- 7.0/10288 votesLoading...
#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/4/2017
The stand-ups at L.A.'s primo comedy club, run by the formidable Goldie, react to rising star Clay Appuzzo's big appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson' in unexpected ways. Comics Cassie and Bill are most affected. Eager to join L.A.'s burgeoning comedy scene, Boston transplants Eddie and Ron are surprised by their unorthodox accommodations and young up-and-comer Adam is forced into a compromising situation by his manager Carl.
Director: N/A
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- 7.3/10100 votesLoading...
#2 - Bete Noire
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 5/20/2018
Goldie is rattled by a break in. New comic Dawn Lima takes the main stage. Edgar and Arnie stumble upon a risky money-making enterprise. Nick moves in with Bill. Ron’s sitcom stardom brings unexpected repercussions, while Eddie writes jokes for his idol Roy’s Tonight Show appearance.
Director: N/A
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- 7.4/10166 votesLoading...
#3 - Midnight Special
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/11/2017
Goldie taps Bill, Ralph and Edgar for an industry showcase at the club. When Bill lands a coveted spot on 'Midnight Special,' his cantankerous father and sister fly in for the show, leading to surprising family drama. Adam is invited to help Goldie with some handyman work at her house and becomes one of the few people allowed inside her personal life.
Director: N/A
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- 7.4/10146 votesLoading...
#4 - Sugar and Spice
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/25/2017
Goldie's ex-husband shows up and asks her for a favor. A female fan shows her love for Eddie in an unusual fashion. When Bill takes Cassie to an exclusive party at the Riot House, she has a revelation. Adam meets his comedy idol. Cassie wrestles with what it means to be a woman in the comedy world.
Director: N/A
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- 7.6/10154 votesLoading...
#5 - The Cost of a Free Buffet
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/18/2017
After defying Goldie, Edgar tries desperately to get back into her good graces. Cassie tests out some controversial new material, to mixed reviews. Adam, Eddie and Ron join forces to take down a ventriloquist. Bill tries to keep his father and sister entertained on their vacation. Goldie is forced to make a tough decision when her oldest friend Judy comes to town.
Director: Iain B. MacDonald
Writer: Dave Holstein
- 7.6/10116 votesLoading...
#6 - Gone with the Wind
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 5/6/2018
Goldie looks to expand her comedy empire with the help of an old friend, while her estranged daughter Amanda resurfaces. Cassie awaits the premiere of her comedy special. Eddie and Adam ride the fame wave from Ron's sitcom stardom. Ralph, Nick and Bill hit the road on a comedy tour, where they have a run-in with the law.
Director: N/A
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- 7.6/1096 votesLoading...
#7 - The Mattresses
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 5/27/2018
Goldie asks Roy to perform at a telethon, but he and Eddie skip out to deal with Roy’s financial troubles. Cassie starts to doubt her relationship with Eddie. Ralph and Adam collect on a long overdue debt. Nick and Dawn get surprised by unwanted guests who drop by Goldie’s. The comics stage an intervention for Fitzy, which Ron spins into a party.
Director: Jake Schreier
Writer: Martin Weiss
- 7.8/10132 votesLoading...
#8 - The Return
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/9/2017
Goldie pitches an idea at her weekly poker game, which Eli believes he can sell. Nick returns after a long and mysterious hiatus, causing friction between Cassie and Bill. Adam starts a new handyman job and quickly learns there's more to the gig than was promised. A visit from Ralph's Vietnam buddy forces him to confront things better left buried.
Director: Jake Schreier
Writer: N/A
- 7.8/10127 votesLoading...
#9 - My Rifle, My Pony and Me
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/23/2017
Goldie learns she may have misjudged her relationship with Eli. Eddie helps Cassie hone her material, but with some ulterior motives. Ralph and Edgar's unforgettable road trip ends badly. Bill helps Nick with a problem from his past.
Director: N/A
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- 7.8/10112 votesLoading...
#10 - Lingchi
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/6/2017
Goldie grapples with Marty and Eli over creative control. The comics rally around Bill. An ultimatum from his agent forces Nick to make a fateful decision. Barton and Teddy's scheming could spell disaster for Adam.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.8/10107 votesLoading...
