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The Grinder

  • TV Series
  • 2015–2016
  • TV-PG
  • 21m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
8.1K
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The Grinder (2015)
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SatireComedy

Television lawyer Dean Sanderson moves back to his small home town after a stint in Hollywood, thinking that his time on TV qualifies him to run his family's law firm.Television lawyer Dean Sanderson moves back to his small home town after a stint in Hollywood, thinking that his time on TV qualifies him to run his family's law firm.Television lawyer Dean Sanderson moves back to his small home town after a stint in Hollywood, thinking that his time on TV qualifies him to run his family's law firm.

  • Creators
    • Andrew Mogel
    • Jarrad Paul
  • Stars
    • Rob Lowe
    • Fred Savage
    • Mary Elizabeth Ellis
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    8.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creators
      • Andrew Mogel
      • Jarrad Paul
    • Stars
      • Rob Lowe
      • Fred Savage
      • Mary Elizabeth Ellis
    • 50User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 6 nominations total

    Episodes22

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    Rob Lowe
    Rob Lowe
    • Dean Sanderson
    • 2015–2016
    Fred Savage
    Fred Savage
    • Stewart Sanderson
    • 2015–2016
    Mary Elizabeth Ellis
    Mary Elizabeth Ellis
    • Debbie Sanderson
    • 2015–2016
    Hana Hayes
    Hana Hayes
    • Lizzie Sanderson
    • 2015–2016
    Connor Kalopsis
    Connor Kalopsis
    • Ethan Sanderson
    • 2015–2016
    William Devane
    William Devane
    • Dean Sanderson Sr.
    • 2015–2016
    Natalie Morales
    Natalie Morales
    • Claire Lacoste
    • 2015–2016
    Steve Little
    Steve Little
    • Todd
    • 2015–2016
    Will Greenberg
    Will Greenberg
    • Hugh Rozz
    • 2015–2016
    Matt Hobby
    Matt Hobby
    • Pat Landy
    • 2015–2016
    John Owen Lowe
    John Owen Lowe
    • Joel Zadak
    • 2015–2016
    Maya Rudolph
    Maya Rudolph
    • Jillian
    • 2016
    Jason Alexander
    Jason Alexander
    • Cliff Bemis
    • 2015–2016
    Timothy Olyphant
    Timothy Olyphant
    • Timothy Olyphant…
    • 2015–2016
    Kenneth Lucas
    Kenneth Lucas
    • Cory Manler
    • 2016
    Elaine Alaniz
    • Office Employee
    • 2015–2016
    Odette Annable
    Odette Annable
    • Devin Stutz
    • 2015–2016
    Scott Lawrence
    Scott Lawrence
    • Judge Adams
    • 2016
    • Creators
      • Andrew Mogel
      • Jarrad Paul
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    10jimbokwright

    What idiot canceled this show?

    I really enjoyed this show and looked forward to each new episode. The cast was great and the writing was clever. Why wasn't it renewed?
    10mikegendron7

    Renew The Grinder For Season 2 on Netflix

    Please sign my petition to renew The Grinder for Season 2 on Netflix. Even Rob Lowe tweeted about this petition. Deb, Lizzie, Zadack and Kristen Schaal also liked the petition on Twitter. It's a very funny show that makes me laugh out loud. Some people think this show is cheesy but the cheesiness is why the show is funny. It's supposed to be cheesy the way William Devane always supports Dean over Stu. Todd is hilarious how he idolizes The Grinder. My favorite part was when Dean was interviewing to be The Grinder and he thought the full name of the character was Mitchard. The link is on my Twitter page that directs you to Change.org :

    www.twitter.com/TheGrinderer
    8Dableo

    Super funny over the top witty and very enjoyable

    I loved this show so much starting from the acting to the superbly written script. The concept overall is unique to the usual sitcom world of 5 friends or such stuff which is very refreshing (it being the super famous actor lawyer and his little brother and father who are real lawyers and how them and the entire family play out life). Also the script is actually funny and is hyper complemented by the acting and the excitement and pace of the shooting and directing made for a very enjoyable pilot. I highly recommend you watch the pilot you will like if you are tired of sitcoms with drama monologues this one is just pure funny. Loved it fox with this & Brooklyn nine-nine and empire you are crushing. Also big kudos to the directing as it is setting a very brilliant manner.
    8Aktham_Tashtush

    Simple, understandable and genuine story ,,. A : for the script and A : for Lowe and Savage .. you better start watching it now :D

    The plot is so Original and fresh, with so much potentials, the Script is perfectly sculptured So many laughable scenes. I really enjoyed watching every minute of it as it felt the shortest Half an hour ever.

    Jarrad Paul as a screenplay or a script writer i'v seen for him the famously funny "Yes Man" and "The D Train" this year .. and here he really outdone himself. Add to that .. the nicely sound-mix which blends with the suspense comic scenes to make it even more enjoyable and hilariously theatrical in an Ironic way.

    First time seen Rob Lowe was in "Parks and Recreation" and he had almost "somehow" the same character as the one in here with all of this tightness and glamorous perfection and the fast funny talk and fast jokes .. and now with Fred Savage they are indeed making a great dual and since i'v watched the trailer before i knew this will work perfectly with such story and such amazing cast.

    Fox is well known of premiering a wowzers Fall shows but few survive the winter ;) Hence I am seriously praying that this one to have a chance of staying on the network for a while as we now have high expectations, That's of course if it stays running on the same rhythm as this .. and i believe it will.
    9drjgardner

    Great acting and good scripts

    I enjoyed the pilot but thought I'd wait for a few episodes before reviewing. Often the pilot is the best episode you're going to see, so I don't like to jump in too soon. But this series just keep getting better and better. Strong acting from everyone, including relative newcomer Mary Elizabeth Ellis who plays the wife. I say "relative" because with such TV staples as William Devane, Rob Lowe, and Fred Savage it's hard to steal a scene, but Ellis does a great job. Let's hope they keep up the good work.

    This latest episode had a guest appearance from Timothy Oliphant, one of my favorite actors ("Hitman", "Justified"). It was good fun and let's hope they have more guest appearances, perhaps from past cast members from "Parks and Recreation" or "The Wonder Years".

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    • Trivia
      Joel, Lizzie's boyfriend, is played by John Owen Lowe, who is Rob Lowe's son.
    • Quotes

      Stewart Sanderson: Dean, can I just talk to you for a quick sec?

      Dean Sanderson: No, we don't have time for quick secs.

    • Connections
      Featured in Popcorn with Peter Travers: Rob Lowe on that Sex Tape, his Oscars Flop and Dancing 'Naked' in his Living Room (2015)

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    • Release date
      • September 20, 2017 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Адвокат
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paul Mogel Productions
      • Stoller Global Solutions
      • The Detective Agency
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    • Runtime
      • 21m
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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