Storyline
Narcissistic, brash, and self-destructive Jimmy Shive-Overly thinks all relationships are doomed. Cynical, people-pleasing, and stubborn Gretchen Cutler knows that relationships aren't for her. So when they meet at a wedding, it's only natural that the two of them go home together.
Episodes
Season 1
Meet Gretchen and Jimmy. She's a cynical PR rep and he's a narcissistic British novelist. Impressed by each other's bad behavior at Jimmy's ex-girlfriend's wedding, they begin what they swear is a casual sexual relationship—until it turns out to be more than that.
Pilot
Jul 17, 2014
Jimmy and Gretchen find themselves falling for each other despite their better judgment.
Insouciance
Jul 24, 2014
Jimmy attempts to take Gretchen on a date.
Keys Open Doors
Jul 31, 2014
Gretchen inadvertently asks Jimmy for a key to his house.
What Normal People Do
Aug 07, 2014
Gretchen makes Jimmy come over to her disaster of an apartment.
Sunday Funday
Aug 14, 2014
Jimmy begrudgingly joins Gretchen, Edgar, and Lindsay on a "Sunday Funday."
PTSD
Aug 21, 2014
After Jimmy accidentally sleeps with an A-List celebrity, he and Gretchen embark on a sex arms race to even out their score.
Equally Dead Inside
Aug 28, 2014
Jimmy opens up emotionally, which completely freaks Gretchen out.
Finish Your Milk
Sep 04, 2014
Jimmy meets Gretchen's parents.
Constant Horror and Bone-Deep Dissatisfaction
Sep 11, 2014
An episode spanning the course of nearly three years, we see the events that lead up to Gretchen and Jimmy meeting.
Fists and Feet and Stuff
Sep 18, 2014
Jimmy and Gretchen take their relationship to the next level.
Season 2
In Season 2, Jimmy and Gretchen are forced to take their relationship to the next level by moving in together.
The Sweater People
Sep 09, 2015
Although they're now living together, Jimmy and Gretchen try to avoid domesticity by partying all the time -- a lifestyle that's harder than it looks. Meanwhile, Edgar is smitten with Lindsay, who attempts a desperate reconciliation with Paul.
Crevasses
Sep 16, 2015
Gretchen, realizing she doesn’t really have any adult belongings, takes the gang on a trip to the mall. Jimmy uses this opportunity to gain some writing inspiration. Meanwhile, a newly single Lindsay recruits a hesitant Edgar to help her pick up guys.
Born Dead
Sep 23, 2015
Gretchen makes an attempt to reconnect with her old group of friends by throwing herself a housewarming party. Jimmy does his best to affirm his belief that friends are for babies. Edgar continues his pursuit of Lindsay, and Lindsay meets her estranged husband’s new girlfriend.
All About That Paper
Sep 30, 2015
Jimmy spends the day with an eccentric author on a day-long job interview. Gretchen deals with a work crisis. Edgar discovers the magic of improv comedy. And Lindsay gets served with divorce papers.
We Can Do Better Than This
Oct 07, 2015
Jimmy questions his ability as a writer but finally zeroes in on his next project. Meanwhile, Gretchen and Lindsay discover all they do is talk about men and set out to change the status-quo. Edgar gets close to his improv teacher, Dorothy.
Side Bitch
Oct 14, 2015
Jimmy discovers Gretchen's been sneaking out of the house at night and suspects she's having an affair. Lindsay's life spirals as she discovers she doesn't know how to live on her own. Edgar takes Dorothy out on a date.
There Is Not Currently a Problem
Oct 21, 2015
The group tries to get rid of a mouse in Jimmy's house; Gretchen finally opens up to Jimmy.
Spooky Sunday Funday
Oct 28, 2015
Jimmy tries to stealthily help Gretchen with her depression by planning a Halloween-themed Sunday Funday.
LCD Soundsystem
Nov 04, 2015
Gretchen becomes fascinated by a slightly older, cool couple that appears to have it all. Jimmy employs a punishment-based system to ensure he meets his writing deadline.
A Right Proper Story
Nov 11, 2015
Jimmy’s trashy family comes to visit from England, much to Jimmy’s dismay. In the throes of her depression, Gretchen struggles to help Jimmy entertain them. Lindsay fills in for Gretchen at work. Edgar bonds with Jimmy’s little sister.
