The worst episodes of High Maintenance
Ranked by viewer rating, lows first. Lit marks on the season rail place this list across the run. Vote on a placement to back it or contest it.
- 01
When Rocky hears a sneeze through his apartment wall, he falls down a shame spiral, reliving embarrassing moments. An attention-seeking A.J. fails to make plans for Halloween—until an emergency text from an ex-friend, Francis, evolves into an unexpected night with Francis' assistant, Cheyenne.
- 02
Young Raymond tries his best to be useful on a day off from school. Barbie, a longtime New Yorker, must find a new place to live and becomes roommates with The Guy's nudist client, Arthur.
- 03
When The Guy and his eclectic jury duty group head to a karaoke bar to mark the end of their civic service, Keesha and Roman, the youngest members of the crew, run into trouble. While exploring a side hustle with her friend Violet, Freddie encounters someone from her past.
- 04
The Guy visits a film set and Lee struggles through a bad day in New York.
- 05
Two former friends share an awkward ride, and The Guy has an interesting ride-share experience of his own. Meanwhile, when a patient asks her out on a date, dental hygienist, mother and caretaker Nora wonders if she can put her needs first for once.
- 06
Shy sneaker head Alvin spends most of his time to himself, but gets a new challenge when he spends the day with his cousin. The Guy attends a dinner party hosted by an old friend, Jackson, and as the night progresses, realizes he might be out of his element.
- 07
The Guy delivers to Matthew, a man looking for a connection who hires a new-to-the-business escort for the night. After bonding on set with a familiar face, intimacy coordinator Kym learns a surprising fact about her new love interest.
- 08
Deciding to embrace a life without the distractions of the Internet, a computer programmer tries out a tech-free night per The Guy's advice. After a controversial tweet draws attention, a comedian becomes inundated by Internet trolls. While attempting to match a world record, a fearless dancer struggles as the hours drag on and her dance partners fall by the wayside.
- 09
A couple adjusts to life with a special delivery and The Guy hangs with a young nanny.
- 10
Snowed-in flight attendants spend Christmas Eve together; The Guy is delayed on his way home for the holidays.
- 11
Season finale. On the day of the eclipse, two couples head to the park and make new friends in the process. The Guy says some goodbyes and attempts to make a few life changes.
- 12
When a high-strung mother finds herself more involved in her college-aged daughter's life than her own, her husband turns to The Guy to get a prescription for her stress, not to mention their underwhelming sex life. After a routine delivery, The Guy's good deed helping out an elderly man turns into more than he bargained for.
- 13
A fashionable older woman models in an ad campaign and The Guy advises a veterinarian who wants to try micro-dosing.
- 14
Two sisters clean out their childhood home after the untimely death of their mother. The Guy delivers to a bickering couple renegotiating their relationship. And a new mother hosts her teenage cousin from out of town.
- 15
An ex-Hasidic man explores the world outside his sect as he connects with a writer who may have ulterior motives. A nightclub performer’s night out takes an unexpected turn. The Guy bonds with a driver when he finds himself in need of a lift.
- 16
The Guy tries to de-stress when he ends up in an uncomfortable situation. A freelance brand strategist struggling with her latest assignment embarks on a desperate search for a weed fix.
- 17
Anja, a twentysomething aspiring writer who spends most of her time on social media, convinces The Guy to sit down for a one-on-one interview, but her social media addiction threatens to blow up the story. Former customer Heidi enlists The Guy’s help when she is confronted by her past.
- 18
Emily, an artistic teen, has her birthday spotlight stolen by her bohemian mother, her uninhibited friends and a delivery from the Guy; only her mother's European friend gives Emily the attention she craves.
- 19
After his bike is stolen, regular customer Marty consults The Guy, whose suggestion sends Marty down a surprising path. Bored with her mundane life, Darby finds various ways to unnerve and bewilder strangers.
- 20
The Guy pays a visit to agoraphobic Patrick, a longtime customer. The Guy seeks solace from a customer after a rough night.
- 21
Abdullah, a potential partner, takes over the Guy's weed route while he attempts to take time off.
- 22
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.
- 23
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.
- 24
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.
- 25
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.
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