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 - 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.
#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 - 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.
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - Radio Cowboy
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/10/2014
During an appearance on a typically terrible morning radio show, Marc declares the medium dead, and the future belongs to podcasting. However, when he meets a largely ignored radio genius, he has a new respect for some DJs.
#10 - Yoga Teacher
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/3/2014
Marc hits it off with Rachael Harris by comparing their bad relationship scars. When Marc pursues her, she wants him to prove he's over his anger issues by joining her yoga class.
#11 - 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.
#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 - 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.
#15 - White Truck
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/17/2014
Trying to lead a simpler life, Marc immerses himself in his vinyl-collecting hobby but a chance encounter with a woman he meets in the record store parking lot snowballs into just the kind of chaos he's been trying to avoid.
#17 - 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.
#18 - Desert Road Trip
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/31/2014
As Marc's career reaches new heights, he is visited by an old acquaintance, desperate for a helping hand. After the comic passes away, Marc is forced to confront the reality that his success could disappear in an instant.
#20 - Boomer Lives
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/5/2014
Marc is dealing with the finality of his relationship with Jen but is sidetracked by his missing cat, Boomer. He goes door to door through his neighborhood, looking for his cat, while at the same time learning how his neighbors deal with loss.
#23 - 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.
#25 - Stroke of Luck
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/14/2015
Marc's girlfriend insists he get to know her kid, while Elliott Gould insists Marc take on his agent.