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The Best Episodes of Maron

Every episode of Maron ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Maron!

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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 most of his adult life, but with the popularity of

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7.8/10(4 votes)
#1 - The Mom Situation
S2:E45/29/2014
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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7.5/10(4 votes)
#2 - Dead Possum
S1:E25/10/2013
Marc discovers the source of the awful smell stinking up his house. His podcast guest, Denis Leary, calls Marc’s masculinity into question, causing him to over prepare for removing the dead animal from under his house. Marc’s mom sets up a meeting between him and a family friend who becomes Marc’s eager new assistant.
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7.5/10(4 votes)
#3 - A Real Woman
S1:E55/31/2013
Tired of dating younger women, Marc decides to date an age-appropriate woman he meets at a coffee shop. She's smart and sexy, but things go south when she puts Marc in the hot seat by having him interviewed on her son’s podcast.
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7.5/10(4 votes)
#4 - Projections
S1:E96/28/2013
Marc meets up with an old college friend who has become a mainstream sell-out filmmaker. He offers Marc a dubious part in his upcoming movie. As Marc considers the part strictly for the health benefits, he pictures how his life might look had he made different choices.
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7.3/10(3 votes)
#5 - Radio Cowboy
S2:E107/10/2014
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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7.2/10(4 votes)
#6 - Mexican Angel
S1:E106/28/2013
Marc's former fling moves in temporarily with Marc after being evicted. She invades Marc’s boundaries and tensions go through the roof. He questions her hoarding tendencies and believes she lied about being kicked out of her previous apartment. Luckily, an unexpected visitor intervenes as their fighting hits a crescendo.
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The 20 WORST Episodes of Maron

7.2/10(4 votes)
#7 - Marc on Talking Dead
S2:E15/8/2014
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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7.0/10(4 votes)
#8 - Marc's Dad
S1:E35/17/2013
Marc’s estranged dad, Larry shows up in an RV at Marc’s house with yet another foolproof scheme to get rich quick. Marc and Larry air their grievances towards each other and a power struggle ensues. Additional guest stars: Andy Kindler, Pete Holmes and Jeff Garlin.
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7.0/10(4 votes)
#9 - Sponsor
S1:E66/7/2013
At an AA meeting, Marc becomes a sponsor to Manny, an ex-con just out of prison. Marc finds himself in over his head while he accompanies Manny to his old haunts.
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7.0/10(4 votes)
#10 - Sex Fest
S1:E76/14/2013
Marc receives an explicit photo from a female fan, who suggests a weekend of no-strings-attached sex at an out-of-town comedy festival. Marc obliges and goes through the full six stages of a relationship within a matter of two days.
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7.0/10(4 votes)
#11 - Jen Moves to L.A.
S1:E86/21/2013
Marc freaks out after learning his “Sexfest” fling plans to move too close for comfort. After Marc rejects her, she sets her sights on the next best thing and comes between Marc and his assistant Kyle.
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7.0/10(3 votes)
#12 - Mouth Cancer Gig
S2:E86/26/2014
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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7.0/10(3 votes)
#13 - Yoga Teacher
S2:E97/3/2014
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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7.0/10(3 votes)
#14 - The Joke
S2:E127/24/2014
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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7.0/10(3 votes)
#15 - Desert Road Trip
S2:E137/31/2014
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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7.0/10(3 votes)
#16 - Step 1
S4:E15/4/2016
In denial about his current situation, Marc is reluctantly convinced by his friends to enter rehab.
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7.0/10(3 votes)
#17 - Dave's TV Show
S4:E86/15/2016
Marc takes a writing position on Dave’s new TV show.
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7.0/10(2 votes)
#18 - The Bookstore
S4:E127/13/2016
Marc looks for work in the new town and attempts to get close to his baby.
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7.0/10(2 votes)
#19 - Bookend
S4:E137/13/2016
Marc tries to convince Shay that he can be a positive force in her son’s life.
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6.8/10(4 votes)
#20 - Internet Troll
S1:E15/3/2013
Marc is tormented by an abusive fan on Twitter. With his podcast guest Dave Foley in tow, Marc decides to teach one internet troll a lesson.
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6.8/10(4 votes)
#21 - Dominatrix
S1:E45/24/2013
Marc finds out from his podcast guest and friend, Illeana Douglas, that his ex-‐wife is having a baby. Illeana sets Marc up on a blind date with a nice girl, but he falls for a raunchy dominatrix instead.
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6.8/10(4 votes)
#22 - Boomer Lives
S2:E56/5/2014
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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6.7/10(3 votes)
#23 - Marc's Family
S2:E76/19/2014
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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6.7/10(3 votes)
#24 - Marc's Roommate
S4:E25/4/2016
Marc checks into rehab and is forced to room with an annoying young addict.
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6.7/10(3 votes)
#25 - The 13th Step
S4:E45/18/2016
Marc tries to suppress romantic feelings for a fellow rehab patient.
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Best Episodes Summary

"The Mom Situation" is the best rated episode of "Maron". It scored 7.8/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/29/2014. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Dead Possum".