Lady Dynamite

Season 1

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Series is based on what Maria has accepted to be "her life." The occasionally surreal episodes, refracted across multiple periods of the actor/comedian's life, tell the story of a woman who loses - and then finds - herself.

Where to Watch Season 1

12 Episodes

Pilot
E1
PilotComedian Maria returns to LA after a stint in a psych ward in Duluth. Not wanting her life to fall into the same rut that caused her breakdown, she decides to take things slow and put a bench outside her home to create community. But things go awry when her manager books her for a charity event starring her nemesis, Mark McGrath.
Bisexual Because of Meth
E2
Bisexual Because of MethMaria gets set up on a blind date with an attractive man who is a bisexual, recovering meth addict. Meanwhile, she must decide whether or not she wants to be the spokesperson in samurai-inspired advertising for sexually-themed ramen.
White Trash
E3
White TrashAfter Maria gets a job playing a maid in the TV series "White Trash," she begins to question the underlying racism of the show when she has to play the part as a Russian stereotype and two black comedians are hired to play garbage men. In flashbacks, Maria gets a commercial playing a manic shopper at a big box store - something the actress really did for Target.
Jack and Diane
E4
Jack and DianeWhen Maria slips into a sultry voice at a party, a handsome stranger falls under her spell -- and brings out her worst people-pleaser instincts.
I Love You
E5
I Love YouMaria struggles to keep up with a sporty new beau. But before she can break it off, the relationship takes a startling turn.
Loaf Coach
E6
Loaf CoachAfter a long history of overcommitting, Maria hires a "loaf coach" to help her master the art of doing nothing. But her timing couldn't be worse.
Josue
E7
JosueMaria doesn't like kids - she just can't find ways to connect with them. Then she meets Josue, a tagger she saves from punishment. All seems to be going well, until Maria has to perform for a children's charity and Josue tells her she isn't funny.
A Vaginismus Miracle
E8
A Vaginismus MiracleMaria's first audition in months leads to fireworks on the Fox lot. Later, she races to have sex before her annual deadline.
No Friend Left Behind
E9
No Friend Left BehindFearing she's ruined all her relationships, Maria seeks out a bitter former friend and vows to win her back by any means necessary.
Knife Feelings
E10
Knife FeelingsMaria braves a romantic hurdle by inviting Scott to her tell-all stand-up show. But she doesn't count on him having some dark secrets of his own.
Mein Ramp
E11
Mein RampA shipment of unwanted t-shirts bearing Maria's likeness makes its way to an all-children army in Africa and a PR nightmare ensues. Meanwhile, it's Thanksgiving and Maria takes the next logical step in her relationship with Scott and invites him to holiday dinner.
Enter Super Grisham
E12
Enter Super GrishamMaria ruins her Bastille day appetite, munching away on nine snerks. Later she reads herself to sleep suckling both her pinky toes. In Detroit for beach sun and fun, an angry crowd of half digested snerks attacks. A pillow fight ensues.