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The Best Episodes of Difficult People

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Difficult People Season 2 Episode 5 - Patches
    8.5/10(94 votes)

    #1 - Patches

    S2:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Difficult People Season 2 Episode 3 - Italian Pinata
    8.3/10(103 votes)

    #2 - Italian Pinata

    S2:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Difficult People Season 2 Episode 8 - Hashtag Cats
    8.3/10(81 votes)

    #3 - Hashtag Cats

    S2:E8

    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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  4. Difficult People Season 2 Episode 1 - Unplugged
    8.1/10(111 votes)

    #4 - Unplugged

    S2:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Difficult People Season 2 Episode 2 - Kessler Epstein Foundation
    8.1/10(104 votes)

    #5 - Kessler Epstein Foundation

    S2:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Difficult People Season 2 Episode 6 - 36 Candles
    8.1/10(74 votes)

    #6 - 36 Candles

    S2:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Difficult People Season 2 Episode 7 - Carter
    8.1/10(81 votes)

    #7 - Carter

    S2:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Difficult People Season 2 Episode 10 - High Alert
    8.1/10(87 votes)

    #8 - High Alert

    S2:E10

    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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  9. Difficult People Season 3 Episode 10 - The Silkwood
    8.1/10(61 votes)

    #9 - The Silkwood

    S3:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Difficult People Season 3 Episode 4 - Rabbitversary
    8.0/10(66 votes)

    #10 - Rabbitversary

    S3:E4

    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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  11. Difficult People Season 3 Episode 5 - Cindarestylox
    8.0/10(67 votes)

    #11 - Cindarestylox

    S3:E5

    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. Difficult People Season 3 Episode 9 - Sweet Tea
    8.0/10(68 votes)

    #12 - Sweet Tea

    S3:E9

    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.

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  13. Difficult People Season 2 Episode 4 - Blade Stallion
    7.9/10(89 votes)

    #13 - Blade Stallion

    S2:E4

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

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  14. Difficult People Season 3 Episode 8 - Criminal Minds
    7.9/10(62 votes)

    #14 - Criminal Minds

    S3:E8

    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.

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  15. Difficult People Season 1 Episode 3 - Pledge Week
    7.8/10(127 votes)

    #15 - Pledge Week

    S1:E3

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Difficult People Season 1 Episode 5 - The Children's Menu
    7.7/10(100 votes)

    #16 - The Children's Menu

    S1:E5

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. Difficult People Season 1 Episode 6 - Even Later
    7.7/10(102 votes)

    #17 - Even Later

    S1:E6

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Difficult People Season 1 Episode 7 - Premium Membership
    7.7/10(99 votes)

    #18 - Premium Membership

    S1:E7

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Difficult People Season 3 Episode 1 - Passover Bump
    7.7/10(79 votes)

    #19 - Passover Bump

    S3:E1

    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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  20. Difficult People Season 3 Episode 3 - Code Change
    7.7/10(68 votes)

    #20 - Code Change

    S3:E3

    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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  21. Difficult People Season 1 Episode 8 - Difficult Christmas
    7.6/10(89 votes)

    #21 - Difficult Christmas

    S1:E8

    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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  22. Difficult People Season 2 Episode 9 - Cedar Cove
    7.6/10(69 votes)

    #22 - Cedar Cove

    S2:E9

    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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  23. Difficult People Season 3 Episode 2 - Strike Rat
    7.6/10(80 votes)

    #23 - Strike Rat

    S3:E2

    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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  24. Difficult People Season 1 Episode 4 - The Courage of a Soldier
    7.4/10(108 votes)

    #24 - The Courage of a Soldier

    S1:E4

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  25. Difficult People Season 3 Episode 6 - Bernie and Blythe
    7.4/10(66 votes)

    #25 - Bernie and Blythe

    S3:E6

    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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Best Episodes Summary

"Patches" is the best rated episode of "Difficult People". It scored 8.5/10 based on 94 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/2/2016. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Italian Pinata".