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: 7/22/2026Network: HuluStatus: Ended
Devil's Three-Way
star
8.50
120 votes

#1 - 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
Pledge Week
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8.30
90 votes

#2 - 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.

The Courage of a Soldier
star
7.50
60 votes

#3 - 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.

Pilot
star
7.30
90 votes

#4 - 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.

The Children's Menu
star
7.00
30 votes

#5 - 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.

Even Later
star
7.00
30 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.

Premium Membership
star
7.00
30 votes

#7 - 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.

Difficult Christmas
star
0.00
0 votes

#8 - 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.