Norman Newlander is a fictional character portrayed by Alan Arkin in the TV series The Kominsky Method.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Chapter 1: An Actor Avoids (season 1), they were 84 years old.
They appear in 17 episodes out of a total of 22 aired and have accumulated 37096 positive votes.
The character of Norman Newlander is mainly associated with Sandy Kominsky, Madelyn and Phoebe.
Episodes17
Chapter 1: An Actor Avoids
episode S1.E1 november 2018As Sandy gets to know a new student better, he puts off visiting an old friend who wants to see him. Norman copes with a difficult issue at home.- 33min
Chapter 2: An Agent Grieves
episode S1.E2 november 2018Sandy helps Norman organize an event with complicated arrangements and invites Lisa on an unusual date. Norman is a hit with Sandy's class.- 28min
Chapter 3: A Prostate Enlarges
episode S1.E3 november 2018Sandy contends with a worsening prostate problem and conflict between his students. Norman deals with his troubled daughter.- 24min
Chapter 4: A Kegel Squeaks
episode S1.E4 november 2018Sandy and Norman turn to each other for support. Sandy waits for his test results. Tension ramps up between Norman and Phoebe.- 23min
Chapter 5: An Agent Crowns
episode S1.E5 november 2018Norman worries he may have made the wrong decision about Phoebe. Sandy wants to take his relationship with Lisa to the next level.- 25min
Chapter 6: A Daughter Detoxes
episode S1.E6 november 2018Norman and Sandy drive Phoebe to rehab, then spend the night at a casino. Sandy faces a financial quandary and learns he's angered Lisa.- 22min
Chapter 7: A String Is Attached
episode S1.E7 november 2018Norman contemplates a financial arrangement with Sandy. Sandy tries to smooth things over with Lisa. Mindy helps her father with his tax situation.- 27min
Chapter 8: A Widow Approaches
episode S1.E8 november 2018Norman has lunch with a widowed friend of Eileen's. Sandy and Norman attend a Parkinson's fundraiser. Norman is haunted by women from his past.- 25min
Chapter 9. An Actor Forgets
episode S2.E1 october 2019Sandy has concerns about the man Mindy's dating. Norman starts seeing an old flame. Sandy tries to give his class a dose of truth about the acting life.- 25min
Chapter 10. An Old Flame, an Old Wick
episode S2.E2 october 2019Norman and Madelyn get closer as they spend time together in Santa Barbara. When Sandy meets Mindy's boyfriend, he discovers they have a lot in common.- 23min
Chapter 11. An Odd Couple Occurs
episode S2.E3 october 2019Mindy's not thrilled with her dad and boyfriend's growing friendship. Norman's daughter leaves rehab, returning home while Madelyn is visiting.- 29min
Chapter 12. A Libido Sits in the Fridge
episode S2.E4 october 2019Interactions with two women have Sandy contemplating his changing libido. Norman tries to reconcile with both Phoebe and Madelyn.- 25min
Chapter 13. A Shenckman Equivocates
episode S2.E5 october 2019Sandy urges Norman to make a grand gesture for Madelyn. After Martin experiences a medical episode, Sandy decides to have a complete checkup.- 25min
Chapter 14. A Secret Leaks, a Teacher Speaks
episode S2.E6 october 2019Despite Norman's prodding, Sandy remains reluctant to share some important news with Mindy. Norman and Madelyn come to an understanding.- 25min
Chapter 15. A Hand Job Is Forgiven
episode S2.E7 october 2019An accident forces Sandy to come clean with Mindy. After visiting Eileen's grave, Phoebe tries to make amends with Norman, but it doesn't go well.- 21min
Chapter 16. A Thetan Arrives
episode S2.E8 october 2019As Norman contemplates retiring, an unexpected visitor has him considering his spiritual life. Sandy dislikes changes Mindy is making at the studio.- 26min
Chapter 17. In All the Old Familiar Places
episode S3.E1 may 2021After Norman passes away, his loved ones share some uncomfortable memories at his funeral, and Sandy reminisces about their long friendship.- 37min
- Chapter 1: An Actor Avoids
- Chapter 2: An Agent Grieves
- Chapter 3: A Prostate Enlarges
- Chapter 4: A Kegel Squeaks
- Chapter 5: An Agent Crowns
- Chapter 6: A Daughter Detoxes
- Chapter 7: A String Is Attached
- Chapter 8: A Widow Approaches
- Chapter 9. An Actor Forgets
- Chapter 10. An Old Flame, an Old Wick
- Chapter 11. An Odd Couple Occurs
- Chapter 12. A Libido Sits in the Fridge
- Chapter 13. A Shenckman Equivocates
- Chapter 14. A Secret Leaks, a Teacher Speaks
- Chapter 15. A Hand Job Is Forgiven
- Chapter 16. A Thetan Arrives
- Chapter 17. In All the Old Familiar Places
Best moments10
- Norman and Madelyn get closer as they spend time together in Santa Barbara. When Sandy meets Mindy's boyfriend, he discovers they have a lot in common.
- 23min
- Sandy helps Norman organize an event with complicated arrangements and invites Lisa on an unusual date. Norman is a hit with Sandy's class.
- 28min
- Norman contemplates a financial arrangement with Sandy. Sandy tries to smooth things over with Lisa. Mindy helps her father with his tax situation.
- 27min
- As Norman contemplates retiring, an unexpected visitor has him considering his spiritual life. Sandy dislikes changes Mindy is making at the studio.
- 26min
- Norman has lunch with a widowed friend of Eileen's. Sandy and Norman attend a Parkinson's fundraiser. Norman is haunted by women from his past.
- 25min
- Despite Norman's prodding, Sandy remains reluctant to share some important news with Mindy. Norman and Madelyn come to an understanding.
- 25min
- Sandy contends with a worsening prostate problem and conflict between his students. Norman deals with his troubled daughter.
- 24min
- Sandy and Norman turn to each other for support. Sandy waits for his test results. Tension ramps up between Norman and Phoebe.
- 23min
- Norman and Sandy drive Phoebe to rehab, then spend the night at a casino. Sandy faces a financial quandary and learns he's angered Lisa.
- 22min
- Sandy has concerns about the man Mindy's dating. Norman starts seeing an old flame. Sandy tries to give his class a dose of truth about the acting life.
- 25min
- Chapter 10. An Old Flame, an Old Wick
- Chapter 2: An Agent Grieves
- Chapter 7: A String Is Attached
- Chapter 16. A Thetan Arrives
- Chapter 8: A Widow Approaches
- Chapter 14. A Secret Leaks, a Teacher Speaks
- Chapter 3: A Prostate Enlarges
- Chapter 4: A Kegel Squeaks
- Chapter 6: A Daughter Detoxes
- Chapter 9. An Actor Forgets