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The Worst Episodes of Grace and Frankie

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Elegant, proper Grace and freewheeling, eccentric Frankie are a pair of frenemies whose lives are turned upside down - and permanently intertwined - when their husbands leave them for each other. Together, they must face

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Grace and Frankie Season 1 Episode 6 - The Earthquake
    6.7/10(14 votes)

    #1 - The Earthquake

    S1:E6

    Sol takes care of Frankie after she has an earthquake freak-out, while Grace goes on her first date. Coyote pays Mallory a surprise visit.

    Director:Tristram Shapeero
    Writer:Jacquelyn Reingold

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  2. Grace and Frankie Season 3 Episode 9 - The Apology
    6.7/10(10 votes)

    #2 - The Apology

    S3:E9

    Jacob shares something with Frankie that upsets her. Everyone rallies around Robert when his mother dies. Mallory confides in Brianna.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writers:Alex Kavallierou, Sara Lohman

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  3. Grace and Frankie Season 7 Episode 1 - The Roomies
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #3 - The Roomies

    S7:E1

    With their exes living at the beach house and FBI agents who arrested Nick sniffing around, Grace and Frankie frantically search for the money they hid.

    Directors:Marta Kauffman, Howard J. Morris
    Writer:Marta Kauffman

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  4. Grace and Frankie Season 1 Episode 13 - The Vows
    6.9/10(14 votes)

    #4 - The Vows

    S1:E13

    As the wedding day approaches, Grace and Robert have problems expressing themselves, while Sol and Frankie finally clear out their old house.

    Director:Dean Parisot
    Writers:Howard J. Morris, Marta Kauffman, Alexa Junge

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  5. Grace and Frankie Season 3 Episode 7 - The Floor
    6.9/10(11 votes)

    #5 - The Floor

    S3:E7

    The ladies hurt their backs and can’t get off the floor. Coyote looks for a new home. Robert frets over unresolved issues with his mom.

    Director:Rebecca Asher
    Writer:Alexa Junge

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  6. Grace and Frankie Season 3 Episode 8 - The Alert
    6.9/10(11 votes)

    #6 - The Alert

    S3:E8

    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.

    Director:Melanie Mayron
    Writer:John Hoffman

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  7. Grace and Frankie Season 4 Episode 11 - The Tub
    6.9/10(12 votes)

    #7 - The Tub

    S4:E11

    Grace hires a contractor to fix an issue at the beach house. Sol's new friendship makes Robert uncomfortable. Frankie gets lost with the baby.

    Director:Rebecca Asher
    Writer:Alex Burnett

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  8. Grace and Frankie Season 2 Episode 6 - The Chicken
    7.1/10(15 votes)

    #8 - The Chicken

    S2:E6

    While Grace mentors a young woman seeking a new career, Frankie has conflicted feelings for Jacob, who wants more than a business relationship.

    Director:Jann Turner
    Writer:Julie Durk

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  9. Grace and Frankie Season 2 Episode 8 - The Anchor
    7.1/10(15 votes)

    #9 - The Anchor

    S2:E8

    Frankie has issues with Brianna's ideas for her yam lube and makes a stand. Phil asks Grace out for lunch. Sol tries to work things out with Robert.

    Director:Melanie Mayron
    Writers:David Budin, Brendan McCarthy

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  10. Grace and Frankie Season 2 Episode 13 - The Coup
    7.2/10(15 votes)

    #10 - The Coup

    S2:E13

    Frankie and Grace receive surprise gifts from Babe that open new horizons for each of them. Sol reveals a long-held secret at Bud's birthday party.

    Director:Rebecca Asher
    Writers:Howard J. Morris, Marta Kauffman

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  11. Grace and Frankie Season 4 Episode 1 - The Lodger
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    #11 - The Lodger

    S4:E1

    Frankie feels left out of Grace's new friendship with Sheree, her new lodger. Sol and Robert are arrested. Bud and Allison throw a gender-reveal party.

