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The Grinder

An actor, who played a lawyer on a hit legal drama TV show for eight years, returns to his hometown when the show ends to work at his family's law firm with his brother, even though he has no education or experience, and has no law license.

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Cast & Crew See All

Rob Lowe
Dean Sanderson
Fred Savage
Stewart Sanderson
Mary Elizabeth Ellis
Debbie Sanderson

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Pilot

Tue, Sep 29, 201525 mins

When his long-running hit series comes to an end, Dean moves back to his small hometown to take over his family's law firm.

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Awards

  • 2016 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical - nominated
  • 2016 - Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Guest Actor/Actress in a Comedy Series - winner
  • 2016 - People's Choice Award - Favorite Actor in a New TV Series - nominated
  • 2016 - Young Entertainer Award - Best Leading Young Actor - Television Series - winner

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