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Difficult People - Episode Guide

Season 1

Library Water

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Aug 5, 2015

Library Water

Billy and Julie try to make money off selling bottled library water fountain water and Julie gets in trouble for a controversial tweet.

Devil's Three-Way

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Aug 5, 2015

Devil's Three-Way

Billy finds a father figure in Denise's husband, Nate. Julie seeks out an old high school crush and brings him to bed with her and Arthur.

Pledge Week

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Aug 12, 2015

Pledge Week

Things get complicated for Julie when Arthur cracks under the pressure of the PBS pledge drive. Meanwhile Billy finds out he is only a participator with the new guy he met.

A Soldier's Courage

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Aug 19, 2015

A Soldier's Courage

Billy attends a Yom Kippur dinner with his very Jewish brother. Julie tries to befriend a veteran to prove to Marilyn's compensatory daughter that she's charitable.

The Children's Menu

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Aug 26, 2015

The Children's Menu

While Billy's boss is out of town, Billy and Julie overhaul the café menu with children's cuisine at adult prices.

Even Later

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Sep 2, 2015

Even Later

Billy and Julie prepare a portfolio for a writing job, but find it easier to delay than write.

Premium Membership

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Sep 9, 2015

Premium Membership

Billy has some unexpected fun at the dog park. And Billy and Julie decide to create their own podcast, which proves more difficult than they anticipated.

Difficult Christmas

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Sep 16, 2015

Difficult Christmas

Julie and Billy book a gig at The Cutting Room, but Billy's newfound obligation to family threatens to compromise their big break.

Season 2

Unplugged

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Jul 12, 2016

Unplugged

Julie works to impress Jewish TV writers as Billy strives to be his rich boyfriend's kept man; meanwhile, Marilyn makes a video will. Sandra Bernhard stars as a prominent TV showrunner. John Mulaney stars as Billy's boyfriend. Tina Fey stars as herself.

Kessler Epstein Foundation

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Jul 12, 2016

Kessler Epstein Foundation

Billy and Julie decide to create their own version of the Ice Bucket Challenge to gain internet fame. Nathan Lane guest stars as himself. America's Next Top Model Winner Nyle DiMarco stars as Billy's boyfriend. Megan Hilty stars as Marilyn's OCD patient.

Italian Piñata

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Jul 19, 2016

Italian Piñata

When Julie is mistaken as Italian and Billy is mistaken as straight, the two find themselves leading double lives in New Jersey.

Blade Stallion

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Jul 26, 2016

Blade Stallion

After Arthur catches Julie watching porn, and Billy's brother moves in with him, Billy and Julie struggle to find alone time.

Patches

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Aug 2, 2016

Patches

When Billy's apartment building is condemned, he moves in with Marilyn; a misunderstanding lands Julie a guest role on a TV show.

36 Candles

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Aug 9, 2016

36 Candles

As her birthday approaches, Julie learns that she enjoys her mother's company when they drink together, and Billy tries to date a guy he befriended on Tinder.

Carter

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Aug 16, 2016

Carter

Julie and Billy attempt to capitalize on the success of Hamilton by writing and starring in their own historical musical.

Hashtag Cats

Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Aug 23, 2016

Hashtag Cats

Billy and Julie get their first famous fan, who helps them try to sell a sketch show to a TV network.

Cedar Cove

Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Aug 30, 2016

Cedar Cove

Julie and Billy jeopardize their shot at becoming fashion elites when Julie gets sick and Billy gets cast as the lead in a children's TV show.

High Alert

Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: Sep 6, 2016

High Alert

Julie writes a personal essay that gets optioned for a movie, Billy gets drawn into helping prepare for Matthew's wedding.

Season 3

Passover Bump

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Aug 8, 2017

Passover Bump

Having maxed out on antidepressants, Julie faces a family Passover Seder armed only with a meditation app. Meanwhile, Billy gets a gig as a warm-up comic for Larry Wilmore's new late-night talk show and Arthur heads to Florida for work. Guest stars include Maury Povich as himself, Larry Wilmore as himself and Stockard Channing as Bonnie.

Strike Rat

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Aug 8, 2017

Strike Rat

Julie faces a moral dilemma when she gets cast in Woody Allen's new TV show; Billy and Marilyn scam their way through a government gay conversion therapy program. Matthew's ex-wife comes to town. Guest stars include Vanessa Williams as Trish.

Code Change

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Aug 8, 2017

Code Change

Julie decides she has an addiction to her mother, and treats it by joining AA. Billy helps his sister-in-law Rucchel exorcise a Jewish demon from her basement. Arthur experiences frustration in the bedroom and at work, and takes both into his own hands. Guest stars include Rosie O'Donnell as Vanessa, Fred Armisen as Garry and Jackie Hoffman as Rucchel.

Rabbitversary

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Aug 15, 2017

Rabbitversary

Alone for the weekend, Julie hires a creepy handyman who overstays his welcome. Meanwhile, Billy feuds with a dickish advertising exec, and Marilyn gets a book deal. Guest stars include Amy Sedaris as Rita, Lucy Liu as Veronica Ford, Chris Elliott as Rick and John Cho as Todd.

Cindarestylox

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Aug 22, 2017

Cindarestylox

After cut-rate facial filler leaves Julie's face frozen into a smile, she savors the unexpected benefits. Billy has the opportunity to teach acting after running into his favorite school teacher, and Marilyn wants Julie to freeze her eggs. Guest stars include Jane Krakowski as Lizzie, Victor Garber as Mr. Passias, Susan Lucci as Shelly and Coco Austin as Nurse.

Bernie & Blythe

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Aug 29, 2017

Bernie & Blythe

Julie and Arthur stumble into sexual roleplay, while Billy worries he's been miscast as a supportive spouse at Todd's work parties. Meanwhile, Julie's dogs become social media stars without Julie's consent, and Marilyn re-unites with a former lover from her free-spirited youth. Guest stars include John Turturro as Dusty, Lucy Liu as Veronica Ford and John Cho as Todd.

Fuzz Buddies

Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: Sep 5, 2017

Fuzz Buddies

Lifelong dreams come true when Julie gets hired to write on a TV show, Micky Dolenz answers Billy's childhood fan letter, and Marilyn throws herself a Bat Mitzvah. Guest stars include Micky Dolenz as himself, Damien Young as Neil, Patton Oswalt as Kenny and Scott Adsit as Stan.

Criminal Minds

Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: Sep 12, 2017

Criminal Minds

Julie "Yes And's" her way into a corner with her former improv teammates and ends up being caught in a significant lie. Billy and Todd can't fall asleep in the same bed together. Meanwhile, Arthur uncovers a secret at work and Marilyn and Matthew bond.

Sweet Tea

Episode: 3x09 | Airdate: Sep 19, 2017

Sweet Tea

Julie considers trading her showbiz dreams for a life of happy crafting as Billy sickens of New York City. Arthur is over his job, and Marilyn experiences writer's block. Meanwhile a visit from Lola's sorority may hold the answer to all of their problems.

The Silkwood

Episode: 3x10 | Airdate: Sep 26, 2017

The Silkwood

Billy moves to Los Angeles with Julie's help. Marilyn writes a best-selling memoir, also with Julie's help. Changes at the cafe include a new waiter, and eventually, new ownership. Arthur's office in Florida meets an untimely demise.

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