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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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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.
Cast, crew and production details
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
Julie works to impress Jewish TV writers as Billy strives to be his rich boyfriend's kept man; meanwhile, Marilyn makes a video will.
Guest stars Tina Fey, John Windsor-Cunningham, John Mulaney, Sandra Bernhard, Brett Azar, Erik Frandsen, Jenn Harris, Dana Smith Croll
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Episode 2
Billy and Julie decide to create their own version of the Ice Bucket Challenge to gain internet fame.
Guest stars Shakina Nayfack, Gabourey Sidibe, Geoffrey Dawe, Nyle DiMarco, Derrick Baskin, Megan Hilty, John Early, Nathan Lane
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Episode 3
Mistaken perceptions about heritage and sexual orientation leads to Julie and Billy living double lives in New Jersey.
Guest stars Shakina Nayfack, Tracee Chimo, Rob Cuthill, Mark Consuelos, Chelsey Donn, Jessica Chaffin, Jamie Denbo, Mink Stole
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Episode 4
Time alone become elusive after Julie is caught watching porn and Billy's brother moves in with him.
Guest stars Shakina Nayfack, Jackie Hoffman, Derrick Baskin, Fred Armisen, Malina Weissman, Ken Burns, James Dwyer, Mary Houlihan
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Episode 5
When Billy’s apartment is condemned, he moves in with Marilyn; a misunderstanding lands Julie a role on a TV show.
Guest stars Shakina Nayfack, Derrick Baskin, Christina Gausas, Abby Elliott, Ilfenesh Hadera, Rachel Dratch, Michael Abbott Jr., Jeffrey Boerwinkle
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Episode 6
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.
Guest stars Shakina Nayfack, Gabourey Sidibe, Derrick Baskin, Kate Pierson, Helen Beyene, Ashley Campana, Alice Cannon, Jake Choi
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Episode 7
Julie and Billy attempt to capitalize on the success of Hamilton by writing and starring in their own historical musical.
Guest stars Shakina Nayfack, Gabourey Sidibe, Derrick Baskin, Shannon DeVido, Tara Summers, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Chris Burns
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Episode 8
Billy and Julie get their first famous fan, who helps them try to sell a sketch show to a TV network.
Guest stars Shakina Nayfack, Joel McHale, Method Man, Stephen Wallem, Pun Bandhu, Alison Barton, Gys de Villiers, Michael Drayer
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Episode 9
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.
Guest stars Shakina Nayfack, Derrick Baskin, Austin Pendleton, Kristen Bartlett, Sarah Biehler, Kitty Mei-Mei Chen, Judy Gold, Sam Greenfield
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Episode 10
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.
Guest stars Shakina Nayfack, Mary Wiseman, Derrick Baskin, Amy Sedaris, Debbie Harry, William Bogert, Julianne Moore, Richard Kind
Where to watch Difficult PeopleEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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