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Difficult People

Wed, Aug 5, 2015
  • Comedy
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Synopsis

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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Cast

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  • Julie Klausner
    Julie Klausner
    as Julie Kessler
  • Billy Eichner
    Billy Eichner
    as Billy Epstein
  • James Urbaniak
    James Urbaniak
    as Arthur Tack
  • Andrea Martin
    Andrea Martin
    as Marilyn Kessler
  • Cole Escola
    Cole Escola
    as Matthew
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Episodes

3 seasons · 28 episodes

Ended · 28 aired
Season 1
8 episodes · 8 aired
▾
  • E1
    Library Water
    Aired · Wed, Aug 5, 2015 · 30m

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

  • E2
    Devil's Three-Way
    Aired · Wed, Aug 5, 2015 · 30m

    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.

  • E3
    Pledge Week
    Aired · Wed, Aug 12, 2015 · 30m

    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.

  • E4
    A Soldier's Courage
    Aired · Wed, Aug 19, 2015 · 30m

    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.

  • E5
    The Children's Menu
    Aired · Wed, Aug 26, 2015 · 30m

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

  • E6
    Even Later
    Aired · Wed, Sep 2, 2015 · 30m

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

  • E7
    Premium Membership
    Aired · Wed, Sep 9, 2015 · 30m

    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.

  • E8
    Difficult Christmas
    Aired · Wed, Sep 16, 2015 · 30m

    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
10 episodes · 10 aired
▾
  • E1
    Unplugged
    Aired · Tue, Jul 12, 2016 · 30m

    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.

  • E2
    Kessler Epstein Foundation
    Aired · Tue, Jul 12, 2016 · 30m

    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.

  • E3
    Italian Piñata
    Aired · Tue, Jul 19, 2016 · 30m

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

  • E4
    Blade Stallion
    Aired · Tue, Jul 26, 2016 · 30m

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

  • E5
    Patches
    Aired · Tue, Aug 2, 2016 · 30m

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

  • E6
    36 Candles
    Aired · Tue, Aug 9, 2016 · 30m

    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.

  • E7
    Carter
    Aired · Tue, Aug 16, 2016 · 30m

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

  • E8
    Hashtag Cats
    Aired · Tue, Aug 23, 2016 · 30m

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

  • E9
    Cedar Cove
    Aired · Tue, Aug 30, 2016 · 30m

    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.

  • E10
    High Alert
    Aired · Tue, Sep 6, 2016 · 30m

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

Season 3
10 episodes · 10 aired
▾
  • E1
    Passover Bump
    Aired · Tue, Aug 8, 2017 · 30m

    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.

  • E2
    Strike Rat
    Aired · Tue, Aug 8, 2017 · 30m

    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.

  • E3
    Code Change
    Aired · Tue, Aug 8, 2017 · 30m

    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.

  • E4
    Rabbitversary
    Aired · Tue, Aug 15, 2017 · 30m

    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.

  • E5
    Cindarestylox
    Aired · Tue, Aug 22, 2017 · 30m

    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.

  • E6
    Bernie & Blythe
    Aired · Tue, Aug 29, 2017 · 30m

    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.

  • E7
    Fuzz Buddies
    Aired · Tue, Sep 5, 2017 · 30m

    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.

  • E8
    Criminal Minds
    Aired · Tue, Sep 12, 2017 · 30m

    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.

  • E9
    Sweet Tea
    Aired · Tue, Sep 19, 2017 · 30m

    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.

  • E10
    The Silkwood
    Aired · Tue, Sep 26, 2017 · 30m

    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.