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The Kominsky Method
2018–2021
· TV Show
· 30 min episodes
· 3 seasons
B
MEANRANK
78/100
Every rating
63–93
out of 100
Split
Lowest is Criticker on 63, highest is Rotten Tomatoes critics on 93.
See the most agreed on TV shows →An aging actor, who long ago enjoyed a brush with fame, makes his living as an acting coach.
Details
- Created by
- Chuck Lorre
- Released
- 16 November 2018
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Rated
- TV-MA
- Episodes
- 22 across 3 seasons
- Awards
- 3 wins, 32 nominations
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Cast
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Awards & nominations
See all 35 →2 major awards won · 3 wins from 35 nominations across 9 ceremonies
| Golden Globe Awards 2019 | Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Michael Douglas | Winner |
| Golden Globe Awards 2019 | Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy | The Kominsky Method | Winner |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards 2022 | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series | Michael Douglas | Nominee |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards 2022 | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Jenna Lyng Adams, Sarah Baker, Casey Thomas Brown, Michael Douglas, Lisa Edelstein, Ashleigh LaThrop, Emily Osment, Haley Joel Osment, Paul Reiser, Graham Rogers, Melissa Tang, and Kathleen Turner | Nominee |
| Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards 2021 | Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series | Morgan Freeman (for "Chapter 20. The Round Toes, Of The High Shoes") | Nominee |
| Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards 2021 | Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation | Yuri Reese, Sean Madsen & Brian Wittle (for "Chapter 21. Near, Far, Wherever You Are") | Nominee |
| Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards 2021 | Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series | Nikki Valko, Ken Miller & Tara Treacy | Nominee |
| Primetime Emmy Awards 2021 | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Michael Douglas (for "Chapter 20. The Round Toes, Of The High Shoes") | Nominee |
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Golden Globe Awards
6 nominations, 2 won
| Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Michael Douglas | Winner |
| Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy | The Kominsky Method | Winner |
| Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Michael Douglas | Nominee |
| Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film | Alan Arkin | Nominee |
| Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film | Alan Arkin | Nominee |
| Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy | The Kominsky Method | Nominee |
Primetime Emmy Awards
8 nominations
| Outstanding Comedy Series | Chuck Lorre, Al Higgins, Michael Douglas, Andy Tennant, Beth McCarthy Miller & Marlis Pujol | Nominee |
| Outstanding Comedy Series | Chuck Lorre, Al Higgins, Michael Douglas, Andy Tennant, Beth McCarthy-Miller & Marlis Pujol | Nominee |
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Michael Douglas (for "Chapter 20. The Round Toes, Of The High Shoes") | Nominee |
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Michael Douglas (for "Chapter 12: A Libido Sits in the Fridge") | Nominee |
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Michael Douglas (for "Chapter One: An Actor Avoids") | Nominee |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Paul Reiser (for "Chapter 18. You Only Give Me Your Funny Paper") | Nominee |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Alan Arkin (for "Chapter 14: A Secret Leaks, a Teacher Speaks") | Nominee |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Alan Arkin (for "Chapter Two: An Agent Grieves") | Nominee |
Screen Actors Guild Awards
8 nominations
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series | Michael Douglas | Nominee |
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series | Alan Arkin | Nominee |
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series | Michael Douglas | Nominee |
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series | Alan Arkin | Nominee |
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series | Michael Douglas | Nominee |
| Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Jenna Lyng Adams, Sarah Baker, Casey Thomas Brown, Michael Douglas, Lisa Edelstein, Ashleigh LaThrop, Emily Osment, Haley Joel Osment, Paul Reiser, Graham Rogers, Melissa Tang, and Kathleen Turner | Nominee |
| Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Jenna Lyng Adams, Alan Arkin, Sarah Baker, Casey Thomas Brown, Michael Douglas, Lisa Edelstein, Paul Reiser, Graham Rogers, Jane Seymour, Melissa Tang & Nancy Travis | Nominee |
| Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Jenna Lyng Adams, Alan Arkin, Sarah Baker, Casey Thomas Brown, Michael Douglas, Ashleigh LaThrop, Emily Osment, Graham Rogers, Susan Sullivan, Melissa Tang & Nancy Travis | Nominee |
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards
4 nominations
| Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series | Nikki Valko, Ken Miller & Tara Treacy | Nominee |
| Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series | Morgan Freeman (for "Chapter 20. The Round Toes, Of The High Shoes") | Nominee |
| Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation | Yuri Reese, Sean Madsen & Brian Wittle (for "Chapter 21. Near, Far, Wherever You Are") | Nominee |
| Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation | Yuri Reese, Bill Smith and Michael Hoffman (for "Chapter 1: An Actor Avoids") | Nominee |
Critics' Choice Television Awards
2 nominations
| Best Actor in a Comedy Series | Michael Douglas | Nominee |
| Best Comedy Series | The Kominsky Method | Nominee |
American Film Institute Awards
1 nomination, 1 won
| Top 10 TV Programs of the Year | The Kominsky Method | Winner |
Satellite Awards
3 nominations
| Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy Series | Michael Douglas | Nominee |
| Best Musical or Comedy Series | The Kominsky Method | Nominee |
| Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or TV Film | Alan Arkin | Nominee |
Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards
2 nominations
| Best Actor in a Streaming Series, Comedy | Michael Douglas | Nominee |
| Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Series, Comedy | Kathleen Turner | Nominee |
Casting Society of America
1 nomination
| Television Pilot & First Season – Comedy | Nikki Valko, Ken Miller & Tara Treacy | Nominee |