List of ''High Maintenance'' episodes

High Maintenance is a television and web series created by Ben Sinclair and Katja Blichfeld, which premiered its first season online on Vimeo on November 9, 2012. 19 webisodes of High Maintenance have been released.

In 2016, HBO aired 6 television episodes of High Maintenance. A 10-episode second season premiered on January 19, 2018.

Series overview

Web series

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast releasedNetwork
13November 9, 2012 (2012-11-09)Vimeo
24January 17, 2013 (2013-01-17)February 20, 2013 (2013-02-20)
33April 20, 2013
43November 28, 2013 (2013-11-28)March 28, 2014 (2014-03-28)
53November 11, 2014 (2014-11-11)
63February 5, 2015 (2015-02-05)

Television series

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast airedNetwork
16September 16, 2016 (2016-09-16)October 21, 2016 (2016-10-21)HBO
210[1]January 19, 2018 (2018-01-19)March 23, 2018 (2018-03-23)[2]

Web series episodes

Season 1 (2012)

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TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11"Stevie"Sarah-Violet BlissKatja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairNovember 9, 2012 (2012-11-09)
The Guy starts things off on the wrong foot when he visits the hotel room of a woman with clinical anxiety and a very impatient boss.
22"Heidi"Katja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairKatja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairNovember 9, 2012 (2012-11-09)
Heidi and Mark are an adorable new couple, and everything seems perfect until they call The Guy for marijuana delivery.
33"Jamie"Thomas DeNapoliKatja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairNovember 9, 2012 (2012-11-09)
The Guy meets Jamie when he delivers to a pair of women who are upset due to having a mouse in their apartment.

Season 2 (2013)

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TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
41"Olivia"Katja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairKatja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairJanuary 17, 2013 (2013-01-17)
The Guy reluctantly delivers to a man and woman listed in his phonebook as "Assholes" and who have an artist friend named Olivia.
52"Helen"Katja BlichfeldMichael Cyril CreightonJanuary 17, 2013 (2013-01-17)
The Guy delivers to an agoraphobic man who lives with his mother and is obsessed with Helen Hunt.
63"Trixie"Katja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairKatja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairJanuary 17, 2013 (2013-01-17)
The Guy hears a story about Trixie when he delivers to a couple who are stressed out because of their inconsiderate AirBnB guests.
74"Dinah"Katja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairKatja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairFebruary 20, 2013 (2013-02-20)
A couple's relationship is stressed by the overstay of their house guest, an old friend who's in town for Dinah's wedding. Meanwhile, The Guy catches them at an awkward time after delivering to an asexual magician.

Season 3 (2013)

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TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
81"Jonathan"Katja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairKatja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairApril 20, 2013 (2013-04-20)
Hannibal Buress stars as himself, a stand-up comic trying to get over a traumatic experience, and The Guy tries to cheer him up. Meanwhile, Heidi returns for a cameo role, discussing Jonathan with Hannibal's artist girlfriend, Olivia.
92"Elijah"Katja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairKatja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairApril 20, 2013 (2013-04-20)
A private chef is hired to serve a Passover Seder dinner, and one of the family members happens to be the asexual magician. The chef calls The Guy for delivery, and he arrives just in time to learn about Elijah.
103"Brad Pitts"Katja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairKatja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairApril 20, 2013 (2013-04-20)
An uptight woman discusses Brad Pitts with her bird-watching friend who she discovers is very ill. She suggests that they smoke marijuana together to help with her friend's low appetite. Meanwhile, The Guy gets high with a pair of professional stoners.

Season 4 (2013–14)

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TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
111"Qasim"Katja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairKatja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairNovember 28, 2013 (2013-11-28)
One of The Guy's customers start dating a fitness buff. She soon learns about his very alternative lifestyle and about Qasim. Meanwhile, The Guy dresses as himself for Halloween.
122"Matilda"Katja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairKatja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairFebruary 4, 2014 (2014-02-04)
For the first time, The Guy is the central character. He struggles to entertain his teen-aged niece who is visiting from out of town. He doesn't want to conduct business in front of her, but when their plans to see "Matilda" get complicated, one of his customers offers to help out. Featuring cameos characters from the "Jamie" and "Olivia" episode.
133"Rachel"Katja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairKatja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairMarch 28, 2014 (2014-03-28)
A cross-dressing author struggles with writer's block, which puts a strain on his marriage. Meanwhile, The Guy makes a delivery to him and is introduced to Rachel. Featuring cameos from characters from the "Trixie" and "Olivia" episodes.

Season 5 (2014)

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TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
141"Ruth"Katja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairKatja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairNovember 11, 2014 (2014-11-11)
The Guy sets up Ellen with Victor.
152"Geiger"Katja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairKatja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairNovember 11, 2014 (2014-11-11)
A neurotic couple, Andrew & Lucy, explore ways to deal with existential anxieties, but just end up creating more. The Guy attempts to relate to an ASMR YouTuber.
163"Genghis"Katja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairKatja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairNovember 11, 2014 (2014-11-11)
The asexual magician tries to find purpose by ditching his 9-5 and becoming a teacher.

