Difficult People poster
★ 7.1
Difficult People poster

Overall Rating

★ 7.1
S3 E5
#1
★ 8.1

Cindarestylox

After cut-rate facial filler leaves Julie's face frozen into a smile, she savors the unexpected benefits. Billy has the opportunity to teach acting after running into his favorite school teacher, and Marilyn wants Julie to freeze her eggs.

S3 E4
#2
★ 8.0

Rabbitversary

Alone for the weekend, Julie hires a creepy handyman who overstays his welcome. Meanwhile, Billy feuds with a dickish advertising exec, and Marilyn gets a book deal.

S3 E1
#3
★ 7.7

Passover Bump

Having maxed out on antidepressants, Julie faces a family Passover Seder armed only with a meditation app. Meanwhile, Billy gets a gig as a warm-up comic for Larry Wilmore's new late-night talk show and Arthur heads to Florida for work.

S3 E2
#4
★ 7.7

Strike Rat

Julie faces a moral dilemma when she gets cast in Woody Allen's new TV show; Billy and Marilyn scam their way through a government gay conversion therapy program. Matthew's ex-wife comes to town.

S3 E3
#5
★ 7.7

Code Change

Julie decides she has an addiction to her mother, and treats it by joining AA. Billy helps his sister-in-law Rucchel exorcise a Jewish demon from her basement. Arthur experiences frustration in the bedroom and at work, and takes both into his own hands.

S1 E8
#6
★ 7.6

Difficult Christmas

Julie and Billy book a gig at The Cutting Room, but Billy's newfound obligation to family threatens to compromise their big break.

S3 E6
#7
★ 7.6

Bernie and Blythe

Julie and Arthur stumble into sexual roleplay, while Billy worries he's been miscast as a supportive spouse at Todd's work parties. Meanwhile, Julie's dogs become social media stars without Julie's consent, and Marilyn re-unites with a former lover.

S1 E1
#8
★ 0.0

Library Water

Billy and Julie come up with an entrepreneurial scheme to sell bottled library water fountain water; Julie gets in trouble for a controversial tweet.

S1 E2
#9
★ 0.0

Devil's Three-Way

Julie seeks out an old high school crush and brings him to bed with her and Arthur; Billy finds a father figure in Denise's husband, Nate.

S1 E3
#10
★ 0.0

Pledge Week

S1 E8
#1
★ 7.6

Difficult Christmas

Julie and Billy book a gig at The Cutting Room, but Billy's newfound obligation to family threatens to compromise their big break.

S3 E6
#2
★ 7.6

Bernie and Blythe

Julie and Arthur stumble into sexual roleplay, while Billy worries he's been miscast as a supportive spouse at Todd's work parties. Meanwhile, Julie's dogs become social media stars without Julie's consent, and Marilyn re-unites with a former lover.

S3 E1
#3
★ 7.7

Passover Bump

Having maxed out on antidepressants, Julie faces a family Passover Seder armed only with a meditation app. Meanwhile, Billy gets a gig as a warm-up comic for Larry Wilmore's new late-night talk show and Arthur heads to Florida for work.

S3 E2
#4
★ 7.7

Strike Rat

Julie faces a moral dilemma when she gets cast in Woody Allen's new TV show; Billy and Marilyn scam their way through a government gay conversion therapy program. Matthew's ex-wife comes to town.

S3 E3
#5
★ 7.7

Code Change

Julie decides she has an addiction to her mother, and treats it by joining AA. Billy helps his sister-in-law Rucchel exorcise a Jewish demon from her basement. Arthur experiences frustration in the bedroom and at work, and takes both into his own hands.

S3 E4
#6
★ 8.0

Rabbitversary

Alone for the weekend, Julie hires a creepy handyman who overstays his welcome. Meanwhile, Billy feuds with a dickish advertising exec, and Marilyn gets a book deal.

S3 E5
#7
★ 8.1

Cindarestylox

After cut-rate facial filler leaves Julie's face frozen into a smile, she savors the unexpected benefits. Billy has the opportunity to teach acting after running into his favorite school teacher, and Marilyn wants Julie to freeze her eggs.

S1 E1
★ 0.0

Library Water

Billy and Julie come up with an entrepreneurial scheme to sell bottled library water fountain water; Julie gets in trouble for a controversial tweet.

S1 E2
★ 0.0

Devil's Three-Way

Julie seeks out an old high school crush and brings him to bed with her and Arthur; Billy finds a father figure in Denise's husband, Nate.

S1 E3
★ 0.0

Pledge Week

S1 E4
★ 0.0

The Courage of a Soldier

S1 E5
★ 0.0

The Children's Menu

S1 E6
★ 0.0

Even Later

S1 E7
★ 0.0

Premium Membership

S1 E8
★ 7.6

Difficult Christmas

Julie and Billy book a gig at The Cutting Room, but Billy's newfound obligation to family threatens to compromise their big break.

