Mulaney

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Motif leans on his girlfriends for support.

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.

Mulaney regrets mixing home and work, when Jane becomes Lou's new personal trainer and consultant. Motif turns to Oscar for help in comedy credibility back.

Mulaney faces the dilemma of being mean to Loy when he is ask to participate in his celebrity roast. Oscar teaches Jane how to be more ladylike.

Mulaney takes Lou's advice about how to gain the upper hand over his roommates. Motif teaches Jane how to get her new cat to like her.

John puts his theories about teenagers to the test when he tries to impart wisdom to his girlfriend's 13 year-old daughter. Jane, Motif, Oscar and Andre play a guessing game if Lou will pick-up the check at lunch.

When their building is infested with bed bugs, Mulaney, Jane, Motif and Oscar crash at a vacationing Lou's apartment, leading to more problems than anticipated when he comes home early.