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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 3 Episode 1 - Stroke of Luck
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - 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.

    Director:Robert Cohen
    Writers:Sivert Glarum, Michael Jamin

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  2. Maron Season 3 Episode 2 - The Request
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    #2 - 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?

    Directors:Michael Jamin, Sivert Glarum
    Writer:Sean Russell

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  3. Maron Season 3 Episode 3 - Ex-Pod
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    #3 - 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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  4. Maron Season 3 Episode 4 - Racegate
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    #4 - Racegate

    S3:E4

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

    Director:Bobcat Goldthwait
    Writer:Dave Anthony

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  5. Maron Season 3 Episode 5 - Mad Marc
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    #5 - 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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  6. Maron Season 3 Episode 6 - The Node
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    #6 - The Node

    S3:E6

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    Director:Luke Matheny
    Writer:Dave Anthony

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  7. Maron Season 3 Episode 7 - Marc's Niece
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    #7 - Marc's Niece

    S3:E7

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

    Director:Richie Keen
    Writer:Sean Russell

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  8. Maron Season 3 Episode 8 - Professor Of Desire
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    #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 9 - Anti-Depressed
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    #9 - Anti-Depressed

    S3:E9

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

    Director:Jim Serpico
    Writers:Jerry Stahl, Sean Roberts

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  10. Maron Season 3 Episode 10 - Patent Troll
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    #10 - 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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  11. Maron Season 3 Episode 11 - Steel Johnson
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    #11 - 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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  12. Maron Season 3 Episode 12 - Cold Turkey
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    #12 - 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.

    Director:Bobcat Goldthwait
    Writers:Sivert Glarum, Michael Jamin, Sean Russell

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  13. Maron Season 3 Episode 13 - Spiral
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    #13 - 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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  14. Maron Season 4 Episode 5 - Marc in Florida
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    #14 - Marc in Florida

    S4:E5

    Marc goes to stay with his mother in Florida and must deal with her irritating boyfriend.

    Director:Bobcat Goldthwait
    Writers:Sivert Glarum, Michael Jamin, Dave Anthony

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  15. Maron Season 4 Episode 6 - Sobriety Bush
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    #15 - 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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  16. Maron Season 2 Episode 11 - White Truck
    5.3/10(6 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Maron Season 2 Episode 3 - Therapy
    6.3/10(6 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.

    Director:Robert Cohen
    Writer:Duncan Birmingham

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  18. Maron Season 4 Episode 7 - Philippe
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Maron Season 4 Episode 10 - Amends
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. Maron Season 4 Episode 11 - The Geographic
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #20 - The Geographic

    S4:E11

    Marc decides to travel to Shay and meet his baby.

    Director:Casey Brown
    Writers:Dave Anthony, Bob Nickman

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  21. Maron Season 4 Episode 3 - The Field Trip
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. Maron Season 2 Episode 2 - Marc's New Friend
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Maron Season 4 Episode 2 - Marc's Roommate
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. Maron Season 4 Episode 4 - The 13th Step
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #24 - The 13th Step

    S4:E4

    Marc tries to suppress romantic feelings for a fellow rehab patient.

    Director:Bobcat Goldthwait
    Writers:Dave Anthony, Jerry Stahl

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  25. Maron Season 4 Episode 9 - Shrink & Kink
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Shrink & Kink

    S4:E9

    When Marc begins working with a therapist, he runs into his ex-wife which drudges up old issues.

    Director:Joe Kessler
    Writers:Sivert Glarum, Michael Jamin, Dave Anthony

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Stroke of Luck" is the worst rated episode of "Maron". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Robert Cohen and written by Sivert Glarum, Michael Jamin, it aired on 5/14/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Request".