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Season 1

  • S01E01 Pilot

    • August 5, 2015
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    Billy and Julie come up with an entrepreneurial scheme to sell bottled library water fountain water; Julie gets in trouble for a controversial tweet.

  • S01E02 Devil's Three-Way

    • August 5, 2015
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    Julie seeks out an old high school crush and brings him to bed with her and Arthur; Billy finds a father figure in Denise's husband, Nate.

  • S01E03 Pledge Week

    • August 12, 2015
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    Billy hits it off with a new man, only to find out he's a "participator"; Julie's home life crumbles as Arthur cracks under the pressure of the PBS pledge drive.

  • S01E04 The Courage of a Soldier

    • August 19, 2015
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    Billy visits his very Jewish brother for Yom Kippur dinner; Julie attempts to befriend a veteran to prove to Marilyn's surrogate daughter that she's charitable.

  • S01E05 The Children's Menu

    • August 26, 2015
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    While Billy's boss is out of town, Billy and Julie overhaul the café menu with children's cuisine at adult prices.

  • S01E06 Even Later

    • September 2, 2015
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    Billy and Julie prepare a portfolio for a writing job, but find it easier to procrastinate than write.

  • S01E07 Premium Membership

    • September 9, 2015
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    Billy and Julie decide to create their own podcast, but it proves more difficult than anticipated; Billy has some unexpected fun at the dog park.

  • S01E08 Difficult Christmas

    • September 16, 2015
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    Julie and Billy book a gig at The Cutting Room, but Billy's newfound obligation to family threatens to compromise their big break.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Unplugged

    • July 12, 2016
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    Julie works to impress Jewish TV writers as Billy strives to be his rich boyfriend's kept man; meanwhile, Marilyn makes a video will.

  • S02E02 Kessler Epstein Foundation

    • July 12, 2016
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    Billy and Julie decide to create their own version of the Ice Bucket Challenge to gain internet fame.

  • S02E03 Italian Pinata

    • July 19, 2016
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    Mistaken perceptions about heritage and sexual orientation leads to Julie and Billy living double lives in New Jersey.

  • S02E04 Blade Stallion

    • July 26, 2016
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    Time alone become elusive after Julie is caught watching porn and Billy's brother moves in with him.

  • S02E05 Patches

    • August 2, 2016
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    When Billy’s apartment is condemned, he moves in with Marilyn; a misunderstanding lands Julie a role on a TV show. Rachel Dratch guest stars as a casting director. Abby Elliot guest stars as an Internet executive who offers Billy and Julie a trial job.

  • S02E06 36 Candles

    • August 9, 2016
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    As her birthday gets closer, Julie discovers that she enjoys her mom's company when they are drinking; Billy tries to date a guy he met through an app.

  • S02E07 Carter

    • August 16, 2016
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    Inspired by the success of Hamilton, Billy and Julie want to write and star in their own historical musical.

  • S02E08 Hashtag Cats

    • August 23, 2016
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    Billy and Julie gain their first famous fan, who tries to help them sell a sketch show to a TV network.

  • S02E09 Cedar Cove

    • August 30, 2016
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    Julie and Billy jeopardize their shot at becoming fashion elites when Julie gets sick and Billy gets cast as the lead in a children’s TV show. Christian Siriano guest stars as himself. Austin Pendleton guest stars as a tightly-wound television director.

  • S02E10 High Alert

    • September 6, 2016
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    Julie writes an essay that is optioned for a movie, Billy helps with Matthew’s wedding. Julianne Moore stars as a development executive. Richard Kind stars as a writer who helps adapt Julie’s essay. Amy Sedaris and Deborah Harry return as roommates.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Passover Bump

    • August 8, 2017
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    Having maxed out on antidepressants, Julie faces a family Passover Seder armed only with a meditation app. Meanwhile, Billy gets a gig as a warm-up comic for Larry Wilmore's new late-night talk show and Arthur heads to Florida for work.

  • S03E02 Strike Rat

    • August 8, 2017
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    Julie faces a moral dilemma when she gets cast in Woody Allen's new TV show; Billy and Marilyn scam their way through a government gay conversion therapy program. Matthew's ex-wife comes to town.

  • S03E03 Code Change

    • August 8, 2017
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    Julie decides she has an addiction to her mother, and treats it by joining AA. Billy helps his sister-in-law Rucchel exorcise a Jewish demon from her basement. Arthur experiences frustration in the bedroom and at work, and takes both into his own hands.

  • S03E04 Rabbitversary

    • August 15, 2017
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    Alone for the weekend, Julie hires a creepy handyman who overstays his welcome. Meanwhile, Billy feuds with a dickish advertising exec, and Marilyn gets a book deal.

  • S03E05 Cindarestylox

    • August 22, 2017
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    After cut-rate facial filler leaves Julie's face frozen into a smile, she savors the unexpected benefits. Billy has the opportunity to teach acting after running into his favorite school teacher, and Marilyn wants Julie to freeze her eggs.

  • S03E06 Bernie and Blythe

    • August 29, 2017
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    Julie and Arthur stumble into sexual roleplay, while Billy worries he's been miscast as a supportive spouse at Todd's work parties. Meanwhile, Julie's dogs become social media stars without Julie's consent, and Marilyn re-unites with a former lover.

  • S03E07 Fuzz Buddies

    • September 5, 2017
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    Lifelong dreams come true when Julie gets hired to write on a TV show, Micky Dolenz answers Billy's childhood fan letter, and Marilyn throws herself a Bat Mitzvah.

  • S03E08 Criminal Minds

    • September 12, 2017
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    Julie “Yes Ands” her way into a corner with her former improv teammates and ends up being caught in a significant lie. Billy and Todd can't fall asleep in the same bed together. Meanwhile, Arthur uncovers a secret at work and Marilyn and Matthew bond.

  • S03E09 Sweet Tea

    • September 19, 2017
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    Julie considers trading her showbiz dreams for a life of happy crafting as Billy sickens of New York City. Arthur is over his job, and Marilyn experiences writer’s block. Meanwhile a visit from Lola’s sorority may hold the answer to all of their problems.

  • S03E10 The Silkwood

    • September 26, 2017
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    Billy moves to Los Angeles with Julie's help. Marilyn writes a best-selling memoir, also with Julie's help. Changes at the cafe include a new waiter, and eventually, new ownership. Arthur’s office in Florida meets an untimely demise.