Grace and Frankie: New Beginnings (2026)
— A New Chapter of Laughter and Friendship
Starring: Jane Fonda • Lily Tomlin • Sam Waterston • Martin Sheen • June Diane Raphael
Genre: Comedy • Drama • Friendship • Reinvention
Growing Older, Bolder — and Still Unapologetically Themselves
Nearly a decade after redefining what stories about aging women could look like on television, Grace and Frankie returns in 2026 with New Beginnings, a revival that feels both familiar and freshly defiant. Rather than revisiting old conflicts, the new chapter leans into evolution — proving that reinvention has no expiration date.
Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin slip effortlessly back into their iconic roles. Grace remains sharp, ambitious, and allergic to complacency, while Frankie continues to embrace eccentricity as both armor and philosophy. Time has passed, but their dynamic — combustible yet inseparable — remains the emotional anchor of the series.
This revival explores what comes after survival. The women have already rebuilt their lives once after their husbands left them. Now, they confront new crossroads: shifting health realities, generational distance, and the question of legacy. What does “next” look like when you’ve already defied expectation?
Sam Waterston and Martin Sheen return with understated warmth, portraying men who have also grown in complexity. Their relationships with Grace and Frankie no longer revolve around upheaval, but around shared history and hard-earned understanding. June Diane Raphael brings contemporary edge, bridging generational perspectives and highlighting how attitudes toward independence and partnership continue to evolve.
New Beginnings retains the series’ signature blend of sharp humor and emotional honesty. The jokes are quick and fearless, but they land alongside quiet, reflective moments about aging, autonomy, and the courage required to keep choosing joy. The show refuses to treat later life as an epilogue; instead, it frames it as an act still in progress.
Visually, the series maintains its sunlit coastal aesthetic — airy homes, vibrant wardrobes, and warm tones that contrast with the deeper themes explored. The tone remains optimistic without becoming naïve. There is acknowledgment of limitation, but never surrender to it.
At its heart, Grace and Frankie: New Beginnings is about friendship as lifeline. The revival underscores that reinvention is not a one-time event — it’s a practice. Grace and Frankie may move more deliberately now, but their spirit remains untamed.
In a television landscape often obsessed with youth, this return is quietly radical. It reminds viewers that growth does not stop, that laughter still matters, and that the bravest thing anyone can do — at any age — is begin again.