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The Best Episodes of High Maintenance

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Jump into the daily routines of a diverse group of New Yorkers and how they light things up. “The Guy” is a nameless pot deliveryman whose client base includes an eccentric group of characters with

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    High Maintenance Season 1 Episode 3 - Grandpa
    6.8/10(699 votes)

    #1 - Grandpa

    S1:E3

    When Chase and his sensitive yet fun-loving dog Gatsby move from the suburban Midwest to Queens, culture shock takes its toll – until they cross paths with Beth, a whimsical dog walker.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. High Maintenance Season 1 Episode 2 - Museebat
    6.7/10(439 votes)

    #2 - Museebat

    S1:E2

    Eesha, a young girl living with her aunt and uncle in Brooklyn, struggles to be a “normal college student,” despite her family’s religious values. The Guy delivers to Leo and Gigi, a jaded couple throwing an intimate gathering for Leo’s birthday – an event marked by accusations, recriminations and a troubling revelation.

    Director:Ben Sinclair
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. High Maintenance Season 2 Episode 2 - Fagin
    6.7/10(317 votes)

    #3 - Fagin

    S2:E2

    A couple visiting their daughter in Bushwick embraces the urban surroundings while dealing with a less-than-ideal rental that comes with an unwelcome roommate. The Guy delivers to Brenna and Molly’s all-female, politically-minded meetup, where things get dramatic fast.

    Directors:Katja Blichfeld, Ben Sinclair
    Writers:Isaac Oliver, Rebecca Drysdale, Ben Sinclair, Katja Blichfeld

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  4. High Maintenance Season 4 Episode 1 - Cycles
    6.4/10(291 votes)

    #4 - Cycles

    S4:E1

    The Guy finds a lost canine. A reporter pitches a story about her parents' marriage and inadvertently strains her own relationship when her boyfriend visits for their anniversary weekend. A singing telegram in a bad mood looks for some relief.

    Director:Ben Sinclair
    Writer:Ben Sinclair

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  5. High Maintenance Season 1 Episode 4 - Tick
    6.3/10(350 votes)

    #5 - Tick

    S1:E4

    Aging parents Joon and Wei navigate their son’s recent success and new lifestyle. The Guy delivers to Jim, a retired, former workaholic living downstairs from his neurotic daughter, Quinn, and her husband and baby.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. High Maintenance Season 3 Episode 7 - Dongle
    6.2/10(214 votes)

    #6 - Dongle

    S3:E7

    A construction worker develops a crush, a roller-blader tries to save a fireworks display and The Guy and Lee attend a themed boat party.

    Directors:Katja Blichfeld, Zack Schamberg, Silas Howard
    Writers:Mel Shimkovitz, Mitra Jouhari

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  7. High Maintenance Season 3 Episode 5 - Payday
    6.0/10(198 votes)

    #7 - Payday

    S3:E5

    The Guy encounters two teachers who just started an affair and a couple trades sexual experiences for money.

    Director:Katja Blichfeld
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. High Maintenance Season 1 Episode 1 - Meth(od)
    5.9/10(509 votes)

    #8 - Meth(od)

    S1:E1

    The Guy makes an uncomfortable delivery to a macho client and his taciturn friend. Best friends Max and Lainey’s co-dependent relationship begins to wane after Max accidentally stumbles upon a new group of friends. In order to stay part of this group, Max must maintain a charade, while keeping Lainey’s suspicions at bay.

    Directors:Katja Blichfeld, Ben Sinclair
    Writers:Ben Sinclair, Katja Blichfeld

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  9. High Maintenance Season 2 Episode 1 - Globo
    5.9/10(418 votes)

    #9 - Globo

    S2:E1

    The Guy has a busier-than-usual day as New Yorkers react to world-changing news. The morning after a hookup, carefree hotel guests spend an indulgent day, unaware of what’s going on outside their door. With the world around him in disarray, a client’s roommate struggles to maintain his commitment to losing weight.

    Directors:Katja Blichfeld, Ben Sinclair
    Writers:Ben Sinclair, Katja Blichfeld

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  10. High Maintenance Season 3 Episode 1 - M.A.S.H.
    5.9/10(298 votes)

    #10 - M.A.S.H.

    S3:E1

    While spending some time in his RV and away from the city, The Guy gets some upsetting news but makes an intriguing new connection. Cori, meanwhile, is trying to adjust to a new reality without her friend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. High Maintenance Season 3 Episode 9 - Cruise
    5.9/10(229 votes)

    #11 - Cruise

    S3:E9

    An acting teacher returns to New York with his class and The Guy reconnects with a pair of high-school friends.

    Directors:Katja Blichfeld, Ben Sinclair
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. High Maintenance Season 2 Episode 3 - Namaste
    5.8/10(257 votes)

    #12 - Namaste

    S2:E3

    An industrious Brooklyn realtor endeavors to hustle her way to a new home. After winning an affordable-housing lottery, Candace and John face culture shock and notice a class divide when they move into their new apartment. The Guy considers his living situation.