A Rapidly Mutating Virus
Nov 18, 2015
Jimmy gets closer to his bartender friend, Nina. Gretchen accompanies Sam to do a radio interview. Edgar attempts to make inroads with Dorothy's comedy friends.
Other Things You Could Be Doing
Dec 02, 2015
Gretchen’s depression comes to a head, forcing Jimmy to make a tough choice. Lindsay finally lets Paul go. Edgar has his improv graduation show.
The Heart Is a Dumb Dumb
Dec 09, 2015
Jimmy attends Becca and Vernon’s baby gender reveal party. Gretchen takes care of some unfinished business. Edgar and Dorothy’s relationship reaches a turning point. Lindsay confronts Paul.
Season 3
After a whirlwind courtship and rough post-cohabitation period, Jimmy and Gretchen try to keep the good times rolling while confronting the f-word—“family”.
Try Real Hard
Sep 01, 2016
Jimmy and Gretchen adjust to life after saying I love you. Edgar and Dorothy have sexual problems. Lindsay and Paul start a new hobby.
Fix Me, Dummy
Sep 08, 2016
Gretchen starts therapy; Jimmy's confidence wavers; Lindsay neglects a bedridden Paul.
Bad News: Dude's Dead
Sep 15, 2016
Everyone comes together to break some big news to Jimmy.
Men Get Strong
Sep 22, 2016
Gretchen helps Jimmy process a tragedy. Lindsay decides she wants to be a good mom.
Twenty-Two
Sep 28, 2016
Edgar spends the day trying to find some relief for his PTSD.
The Last Sunday Funday
Oct 05, 2016
The gang embark on a very special Sunday Funday.
The Only Thing That Helps
Oct 12, 2016
Gretchen and Jimmy hold an unconventional funeral. Paul struggles to give Lindsay what she needs sexually. Edgar takes a stand against the VA.
Genetically Inferior Beta Males
Oct 19, 2016
Gretchen parents her friends with mixed results. Jimmy does Vernon’s podcast. Edgar embarks on an alternative therapy. Lindsay pushes Paul too far.
The Seventh Layer
Oct 26, 2016
Vernon and Paul take a road trip.
Talking to Me, Talking to Me
Nov 02, 2016
Jimmy builds a tree house. Gretchen accompanies Lindsay during a potentially emotional event. Edgar's professional life flourishes to Dorothy's dismay.
The Inherent, Unsullied Qualitative Value of Anything
Nov 09, 2016
At a wedding together for the first time since the day they met, Jimmy and Gretchen's tensions come to a head. Edgar's relationship is jeopardized by his newfound success. Lindsay is forced to come clean to Paul.
You Knew It Was a Snake
Nov 16, 2016
The three couples engage in day-long fights.
No Longer Just Us
Nov 16, 2016
Jimmy and Gretchen investigate a murder site. Lindsay sees a new side of Paul. Edgar makes a sacrifice with unforeseen consequences.
Season 4
Season four kicks off after Gretchen accepted Jimmy's marriage proposal, only to see him leave her stranded in the Hollywood Hills after he freaked out that she would be his family. Now broken up and involved with other people, Jimmy and Gretchen struggle to move on while constantly being pulled back toward one another.
It's Been (1)
Sep 06, 2017
After proposing to Gretchen and immediately abandoning her on a hilltop, Jimmy has gone into hiding in the middle of nowhere in an attempt to escape reality. Reality does not comply.
It's Been (2)
Sep 06, 2017
Gretchen takes the first baby steps toward reconstructing her life as Edgar and Lindsay struggle to find normalcy in their new post‐Jimmy/Gretchen world.
Odysseus
Sep 13, 2017
After Jimmy returns to Los Angeles, he attempts to make amends with Gretchen, leading to their first confrontation. Lindsay and Edgar enjoy their new friends‐with‐benefits arrangement while Edgar tries to show Jimmy that Gretchen wasn’t the only person he abandoned.
This Is Just Marketing
Sep 20, 2017
Jimmy learns that his literary novel is being marketed as erotica. While doing Vernon’s podcast, Gretchen realizes she’s been letting Jimmy off easy. When Edgar and Lindsay babysit Tallulah, Lindsay learns for the first time that she’s capable of love and Edgar tries a new technique to pick up women.
