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

    #1 - Internet Troll

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

    #2 - Dominatrix

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

    #3 - Marc's Dad

    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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  4. Maron Season 2 Episode 2 - Marc's New Friend
    7.6/10(104 votes)

    #4 - 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.

    Director:Bobcat Goldthwait
    Writer:Robert Cohen

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  5. Maron Season 4 Episode 7 - Philippe
    7.6/10(63 votes)

    #5 - Philippe

    S4:E7

    After chafing under Shirley’s oppressive ‘tranquility,’ Marc jumps at the chance to spend time with the sober-yet-wild Bobby Mendez.

    Director:Robert Cohen
    Writer:Dave Anthony

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

    #6 - Jen Moves to L.A.

    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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  7. Maron Season 2 Episode 3 - Therapy
    7.7/10(100 votes)

    #7 - 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.

    Director:Robert Cohen
    Writer:Duncan Birmingham

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  8. Maron Season 3 Episode 8 - Professor Of Desire
    7.7/10(97 votes)

    #8 - 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.

    Director:Robert Cohen
    Writers:Jerry Stahl, Sean Roberts

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  9. Maron Season 3 Episode 10 - Patent Troll
    7.7/10(80 votes)

    #9 - 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.

    Director:Luke Matheny
    Writers:Duncan Birmingham, Sean Russell

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  10. Maron Season 4 Episode 2 - Marc's Roommate
    7.7/10(75 votes)

    #10 - Marc's Roommate

    S4:E2

    Marc checks into rehab and is forced to room with an annoying young addict.

    Director:Lynn Shelton
    Writer:Dave Anthony

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

    #11 - Projections

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

    #12 - Mexican Angel

    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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  13. Maron Season 3 Episode 3 - Ex-Pod
    7.8/10(98 votes)

    #13 - 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.

    Director:Marc Maron
    Writer:Marc Maron

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  14. Maron Season 3 Episode 11 - Steel Johnson
    7.8/10(80 votes)

    #14 - Steel Johnson

    S3:E11

    Marc's brother invites him to speak at his company’s corporate retreat, which resembles more of a Jimmy Buffet fan-club convention than a professional get together.

    Director:Bobcat Goldthwait
    Writer:Dave Anthony

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  15. Maron Season 3 Episode 13 - Spiral
    7.8/10(79 votes)

    #15 - 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.

    Director:Joe Kessler
    Writers:Sean Russell, Jerry Stahl

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  16. Maron Season 4 Episode 3 - The Field Trip
    7.8/10(64 votes)

    #16 - The Field Trip

    S4:E3

    Marc and his fellow rehab patients go on a field trip to his old neighborhood.

    Director:Bobcat Goldthwait
    Writers:Dave Anthony, Bob Nickman

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  17. Maron Season 4 Episode 6 - Sobriety Bush
    7.8/10(59 votes)

    #17 - Sobriety Bush

    S4:E6

    Marc’s sponsor sets him up with an unusual living situation.

    Director:Robert Cohen
    Writers:Dave Anthony, Jerry Stahl

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  18. Maron Season 4 Episode 10 - Amends
    7.8/10(57 votes)

    #18 - Amends

    S4:E10

    Marc begins to make his amends and in the process learns that he is a father.

    Director:Dave Anthony
    Writer:Dave Anthony

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

    #19 - Dead Possum

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

    #20 - A Real Woman

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

    #21 - Sex Fest

    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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  22. Maron Season 2 Episode 6 - Nostalgic Sex Buddy
    7.9/10(94 votes)

    #22 - 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.

    Director:Luke Matheny
    Writer:Dave Anthony

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  23. Maron Season 2 Episode 7 - Marc's Family
    7.9/10(96 votes)

    #23 - 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.

    Director:Luke Matheny
    Writer:Marc Maron

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  24. Maron Season 2 Episode 11 - White Truck
    7.9/10(99 votes)

    #24 - 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.

    Director:Bobcat Goldthwait
    Writer:Jerry Stahl

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  25. Maron Season 3 Episode 5 - Mad Marc
    7.9/10(93 votes)

    #25 - Mad Marc

    S3:E5

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

    Director:Richie Keen
    Writers:Sivert Glarum, Michael Jamin

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Internet Troll" is the worst rated episode of "Maron". It scored 7/10 based on 221 votes. Directed by Luke Matheny and written by Marc Maron, it aired on 5/3/2013. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Dominatrix".