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The Best Episodes of Maron

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The Best Episodes of Maron

Marc Maron has been a comedian for 25 years. He’s had his problems. He was an angry, drunk, self involved, twice divorced compulsive mess for...

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  1. Background image for Radio Cowboy
    8.5/10(109 votes)

    #1 - Radio Cowboy

    S2:E10

    During an appearance on a typically terrible morning radio show, Marc declares the medium dead, and the future belongs to podcasting. However, when he meets a largely ignored radio genius, he has a new respect for some DJs.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Desert Road Trip
    8.4/10(88 votes)

    #2 - Desert Road Trip

    S2:E13

    As Marc's career reaches new heights, he is visited by an old acquaintance, desperate for a helping hand. After the comic passes away, Marc is forced to confront the reality that his success could disappear in an instant.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for The Mom Situation
    8.3/10(102 votes)

    #3 - The Mom Situation

    S2:E4

    Marc's mom comes to visit. He wants to avoid her and pawns her off on a friend's Dad. The plan backfires when the older couple hit it off too well and Marc has to parent his Mom through an STD scare.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for The Joke
    8.3/10(104 votes)

    #4 - The Joke

    S2:E12

    When Marc accidentally steals a joke from another comedian, he feels guilty. That guilt is put to the test when the comic insists Marc help his career in return.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for The Request
    8.3/10(93 votes)

    #5 - The Request

    S3:E2

    Marc’s neighbors have the egg part of the recipe, but need the other necessary ingredient to make a baby. Yep, Marc’s lesbian neighbors want him to father their child. What could possibly go wrong?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for The Node
    8.3/10(98 votes)

    #6 - The Node

    S3:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Mouth Cancer Gig
    8.2/10(103 votes)

    #7 - Mouth Cancer Gig

    S2:E8

    Marc is dreading an upcoming road trip. He's tired of doing the same old material and is anxious at the thought of writing new stuff but his anxiety reaches a peak when he discovers a sore that he believes to be mouth cancer.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Yoga Teacher
    8.2/10(95 votes)

    #8 - Yoga Teacher

    S2:E9

    Marc hits it off with Rachael Harris by comparing their bad relationship scars. When Marc pursues her, she wants him to prove he's over his anger issues by joining her yoga class.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Marc on Talking Dead
    8.1/10(123 votes)

    #9 - Marc on Talking Dead

    S2:E1

    Marc is riding high, his career is taking off and his relationship with Jen seems to be going well. However, Marc turns out to be his own worst enemy as he sabotages a TV guest spot and ruins his relationship at the same time.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Boomer Lives
    8.1/10(99 votes)

    #10 - Boomer Lives

    S2:E5

    Marc is dealing with the finality of his relationship with Jen but is sidetracked by his missing cat, Boomer. He goes door to door through his neighborhood, looking for his cat, while at the same time learning how his neighbors deal with loss.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Stroke of Luck
    8.1/10(98 votes)

    #11 - Stroke of Luck

    S3:E1

    In the Season 3 premiere, Marc's girlfriend insists he get to know her kid, while Elliott Gould insists Marc take on his agent.

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    Director:Rob Cohen
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Marc's Niece
    8.1/10(89 votes)

    #12 - Marc's Niece

    S3:E7

    Marc tries to connect with his niece by introducing her to her YouTube idol.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Racegate
    8.0/10(105 votes)

    #13 - Racegate

    S3:E4

    Marc responds to criticism about the lack of diversity on his podcast by inviting comedian Bruce Bruce for an interview.

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Marc's Family
    7.9/10(92 votes)

    #14 - Marc's Family

    S2:E7

    When Marc's brother shows up on his doorstep after leaving his life, both mom and dad show up to "help." Things are immediately dysfunctional but when podcast guest David Cross gets everyone stoned (except Marc), they hash out their issues.

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for White Truck
    7.9/10(94 votes)

    #15 - White Truck

    S2:E11

    Trying to lead a simpler life, Marc immerses himself in his vinyl-collecting hobby but a chance encounter with a woman he meets in the record store parking lot snowballs into just the kind of chaos he’s been trying to avoid.

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Mad Marc
    7.9/10(89 votes)

    #16 - Mad Marc

    S3:E5

    Marc decides to search for a cure for his anger problem.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Therapy
    7.8/10(95 votes)

    #17 - Therapy

    S2:E3

    Marc and Jen enter couples therapy with married therapists but instead of helping, it exacerbates their issues. After Marc feels wronged by the therapists, he ends up putting a dent in their "perfect" relationship.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Nostalgic Sex Buddy
    7.8/10(90 votes)

    #18 - Nostalgic Sex Buddy

    S2:E6

    Newly single Marc tries to start a no-strings sexual relationship with a sex buddy from years ago. He reasons that a less emotional attachment is exactly what he needs but soon learns that it's easier said than done.

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Professor Of Desire
    7.8/10(94 votes)

    #19 - Professor Of Desire

    S3:E8

    Marc's novelist pal asks him to guest lecture at the college where he teaches, but their friendship is tested when sparks fly between Marc and the TA.

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    Director:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Anti-Depressed
    7.8/10(81 votes)

    #20 - Anti-Depressed

    S3:E9

    Faced with pressures from his talk show pilot Marc goes on anti-depressants, which create some dubious side effects.

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Cold Turkey
    7.8/10(75 votes)

    #21 - Cold Turkey

    S3:E12

    With his talk show pilot approaching, Marc gives up nicotine gum and caffeine, and tries to get into shape with the help of pro wrestler, CM Punk. The stress of his new regimen leads to a more serious problem.

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Spiral
    7.8/10(76 votes)

    #22 - Spiral

    S3:E13

    After training with pro-wrestler CM Punk, Marc’s back goes out and he is prescribed Oxycontin. Things take a turn for the worst, but everyone tries to keep Marc on the right path as he prepares for his talk show premiere.

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    Director:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Marc's New Friend
    7.7/10(100 votes)

    #23 - Marc's New Friend

    S2:E2

    Marc is annoyed that none of his old pals can hang anymore on a regular basis. Although after bonding with Ray Romano, Marc pursues a friendship, ignoring Kyle's warnings that Romano is on a different level.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for Ex-Pod
    7.7/10(94 votes)

    #24 - Ex-Pod

    S3:E3

    Marc invites his ex-wife onto his podcast after finding out that she has written a book; memories bring up unresolved issues.

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    Director:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Patent Troll
    7.7/10(77 votes)

    #25 - Patent Troll

    S3:E10

    When Marc and his old radio co-host Sam Seder are threatened with a lawsuit from a patent troll they organize a podcasters-only meeting to plan their retaliation.

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    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Radio Cowboy" is the best rated episode of "Maron". It scored 8.5/10 based on 109 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/10/2014. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Desert Road Trip".