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Inspired by the true story of Marty and the therapist who turned his life around...then took it over. When he first meets Dr. Ike, Marty just wants to get better at boundaries. Over 30 years, he'll learn all about them—and what happens when they get crossed.

Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:Apple TV+

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "The Shrink Next Door" is "The Ceremony", rated 6.9/10 from 512 user votes. It was directed by Michael Showalter and written by N/A. "The Ceremony" aired on 11/11/2021 and is rated 0.2 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "The Consultation".

  • The Ceremony
    6.9/10 512 votes

    #1 - The Ceremony

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/11/2021

    Dr. Ike convinces Marty to have a second bar mitzvah, which upsets Phyllis.

    Director: Michael Showalter

    Writer: N/A

  • The Consultation
    7.1/10 662 votes

    #2 - The Consultation

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/11/2021

    Marty is struggling with anxiety, so his sister Phyllis persuades him to start seeing well-regarded psychiatrist Dr. Ike.

    Director: Michael Showalter

    Writer: Georgia Pritchett

  • The Foundation
    7.1/10 420 votes

    #3 - The Foundation

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/18/2021

    Dr. Ike persuades Marty to start a charity with him. Marty sparks with a female employee at the frame store.

    Director: Michael Showalter

    Writer: N/A

  • The Family Tree
    7.1/10 382 votes

    #4 - The Family Tree

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/24/2021

    When Dr. Ike experiences a death in the family, Marty invites him to come stay at his house in the Hamptons.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Party
    7.4/10 406 votes

    #5 - The Party

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/2/2021

    Dr. Ike and Marty throw a series of extravagant parties at the Hamptons house—mostly at Marty's expense.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Treatment
    7.5/10 461 votes

    #6 - The Treatment

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/11/2021

    Marty invites Dr. Ike to help out with the family business. Phyllis senses she is losing her brother and decides to take matters into her own hands.

    Director: Michael Showalter

    Writer: N/A

  • The Breakthrough
    7.9/10 381 votes

    #7 - The Breakthrough

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/9/2021

    Marty considers a company move to New Jersey, but is that a boundary even Dr. Ike can't cross?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Verdict
    8.1/10 376 votes

    #8 - The Verdict

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/16/2021

    Marty confronts Dr. Ike about his behavior and tries to reconnect with the life he left behind. Series finale.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A