The Shrink Next Door

48min

Comedy

Drama

Inspired by the true story of Marty and the therapist who turned his life around...then took it over. When he first meets Dr. Ike, Marty just wants to get better at boundaries. Over 30 years, he'll learn all about them—and what happens when they get crossed.

Production Companies

Gloria Sanchez Productions

MRC

Semi-Formal Productions

Civic Center Media

Bloomberg Media

Wondery

Small Mammal Productions

Buckaroo

Episodes

Cast

The Consultation

1. The Consultation

35min

11th Nov 2021

Marty is struggling with anxiety, so his sister Phyllis persuades him to start seeing well-regarded psychiatrist Dr. Ike.

The Ceremony

2. The Ceremony

40min

11th Nov 2021

Dr. Ike convinces Marty to have a second bar mitzvah, which upsets Phyllis.

The Treatment

3. The Treatment

49min

11th Nov 2021

Marty invites Dr. Ike to help out with the family business. Phyllis senses she is losing her brother and decides to take matters into her own hands.

The Foundation

4. The Foundation

45min

18th Nov 2021

Dr. Ike persuades Marty to start a charity with him. Marty sparks with a female employee at the frame store.

The Family Tree

5. The Family Tree

41min

24th Nov 2021

When Dr. Ike experiences a death in the family, Marty invites him to come stay at his house in the Hamptons.

The Party

6. The Party

41min

2nd Dec 2021

Dr. Ike and Marty throw a series of extravagant parties at the Hamptons house—mostly at Marty's expense.

The Breakthrough

7. The Breakthrough

42min

9th Dec 2021

Marty considers a company move to New Jersey, but is that a boundary even Dr. Ike can't cross?

The Verdict

8. The Verdict

48min

16th Dec 2021

Marty confronts Dr. Ike about his behavior and tries to reconnect with the life he left behind. Series finale.

First air date

11th Nov 2021

Last air date

16th Dec 2021

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks