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Season 1

  • S01E01 Gods of Dangerous Financial Instruments

    • January 8, 2012
    • Showtime

    Marty and The Pod consult for a mega-bank that wants to justify their year-end bonuses as the financial world around them burns. Back at home, Marty gets some unwanted advice on how to raise his son.

  • S01E02 Amsterdam

    • January 15, 2012
    • Showtime

    Marty and The Pod are sent to Phoenix to clean up a mess at a very powerful sports franchise caused by the impending divorce of its high-powered owners. Jeannie takes a dinner meeting with Derek, an old flame, but is deflated when she finds out his real intentions toward her. On the home front, Marty continues his personal war with Principal Gita over Roscoe's cross-dressing.

  • SPECIAL 0x1 Fridays at Galweather (1): Sexual Harassment

    • January 17, 2012
    • Showtime

    Clyde Oberholt (Ben Schwartz) and Doug Guggenheim (Josh Lawson) get pulled into a sexual harassment meeting.

  • S01E03 Microphallus

    • January 22, 2012
    • Showtime

    Marty arrives at the offices to find Greg Norbert there to announce the possible acquisition of Galweather by MetroCapital; the Pod flies to Indiana to consult for a beverage company, where Marty applies his management skills to turn a loss into a win; Clyde questions whether Doug really hooked up with a transvestite; Roscoe struggles with the confusing feelings of liking both a boy and a girl.

  • SPECIAL 0x2 Fridays at Galweather (2): The Applicant

    • January 23, 2012
    • Showtime

    Clyde Oberholt (Ben Schwartz) and Doug Guggenheim (Josh Lawson) haze a man (Greg Tuculescu) applying for a management consultant position.

  • S01E04 Mini-Mogul

    • January 29, 2012
    • Showtime

    With Jeremiah out of town, Marty is forced to bring his son Roscoe to his next job in San Francisco; hoping for some quality time with his dad, Roscoe ends up spending it all with the Pod when Marty is forced to babysit Alex Katsnelson, the teenage CEO of a security software company. Meanwhile, Jeannie reacts to her recent engagement by having a tryst with Kurt, a tortured musician she randomly meets in a coffee house.

  • SPECIAL 0x3 Fridays at Galweather (3): Blackout

    • January 30, 2012
    • Showtime

    Clyde (Ben Schwartz), Doug (Josh Lawson) and Jeannie (Kristen Bell) get stuck in an elevator.

  • S01E05 Utah

    • February 5, 2012
    • Showtime

    Jeannie has to take charge of the Pod when the racist CEO of a motel chain has reservations about dealing with Marty. Meanwhile, Clyde hopes to hit it off with a lovely Mormon virgin; and when Monica finds she has some free time on her hands, she decides to spend it with Roscoe.

  • SPECIAL 0x4 Fridays at Galweather (4): Mystery Drink 1

    • February 6, 2012
    • Showtime

    Clyde (Ben Schwartz) tries to convince Doug (Josh Lawson) to drink a mysterious beverage.

  • S01E06 Our Descent Into Los Angeles

    • February 12, 2012
    • Showtime

    Marty goes to war with his son's school when Roscoe is accused of sexual harassment for trying to kiss a boy. On the home front, Marty's personal life is further complicated when April, a stripper he met in New York, suddenly reappears. Meanwhile, Jeannie starts to get cold feet at the prospect of her upcoming wedding.

  • SPECIAL 0x5 Fridays at Galweather (5): Stripper

    • February 13, 2012
    • Showtime

    Clyde (Ben Schwartz) and Doug (Josh Lawson) hire a stripper for Marty's (Don Cheadle) surprise birthday party.

  • S01E07 Bareback Town

    • February 19, 2012
    • Showtime

    When the Pod goes to Washington D.C. to consult for a pharmaceutical company, Marty faces a challenge from April to stay monogamous on the road, which puts Jeannie in the position of having to "take one for the team" and fully satisfy a female client; Jeremiah reveals something serious to April, asking for her discretion until he can tell Marty himself; a jealous Monica drops a huge bombshell on Marty.

  • SPECIAL 0x6 Fridays at Galweather (6): Mystery Drink 2

    • February 20, 2012
    • Showtime

    In the web series finale, Clyde (Ben Schwartz) gives Doug (Josh Lawson) a chance at redemption in the form of a new mystery drink.

  • S01E08 Veritas

    • March 4, 2012
    • Showtime

    Marty and the Pod participate in Galweather-Stearn's annual recruiting event, where the best and brightest from Harvard Business School are wined and dined. Marty takes the sole black recruit in the predominantly white affair under his wing; Doug tries to prove to Clyde that he can coach any of the potential candidates onto "the list;" Jeannie grills a sexy, flirtatious recruit to see if she's all style and no substance, but a secret of Jeannie's is revealed that makes her stance somewhat hypocritical.

  • S01E09 Ouroboros

    • March 11, 2012
    • Showtime

    Marty and the Pod are put through the ringer by their arch-rival firm Kinsley-Johnson as part of the due diligence performed by MetroCapital for the pending merger; Jeannie does her best to keep Wes and the marriage at bay but fails to keep it a secret from Marty; Monica and Roscoe bond but Marty learns about Jeremiah's secret and receives shocking news from Monica.

  • S01E10 Prologue and Aftermath

    • March 18, 2012
    • Showtime

    Jeannie embarks on a gig to establish her own legend in the consulting world when she leads the Pod to her hometown on a mission to resurrect an ailing church; Marty enters into custody mediation with Monica but her powers of manipulation are in full force, threatening Marty's relationship with April.

  • S01E11 Business

    • March 25, 2012
    • Showtime

    Marty and "The Rainmaker" work together to put the kibosh on their firm's acquisition by MetroCapital but a back-stabbing turn of events leaves Marty and "The Rainmaker" mortal enemies instead of valued allies; in the aftermath of the news about April, Marty must deal with attitude from Roscoe.

  • S01E12 The Mayan Apocalypse

    • April 1, 2012
    • Showtime

    With the help of Greg Norbert, Marty and the Pod fight to pull off an eleventh-hour reprieve and stop the MetroCapital acquisition from happening; Jeannie makes a decision about marrying Wes; Marty's son Roscoe makes a life-altering choice of his own.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Stochasticity

    • January 13, 2013
    • Showtime

    In the Season 2 premiere, the aftermath of the sexual-harassment scandal leaves Marty and his Pod adjusting to a new corporate culture at Galweather Stearn, where the interim CEO entrusts consummate closer Marty with sealing a big deal. Later, a boozy night on the town leaves Jeannie reeling, while Marty's relationship with Roscoe is in need of some repair.

  • S02E02 When Dinosaurs Ruled the Planet

    • January 20, 2013
    • Showtime

    In Las Vegas to help reinvigorate an aging casino, Marty meets the firm's newest consultant, a woman who was his biggest rival in business school. Meanwhile, Clyde is seduced by the Vegas nightlife; and Jeannie discovers a passive-aggressive adversary in Galweather Stearn's interim CEO.

  • S02E03 Man-date

    • January 27, 2013
    • Showtime

    Marty and Clyde attempt to woo the business of new Las Vegas casino king, Michael Carlson, a maverick self-made millionaire who notoriously hates consultants. Meanwhile, Jeannie tries to assess how big a threat Tamara is by suggesting the two of them enjoy a spa day together. Monica makes an unlikely connection with her personal vegan chef, Tessa.

  • S02E04 Damonschildren.org

    • February 10, 2013
    • Showtime

    Matt Damon (as himself) hires the firm to find a charity to enhance his image, but Marty soon realizes he may have to dig deeper than expected in order to keep the actor as a client. Meanwhile, Jeannie finds time to spend with Roscoe; and Tessa grills Monica about their status.

  • S02E05 Sincerity is an Easy Disguise in This Business

    • February 17, 2013
    • Showtime

    Marty's militant younger brother pays a surprise visit, while Doug and Jeannie work an assignment for an online-dating company. Later, Marty hits it off with a fellow consultant.

  • S02E06 Family Values

    • February 24, 2013
    • Showtime

    Marty's plan to spend time with Roscoe conflicts with an executive retreat, while Doug sees his fellow Pod members in a different light after introducing them to his new girlfriend. Later, Tamara offers an intriguing revelation about her personal life, piquing Marty's interest.

  • S02E07 The Runner Stumbles

    • March 3, 2013
    • Showtime

    Marty faces a moral dilemma when he discovers evidence of a banking client's role in a cover-up scheme. Jeannie attempts damage control with the Pod when an ex-boyfriend posts something shocking on the web.

  • S02E08 Wonders of the World

    • March 10, 2013
    • Showtime

    During a consultation with an adult-toy company, Jeannie meets an interesting suitor, while Doug comes up with a racy gift idea for his new girlfriend. Later, Marty's brother Malcolm drives a wedge between their father and Marty.

  • S02E09 Liability

    • March 17, 2013
    • Showtime

    Doug and Clyde give depositions in a wrongful-death suit filed against a telecommunications conglomerate, while a casino mogul impedes Marty's efforts to close a deal. Later, Monica unravels when Roscoe moves out.

  • S02E10 Exit Strategy

    • March 24, 2013
    • Showtime

    Marty looks to solidify a future career opportunity, while Jeannie has misgivings about hers; and Doug needs to step up his social-networking skills when a promising business opportunity drops in his lap. Later, tensions erupt between Marty and his brother, Malcolm.

  • S02E11 Hostile Takeover

    • March 31, 2013
    • Showtime

    A mercurial Las Vegas casino czar ups the ante on a business deal with a frustrated Marty; and Clyde's club-owner friends look to him to expand their brand beyond Vegas. Meanwhile, Marty picks up some inside dirt on Tamara.

  • S02E12 Til Death Do Us Part

    • April 7, 2013
    • Showtime

    Doug pops the question to his girlfriend, Sarah (Jenny Slate), who plans a shotgun wedding in Las Vegas on the eve of the Pod closing a major business deal. Marty's backhanded dealings lead to increased tension and unintended consequences for everyone.

  • SPECIAL 0x11 Flight Club (1): Crash of the Titans

    • January 7, 2013

    When a routine flight experiences technical trouble, Doug and Clyde have very different reactions.

  • SPECIAL 0x12 Flight Club (2): Rom Com

    • January 7, 2013

    Doug and Clyde watch a romantic scene unfold at the airport gate.

  • SPECIAL 0x13 Flight Club (3): Fly Girls

    • January 7, 2013

    To make time pass, Doug and Clyde decide to play their 'points' game with two buxom female passengers.

  • SPECIAL 0x14 Flight Club (4): Blarf

    • January 7, 2013

    Doug and Clyde's in-flight drinking game turns the friends against each other.

  • SPECIAL 0x15 Flight Club (5): Demoted

    • January 7, 2013

    Doug and Clyde experience the horrors of flying coach.

Season 3

  • SPECIAL 0x10 House of Lies Live!

    • December 31, 2013
    • Showtime

    The half-hour program puts the Season 3 cast of "House of Lies" in the Upright Citizen's Brigade Theater in Los Angeles to perform improvisational comedy in front of a live audience. The main four cast members (Don Cheadle, Kristen Bell, Ben Schwartz and Josh Lawson) are joined by new series additions Lauren Lapkus, Ryan Gaul and Eugene Cordero to act out situations based on audience suggestion. Cheadle and Bell may be new to improvisation, but they take to it like naturals. Likewise, Schwartz and Lawson, both veterans of improv comedy, shine.

  • S03E01 Wreckage

    • January 12, 2014
    • Showtime

    Marty has started his own firm and the pod is disbanded. Jeannie is now in charge of her own pod at Galweather-Stearn and Clyde is working for Monica at the competition. With everything turned upside down, it’s anyone’s game and anyone’s guess as to who will come out on top.

  • S03E02 Power(less)

    • January 19, 2014
    • Showtime

    Marty has a confusing meeting with Roscoe's new crush; Jeannie makes some power moves to win an account with the Department of Defense; Sarah tells Doug that she wants them to have a baby; Clyde witnesses Monica push a junior analyst a bit too far.

  • S03E03 Boom

    • January 26, 2014
    • Showtime

    Marty and Jeannie pit rival grocery clients against one another, but things don't go quite as planned. Meanwhile, changes at Galweather cause trouble for Jeannie; and Clyde's already difficult work situation under Monica becomes even more brutal when he is forced to work from her home.

  • S03E04 Associates

    • February 2, 2014
    • Showtime

    Marty deals with hip-hop clothing moguls, who have divergent attitudes and plans for their company; Jeannie defines the role she will play in her new position; Clyde goes through some personal hard times and turns to Marty for help.

  • S03E05 Soldiers

    • February 9, 2014
    • Showtime

    Marty and Jeannie launch a duplicitous plan to remove Lukas from DollaHyde; Dre and Marty bond on a personal level; Clyde woos a big client; Doug deals with his feelings about having a baby with Sarah.

  • S03E06 Middlegame

    • February 16, 2014
    • Showtime

    At the DollaHyde sneaker launch party, Marty is tested by Dre and considers a double cross. Meanwhile, Jeannie learns that Lukas is suspicious of their plan; and Doug makes a fatal mistake.

  • S03E07 Pushback

    • February 23, 2014
    • Showtime

    Marty and Jeannie come up with different approaches on how to deal with Lukas' attempts to sabotage DollaHyde. Meanwhile, the relationship between Roscoe and Lex becomes a problem for Marty.

  • S03E08 Brinkmanship

    • March 9, 2014
    • Showtime

    Marty and the team execute a plan to wrestle Marissa's family's media company away from her siblings. Meanwhile, Jeannie encourages Marty to let Clyde out of the doghouse; and Doug and Sarah get tested in their relationship.

  • S03E09 Zhang

    • March 16, 2014
    • Showtime

    Marty and the Pod accompany Lukas on a tour through his old neighborhood; Monica seeks help from Kaan and Associates on a new food product; Lex embarrasses Roscoe.

  • S03E10 Comeuppance

    • March 23, 2014
    • Showtime

    Jeannie gets help from an old friend on a government contract, but it creates an issue with Marty about their future with Dollahyde. Meanwhile, Clyde causes friction to develop between Monica and a client; and Doug makes a play for Caitlin.

  • S03E11 Together

    • March 30, 2014
    • Showtime

    Marty and Jeannie deal with the aftermath of a tragic event; and Marty questions his friendship with Dre. Meanwhile, Doug experiences side effects from W.O.N. that could cause trouble for Monica's new company; and he tries to reconcile with Sarah. Marissa makes a business decision that affects her relationship with Clyde.

  • S03E12 Joshua

    • April 6, 2014
    • Showtime

    Marty gets rocked when Kaan and Associates is smacked with a serious legal blow. Meanwhile, Jeannie tries to rectify the situation because she fears she is the one responsible for it; and Roscoe finds a constructive outlet to help him work through some relationship issues.

Season 4

  • S04E01 At the End of the Day, Reality Wins

    • January 11, 2015
    • Showtime

    Marty is back with a vengeance - ready to grow Kaan & Associates and conquer the consulting world. Revelations of what has occurred since last season begin to explain the 'new normal' at K&A. Marty lays down the law to a pregnant Jeannie on her future with the company, and the pod leaves one client in pursuit of a much bigger payday. .

  • S04E02 I'm a Motherf**king Scorpion, That's Why

    • January 18, 2015
    • Showtime

    Marty cunningly proves his business savvy when he meets electric car mogul, Ellis Hightower. In desperate pursuit of a new client, Jeannie orchestrates a chance encounter that appears to go terribly awry. Marty accuses Jeannie of being a dishonest person, prompting her to reveal a difficult truth.

  • S04E03 Entropy is Contagious

    • January 25, 2015
    • Showtime

    Marty and Jeannie pitch opposing strategies to a Seattle-based skin care company. Doug, fed up with Sarah’s antics, passive-aggressively puts his foot down. Clyde begins discussing a business idea with an unlikely partner.

  • S04E04 We Can Always Just Overwhelm the Vagus Nerve with Another Sensation

    • February 1, 2015
    • Showtime

    When the Gage presentation falls apart, Marty comes up with a last-ditch plan that includes orchestrating a move that a volatile Ellis doesn't want. Jeannie has a less-than-encouraging meeting with a headhunter regarding her prospects in the job market. Doug petitions to join Clyde and Kelsey’s new business venture.

  • S04E05 The Urge to Save Humanity is Almost Always a False Front for the Urge to Rule

    • February 8, 2015
    • Showtime

    When the partnership between Ellis and Maya reaches a boiling point, Marty devises a plan that Jeannie opposes. Clyde develops feelings for Kelsey as they seek investors for their start-up.

