Synopsis
Set in New York, and based on the life and stand-up comedy of John Mulaney, this multi-camera laffer follows an aspiring comedian coming of age under the influence of his boss, his roommates and his neighbors.
Episodes
Season 11
PilotJohn 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 punchline23m2
The DoulaWhen John starts dating a doula, he faces his fear of childbirth; John talks to Lou about his provocative behavior.23m3
HalloweenWhen John uses his late neighbor Lapidus' jokes for Lou's monologue, he finds himself willing to rob the man's grave to get more of his material and prove his worth at work.23m4
Sweet JaneJohn wonders why Jane doesn't like any of his girlfriends. Lou fixates on his death23m5
In the Name of the Mother, and the Son and the Holy AndreWhen John's very religious parents visit, he must lie about how often he goes to church; Jane goes on the pill to impress a guy.23m6
Patriot ActsWhen 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.23m7
Motif & the CityWhen Motif learns John and Jane are not adding him to the apartment lease, he leans on his three girlfriends for support. Lou's audience plant demands a contract.23m8
It's a Wonderful Home AloneJohn's resentment of actor Macaulay Culkin dampens his Christmas spirit. Meanwhile, Lou is worried when his rival, network host Jesse Tyler Munoz, announces a competing holiday special, and Andre is mistaken for a puppet.23m9
Worlds CollideJane becomes Lou's personal trainer. Motif wants advice from Oscar for his comedy routine.23m10
French RoastJohn is faced with a dilemma when he is asked to roast Lou; Oscar tries to show Jane how to be more ladylike.23m11
Power MovesJohn 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.23m12
RubyJohn 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.23m13
Life is a Series of Different ApartmentsWhen 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.23m
PilotJohn 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 punchline23m2The DoulaWhen John starts dating a doula, he faces his fear of childbirth; John talks to Lou about his provocative behavior.23m3HalloweenWhen John uses his late neighbor Lapidus' jokes for Lou's monologue, he finds himself willing to rob the man's grave to get more of his material and prove his worth at work.23m4Sweet JaneJohn wonders why Jane doesn't like any of his girlfriends. Lou fixates on his death23m5In the Name of the Mother, and the Son and the Holy AndreWhen John's very religious parents visit, he must lie about how often he goes to church; Jane goes on the pill to impress a guy.23m6Patriot ActsWhen 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.23m7Motif & the CityWhen Motif learns John and Jane are not adding him to the apartment lease, he leans on his three girlfriends for support. Lou's audience plant demands a contract.23m8It's a Wonderful Home AloneJohn's resentment of actor Macaulay Culkin dampens his Christmas spirit. Meanwhile, Lou is worried when his rival, network host Jesse Tyler Munoz, announces a competing holiday special, and Andre is mistaken for a puppet.23m9Worlds CollideJane becomes Lou's personal trainer. Motif wants advice from Oscar for his comedy routine.23m10French RoastJohn is faced with a dilemma when he is asked to roast Lou; Oscar tries to show Jane how to be more ladylike.23m11Power MovesJohn 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.23m12RubyJohn 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.23m13Life is a Series of Different ApartmentsWhen 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.23mCast
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