    Director:Alex Hardcastle
    Writers:Howard J. Morris, Marta Kauffman

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  12. Grace and Frankie Season 4 Episode 13 - The Home
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #12 - The Home

    S4:E13

    Prompted by their children, Grace and Frankie make a change. Robert and Sol channel some fresh energy into their marriage.

    Director:Marta Kauffman
    Writers:Billy Finnegan, Melissa DiNicola

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  13. Grace and Frankie Season 1 Episode 9 - The Invitation
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #13 - The Invitation

    S1:E9

    Briana tries Frankie's homemade organic beauty product. Robert finds out about Guy and Grace. Frankie tries to set boundaries with Sol.

    Director:Matt Shakman
    Writer:Billy Finnegan

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  14. Grace and Frankie Season 4 Episode 3 - The Tappys
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #14 - The Tappys

    S4:E3

    Grace and Frankie try to help Sheree get her house back... using both legal and illegal methods. Robert is nominated for a Tappy acting award.

    Director:Rebecca Asher
    Writer:Billy Finnegan

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  15. Grace and Frankie Season 5 Episode 9 - The Website
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #15 - The Website

    S5:E9

    When the Vybrant website goes down, Grace and Frankie must negotiate with a demanding man from Walden Villas. Sol becomes more assertive.

    Director:Silver Tree
    Writer:Alex Burnett

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  16. Grace and Frankie Season 1 Episode 2 - The Credit Cards
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    #16 - The Credit Cards

    S1:E2

    The messy realities of divorce start to sink in for Grace, Frankie, Robert, Sol and their equally frazzled adult children.

    Director:Scott Winant
    Writers:Howard J. Morris, Marta Kauffman

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  17. Grace and Frankie Season 1 Episode 7 - The Spelling Bee
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #17 - The Spelling Bee

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Tim Kirkby
    Writer:Julieanne Smolinski

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  18. Grace and Frankie Season 1 Episode 8 - The Sex
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #18 - The Sex

    S1:E8

    Frankie takes a new look at her Yam Man Jacob, while Grace and Guy get closer. Bud and Coyote have a brotherly talk. Sol is terrified of Briana.

    Director:Dennie Gordon
    Writers:David Budin, Brendan McCarthy

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  19. Grace and Frankie Season 4 Episode 2 - The Scavengender Hunt
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #19 - The Scavengender Hunt

    S4:E2

    Frankie shares what she discovered about Sheree to a skeptical Grace. Bud sends everyone on a scavenger hunt. Frankie makes a big decision.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writers:Howard J. Morris, Marta Kauffman

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  20. Grace and Frankie Season 4 Episode 5 - The Pop-Ups
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #20 - The Pop-Ups

    S4:E5

    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.

    Director:Rebecca Asher
    Writer:Julie Durk

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  21. Grace and Frankie Season 4 Episode 9 - The Knee
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #21 - The Knee

    S4:E9

    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.

    Director:Rebecca Asher
    Writer:Gretchen Enders

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  22. Grace and Frankie Season 2 Episode 3 - The Negotiation
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #22 - The Negotiation

    S2:E3

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

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writer:Billy Finnegan

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  23. Grace and Frankie Season 2 Episode 7 - The Boar
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #23 - The Boar

    S2:E7

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

    Director:Michael Showalter
    Writer:Julieanne Smolinski

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  24. Grace and Frankie Season 2 Episode 9 - The Goodbyes
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #24 - The Goodbyes

    S2:E9

    Coyote shares some surprising news. Things go awry when Frankie and Sol host a family brunch. Grace must make a difficult decision about Phil.

    Director:Jason Ensler
    Writers:Nancy Fichman, Jennifer Hoppe

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  25. Grace and Frankie Season 5 Episode 8 - The Ceremony
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #25 - The Ceremony

    S5:E8

    Robert feels out of place with the younger guys at rehearsals. Grace doesn't like the new man in Frankie's life. Brianna must make a difficult choice.

    Director:Rebecca Asher
    Writer:Brooke Wied

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Earthquake" is the worst rated episode of "Grace and Frankie". It scored 6.7/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by Tristram Shapeero and written by Jacquelyn Reingold, it aired on 5/8/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Apology".