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About Difficult People

Difficult People is a comedy TV series that premiered on Hulu on August 5, 2015. It has 3 seasons and 28 episodes so far and was canceled. The latest episode, Season 3 Episode 10 "The Silkwood", aired on September 26, 2017.

Life is really tough for Julie Kessler and Billy Epstein, two thirty-something aspiring comics living and working in New York City. While their friends and acquaintances move on to find success and love, they continue to struggle with careers and relationships, getting more bitter by the day.

  • Comedy

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Episodes

28 episodes · 3 seasons

Season 1

2015 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 11 years ago

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    8. Difficult Christmas

    Finale

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

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    7. Premium Membership

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    6. Even Later

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    5. The Children's Menu

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    4. The Courage of a Soldier

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    3. Pledge Week

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    2. Devil's Three-Way

    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.

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    1. Library Water

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

Season 2

2016 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 10 years ago

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    10. High Alert

    Finale

    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.

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    9. Cedar Cove

    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.

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    8. Hashtag Cats

    Billy and Julie get their first famous fan, who helps them try to sell a sketch show to a TV network.

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    7. Carter

    Julie and Billy attempt to capitalize on the success of Hamilton by writing and starring in their own historical musical.

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    6. 36 Candles

    As her birthday approaches, Julie learns that she enjoys her mother’s company when they drink together, and Billy tries to date a guy he befriended on Tinder.

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    5. Patches

    When Billy’s apartment is condemned, he moves in with Marilyn; a misunderstanding lands Julie a role on a TV show.

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    4. Blade Stallion

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

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    3. Italian Pinata

    Mistaken perceptions about heritage and sexual orientation leads to Julie and Billy living double lives in New Jersey.

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    2. Kessler Epstein Foundation

    Billy and Julie decide to create their own version of the Ice Bucket Challenge to gain internet fame.

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    1. Unplugged

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

Season 3

2017 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 9 years ago

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    10. The Silkwood

    Finale

    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.

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    9. Sweet Tea

    Julie thinks about trading in her show business dreams for a life of crafting; Billy tires of New York; Arthur is fed up with his job; Marilyn has writer's block.

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    8. Criminal Minds

    Julie "Yes And's" 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.

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    7. Fuzz Buddies

    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.

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    6. Bernie and Blythe

    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.

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    5. Cindarestylox

    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.

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    4. Rabbitversary

    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.

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    3. Code Change

    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.

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    2. Strike Rat

    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.

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    1. Passover Bump

    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.

Cast & crew

Created by Julie Klausner

  • Shakina Nayfack

    Shakina Nayfack

    Lola

  • Gabourey Sidibe

    Gabourey Sidibe

    Denise

  • Tina Fey

    Tina Fey

    Tina Fey

  • Jane Krakowski

    Jane Krakowski

    Lizzie McCormick

  • Chris Elliott

    Chris Elliott

    Rick

  • Scott Adsit

    Scott Adsit

    Stan Din

  • Micky Dolenz

    Micky Dolenz

    Micky Dolenz

  • Patton Oswalt

    Patton Oswalt

    Kenny Jurgens

  • H. Jon Benjamin

    H. Jon Benjamin

    Brian

  • Jessica Walter

    Jessica Walter

    Mrs. Chuck

  • Mary Wiseman

    Mary Wiseman

    Sarah's Co-Worker

  • Geoffrey Dawe

    Inmate

  • Ronni Lieberman

    Ronni Lieberman

    Phyllis Other K.

  • Willam Belli

    Willam Belli

    Kashton

  • John Windsor-Cunningham

    Hotchkiss

  • Nyle DiMarco

    Nyle DiMarco

    Doug

Difficult People FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Difficult People?

Difficult People has been canceled, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on September 26, 2017.

When did the latest episode of Difficult People come out?

The most recent episode of Difficult People, Season 3 Episode 10 "The Silkwood", aired on September 26, 2017.

How many seasons of Difficult People are there?

Difficult People has 3 seasons with 28 episodes in total.

When did Difficult People first air?

Difficult People first aired on Hulu on August 5, 2015.

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