Difficult People

The Best Episodes of Difficult People

Genre:Comedy
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Every episode of Difficult People ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Difficult People!

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...
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  1. 8.0/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Library Water

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

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  2. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Difficult Christmas

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

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  3. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Italian Pinata

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

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  4. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Patches

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

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  5. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - 36 Candles

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    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.

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  6. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Carter

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

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  8. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Hashtag Cats

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

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  9. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Cedar Cove

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    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.

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  10. 6.7/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Passover Bump

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    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.

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  11. 6.7/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Cindarestylox

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    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.

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  12. 6.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Unplugged

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

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  13. 6.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Blade Stallion

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

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  14. 6.5/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Rabbitversary

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    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.

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  15. 6.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - The Silkwood

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    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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  16. 6.3/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Devil's Three-Way

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    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.

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  17. 6.3/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Pledge Week

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  18. 6.3/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Strike Rat

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    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.

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  19. 6.3/10(3 votes)

    #18 - Bernie and Blythe

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    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.

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  20. 6.0/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Even Later

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  21. 6.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - High Alert

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    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.

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  22. 6.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Code Change

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    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.

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  23. 5.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - The Courage of a Soldier

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  24. 5.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - The Children's Menu

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  25. 5.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Premium Membership

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  26. 5.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Kessler Epstein Foundation

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

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Best Episodes Summary

"Library Water" is the best rated episode of "Difficult People". It scored 8/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/5/2015. This episode scored 1.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Difficult Christmas".