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Difficult People
2015 - 2017 6.4 (37 votes) 3 Seasons
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Difficult People

It's not them. It's you.

Overview

Life is really tough for Julie Kessler and Billy Epstein, two thirty-something aspiring comics living and working in New York City. While their friends and acquaintances move on to find success and love, they continue to struggle with careers and relationships, getting more bitter by the day.

Top Cast

Julie Klausner
Julie Klausner

Julie Kessler

Billy Eichner
Billy Eichner

Billy Epstein

James Urbaniak
James Urbaniak

Arthur Tack

Andrea Martin
Andrea Martin

Marilyn Kessler

Cole Escola
Cole Escola

Matthew

Gabourey Sidibe
Gabourey Sidibe

Denise

Shakina Nayfack
Shakina Nayfack

Lola

Seasons

Season 2 poster
Season 2 (2016)

No overview available.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Unplugged
2016-07-12

Julie works to impress Jewish TV writers as Billy strives to be his rich boyfriend's kept man; meanwhile, Marilyn makes a video will.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 2: Kessler Epstein Foundation
2016-07-12

Billy and Julie decide to create their own version of the Ice Bucket Challenge to gain internet fame.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 3: Italian Pinata
2016-07-19

Mistaken perceptions about heritage and sexual orientation leads to Julie and Billy living double lives in New Jersey.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 4: Blade Stallion
2016-07-26

Time alone become elusive after Julie is caught watching porn and Billy's brother moves in with him.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 5: Patches
2016-08-02

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

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 6: 36 Candles
2016-08-09

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.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 7: Carter
2016-08-16

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

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 8: Hashtag Cats
2016-08-23

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

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 9: Cedar Cove
2016-08-30

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 10: High Alert
2016-09-06

Julie writes an essay that is optioned for a movie, Billy helps with Matthew’s wedding. Julianne Moore stars as a development executive. Richard Kind stars as a writer who helps adapt Julie’s essay. Amy Sedaris and Deborah Harry return as roommates.

Runtime: 25 min
Season 3 poster
Season 3 (2017)

No overview available.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Passover Bump
2017-08-08

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.

Runtime: 26 min
Episode 2: Strike Rat
2017-08-08

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.

Runtime: 26 min
Episode 3: Code Change
2017-08-08

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.

Runtime: 26 min
Episode 4: Rabbitversary
2017-08-15

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.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 5: Cindarestylox
2017-08-22

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.

Runtime: 26 min
Episode 6: Bernie and Blythe
2017-08-29

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.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 7: Fuzz Buddies
2017-09-05

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.

Runtime: 26 min
Episode 8: Criminal Minds
2017-09-12

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.

Runtime: 26 min
Episode 9: Sweet Tea
2017-09-19

Julie thinks about trading in her show business dreams for a life of crafting; Billy tires of New York; Arthur is fed up with his job; Marilyn has writer's block.

Runtime: 26 min
Episode 10: The Silkwood
2017-09-26

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.

Runtime: 29 min

Videos

Difficult People Season 1 - Trailer (Official)

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