The BEST episodes of Maron
Every episode of Maron ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Maron!
Marc Maron has been a comedian for 25 years. He’s had his problems. He was an angry, drunk, self involved, twice divorced compulsive mess for most of his adult life, but with the popularity of a podcast he does in his garage and a life of sobriety, his life and career are turning around. MARON explores a fictionalized version of Marc’s life, his relationships, and his career, including his incredibly popular WTF podcast, which features conversations Marc conducts with celebrities and fellow comedians. Neurosis intact, Maron is uniquely fascinating, absolutely compelling and brutally funny. Produced by Fox Television Studios and Denis Leary and Jim Serpico’s Apostle, MARON is directed by Oscar® winning director Luke Matheny (God of Love) and executive produced by Marc Maron, Denis Leary, Jim Serpico, Olivia Wingate, and Duncan Birmingham, who also serves as the series’ writer.
#1 - Sex Fest
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/14/2013
Marc receives an explicit photo from a female fan, who suggests a weekend of no-strings-attached sex at an out-of-town comedy festival. Marc obliges and goes through the full six stages of a relationship within a matter of two days.
#2 - Jen Moves To L.A.
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/21/2013
Marc freaks out after learning his “Sexfest” fling plans to move too close for comfort. After Marc rejects her, she sets her sights on the next best thing and comes between Marc and his assistant Kyle.
#3 - Projections
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/28/2013
Marc meets up with an old college friend who has become a mainstream sell-out filmmaker. He offers Marc a dubious part in his upcoming movie. As Marc considers the part strictly for the health benefits, he pictures how his life might look had he made different choices.
#4 - Mexican Angel
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/28/2013
Marc's former fling moves in temporarily with Marc after being evicted. She invades Marc’s boundaries and tensions go through the roof. He questions her hoarding tendencies and believes she lied about being kicked out of her previous apartment. Luckily, an unexpected visitor intervenes as their fighting hits a crescendo.
#5 - Step 1
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/4/2016
In denial about his current situation, Marc is reluctantly convinced by his friends to enter rehab.
#6 - Marc's Roommate
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/4/2016
Marc checks into rehab and is forced to room with an annoying young addict.
#7 - The Field Trip
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/11/2016
Marc and his fellow rehab patients go on a field trip to his old neighborhood.
#8 - Sponsor
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/7/2013
At an AA meeting, Marc becomes a sponsor to Manny, an ex-con just out of prison. Marc finds himself in over his head while he accompanies Manny to his old haunts.
#9 - Marc's New Friend
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/15/2014
Marc is annoyed that none of his old pals can hang anymore on a regular basis. Although after bonding with Ray Romano, Marc pursues a friendship, ignoring Kyle's warnings that Romano is on a different level.
#10 - Dead Possum
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/10/2013
Marc discovers the source of the awful smell stinking up his house. His podcast guest, Denis Leary, calls Marc’s masculinity into question, causing him to over prepare for removing the dead animal from under his house. Marc’s mom sets up a meeting between him and a family friend who becomes Marc’s eager new assistant.
#11 - Marc's Dad
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/17/2013
Marc’s estranged dad, Larry shows up in an RV at Marc’s house with yet another foolproof scheme to get rich quick. Marc and Larry air their grievances towards each other and a power struggle ensues. Additional guest stars: Andy Kindler, Pete Holmes and Jeff Garlin.
#12 - Dominatrix
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/24/2013
Marc finds out from his podcast guest and friend, Illeana Douglas, that his ex-‐wife is having a baby. Illeana sets Marc up on a blind date with a nice girl, but he falls for a raunchy dominatrix instead.
#13 - A Real Woman
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/31/2013
Tired of dating younger women, Marc decides to date an age-appropriate woman he meets at a coffee shop. She's smart and sexy, but things go south when she puts Marc in the hot seat by having him interviewed on her son’s podcast.
#14 - Therapy
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/22/2014
Marc and Jen enter couples therapy with married therapists but instead of helping, it exacerbates their issues. After Marc feels wronged by the therapists, he ends up putting a dent in their "perfect" relationship.
#15 - Marc On Talking Dead
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/8/2014
Marc is riding high, his career is taking off and his relationship with Jen seems to be going well. However, Marc turns out to be his own worst enemy as he sabotages a TV guest spot and ruins his relationship at the same time.
#16 - Marc's Niece
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/25/2015
Marc tries to connect with his niece by introducing her to her YouTube idol.
#17 - The Mom Situation
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/29/2014
Marc's mom comes to visit. He wants to avoid her and pawns her off on a friend's Dad. The plan backfires when the older couple hit it off too well and Marc has to parent his Mom through an STD scare.
#18 - Anti-Depressed
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/9/2015
Faced with pressures from his talk show pilot Marc goes on anti-depressants, which create some dubious side effects.
#19 - Internet Troll
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/3/2013
Marc is tormented by an abusive fan on Twitter. With his podcast guest Dave Foley in tow, Marc decides to teach one internet troll a lesson.
#20 - Professor of Desire
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/2/2015
Marc's novelist pal asks him to guest lecture at the college where he teaches, but their friendship is tested when sparks fly between Marc and the TA.
#21 - Patent Troll
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/16/2015
When Marc and his old radio co-host Sam Seder are threatened with a lawsuit from a patent troll they organize a podcasters-only meeting to plan their retaliation.
#22 - The Geographic
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/6/2016
Marc decides to travel to Shay and meet his baby.
#23 - The Node
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/18/2015
Marc's internet goes down, sending him into an endless battle with his internet company. His father arrives dropping hints of his impending death.
#24 - Steel Johnson
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/23/2015
Marc's brother invites him to speak at his company’s corporate retreat, which resembles more of a Jimmy Buffet fan-club convention than a professional get together.
#25 - Cold Turkey
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/30/2015
With his talk show pilot approaching, Marc gives up nicotine gum and caffeine, and tries to get into shape with the help of pro wrestler, CM Punk. The stress of his new regimen leads to a more serious problem.