    Director:Shaka King
    Writers:Hannah Bos, Paul Thureen, Shaka King

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  13. High Maintenance Season 4 Episode 7 - Hand
    5.8/10(155 votes)

    #13 - Hand

    S4:E7

    The Guy delivers to ASL interpreter Jordan, who lands in an uncomfortable situation on a job at a high-profile photo shoot. After Victor notices that his partner, Ellen, has a new habit, a secret blows up amid already simmering tensions in their relationship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. High Maintenance Season 1 Episode 6 - Ex
    5.7/10(348 votes)

    #14 - Ex

    S1:E6

    The Guy pays a visit to agoraphobic Patrick, a longtime customer. The Guy seeks solace from a customer after a rough night.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. High Maintenance Season 2 Episode 6 - Googie
    5.7/10(278 votes)

    #15 - Googie

    S2:E6

    Abdullah, a potential partner, takes over the Guy's weed route while he attempts to take time off.

    Directors:Katja Blichfeld, Ben Sinclair
    Writers:Ben Sinclair, Katja Blichfeld

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  16. High Maintenance Season 1 Episode 5 - Selfie
    5.6/10(343 votes)

    #16 - Selfie

    S1:E5

    Anja, a twentysomething aspiring writer who spends most of her time on social media, convinces The Guy to sit down for a one-on-one interview, but her social media addiction threatens to blow up the story. Former customer Heidi enlists The Guy’s help when she is confronted by her past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. High Maintenance Season 2 Episode 7 - HBD
    5.6/10(258 votes)

    #17 - HBD

    S2:E7

    Emily, an artistic teen, has her birthday spotlight stolen by her bohemian mother, her uninhibited friends and a delivery from the Guy; only her mother's European friend gives Emily the attention she craves.

    Director:Eliza Hittman
    Writer:Katja Blichfeld

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  18. High Maintenance Season 3 Episode 2 - Craig
    5.6/10(224 votes)

    #18 - Craig

    S3:E2

    After his bike is stolen, regular customer Marty consults The Guy, whose suggestion sends Marty down a surprising path. Bored with her mundane life, Darby finds various ways to unnerve and bewilder strangers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. High Maintenance Season 2 Episode 4 - Derech
    5.5/10(299 votes)

    #19 - Derech

    S2:E4

    An ex-Hasidic man explores the world outside his sect as he connects with a writer who may have ulterior motives. A nightclub performer’s night out takes an unexpected turn. The Guy bonds with a driver when he finds himself in need of a lift.

    Director:Shaka King
    Writer:Ben Sinclair

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  20. High Maintenance Season 2 Episode 5 - Scromple
    5.5/10(285 votes)

    #20 - Scromple

    S2:E5

    The Guy tries to de-stress when he ends up in an uncomfortable situation. A freelance brand strategist struggling with her latest assignment embarks on a desperate search for a weed fix.

    Directors:Katja Blichfeld, Ben Sinclair
    Writers:Rebecca Drysdale, Katja Blichfeld

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  21. High Maintenance Season 2 Episode 8 - Ghost
    5.4/10(241 votes)

    #21 - Ghost

    S2:E8

    When a high-strung mother finds herself more involved in her college-aged daughter's life than her own, her husband turns to The Guy to get a prescription for her stress, not to mention their underwhelming sex life. After a routine delivery, The Guy's good deed helping out an elderly man turns into more than he bargained for.

    Director:Eliza Hittman
    Writers:Eric Slovin, Eliza Hittman

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  22. High Maintenance Season 3 Episode 6 - Fingerbutt
    5.4/10(235 votes)

    #22 - Fingerbutt

    S3:E6

    A fashionable older woman models in an ad campaign and The Guy advises a veterinarian who wants to try micro-dosing.

    Directors:Katja Blichfeld, Chioke Nassor
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. High Maintenance Season 4 Episode 4 - Backflash
    5.4/10(222 votes)

    #23 - Backflash

    S4:E4

    Two sisters clean out their childhood home after the untimely death of their mother. The Guy delivers to a bickering couple renegotiating their relationship. And a new mother hosts her teenage cousin from out of town.

    Director:Katja Blichfeld
    Writers:Mel Shimkovitz, Zack Schamberg

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  24. High Maintenance Season 2 Episode 10 - Steve
    5.3/10(244 votes)

    #24 - Steve

    S2:E10

    Season finale. On the day of the eclipse, two couples head to the park and make new friends in the process. The Guy says some goodbyes and attempts to make a few life changes.

    Directors:Katja Blichfeld, Ben Sinclair
    Writers:Ben Sinclair, Katja Blichfeld

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  25. High Maintenance Season 3 Episode 8 - Proxy
    5.2/10(197 votes)

    #25 - Proxy

    S3:E8

    A couple adjusts to life with a special delivery and The Guy hangs with a young nanny.

    Directors:Katja Blichfeld, Chioke Nassor
    Writer:William Meny

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Best Episodes Summary

"Grandpa" is the best rated episode of "High Maintenance". It scored 6.8/10 based on 699 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/30/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Museebat".