  • S04E06 Trust Me, I'm Getting Plenty of Erections

    • February 15, 2015
    • Showtime

    When the new partnership with Ellis reaches a boiling point, Marty and the Pod hatch a new plan with Gage Motors, intent on hitting an even bigger payday. Jeannie seriously considers an attractive job offer. Roscoe cuts school to party with his new friends.

  • S04E07 The Next Olive Branch Goes Straight Up Your Ass

    • March 1, 2015
    • Showtime

    Trouble arises at Kaan and Associates when payment is not received from a consult. Meanwhile, Clyde gets a visit from his estranged father; Marty learns of Roscoe's entrepreneurial endeavors; and Jeannie pushes back to stay.

  • S04E08 He Didn't Mean That, Natalie Portman

    • March 8, 2015
    • Showtime

    Marty and Jeannie entice Denna with a retaliatory business move against Ellis. Meanwhile, things get complicated between Doug and Kelsey; and Clyde spends time with his father and is disturbed to see how similar they may be.

  • S04E09 We're Going to Build a Mothership and Rule the Universe

    • March 15, 2015
    • Showtime

    Marty butts heads with a turnaround artist sent by Denna to grow K&A's business; Jeannie receives a dinner invitation to the Kaan home; Clyde reaches a breaking point with his father.

  • S04E10 Praise Money! Hallowed be Thy Name

    • March 22, 2015
    • Showtime

    Marty gets into a conflict with Denna when he pitches the CEO of a fast-food chain; Roscoe's business is exposed, which hurts his status and future at school; Doug and Clyde have different reactions to dating the same woman.

  • S04E11 Everything's So F**king Obvious, I'm Starting to Wonder Why We're Even Having This Conversation

    • March 29, 2015
    • Showtime

    Concerned about repercussions from Denna, Marty looks to secure his place at K&A. Jeannie receives an exciting proposition. Clyde reaches out to his father, and Roscoe is at the center of an ugly incident at school.

  • S04E12 You're Safely Sucking at the Triple-Venti Tits of the New Kaan & Associates

    • March 29, 2015
    • Showtime

    Marty is on the verge of making K&A one of the biggest players in the business, if he can persuade his employees to stay. Jeannie gives birth. Clyde, Doug, and Kelsey await an offer - and Roscoe faces the consequences.

Season 5

  • S05E01 Creative Destruction Phenomenon

    • April 10, 2016
    • Showtime

    Marty and Jeannie navigate the hazards of co-parenting. Doug and Clyde maneuver for position. Marty is approached with an intriguing offer.

  • S05E02 Game Theory

    • April 17, 2016
    • Showtime

    Jeannie's boyfriend drops a bomb. Marty shows up at Doug's Dungeons & Dragons role-play game. Clyde uncovers an issue.

  • S05E03 Holacracy

    • April 24, 2016
    • Showtime

    Marty and the Pod consult for a company that is trying an unconventional management style. Doug considers romance with a new client. Clyde faces a breakup.

  • S05E04 End State Vision

    • May 1, 2016
    • Showtime

    While competing for business, Marty learns Monica's been offered a deal.

  • S05E05 Above Board Metrics

    • May 8, 2016
    • Showtime

    Marty reluctantly reunites with a couple of his most objectionable past. Clyde gets in the way of Doug fulfilling his high-seas fantasy. Jeannie gets emotional over her baby.

  • S05E06 Johari Window

    • May 15, 2016
    • Showtime

    Marty's entree into a new market his a snag. Roscoe lands his first gig.

  • S05E07 One-Eighty

    • May 22, 2016
    • Showtime

    Marty tries to sell a client on a new idea. Doug delivers his TED Talk.

  • S05E08 Tragedy of the Commons

    • May 29, 2016
    • Showtime

    Marty must deal with a boy band. Doug copes with post-TED Talk "fame".

  • S05E09 Violent Agreement

    • June 5, 2016
    • Showtime

    Marty attempts to get K&A back into consideration for a buyout. Jeannie has a difficult time spending a day outside the office. Computer network issues lead to a discovery.

  • S05E10 No Es Fácil

    • June 12, 2016
    • Showtime

    The Pod heads down to Cuba where they are challenged to reevaluate their personal and professional futures.

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