The BEST episodes of Difficult People

Every episode of Difficult People ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Difficult People!

Difficult People stars Klausner and Eichner as best friends living in New York City whose typical, irreverent behavior lands them in some very awkward situations.

Last Updated: 2/24/2024Network: HuluStatus: Ended
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Italian Pinata
star
8.22
120 votes

#1 - Italian Pinata

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/19/2016

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

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36 Candles
star
7.95
148 votes

#2 - 36 Candles

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/9/2016

As her birthday gets closer, Julie discovers that she enjoys her mom's company when they are drinking; Billy tries to date a guy he met through an app.

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Unplugged
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7.91
167 votes

#3 - Unplugged

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/12/2016

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

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High Alert
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7.83
77 votes

#4 - High Alert

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/6/2016

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.

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Hashtag Cats
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7.82
85 votes

#5 - Hashtag Cats

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/23/2016

Billy and Julie gain their first famous fan, who tries to help them sell a sketch show to a TV network.

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Pledge Week
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7.79
232 votes

#6 - Pledge Week

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/12/2015

Billy hits it off with a new man, only to find out he's a "participator"; Julie's home life crumbles as Arthur cracks under the pressure of the PBS pledge drive.

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Cedar Cove
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7.77
77 votes

#7 - Cedar Cove

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/30/2016

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. Christian Siriano guest stars as himself. Austin Pendleton guest stars as a tightly-wound television director.

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Blade Stallion
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7.77
149 votes

#8 - Blade Stallion

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/26/2016

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

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Patches
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7.75
122 votes

#9 - Patches

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/2/2016

When Billy’s apartment is condemned, he moves in with Marilyn; a misunderstanding lands Julie a role on a TV show. Rachel Dratch guest stars as a casting director. Abby Elliot guest stars as an Internet executive who offers Billy and Julie a trial job.

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The Silkwood
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7.74
65 votes

#10 - The Silkwood

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/26/2017

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.

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Kessler Epstein Foundation
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7.74
159 votes

#11 - Kessler Epstein Foundation

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/12/2016

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

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Sweet Tea
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7.70
60 votes

#12 - Sweet Tea

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/19/2017

Julie considers trading her showbiz dreams for a life of happy crafting as Billy sickens of New York City. Arthur is over his job, and Marilyn experiences writer’s block. Meanwhile a visit from Lola’s sorority may hold the answer to all of their problems.

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Devil's Three-Way
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7.70
296 votes

#13 - Devil's Three-Way

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/5/2015

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.

Directors: Jeffrey Walker
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Cindarestylox
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7.68
65 votes

#14 - Cindarestylox

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/22/2017

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.

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Rabbitversary
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7.61
71 votes

#15 - Rabbitversary

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/15/2017

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.

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Code Change
star
7.56
64 votes

#16 - Code Change

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/8/2017

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.

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Carter
star
7.53
118 votes

#17 - Carter

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/16/2016

Inspired by the success of Hamilton, Billy and Julie want to write and star in their own historical musical.

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Premium Membership
star
7.53
135 votes

#18 - Premium Membership

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/9/2015

Billy and Julie decide to create their own podcast, but it proves more difficult than anticipated; Billy has some unexpected fun at the dog park.

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Bernie and Blythe
star
7.49
75 votes

#19 - Bernie and Blythe

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/29/2017

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.

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Difficult Christmas
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7.49
98 votes

#20 - Difficult Christmas

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/16/2015

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

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The Courage of a Soldier
star
7.44
189 votes

#21 - The Courage of a Soldier

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/19/2015

Billy visits his very Jewish brother for Yom Kippur dinner; Julie attempts to befriend a veteran to prove to Marilyn's surrogate daughter that she's charitable.

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Fuzz Buddies
star
7.43
68 votes

#22 - Fuzz Buddies

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/5/2017

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.

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Strike Rat
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7.42
79 votes

#23 - Strike Rat

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/8/2017

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.

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Even Later
star
7.40
135 votes

#24 - Even Later

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/2/2015

Billy and Julie prepare a portfolio for a writing job, but find it easier to procrastinate than write.

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Passover Bump
star
7.39
83 votes

#25 - Passover Bump

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/8/2017

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.

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