The BEST episodes of I'm Dying Up Here season 2

Every episode of I'm Dying Up Here season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of I'm Dying Up Here season 2!

Set in the celebrated and infamous L.A. stand-up comedy scene of the '70s, where the careers of most comedy superstars began, "I'm Dying Up Here" delves into the inspired and damaged psyches that inhabit the hilarious, but complex business of making an audience laugh. The series is based on William Knoedelseder's book of the same name.

Last Updated: 2/24/2024Network: ShowtimeStatus: Ended
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Lines Crossed
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7.96
69 votes

#1 - Lines Crossed

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/8/2018

Ralph and Adam's bad news comes with a silver lining.

Directors: Adam Davidson
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Plus One
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7.88
80 votes

#2 - Plus One

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/13/2018

Goldie contends with her daughter Amanda's vow of silence; Adam tags along with Ron to "Soul Train" and meets the show's producer; Cassie travels home to Texas for a wedding, where she faces some difficult choices from her past.

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Heroes and Villains
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7.74
73 votes

#3 - Heroes and Villains

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/3/2018

Edgar and Arnie expand their enterprise. Adam runs his material by Ralph, who takes it to a producer friend. Ron fosters a new relationship. Bill butts heads with a desperate Edgar. Nick uses Goldie’s stage as a confessional with unexpected results. Goldie and Roy argue over parenthood. Cassie and Eddie get a glimpse of the extremes that come with being Roy Martin.

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The Mattresses
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7.73
91 votes

#4 - The Mattresses

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/27/2018

Goldie asks Roy to perform at a telethon, but he and Eddie skip out to deal with Roy’s financial troubles. Cassie starts to doubt her relationship with Eddie. Ralph and Adam collect on a long overdue debt. Nick and Dawn get surprised by unwanted guests who drop by Goldie’s. The comics stage an intervention for Fitzy, which Ron spins into a party.

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Between Us
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7.69
74 votes

#5 - Between Us

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/10/2018

Adam and Ralph get some good news. Goldie calls Amanda's bluff. Ron tries to salvage good will from employees and coworkers. Bill helps Nick face legal trouble. Eddie receives a tough lesson in love from Roy. Cassie bonds with Dawn.

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Bete Noire
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7.68
76 votes

#6 - Bete Noire

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/20/2018

Goldie is rattled by a break in. New comic Dawn Lima takes the main stage. Edgar and Arnie stumble upon a risky money-making enterprise. Nick moves in with Bill. Ron’s sitcom stardom brings unexpected repercussions, while Eddie writes jokes for his idol Roy’s Tonight Show appearance.

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Call Me a Ham
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7.64
73 votes

#7 - Call Me a Ham

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/17/2018

Goldie agrees to a favor for Ron. Arnie warns Edgar that Goldie is onto them. Ralph and Adam approach Dawn with an opportunity. Amanda gets Eddie in hot water. Cassie helps out Nick, a favor she might come to regret.

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Now You See Me, Now You Don't
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7.59
75 votes

#8 - Now You See Me, Now You Don't

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/24/2018

A discontented Bill is asked to headline for an absent Roy. Nick and Eddie are presented with new opportunities. Amanda makes a shocking declaration. Cassie oversteps after a night out with Dawn.

Directors: Cindy Chupack
Writer: Peter Elkoff
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Deathbed Confessions
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7.51
69 votes

#9 - Deathbed Confessions

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/1/2018

Roy’s lack of improvement puts Goldie in a tight spot. Arnie is forced to bow out of a gig with Edgar. Bill’s frustration with Goldie builds. Ron catches up with Maggie. Nick helps Cassie in his quest for forgiveness. Adam and Ralph weigh their options. Amanda may have accidentally thrown a wrench into Goldie’s plans.

Directors: Jessica Yu
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Gone with the Wind
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7.49
89 votes

#10 - Gone with the Wind

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/6/2018

Goldie looks to expand her comedy empire with the help of a friend, while her estranged daughter Amanda resurfaces; Cassie awaits the premiere of her comedy special; Ralph, Nick and Bill hit the road on a comedy tour.

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