The essential episodes of High Maintenance
Watch these 15 in order and you've got High Maintenance — each pick states its reason.
- 01
The Guy makes an uncomfortable delivery to a macho client and his taciturn friend. Best friends Max and Lainey’s co-dependent relationship begins to wane after Max accidentally stumbles upon a new group of friends. In order to stay part of this group, Max must maintain a charade, while keeping Lainey’s suspicions at bay.
- 02
Eesha, a young girl living with her aunt and uncle in Brooklyn, struggles to be a “normal college student,” despite her family’s religious values. The Guy delivers to Leo and Gigi, a jaded couple throwing an intimate gathering for Leo’s birthday – an event marked by accusations, recriminations and a troubling revelation.
- 03
When Chase and his sensitive yet fun-loving dog Gatsby move from the suburban Midwest to Queens, culture shock takes its toll – until they cross paths with Beth, a whimsical dog walker.
- 04
Aging parents Joon and Wei navigate their son’s recent success and new lifestyle. The Guy delivers to Jim, a retired, former workaholic living downstairs from his neurotic daughter, Quinn, and her husband and baby.
- 05
The Guy has a busier-than-usual day as New Yorkers react to world-changing news. The morning after a hookup, carefree hotel guests spend an indulgent day, unaware of what’s going on outside their door. With the world around him in disarray, a client’s roommate struggles to maintain his commitment to losing weight.
- 06
A couple visiting their daughter in Bushwick embraces the urban surroundings while dealing with a less-than-ideal rental that comes with an unwelcome roommate. The Guy delivers to Brenna and Molly’s all-female, politically-minded meetup, where things get dramatic fast.
- 07
An industrious Brooklyn realtor endeavors to hustle her way to a new home. After winning an affordable-housing lottery, Candace and John face culture shock and notice a class divide when they move into their new apartment. The Guy considers his living situation.
- 08
Abdullah, a potential partner, takes over the Guy's weed route while he attempts to take time off.
- 09
While spending some time in his RV and away from the city, The Guy gets some upsetting news but makes an intriguing new connection. Cori, meanwhile, is trying to adjust to a new reality without her friend.
- 10
The Guy encounters two teachers who just started an affair and a couple trades sexual experiences for money.
- 11
A construction worker develops a crush, a roller-blader tries to save a fireworks display and The Guy and Lee attend a themed boat party.
- 12
An acting teacher returns to New York with his class and The Guy reconnects with a pair of high-school friends.
- 13
The Guy finds a lost canine. A reporter pitches a story about her parents' marriage and inadvertently strains her own relationship when her boyfriend visits for their anniversary weekend. A singing telegram in a bad mood looks for some relief.
- 14
The Guy delivers to ASL interpreter Jordan, who lands in an uncomfortable situation on a job at a high-profile photo shoot. After Victor notices that his partner, Ellen, has a new habit, a secret blows up amid already simmering tensions in their relationship.
- 15
Snowed-in flight attendants spend Christmas Eve together; The Guy is delayed on his way home for the holidays.
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