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The Best Episodes of Mulaney Season 1

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

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Set in New York, and based on the life and stand-up comedy of John Mulaney, this multi-camera laffer follows an aspiring comedian coming of age under the influence of his boss, his roommates and his

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Mulaney Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    4.7/10(189 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    John gets a job writing comedy for demanding and infantile game show host Lou Cannon, which turns out to be less glamourous than expected. Meanwhile John's roommate, Jane, attempts to prove to an ex that she isn't "psycho"; and his other roommate, Motif, struggles to write a joke with a killer punchline

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Mulaney Season 1 Episode 2 - The Doula
    4.9/10(137 votes)

    #2 - The Doula

    S1:E2

    When John starts dating a doula, he faces his fear of childbirth; John talks to Lou about his provocative behavior.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Mulaney Season 1 Episode 3 - Halloween
    6.9/10(112 votes)

    #3 - Halloween

    S1:E3

    When John uses his late neighbor Lapidus' jokes for Lou's monologue, he finds himself willing to rob the man's grave to get more of his material and prove his worth at work.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Mulaney Season 1 Episode 4 - Sweet Jane
    7.7/10(110 votes)

    #4 - Sweet Jane

    S1:E4

    John wonders why Jane doesn't like any of his girlfriends. Lou fixates on his death

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Mulaney Season 1 Episode 5 - In the Name of the Mother, and the Son and the Holy Andre
    7.4/10(88 votes)

    #5 - In the Name of the Mother, and the Son and the Holy Andre

    S1:E5

    When John's very religious parents visit, he must lie about how often he goes to church; Jane goes on the pill to impress a guy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Mulaney Season 1 Episode 6 - Patriot Acts
    5.2/10(73 votes)

    #6 - Patriot Acts

    S1:E6

    When Jane starts dating a marine, John and Motif, feeling guilty for their lack of service, try to sign up for a USO Comedy Tour. Meanwhile, Lou recounts how war - and improv - are hell.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Mulaney Season 1 Episode 7 - Motif & the City
    7.9/10(74 votes)

    #7 - Motif & the City

    S1:E7

    When Motif learns John and Jane are not adding him to the apartment lease, he leans on his three girlfriends for support. Lou's audience plant demands a contract.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Mulaney Season 1 Episode 8 - It's a Wonderful Home Alone
    6.5/10(65 votes)

    #8 - It's a Wonderful Home Alone

    S1:E8

    John's resentment of actor Macaulay Culkin dampens his Christmas spirit. Meanwhile, Lou is worried when his rival, network host Jesse Tyler Munoz, announces a competing holiday special, and Andre is mistaken for a puppet.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Mulaney Season 1 Episode 9 - Worlds Collide
    8.4/10(68 votes)

    #9 - Worlds Collide

    S1:E9

    Jane becomes Lou's personal trainer. Motif wants advice from Oscar for his comedy routine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Mulaney Season 1 Episode 10 - French Roast
    8.3/10(66 votes)

    #10 - French Roast

    S1:E10

    John is faced with a dilemma when he is asked to roast Lou; Oscar tries to show Jane how to be more ladylike.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Mulaney Season 1 Episode 11 - Power Moves
    8.4/10(65 votes)

    #11 - Power Moves

    S1:E11

    John takes Lou's advice about how to gain the upper hand with his roommates. Meanwhile, Motif shows Jane how to get her new cat to like her.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Mulaney Season 1 Episode 12 - Ruby
    7.8/10(54 votes)

    #12 - Ruby

    S1:E12

    John puts his theories about teenagers to the test when he tries to impart his wisdom to his new girlfriend's 13-year-old daughter. Meanwhile, Jane and Motif become Lou's lunch companions.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Mulaney Season 1 Episode 13 - Life is a Series of Different Apartments
    7.1/10(46 votes)

    #13 - Life is a Series of Different Apartments

    S1:E13

    When their building is infested with bed bugs, Mulaney and the gang secretly crash at a Lou's vacant pad and unknowingly eat some special Oscar "treats," leading to more problems when Lou unexpectedly returns from vacation early.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Mulaney" season 1. It scored 4.7/10 based on 189 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/5/2014. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Doula".