The Four Seasons, Tina Fey's hit comedy series, returns to Netflix for a second season after a jaw-dropping finale left fans stunned. Here is a full recap of season one, including the major twist that sets up the new episodes.
Spring: Episodes 1 and 2
Nick and Anne invite their friend group to their lake house for their 25th wedding anniversary. Nick reveals to his close male friends that he plans to divorce Anne. Meanwhile, Danny's husband Claude tells Jack's wife Kate that Danny has a heart condition requiring surgery he is postponing. Jack tries to persuade Nick to reconsider, but Anne has secretly arranged a vow renewal ceremony. Danny sings 'You're Still the One', and Anne delivers her vows, but before Nick can speak, the kiln he had installed for her explodes.
Summer: Episodes 3 and 4
Nick has left Anne and is dating a much younger woman, Ginny. She chooses the group's holiday destination—an eco hotel—but they are unimpressed. Danny, recovering from surgery, sneaks with Claude into a luxury resort where they see Anne. Nick injures himself trying to impress Ginny while climbing. Anne considers confronting the group but instead enjoys her own trip, though she fails to chat up a surfing instructor. The group tries to connect with Ginny, but Claude is horrified when Danny takes cocaine. A hurricane warning forces them to bunker down in Anne's hotel. Nick asks Ginny to be his girlfriend.
Autumn/Fall: Episodes 5 and 6
The group visits Kate, Jack, and Danny's old college for Family Weekend. Their daughter admits she is no longer friends with Nick and Anne's child Lila. Ginny is humiliated during Lila's play about her parents' split. Anne shares a drunken kiss with Jack, leading him and Kate to realize they need couples therapy. Claude and Danny attempt a polyamorous tryst but fight publicly when cigarettes are found in Danny's bag, leading Claude to throw his belongings out the window.
Winter: Episodes 7 and 8
The group goes on a ski trip for New Year's. Anne brings her new love interest, while Nick struggles to fit in with Ginny's younger friends. He hides in the bedroom, mirroring his old habits, and argues with Ginny. Claude worries he once slept with Anne's new boyfriend, and Kate accuses Jack of cheating. Nick tries to make amends by buying vegan snacks for Ginny's friends. Kate's phone powers up to reveal messages from Ginny—Nick has died in a car accident.
The final episode shows the group planning Nick's funeral at the lake house. Anne shuts Ginny out, and Ginny's request to give a eulogy is refused. She storms off, and the group searches for her. Danny admits struggling with Nick's death, and Jack saves Kate after she walks onto a frozen lake. Kate calls Jack her soulmate, and they commit to working on their marriage. Anne finds Ginny, apologizes, and realizes Nick was truly happy with her. The group toasts Nick's memory, and Anne reveals that Ginny is pregnant.
The Four Seasons season 2 is now streaming on Netflix, continuing the story with these life-changing events.
