The BEST episodes of Mulaney

Every episode of Mulaney ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Mulaney!

Set in New York, and based on the life and stand-up comedy of John Mulaney, this multi-camera laffer follows an aspiring comedian coming of age under the influence of his boss, his roommates and his neighbors.

Last Updated: 10/4/2024Network: FOXStatus: Ended
In the Name of the Mother and the Son and the Holy Andre
star
6.60
75 votes

#1 - In the Name of the Mother and the Son and the Holy Andre

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/9/2014

When John's very religious parents visit, he must lie about how often he goes to church; Jane goes on the pill to impress a guy.

Directors: Andy Ackerman
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Sweet Jane
star
6.54
99 votes

#2 - Sweet Jane

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/2/2014

John wonders why Jane doesn't like any of his girlfriends. Lou fixates on his death.

Directors: Andy Ackerman
Writer: John Mulaney
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Patriot Acts
star
6.33
70 votes

#3 - Patriot Acts

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/23/2014

When Jane starts dating a marine, John and Motif, feeling guilty for their lack of service, try to sign up for a USO Comedy Tour. Meanwhile, Lou recounts how war - and improv - are hell.

Directors: Andy Ackerman
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Motif and the City
star
6.29
62 votes

#4 - Motif and the City

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/30/2014

When Motif learns John and Jane are not adding him to the apartment lease, he leans on his three girlfriends for support. Lou's audience plant demands a contract.

Directors: Andy Ackerman
Writer: Rachel Axler
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It's a Wonderful Home Alone
star
6.24
58 votes

#5 - It's a Wonderful Home Alone

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/21/2014

John's resentment of actor Macaulay Culkin dampens his Christmas spirit. Meanwhile, Lou is worried when his rival, network host Jesse Tyler Munoz (guest star Kroll), announces a competing holiday special, and Andre is mistaken for a puppet.

Directors: Andy Ackerman
Writer: Dan Levy
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Life is a Series of Different Apartments
star
6.24
17 votes

#6 - Life is a Series of Different Apartments

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/15/2015

When their building is infested with bed bugs, Mulaney and the gang secretly crash at a Lou's vacant pad and unknowingly eat some special Oscar "treats," leading to more problems when Lou unexpectedly returns from vacation early.

Directors: Andy Ackerman
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Power Moves
star
6.07
14 votes

#7 - Power Moves

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/25/2015

John takes Lou's advice about how to gain the upper hand with his roommates. Meanwhile, Motif shows Jane how to get her new cat to like her.

Directors: Andy Ackerman
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Halloween
star
6.05
117 votes

#8 - Halloween

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/19/2014

When John uses his late neighbor Lapidus' jokes for Lou's monologue, he finds himself willing to rob the man's grave to get more of his material and prove his worth at work.

Directors: Andy Ackerman
Writer: Dan Mintz
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Worlds Collide
star
5.94
18 votes

#9 - Worlds Collide

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/11/2015

John quickly regrets mixing his home and work lives when Jane becomes Lou's new personal trainer. Meanwhile, Motif turns to Oscar for advice on his stand-up routine.

Directors: Andy Ackerman
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Pilot
star
5.90
204 votes

#10 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/5/2014

John gets a job writing comedy for demanding and infantile game show host Lou Cannon, which turns out to be less glamourous than expected. Meanwhile John's roommate, Jane, attempts to prove to an ex that she isn't "psycho"; and his other roommate, Motif, struggles to write a joke with a killer punchline.

Directors: Andy Ackerman
Writer: John Mulaney
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Ruby
star
5.80
15 votes

#11 - Ruby

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/8/2015

John puts his theories about teenagers to the test when he tries to impart his wisdom to his new girlfriend's 13-year-old daughter. Meanwhile, Jane and Motif become Lou's lunch companions.

Directors: Andy Ackerman
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The Doula
star
5.78
97 votes

#12 - The Doula

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/12/2014

When John starts dating a doula, he faces his fear of childbirth; John talks to Lou about his provocative behavior.

Directors: Andy Ackerman
Writer: John Mulaney
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French Roast
star
5.25
16 votes

#13 - French Roast

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/18/2015

John faces the dilemma of being mean about Lou when he is invited to participate in a celebrity roast. Meanwhile, Oscar teaches Jane how to be more ladylike.

Directors: Andy Ackerman
Writer: Dan Levy
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