Grace and Frankie Season 4 Episode 9 The Knee

Grace and Frankie season 4 episode 9, entitled "The Knee" takes a deeper look into the relationships of the two women and their ex-husbands. The episode begins with Frankie struggling with her mobility issues after her knee replacement surgery, and feeling helpless and frustrated with Grace's insensitivity towards her condition.

As the two women navigate through their issues, Sol finds himself in a predicament with Robert, who is struggling with his own issues of vulnerability. Meanwhile, Brianna and Barry reluctantly team up to deal with a crisis at their company.

The heart of the episode lies in the interactions between Grace and Frankie, who have always had a complex relationship. Grace, who is usually stoic and does not show emotions easily, is confronted with Frankie's vulnerability in a way she has not seen before. Her dilemma of wanting to help Frankie but not knowing how to, leads to an unforeseen moment of intimacy between the two women.

Alongside that, the two ex-husbands, who have been gay partners since season 1, are confronted with their own issues of health and mortality. The juxtaposition of Sol's stoicism and Robert's vulnerability makes for interesting viewing as they try to come to terms with their own aging bodies.

Meanwhile, Brianna and Barry tackle an issue at their company which exposes the dysfunctionality of their working relationship. As they work together, we see the beginnings of a mutual respect that had not existed between them before.

The episode's themes of vulnerability, aging, and relationships are dealt with in a way that is both poignant and humorous, with the show's signature witty banter and sharp writing. While it is not a standout episode in the season, it is an important one in terms of character development and the overall arc of the show.

Overall, "The Knee" is an excellent example of the show's ability to take serious issues and deal with them in a way that is both relatable and entertaining. It showcases the strengths of its talented cast, and fans of the show will not be disappointed.