He shows kindness and understanding, providing a steady hand and an open mind for Frankie in times of need. He celebrates and truly gets Frankie's quirks - for example, he just knows Frankie will forget to pick him up from the airport in the first episode of Season 4. He shares her love for yams, nature, and weed.
From his introduction in Season 1, episode 8, Jacob was an ideal partner for Frankie, following her divorce to Sol (Sam Waterston). Played by Ernie Hudson, Jacob is the show's dedicated 'Yam Man' and long-term boyfriend to Frankie (Lily Tomlin), appearing in five of the series' seven seasons. However, there's one who didn't quite get the ending he deserved: Jacob. Frankie overcomes her fear of death - not before hosting her own fake funeral. Brianna and Mallory form both a bond and a business relationship. Sol and Robert return to the origins of their romance. The longest-running Netflix series came to an end (or 'The Beginning,' as the final episode is called) in May, offering promises of a new chapter for each of its beloved characters. Morris' comedy offered chemistry and humor, warmth and connectedness, substance and truth. Grace and Frankie is a near-perfect show. Welcome to Fix It, our series examining projects we love - save for one tiny change we wish we could make.
