Difficult People — Season 2
It's not them. It's you.
About this season
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.
Episodes (10)
1. Unplugged
6.5Aired 12 July 2016 • 25 min
Julie works to impress Jewish TV writers as Billy strives to be his rich boyfriend's kept man; meanwhile, Marilyn makes a video will.
2. Kessler Epstein Foundation
5.0Aired 12 July 2016 • 24 min
Billy and Julie decide to create their own version of the Ice Bucket Challenge to gain internet fame.
3. Italian Pinata
7.0Aired 19 July 2016 • 25 min
Mistaken perceptions about heritage and sexual orientation leads to Julie and Billy living double lives in New Jersey.
4. Blade Stallion
6.5Aired 26 July 2016 • 24 min
Time alone become elusive after Julie is caught watching porn and Billy's brother moves in with him.
5. Patches
7.0Aired 2 August 2016 • 24 min
When Billy’s apartment is condemned, he moves in with Marilyn; a misunderstanding lands Julie a role on a TV show.
6. 36 Candles
7.0Aired 9 August 2016 • 25 min
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.
7. Carter
7.0Aired 16 August 2016 • 24 min
Julie and Billy attempt to capitalize on the success of Hamilton by writing and starring in their own historical musical.
8. Hashtag Cats
7.0Aired 23 August 2016 • 24 min
Billy and Julie get their first famous fan, who helps them try to sell a sketch show to a TV network.
9. Cedar Cove
7.0Aired 30 August 2016 • 23 min
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.
10. High Alert
6.0Aired 6 September 2016 • 25 min
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.