The BEST episodes of Difficult People season 1

Every episode of Difficult People season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Difficult People season 1!

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: 7/31/2025Network: HuluStatus: Ended
Pledge Week
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7.81
232 votes

#1 - 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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Devil's Three-Way
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7.72
294 votes

#2 - 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
Writer: Julie Klausner, Scott King
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Difficult Christmas
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7.49
100 votes

#3 - 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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Premium Membership
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7.47
134 votes

#4 - 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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The Courage of a Soldier
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7.43
190 votes

#5 - 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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Even Later
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7.38
136 votes

#6 - 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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The Children's Menu
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7.25
139 votes

#7 - The Children's Menu

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/26/2015

While Billy's boss is out of town, Billy and Julie overhaul the café menu with children's cuisine at adult prices.

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Pilot
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6.98
356 votes

#8 - Pilot

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

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

Directors: Andrew Fleming, Jeffrey Walker
Writer: Julie Klausner
Watch Now:Apple TV