Maron: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

IFC | IFC - Independent Film Channel | Season Premiere Date: May 3, 2013

Starring: Marc Maron, Jay Jay Warren

Summary: Marc Maron stars as a fictionalized version of himself in this new sitcom.

Creator: Marc Maron

Genre(s): Comedy, Talk & Interview

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. Mexican Angel
Air Date: June 28, 2013
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S1:E9. Projections
Air Date: June 28, 2013
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S1:E8. Jen Moves to L.A.
Air Date: June 21, 2013

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Uncle Barky Ed Bark

May 2, 2013

Maron, 49, seems to be effortlessly gliding through his angst, laughing only rarely while giving viewers far more reason to do so. Read full review

Tim Goodman

May 6, 2013

It takes what's great about the WTF podcast--Maron's smarts, his profound love of and understanding of comedy and the people who perform it--and adds a scripted, fictional element where Sally Kellerman can play his mother and Judd Hirsch can play his father and a bevy of real-life comics and friends can stop by to mingle the two worlds and it all works out marvelously and hilariously. Read full review

Daniel Kohn

May 9, 2014

Maron is at its greatest when the comedian plays into the abrasiveness that lands him in trouble with others. Read full review

Luis Sanchez

Apr 30, 2013

Though its narrative structure and atmosphere take a markedly different tack, Maron presents itself as a fair complement to Louie in that both shows concern themselves with refreshingly substantive masculine types. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

May 3, 2013

It’s a likable, natural extension of Maron’s brand. Read full review

James Poniewozik

May 3, 2013

It can be claustrophobic; it can be, as Marc’s Twitter hater tells him in the first episode, “whiny.” But it can also be quite funny, as Maron’s instinctive kvetchiness runs up against the practicalities of life. Read full review

Hank Stuever

Apr 29, 2013

The acrimony between the two men [Marc Maron and his father] doesn’t register as funny or entertaining. Louis C.K. has shown us, on “Louie,” what sort of deeper meaning can be mined in such deep contempt, but on Maron it just feels ugly and dull. Read full review

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artyfarty

Jun 1, 2013

Great show. Smart story-lines, and gets better every week. Marc is terrific as an actor, because he is playing everything as he really would, and that shows. IFC should let this gem grow for many years. The perfect companion to "Portlandia".

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JakeryB

Jun 12, 2014

Two years ago I didn't know who Marc Maron was, and now I'm glad I do.

While shining an obviously hyperbolic light on the comedic side of entertainment, Maron (the show) works through universal issues of humanity in a way not dissimilar to Louie or Seinfeld. There's an aestheticTwo years ago I didn't know who Marc Maron was, and now I'm glad I do.

While shining an obviously hyperbolic light on the comedic side of entertainment, Maron (the show) works through universal issues of humanity in a way not dissimilar to Louie or Seinfeld. There's an aesthetic genuine-ness combined with hyper self-awareness that all of this is in fact merely a representation of somewhat real events. Most importantly, I find it hilarious.

I totally dig it, man.… Expand

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shellview

May 17, 2015

Even as a woman of age I can identify with Marc Maron. He lives in a world where nothing really goes totally wrong nor does anything go totally right. He lives in a middle world that most of us are condemned to inhabit. A world where significant others tolerate us just to a point and weEven as a woman of age I can identify with Marc Maron. He lives in a world where nothing really goes totally wrong nor does anything go totally right. He lives in a middle world that most of us are condemned to inhabit. A world where significant others tolerate us just to a point and we them. Where that great job is right around the corner, the corner we just never turn. Love his take on my life.… Expand

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ChristianHunter

Jul 3, 2013

For those that miss the unique reality that was all Larry David in Curb Your Enthusiasm, or can't get enough of the perpetually awkward-to-hilarity relationship Louis CK portrays in his newer series of same name, you're in for one heck of a treat with this highly original, alwaysFor those that miss the unique reality that was all Larry David in Curb Your Enthusiasm, or can't get enough of the perpetually awkward-to-hilarity relationship Louis CK portrays in his newer series of same name, you're in for one heck of a treat with this highly original, always entertaining, and downright hilarious new series starring Mark "get used to seeing this guy from now on" Maron!

Enjoy,
Christian Hunter
Austin, TX… Expand

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Crazye2000

May 24, 2013

Watched the pilot, and I have to say it was pretty hilarious, will be looking forward to upcoming episodes of the show. If you enjoy comedies like Louie and My Name Is Earl, I would highly suggest this.

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mishna

Jul 4, 2013

I wanted to like the show, I really did. Maron simply lacks the charisma necessary to star in his own vehicle. His acting is HORRIBLE. Stilted. He doesn't have Larry David or Louis CK's charm. The shows fell flat. I'll stick to his podcasts in the future.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 4

82
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: May 4, 2016
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: May 14, 2015
Season 2

70
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: May 8, 2014
Season 1

71
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: May 3, 2013
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  S1:E10. Mexican Angel
  Air Date: June 28, 2013
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  S1:E9. Projections
  Air Date: June 28, 2013
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  S1:E8. Jen Moves to L.A.
  Air Date: June 21, 2013
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  S1:E7. Sex Fest
  Air Date: June 14, 2013
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  S1:E6. The Sponsor
  Air Date: June 7, 2013
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  S1:E5. A Real Woman
  Air Date: May 31, 2013
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  S1:E4. Dominatrix
  Air Date: May 24, 2013
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  S1:E3. Marc's Dad
  Air Date: May 17, 2013
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  S1:E2. Dead Possum
  Air Date: May 10, 2013
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  S1:E1. Internet Troll
  Air Date: May 3, 2013