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It's not them. It's you.
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.
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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.
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Julie KlausnerJulie Kessler
Billy EichnerBilly Epstein
James UrbaniakArthur Tack
Andrea MartinMarilyn Kessler
Cole EscolaMatthew
Shakina NayfackLola
Gabourey SidibeDenise
Tina FeyTina Fey
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Episode 1
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.
Guest stars Shakina Nayfack, Gabourey Sidibe, Derrick Baskin, Christina Gausas, Stockard Channing, Wayne Federman, Larry Wilmore, Danny Aiello
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Episode 2
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.
Guest stars Shakina Nayfack, Derrick Baskin, Shannon DeVido, Christina Gausas, Vanessa Williams, Mehdi Barakchian, Mike Massimino, Shannon O'Neill
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Episode 3
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.
Guest stars Shakina Nayfack, Gabourey Sidibe, Jackie Hoffman, Derrick Baskin, Tracee Chimo, Fred Armisen, Rosie O'Donnell, Mimi Bessette
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Episode 4
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.
Guest stars Chris Elliott, Jaime Schwarz, Derrick Baskin, Michael Cavadias, Amy Sedaris, John Cho, Lucy Liu, Douglas De Souza
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Episode 5
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.
Guest stars Shakina Nayfack, Jane Krakowski, Derrick Baskin, Victor Garber, Susan Lucci, Tami Sagher, Alex Alferov, Coco Austin
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Episode 6
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.
Guest stars Derrick Baskin, Christina Gausas, John Cho, Lucy Liu, Jami Gertz, John Turturro, Dan Soder, Leslie Kritzer
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Episode 7
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.
Guest stars Scott Adsit, Micky Dolenz, Patton Oswalt, H. Jon Benjamin, Mark Blum, Damian Young, Will A. Miles, Ella Rubin
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Episode 8
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.
Guest stars Shakina Nayfack, Jessica Walter, Tracee Chimo, John Cho, Lucy Liu, David Krumholtz, Robin Thede, Dylan Baker
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Episode 9
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.
Guest stars Shakina Nayfack, Dave Attell, Justin Vivian Bond, Aneesh Sheth, Catherine Cohen, Gregory Gunter, Jeff Hiller, Violet Krumbein
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Episode 10
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.
Guest stars Shakina Nayfack, Gabourey Sidibe, Willam Belli, Derrick Baskin, Tracee Chimo, Andy Cohen, Pat Kiernan, John Cho
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