Fog of War, Bro
Sep 27, 2017
Gretchen has moved back into the house and plays mind games with Jimmy, sabotaging his first interview for the new book. Seeing an opportunity in Gretchen’s return to the house, Edgar and Lindsay plot to get Jimmy and Gretchen back together.
There's Always a Back Door
Oct 04, 2017
Edgar takes Jimmy on a “man date” in an effort to emotionally bond with him while Gretchen discovers some startling news about the new guy she’s seeing. Lindsay attempts to make friends at work.
Not a Great Bet
Oct 11, 2017
Gretchen goes home for the birth of her brother’s baby, but instead ends up reconnecting with a friend from her past, who inadvertently reveals why Jimmy may have left her.
A Bunch of Hornballs
Oct 18, 2017
Jimmy goes out of town for a Romance/Erotica fiction convention while Gretchen throws a divorce party for Lindsay, leading to an unintended deepening of Gretchen’s relationship with Boone. Meanwhile, Edgar’s friend Max encourages him to overspend on party planning.
Worldstar!
Oct 25, 2017
Lindsay's mom comes to town, shedding light on the origin of Lindsay's issues, while Jimmy attempts to get over Gretchen by hooking up with someone from his past. Meanwhile, Edgar struggles to reconcile his new writer life with his old veteran life.
Dad-Not-Dad
Nov 01, 2017
Jimmy spends a day with a woman from his past and attempts to fit in with her friends while Gretchen attempts to impress Boone’s ex‐wife. Lindsay reconnects to a former father figure and Edgar, prompted by Max, buys a fancy car he can’t afford.
From the Beginning, I Was Screwed
Nov 08, 2017
Gretchen participates in a family tradition with Boone and his daughter while Jimmy competes on an NPR game show in an attempt to regain some literary cred. Lindsay’s desire to help people leads her back into Paul’s orbit, and Edgar attempts to deepen his friendship with Max.
Like People
Nov 15, 2017
Gretchen spends the day with Boone and his daughter in an attempt to distract herself from having slept with Jimmy the previous night, while Jimmy tries to prove to himself he’s moved on. Lindsay attempts to save Olivia from getting too close to the unreliable Gretchen, and Edgar trails Max to figure out why they’re no longer writing partners.
It's Always Been This Way
Nov 15, 2017
Jimmy and Gretchen go for a long drive to force a conclusion on the confusing state of their relationship. Edgar finds closure with Max while Lindsay figures out a way to solve Becca, Vernon, and Paul’s problems all at once.
Season 5
Will they? Won't they?
The Intransigence of Love
Jan 09, 2019
Jimmy and Gretchen tell the story of their love to a prospective wedding planner.
The Pin In My Grenade
Jan 16, 2019
Jimmy and Gretchen reveal that they're forgoing a traditional wedding, opting instead for a Courthouse elopement.
The One Thing We Don't Talk About
Jan 23, 2019
Jimmy challenges Gretchen to tackle some of the responsibilities that come with being an adult.
What Money?
Jan 30, 2019
Jimmy unexpectedly receives a large advance and must fend off all his “friends” who just want a piece of the pie.
A Very Good Boy
Feb 06, 2019
Jimmy attempts to prove that, despite being on the verge of becoming a married man, he has not lost his edge. Edgar and Lindsay attempt to go on a real date.
This Brief Fermata
Feb 13, 2019
Jimmy “gifts” Gretchen a week of no-strings-attached sex.
Zero Eggplants
Feb 20, 2019
Gretchen and Jimmy make “couple friends.”
The Pillars of Creation
Feb 27, 2019
Paul, Vernon, and Becca air their dirty laundry on a weekend getaway.
Bachelor/Bachelorette Party Sunday Funday
Mar 06, 2019
Edgar and Lindsay plan the most epic Sunday Funday yet.
Magical Thinking
Mar 13, 2019
Gretchen’s anxiety comes to the surface at a major event she’s organized for her new client.
Four Goddamn More Days
Mar 20, 2019
Gretchen maintains an elaborate act of deception while Jimmy prepares for the big day.
We Were Having Such a Nice Day
Mar 27, 2019
The day before the wedding, Gretchen’s mom comes to town and Edgar takes Jimmy on an epic best-man date.
Pancakes
Apr 03, 2019
On the day of their wedding, Jimmy and Gretchen grapple with the meaning of marriage.
Series Info
Status
Ended
Seasons
5
Episodes
62
Language
en
Networks