Season 6 (2015)

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171"Sufjan"Katja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairKatja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairFebruary 5, 2015 (2015-02-05)
A couple move to a seemingly ideal suburb (Ditmas Park) but their distance from work and friends begins to drive them insane. The Guy helps save a kid from diabetic shock.
182"Esme"Katja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairKatja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairFebruary 5, 2015 (2015-02-05)
Orly - rival pot dealer from the "Canna-bitches" collective - auditions for a stomp team. The Guy plays shabbos goy for a Hasidic family and later encounters Orly at a client's apartment.
193"Sabrina"Katja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairKatja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairFebruary 5, 2015 (2015-02-05)
The Guy spends multiple days hanging out with a group of friends he isn't a part of. They take shrooms together.

Television series episodes

Season 1 (2016)

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TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateUS viewers
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11"Meth(od)"Katja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairKatja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairSeptember 16, 2016 (2016-09-16)0.399[3]
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, but in order to stay part of this group, Max must keep up a charade while keeping Lainey's suspicions at bay.
22"Museebat"Katja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairKatja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairSeptember 23, 2016 (2016-09-23)0.392[4]
Eesha, a young girl living with her aunt and uncle in Brooklyn, struggles to be a 'normal college student' despite her family's stringent religious values. The Guy delivers to Leo and Gigi, a seemingly boring couple throwing an intimate gathering for Leo's birthday - an event marked by accusations, recriminations, and a troubling revelation.
33"Grandpa"Katja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairKatja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairSeptember 30, 2016 (2016-09-30)0.390[5]
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 cute, whimsical dog walker.
44"Tick"Katja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairKatja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairOctober 7, 2016 (2016-10-07)0.435[6]
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, her husband and baby.
55"Selfie"Katja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairKatja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairOctober 14, 2016 (2016-10-14)0.487[7]
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 finds herself confronted by her past.
66"Ex"Katja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairKatja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairOctober 21, 2016 (2016-10-21)0.262[8]
The Guy pays a visit to a longtime customer, Patrick, who happens to be agoraphobic. Later on, The Guy seeks refuge in a friend's apartment after a rough night.

Season 2 (2018)

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TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date[2]US viewers
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71"Globo"Katja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairKatja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairJanuary 19, 2018 (2018-01-19)0.439[9]
The Guy has a busier-than-usual day as New Yorkers react to world-changing news; a client's roommate struggles to maintain his commitment to losing weight.
82"Fagin"Katja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairRebecca Drysdale & Isaac Oliver and Katja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairJanuary 26, 2018 (2018-01-26)0.439[10]
A couple visiting their daughter in Bushwick embrace the urban surroundings while dealing with a less-than-ideal rental complete with an unwelcome roommate; the Guy delivers to Brenna and Molly's all-female, politically minded gathering.
93"Namaste"Shaka KingHannah Bos & Paul Thureen & Shaka KingFebruary 2, 2018 (2018-02-02)0.450[11]
An industrious Brooklyn real estate agent endeavors to hustle her way to a new home; Candace and John fave culture shock and notice a class divide when the move in to their new apartment; the Guy considers his living situation.
104"Derech"Shaka KingBen SinclairFebruary 9, 2018 (2018-02-09)0.415[12]
An ex-Hasidic man explores the world outside his sect as he connects with a writer who might 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.
115"Scromple"Katja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairKatja Blichfeld & Rebecca DrysdaleFebruary 16, 2018 (2018-02-16)0.427[13]
The Guy tries to relax 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.
126"Googie"Katja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairKatja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairFebruary 23, 2018 (2018-02-23)N/A
Abdullah, a potential partner, takes over the Guy's weed route while he attempts to take time off.
137"HBD"[14]Eliza HittmanKatja BlichfeldMarch 2, 2018 (2018-03-02)N/A
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.
148"Ghost"[15]Eliza HittmanEliza Hittman & Eric SlovinMarch 9, 2018 (2018-03-09)N/A
A man turns to the Guy to get a prescription for his high-strung wife, not to mention something for their underwhelming sex life; the Guy gets more than he bargained for when he tries to help out an elderly man.
159"#goalz"[16]Katja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairKatja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairMarch 16, 2018 (2018-03-16)N/A
A computer programmer tries out a tech-free night per the Guy's advice; a comic's controversial tweet draws the attention of Internet trolls; a fearless dancer attempting to match a world record struggles as her dance partners fall by the wayside.
1610"Steve"[17]Katja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairKatja Blichfeld & Ben SinclairMarch 23, 2018 (2018-03-23)N/A
On the day of an 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.

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