I'm Dying Up Here

Episode 1

Gone with the Wind

Goldie looks to expand her comedy empire with the help of an old friend, while her estranged daughter Amanda resurfaces. Cassie awaits the premiere of her comedy special. Eddie and Adam ride the fame wave from Ron's sitcom stardom. Ralph, Nick and Bill hit the road on a comedy tour, where they have a run-in with the law.

Episode 2

Plus One

Goldie contends with her daughter Amanda's vow of silence and her 'spiritual mentor' Howard. Adam tags along with Ron to Soul Train and meets the show's producer. An anxious Cassie travels home to Texas for a wedding, where she faces some difficult choices from her past. Nick, Bill and Ralph show up at the wedding as well. Eddie capitalizes on a career opportunity with his idol.

Guest stars Aleque Reid

Episode 3

Bete Noire

Goldie is rattled by a break in. New comic Dawn Lima takes the main stage. Edgar and Arnie stumble upon a risky money-making enterprise. Nick moves in with Bill. Ron’s sitcom stardom brings unexpected repercussions, while Eddie writes jokes for his idol Roy’s Tonight Show appearance.

Episode 4

The Mattresses

Goldie asks Roy to perform at a telethon, but he and Eddie skip out to deal with Roy’s financial troubles. Cassie starts to doubt her relationship with Eddie. Ralph and Adam collect on a long overdue debt. Nick and Dawn get surprised by unwanted guests who drop by Goldie’s. The comics stage an intervention for Fitzy, which Ron spins into a party.

Directed by Jake SchreierWritten by Martin WeissGuest stars Lindsay Musil, Jake Lacy, Jon Daly, Nicole Ari Parker, Xosha Roquemore, Dom Irrera, Joey Diaz, Bill Fagerbakke

Episode 5

Heroes and Villains

Edgar and Arnie expand their enterprise. Adam runs his material by Ralph, who takes it to a producer friend. Ron fosters a new relationship. Bill butts heads with a desperate Edgar. Nick uses Goldie’s stage as a confessional with unexpected results. Goldie and Roy argue over parenthood. Cassie and Eddie get a glimpse of the extremes that come with being Roy Martin.

Guest stars Wyatt Parker

Episode 6

Between Us

Adam and Ralph get some good news. Goldie calls Amanda’s bluff. Ron tries to salvage good will from employers and coworkers. Adam assesses his relationship with Gloria. Bill helps Nick face legal trouble, while Nick confronts his Uncle Chris. Eddie receives a tough lesson in love from Roy. Cassie bonds with Dawn.

Directed by Salli Richardson-WhitfieldGuest stars Lindsay Musil

Episode 7

Call Me a Ham

Goldie agrees to a favor for Ron. Arnie warns Edgar that Goldie is onto them. Ralph and Adam approach Dawn with an opportunity. Amanda gets Eddie in hot water. Cassie helps out Nick, a favor she might come to regret.

Guest stars Lindsay Musil

Episode 8

Now You See Me, Now You Don't

A discontented Bill is asked to headline for an absent Roy. Nick and Eddie are presented with new opportunities. Amanda makes a shocking declaration. Cassie oversteps after a night out with Dawn.

Episode 9

Deathbed Confessions

Roy’s lack of improvement puts Goldie in a tight spot. Arnie is forced to bow out of a gig with Edgar. Bill’s frustration with Goldie builds. Ron catches up with Maggie. Nick helps Cassie in his quest for forgiveness. Adam and Ralph weigh their options. Amanda may have accidentally thrown a wrench into Goldie’s plans.

Directed by Jake SchreierGuest stars Ginger Gonzaga

Episode 10

Lines Crossed

Goldie's under pressure. Ralph and Adam's bad news comes with a silver lining. Ron refuses to compromise his integrity. Roy offers Eddie a big opportunity. Dawn finally takes a major step, but it may be too late. Nick looks to make amends. Cassie struggles to decide where her loyalty lies, unlike Amanda whose path has never been clearer. Season Finale.

Directed by Jake Schreier