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The Best Episodes of Maron Season 1

Every episode of Maron Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Maron Season 1!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Maron Season 1 Episode 6 - Sponsor
    8.1/10(139 votes)

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Luke Matheny
    Writer:Duncan Birmingham

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  2. Maron Season 1 Episode 2 - Dead Possum
    7.9/10(174 votes)

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Luke Matheny
    Writer:Sivert Glarum

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  3. Maron Season 1 Episode 5 - A Real Woman
    7.9/10(147 votes)

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Bobcat Goldthwait
    Writer:Duncan Birmingham

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  4. Maron Season 1 Episode 7 - Sex Fest
    7.9/10(127 votes)

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Robert Cohen
    Writer:Zach Robbins

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  5. Maron Season 1 Episode 9 - Projections
    7.8/10(119 votes)

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Bobcat Goldthwait
    Writer:Michael Jamin

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  6. Maron Season 1 Episode 10 - Mexican Angel
    7.8/10(109 votes)

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Luke Matheny
    Writer:Marc Maron

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  7. Maron Season 1 Episode 8 - Jen Moves to L.A.
    7.7/10(115 votes)

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Robert Cohen
    Writer:Duncan Birmingham

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  8. Maron Season 1 Episode 3 - Marc's Dad
    7.6/10(155 votes)

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Bobcat Goldthwait
    Writers:Sivert Glarum, Michael Jamin

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  9. Maron Season 1 Episode 4 - Dominatrix
    7.5/10(142 votes)

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Bobcat Goldthwait
    Writers:Sivert Glarum, Michael Jamin

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  10. Maron Season 1 Episode 1 - Internet Troll
    7.0/10(221 votes)

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Luke Matheny
    Writer:Marc Maron

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Sponsor" is the best rated episode of "Maron" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 139 votes. Directed by Luke Matheny and written by Duncan Birmingham, it aired on 6/7/2013. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Dead Possum".