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Lady Dynamite

Fri, May 20, 2016
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

A single-camera half-hour comedy based on what Maria Bamford has accepted to be "her life." It's the sometimes surreal story of a woman who loses — and then finds — her s**t.

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  • Netflix↗
  • Netflix Standard with Ads↗
Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Maria Bamford
    Maria Bamford
    as Maria Bamford
  • Fred Melamed
    Fred Melamed
    as Bruce Ben-Bacharach
  • Mary Kay Place
    Mary Kay Place
    as Marilyn Bamford
  • Ana Gasteyer
    Ana Gasteyer
    as Karen Grisham
  • Mo Collins
    Mo Collins
    as Susan
  • Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
    Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
    as Scott Marvel Casssidy
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Episodes

2 seasons · 20 episodes

Ended · 20 aired
Season 1
12 episodes · 12 aired
▾
  • E1
    Pilot
    Aired · Fri, May 20, 2016 · 30m

    Jumping back into L.A. life after six months away, Maria hatches a brilliant plan to meet her neighbors and get back into Mark McGrath's good graces.

  • E2
    Bisexual Because of Meth
    Aired · Fri, May 20, 2016 · 30m

    Maria weighs an offer to star in a wacky ramen ad and embarks on a confusing new romance with a recovering addict.

  • E3
    White Trash
    Aired · Fri, May 20, 2016 · 30m

    Worried she may be an unwitting racist, Maria seeks out a support group and fights for a big change on the set of a sitcom pilot.

  • E4
    Jack and Diane
    Aired · Fri, May 20, 2016 · 30m

    When Maria slips into a sultry voice at a party, a handsome stranger falls under her spell -- and brings out her worst people-pleaser instincts.

  • E5
    I Love You
    Aired · Fri, May 20, 2016 · 30m

    Maria struggles to keep up with a sporty new beau. But before she can break it off, the relationship takes a startling turn.

  • E6
    Loaf Coach
    Aired · Fri, May 20, 2016 · 30m

    After a long history of overcommitting, Maria hires a ''loaf coach'' to help her master the art of doing nothing. But her timing couldn't be worse.

  • E7
    Josue
    Aired · Fri, May 20, 2016 · 30m

    Maria brings on a savvy young adviser to help her conquer her fear of children before a charity benefit.

  • E8
    A Vaginismus Miracle
    Aired · Fri, May 20, 2016 · 30m

    Maria's first audition in months leads to fireworks on the Fox lot. Later, she races to have sex before her annual deadline.

  • E9
    No Friend Left Behind
    Aired · Fri, May 20, 2016 · 30m

    Fearing she's ruining all her relationships, Maria seeks out a bitter former friend and vows to win her back by any means necessary.

  • E10
    Knife Feelings
    Aired · Fri, May 20, 2016 · 30m

    Maria braves a romantic hurdle by inviting Scott to her tell-all stand-up show. But she doesn't count on him having some dark secrets of his own.

  • E11
    Mein Ramp
    Aired · Fri, May 20, 2016 · 30m

    Maria is mortified to learn she's trending on YouTube for all the wrong reasons. In a flashback, she faces a difficult choice: her meds or her career.

  • E12
    Enter Super Grisham
    Aired · Fri, May 20, 2016 · 30m

    While Scott tries to figure out what went wrong, Maria throws herself into her work. In the past, a Checklist gig finally pushes her over the edge.

Season 2
8 episodes · 8 aired
▾
  • E1
    Wet Raccoon
    Aired · Fri, Nov 10, 2017 · 30m

    After moving in together, Maria and Scott become obsessed with each other's annoying habits. Judd Apatow offers some sage relationship advice.

  • E2
    Hypnopup
    Aired · Fri, Nov 10, 2017 · 30m

    In a panic over an unpaid bill, Maria drags Scott to a Debtors Anonymous meeting. But their money problems are just beginning.

  • E3
    Goof Around Gang
    Aired · Fri, Nov 10, 2017 · 30m

    Scott's foray into stand-up yields unexpected results. Meanwhile, Maria realizes she's been neglecting her friends.

  • E4
    Fridge Over Troubled Daughter
    Aired · Fri, Nov 10, 2017 · 30m

    A surprise visit from Maria's mother gets off to a rocky start when she insists on psychoanalyzing Scott.

  • E5
    Souplutions
    Aired · Fri, Nov 10, 2017 · 30m

    While tending to her sick beau, Maria tries to show off her nurturing side. But Scott's best friend, Jessica, seems to do everything better.

  • E6
    Apache Justice
    Aired · Fri, Nov 10, 2017 · 30m

    Twisted up in knots over an argument with her mom, Maria seeks refuge on the set of a Western TV drama. Future Bruce scores a big new client.

  • E7
    Kids Have to Dance
    Aired · Fri, Nov 10, 2017 · 30m

    Maria discovers she's being sued over a sadistic reality show in the Philippines and turns to David Spade for help.

  • E8
    Little Manila
    Aired · Fri, Nov 10, 2017 · 30m

    When the plans for Maria's second wedding hit a snag, her new friends in the Filipino community step in to throw her an unforgettable party.