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Life is a Series of Different Apartments
s01e13 · 2015-02-16
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John Mulaney is a 29-year-old comedian working the stand-up circuit and looking for his big break. But life drastically changes when self-centered comedy legend and game show host Lou Cannon hires Mulaney as a writer. Lou may be John's entrée into the world of big-money show business, but he's also a total nightmare. Still, the job represents everything Mulaney thinks he wants. But does he really? And, at what cost? And what does it say about him if he quits? And what does it say about him if he stays? And has Lou had work done?
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13 this season · 13 totals01e01 Pilot 2014-10-06 01:30
Pilot
In the Series Premiere, JOHN gets a job writing comedy for demanding and infantile game show host LOU CANNON, which turns out to be less glamourous than expected. Meanwhile John's roommate, JANE, attempts to prove to an ex that she isn't 'psycho'; and his other roommate, MOTIF, struggles to write a joke with a killer punchline.
s01e02 The Doula 2014-10-13 01:30
The Doula
John learns to face his fear of childbirth when he starts dating a doula. Meanwhile, at work, he is tasked with confronting Lou about his provocative on-camera behavior.
s01e03 Halloween 2014-10-20 01:30
Halloween
As a tribute to his deceased neighbor, Lapidus, John uses his jokes for Lou's monologue. Then, in an effort to please Lou and make sure his contract, which expires on Halloween, is renewed, John stops at nothing - including potential grave robbery - to retrieve more of Lapidus' material and prove his worth to Lou.
s01e04 Sweet Jane 2014-11-03 02:30
Sweet Jane
Mulaney tries to figure out why Jane doesn't like any of the girls he dates. Meanwhile, Lou fixates on the idea of his death, and asks John for help in planning a dignified demise.
s01e05 In the Name of the Mother, and the Son and the Holy Andre 2014-11-10 02:30
In the Name of the Mother, and the Son and the Holy Andre
John's very Catholic parents pay him a visit, which means it's time to start lying about being a devout churchgoer. Meanwhile, Jane decides to go on 'the pill' and must suffer the side effects, all to impress a guy.
s01e06 Patriot Acts 2014-11-24 00:30
Patriot Acts
When Jane starts dating a marine, John and Motif, feeling guilty for their lack of service, try to sign up for a USO Comedy Tour. Meanwhile, Lou recounts how war - and improv - are hell.
s01e07 Motif & The City 2014-12-01 00:30
Motif & The City
Motif gets 'Carrie'd' away and relies on his three girlfriends for support when he learns that John and Jane will not add him to the apartment lease. Meanwhile Lou's audience plant demands a contract.
s01e08 It's a Wonderful Home Alone 2014-12-22 00:00
It's a Wonderful Home Alone
John's resentment of actor Macaulay Culkin dampens his Christmas spirit. Meanwhile, Lou is worried when his rival, network host Jesse Tyler Munoz (guest star Kroll), announces a competing holiday special, and Andre is mistaken for a puppet.
s01e09 Worlds Collide 2015-01-12 00:00
Worlds Collide
John quickly regrets mixing his home and work lives when Jane becomes Lou's new personal trainer. Meanwhile, Motif turns to Oscar for advice on his stand-up routine.
s01e10 French Roast 2015-01-19 00:00
French Roast
John faces the dilemma of being mean about Lou when he is invited to participate in a celebrity roast. Meanwhile, Oscar teaches Jane how to be more ladylike.
s01e11 Power Moves 2015-01-26 00:00
Power Moves
John takes Lou's advice about how to gain the upper hand with his roommates. Meanwhile, Motif shows Jane how to get her new cat to like her.
s01e12 Ruby 2015-02-09 00:00
Ruby
John puts his theories about teenagers to the test when he tries to impart his wisdom to his new girlfriend's 13-year-old daughter. Meanwhile, Jane and Motif become Lou's lunch companions.
s01e13 Life is a Series of Different Apartments 2015-02-16 00:00
Life is a Series of Different Apartments
When their building is infested with bed bugs, Mulaney and the gang secretly crash at a Lou's vacant pad and unknowingly eat some special Oscar 'treats,' leading to more problems when Lou unexpectedly returns from vacation early.