

Difficult People
It's not them. It's you.
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.
Cast

Julie Klausner
Julie Kessler

Billy Eichner
Billy Epstein

James Urbaniak
Arthur Tack

Andrea Martin
Marilyn Kessler

Cole Escola
Matthew
Seasons

E1Library Water
Aug 5, 2015
Billy and Julie come up with an entrepreneurial scheme to sell bottled library water fountain water; Julie gets in trouble for a controversial tweet.

E2Devil's Three-Way
Aug 5, 2015
Julie seeks out an old high school crush and brings him to bed with her and Arthur; Billy finds a father figure in Denise's husband, Nate.

E3Pledge Week
Aug 12, 2015

E4The Courage of a Soldier
Aug 19, 2015

E5The Children's Menu
Aug 26, 2015

E6Even Later
Sep 2, 2015

E7Premium Membership
Sep 9, 2015

E8Difficult Christmas
Sep 16, 2015
Julie and Billy book a gig at The Cutting Room, but Billy's newfound obligation to family threatens to compromise their big break.

E1Unplugged
Jul 12, 2016
Julie works to impress Jewish TV writers as Billy strives to be his rich boyfriend's kept man; meanwhile, Marilyn makes a video will.

E2Kessler Epstein Foundation
Jul 12, 2016
Billy and Julie decide to create their own version of the Ice Bucket Challenge to gain internet fame.

E3Italian Pinata
Jul 19, 2016
Mistaken perceptions about heritage and sexual orientation leads to Julie and Billy living double lives in New Jersey.

E4Blade Stallion
Jul 26, 2016
Time alone become elusive after Julie is caught watching porn and Billy's brother moves in with him.

E5Patches
Aug 2, 2016
When Billy’s apartment is condemned, he moves in with Marilyn; a misunderstanding lands Julie a role on a TV show.

E636 Candles
Aug 9, 2016
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.

E7Carter
Aug 16, 2016
Julie and Billy attempt to capitalize on the success of Hamilton by writing and starring in their own historical musical.

E8Hashtag Cats
Aug 23, 2016
Billy and Julie get their first famous fan, who helps them try to sell a sketch show to a TV network.

E9Cedar Cove
Aug 30, 2016
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.

E10High Alert
Sep 6, 2016
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.

E1Passover Bump
Aug 8, 2017
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.

E2Strike Rat
Aug 8, 2017
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.

E3Code Change
Aug 8, 2017
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.

E4Rabbitversary
Aug 15, 2017
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.

E5Cindarestylox
Aug 22, 2017
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.

E6Bernie and Blythe
Aug 29, 2017
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.

E7Fuzz Buddies
Sep 5, 2017
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.

E8Criminal Minds
Sep 12, 2017
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.

E9Sweet Tea
Sep 19, 2017
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.

E10The Silkwood
Sep 26, 2017
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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Storyline
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.
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