#11 - Plus One
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 5/13/2018
Goldie contends with her daughter Amanda's vow of silence and her 'spiritual mentor' Howard. Adam tags along with Ron to Soul Train and meets the show's producer. An anxious Cassie travels home to Texas for a wedding, where she faces some difficult choices from her past. Nick, Bill and Ralph show up at the wedding as well. Eddie capitalizes on a career opportunity with his idol.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.9/10120 votesLoading...
#12 - Girls Are Funny Too
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/16/2017
Nick books a life-changing gig. Adam questions Barton about his odd accommodations. Bill tags along with Sully on a sales call that doesn’t end well. Eddie and Ron go on a painful double date. Goldie and Eli sell their comedy special.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.9/1090 votesLoading...
#13 - Now You See Me, Now You Don't
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 6/24/2018
A discontented Bill is asked to headline for an absent Roy. Nick and Eddie are presented with new opportunities. Amanda makes a shocking declaration. Cassie oversteps after a night out with Dawn.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/10126 votesLoading...
#14 - The Unbelievable Power of Believing
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 7/30/2017
A disastrous meeting causes Nick to reevaluate his relationship with girlfriend Tawny. Maggie gives Ron a self-help book that provides him with temporary superpowers. Barton proposes a deal with Goldie's rival Teddy.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/1086 votesLoading...
#15 - Between Us
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 6/10/2018
Adam and Ralph get some good news. Goldie calls Amanda’s bluff. Ron tries to salvage good will from employers and coworkers. Adam assesses his relationship with Gloria. Bill helps Nick face legal trouble, while Nick confronts his Uncle Chris. Eddie receives a tough lesson in love from Roy. Cassie bonds with Dawn.
Director: Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/1080 votesLoading...
#16 - Deathbed Confessions
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 7/1/2018
Roy’s lack of improvement puts Goldie in a tight spot. Arnie is forced to bow out of a gig with Edgar. Bill’s frustration with Goldie builds. Ron catches up with Maggie. Nick helps Cassie in his quest for forgiveness. Adam and Ralph weigh their options. Amanda may have accidentally thrown a wrench into Goldie’s plans.
Director: Jake Schreier
Writer: N/A
- 8.2/10131 votesLoading...
#17 - Creative Indifferences
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/13/2017
Goldie forces Cassie to choose a side; Adam has a great set, but shows up Ralph; Ron helps Eddie get revenge on DJ Kenny; Nick starts down a new path.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.2/1099 votesLoading...
#18 - Heroes and Villains
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 6/3/2018
Edgar and Arnie expand their enterprise. Adam runs his material by Ralph, who takes it to a producer friend. Ron fosters a new relationship. Bill butts heads with a desperate Edgar. Nick uses Goldie’s stage as a confessional with unexpected results. Goldie and Roy argue over parenthood. Cassie and Eddie get a glimpse of the extremes that come with being Roy Martin.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.3/1094 votesLoading...
#19 - Call Me a Ham
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 6/17/2018
Goldie agrees to a favor for Ron. Arnie warns Edgar that Goldie is onto them. Ralph and Adam approach Dawn with an opportunity. Amanda gets Eddie in hot water. Cassie helps out Nick, a favor she might come to regret.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.5/10119 votesLoading...
#20 - Lines Crossed
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 7/8/2018
Goldie's under pressure. Ralph and Adam's bad news comes with a silver lining. Ron refuses to compromise his integrity. Roy offers Eddie a big opportunity. Dawn finally takes a major step, but it may be too late. Nick looks to make amends. Cassie struggles to decide where her loyalty lies, unlike Amanda whose path has never been clearer. Season Finale.
Director: Jake Schreier
Writer: N/A
The Worst Episodes of I'm Dying Up Here
Every episode of I'm Dying Up Here ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of I'm Dying Up Here!
Set in LA’s celebrated, infamous stand-up comedy scene of the 1970s, this series delves into the inspired and damaged psyches that inhabit the hilarious, but...
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:Showtime
Worst Episodes Summary
"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "I'm Dying Up Here". It scored 7/10 based on 288 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/4/2017. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Bete Noire".