S2 E1
★ 0.0

Unplugged

Julie works to impress Jewish TV writers as Billy strives to be his rich boyfriend's kept man; meanwhile, Marilyn makes a video will.

S2 E2
★ 0.0

Kessler Epstein Foundation

Billy and Julie decide to create their own version of the Ice Bucket Challenge to gain internet fame.

S2 E3
★ 0.0

Italian Pinata

Mistaken perceptions about heritage and sexual orientation leads to Julie and Billy living double lives in New Jersey.

S2 E4
★ 0.0

Blade Stallion

Time alone become elusive after Julie is caught watching porn and Billy's brother moves in with him.

S2 E5
★ 0.0

Patches

When Billy’s apartment is condemned, he moves in with Marilyn; a misunderstanding lands Julie a role on a TV show.

S2 E6
★ 0.0

36 Candles

As her birthday approaches, Julie learns that she enjoys her mother’s company when they drink together, and Billy tries to date a guy he befriended on Tinder.

S2 E7
★ 0.0

Carter

Julie and Billy attempt to capitalize on the success of Hamilton by writing and starring in their own historical musical.

S2 E8
★ 0.0

Hashtag Cats

Billy and Julie get their first famous fan, who helps them try to sell a sketch show to a TV network.

S2 E9
★ 0.0

Cedar Cove

Julie and Billy jeopardize their shot at becoming fashion elites when Julie gets sick and Billy gets cast as the lead in a children’s TV show.

S2 E10
★ 0.0

High Alert

Julie writes an essay that is optioned for a movie, Billy helps with Matthew’s wedding. Julianne Moore stars as a development executive. Richard Kind stars as a writer who helps adapt Julie’s essay. Amy Sedaris and Deborah Harry return as roommates.

S3 E1
★ 7.7

Passover Bump

Having maxed out on antidepressants, Julie faces a family Passover Seder armed only with a meditation app. Meanwhile, Billy gets a gig as a warm-up comic for Larry Wilmore's new late-night talk show and Arthur heads to Florida for work.

S3 E2
★ 7.7

Strike Rat

Julie faces a moral dilemma when she gets cast in Woody Allen's new TV show; Billy and Marilyn scam their way through a government gay conversion therapy program. Matthew's ex-wife comes to town.

S3 E3
★ 7.7

Code Change

Julie decides she has an addiction to her mother, and treats it by joining AA. Billy helps his sister-in-law Rucchel exorcise a Jewish demon from her basement. Arthur experiences frustration in the bedroom and at work, and takes both into his own hands.

S3 E4
★ 8.0

Rabbitversary

Alone for the weekend, Julie hires a creepy handyman who overstays his welcome. Meanwhile, Billy feuds with a dickish advertising exec, and Marilyn gets a book deal.

S3 E5
★ 8.1

Cindarestylox

After cut-rate facial filler leaves Julie's face frozen into a smile, she savors the unexpected benefits. Billy has the opportunity to teach acting after running into his favorite school teacher, and Marilyn wants Julie to freeze her eggs.

S3 E6
★ 7.6

Bernie and Blythe

Julie and Arthur stumble into sexual roleplay, while Billy worries he's been miscast as a supportive spouse at Todd's work parties. Meanwhile, Julie's dogs become social media stars without Julie's consent, and Marilyn re-unites with a former lover.

S3 E7
★ 0.0

Fuzz Buddies

Lifelong dreams come true when Julie gets hired to write on a TV show, Micky Dolenz answers Billy's childhood fan letter, and Marilyn throws herself a Bat Mitzvah.

S3 E8
★ 0.0

Criminal Minds

Julie "Yes And's" her way into a corner with her former improv teammates and ends up being caught in a significant lie. Billy and Todd can't fall asleep in the same bed together. Meanwhile, Arthur uncovers a secret at work and Marilyn and Matthew bond.

S3 E9
★ 0.0

Sweet Tea

Julie thinks about trading in her show business dreams for a life of crafting; Billy tires of New York; Arthur is fed up with his job; Marilyn has writer's block.

S3 E10
★ 0.0

The Silkwood

Billy moves to Los Angeles with Julie's help. Marilyn writes a best-selling memoir, also with Julie's help. Changes at the cafe include a new waiter, and eventually, new ownership. Arthur’s office in Florida meets an untimely demise.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode Rating Range
3 ★ 7.8 6
★ 8.1 Cindarestylox
★ 7.6 Bernie and Blythe
1 ★ 7.6 1
★ 7.6 Difficult Christmas
★ 7.6 Difficult Christmas