Deb's anniversary dinner.

EP21 Divergence May 03, 2016

When Stew learns that his father is guilty, he wants to settle, but Dean tries one of his old "Grinder" tricks to solve the case. Meanwhile, Stew is concerned that he is now "infected" by "The Grinder".

EP22 Full Circle May 10, 2016

Stewart becomes sidelined at Dean Sr.'s malpractice trial, causing the rest of the Sanderson & Yao team to try and save the firm.
7.2| 0h30m| TV-14| en
Synopsis

Television lawyer Dean Sanderson moves back to his small home town after his hit series, "The Grinder," is canceled thinking his time on TV qualifies him to run his family's law firm.

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Nonureva Really Surprised!
Smartorhypo Highly Overrated But Still Good
Nicole I enjoyed watching this film and would recommend other to give it a try , (as I am) but this movie, although enjoyable to watch due to the better than average acting fails to add anything new to its storyline that is all too familiar to these types of movies.
Gary The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.
josh hill I have to admit I never liked Rob Lowe. I mean he is too pretty to be a guy that I would root for and he always seemed pretentious. Somehow, now he has made those very qualities work for him. Reminds me of Alec Baldwin from 30 Rock and makes me wonder if they stole the idea from that. I'm only into the first six episodes but I'm finding it hilarious. Also Fred Savage is great. Always liked him since I was a kid. I think together these two make a great team. It has been a while since I found anything like this to be really funny. Mostly the jokes are just a repeat from other past TV shows. So this show also gets points for originality. Funny and original. Since when, right? Lastly, I think Rob Lowe might be winning me over. There was another movie, "Melt With Me" or something like that, I've been avoiding just because he is in it. I'll have to go back and give it a chance now. I strongly recommend this show to anyone who needs a good laugh. The only reason I give it an eight instead of a 9 or 10 is just because the humor is PG, but that's no ones fault. Falls on me more for having a dirty mind.
SnoopyStyle Dean Sanderson (Rob Lowe) leaves his TV show The Grinder portraying a lawyer to return home to Boise, Idaho and his family's law firm. His father (William Devane) is happy but his brother Stewart Sanderson (Fred Savage) is leery of the non-lawyer playing law expert. Stewart's family, wife Debbie (Mary Elizabeth Ellis), kids Lizzie (Hana Hayes), and Ethan Sanderson (Connor Kalopsis) are more accepting. Co-worker Claire Lacoste (Natalie Morales) is dismissive and Todd (Steve Little) is a sycophant.This is better than the regular stuff from the networks. The Lowe Savage pairing is fun and endearing. Lowe gives the perfect delivery. Dean is a great character. It is a real disappointment that the show got canceled after one season.
Charles Herold (cherold) The Grinder started around the same time as another sitcom, Life in Pieces. I would say the two shows are about equally as funny, and yet I've watched far more episodes of The Grinder. I think it's because, while Life in Pieces has a bunch of characters with their own stories the intersect, resulting in a very funny but somewhat disconnected experience, The Grinder is very tightly focused, with a very clear sense of the world it is creating and, as the season moved on, an increasing focus on the story arc.The cast is amazing. Everyone is excellent, and Rob Lowe's vain but well-intentioned celebrity is the part he will spend the rest of his life trying to equal. The story has become increasingly focused as the season has progressed. At first it was simply a matter of tossing the characters together, but as things progressed the series has really worked at making me want to watch not just for laughs but also to find out what happens next.Definitely a series everyone should check out. Also, Life in Pieces; I really need to watch more of that.
yerlo It helps there is no laugh track to point to funny stuff. I can find it myself, thankyou. Lowe is superb as this narcissistic, over-the-top, cheesy but still likable character--how did the writers do that? And how does Lowe pull it off? He plays it so straight! The spoof of crime dramas adds another great element, then carrying that persona into "real life' is actually believable in some weird (mystical?) way. Savage does a great job as the frustrated brother. I get him. Where has he been all these years? All other actors also do a great job. Even the kids are great. Love the whole family. Immensely enjoyable. Might take watching a couple episodes to pick up the full flavor of the humor, but worth it. And I don't have to cover the eyes or ears of kids--or my own, either. Refreshing for "modern" sitcoms that often border on porn.

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