Scripted series · FX
You're the Worst
Terrible people. Perfect for each other.
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
Chris Geere
Jimmy Shive-Overly
62 eps
Aya Cash
Gretchen Cutler
62 eps
Desmin Borges
Edgar Quintero
62 eps
Kether Donohue
Lindsay Jillian
62 eps
Stephen Schneider
Ty Wyland
3 eps
Janet Varney
Becca Barbara
7 eps
Brandon Mychal Smith
Sam Dresden
5 eps
Todd Robert Anderson
Vernon Barbara
8 eps
Allan McLeod
Paul Jillian
6 eps
Darrell Britt-Gibson
Shitstain
5 eps
Neil Dickson
Nestor
1 eps
Winston Story
Wallace
2 eps
Stephanie Courtney
Bookstore Manager
1 eps
Joshua Levine
Philippe
1 eps
Tara Bianco
Pepper Fondant
1 eps
Chantelle Tibbs
Hostess
1 eps
Remington Hoffman
Waiter
1 eps
John A. McKenna
Old Man
1 eps
Lynn Adrianna
Woman in Theater
1 eps
Kacy Owens
Hip Woman
1 eps
Trey Gerrald
Darren Kaplan
1 eps
Giovonnie Samuels
Brianna
2 eps
Kalia Prescott
Element
1 eps
Callard Harris
Skinny Vet Tommy
1 eps
Ryan Dorsey
Bone Bag
1 eps
Jesse Garcia
Martinez
1 eps
Steve Agee
Pizza Delivery Guy
1 eps
Vincent Duvall
City Councilman Jim Burton
1 eps
Chris Sanders
Brunch Hipster (uncredited)
1 eps
Caitlin Kimball
Sloppy Sweatshirt Girl
1 eps
Chayce Lee
Massage Therapist (uncredited)
1 eps
Rob Locke
Food Columnist
1 eps
Ginger Gonzaga
Megan Thomas
1 eps
Colin Campbell
Barfly
2 eps
Francis Lloyd Corby
Aiden
1 eps
Stephen Falk
Ron Stitches
1 eps
Marc Evan Jackson
Therapist
1 eps
Tommy Mountain
Denver
1 eps
Shane Francis Smith
Killian Mounce
6 eps
Benjamin Patterson
Kenji
1 eps
The Nutevio profile
TV DNA
How You're the Worst actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
You're the Worst reads strongest on Character Depth, Humour and Emotional Weight.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.
How much the series is designed to affect you.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
The story
What it's about
Narcissistic, brash, and self-destructive Jimmy Shive-Overly thinks all relationships are doomed. Cynical, people-pleasing, and stubborn Gretchen Cutler knows that relationships aren't for her. So when they meet at a wedding, it's only natural that the two of them go home together.
The run
Seasons
5 seasons · 62 episodes.
Season 1 · Complete
Season 1
201410 episodes
7.2IMDbMeet Gretchen and Jimmy. She's a cynical PR rep and he's a narcissistic British novelist. Impressed by each other's bad behavior at Jimmy's ex-girlfriend's wedding, they begin what they swear is a casual sexual relationship—until it turns out to be more than that.
Best episode · S01E09 Constant Horror and Bone-Deep Dissatisfaction
Season 2 · Complete
Season 2
201513 episodes
7.9IMDbIn Season 2, Jimmy and Gretchen are forced to take their relationship to the next level by moving in together.
Best episode · S02E13 The Heart Is a Dumb Dumb
Season 3 · Complete
Season 3
201613 episodes
7.2IMDbAfter a whirlwind courtship and rough post-cohabitation period, Jimmy and Gretchen try to keep the good times rolling while confronting the f-word—“family”.
Best episode · S03E05 Twenty-Two
Season 4 · Complete
Season 4
201713 episodes
8.1IMDbSeason four kicks off after Gretchen accepted Jimmy's marriage proposal, only to see him leave her stranded in the Hollywood Hills after he freaked out that she would be his family. Now broken up and involved with other people, Jimmy and Gretchen struggle to move on while constantly being pulled back toward one another.
Best episode · S04E13 It's Always Been This Way
Season 5 · Complete
Season 5
201913 episodes
8.2IMDbWill they? Won't they?
Best episode · S05E13 Pancakes
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.
S01E09
Constant Horror and Bone-Deep Dissatisfaction
An episode spanning the course of nearly three years, we see the events that lead up to Gretchen and Jimmy meeting.
- Directed by Matt Shakman
- Written by Stephen Falk
S02E13
The Heart Is a Dumb Dumb
Jimmy attends Becca and Vernon’s baby gender reveal party. Gretchen takes care of some unfinished business. Edgar and Dorothy’s relationship reaches a turning point. Lindsay confronts Paul.
- Directed by Matt Shakman
- Written by Stephen Falk
S01E10
Fists and Feet and Stuff
Jimmy and Gretchen take their relationship to the next level.
- Directed by Matt Shakman
- Written by Stephen Falk
S02E12
Other Things You Could Be Doing
Gretchen’s depression comes to a head, forcing Jimmy to make a tough choice. Lindsay finally lets Paul go. Edgar has his improv graduation show.
- Directed by Matt Shakman
- Written by Stephen Falk
S02E09
LCD Soundsystem
Gretchen becomes fascinated by a slightly older, cool couple that appears to have it all. Jimmy employs a punishment-based system to ensure he meets his writing deadline.
S02E01
The Sweater People
Although they're now living together, Jimmy and Gretchen try to avoid domesticity by partying all the time -- a lifestyle that's harder than it looks. Meanwhile, Edgar is smitten with Lindsay, who attempts a desperate reconciliation with Paul.
Recently aired
Latest Episodes
S05E13
Pancakes
S05E12
We Were Having Such a Nice Day
S05E11
Four Goddamn More Days
- Directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts
- Written by Philippe Iujvidin
S05E10
Magical Thinking
S05E09
Bachelor/Bachelorette Party Sunday Funday
S05E08
The Pillars of Creation
- Directed by Alex Hardcastle
- Written by Evan Mann
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
Stephen Falk
Showrunner
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Philippe Iujvidin
Writer
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Evan Mann
Writer
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Eva Anderson
Writer
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Franklin Hardy
Writer
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Sarah Carbiener
Writer
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Marquita Robinson
Writer
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Shane Kosakowski
Writer
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Erica Rosbe
Writer
Gareth Reynolds
Writer
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April Shih
Writer
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Melissa WylieProducer
- Franklin HardyProducer
- Shane KosakowskiProducer
- Stephen FalkExecutive Producer
Writing
- Philippe IujvidinWriter
- Evan MannWriter
- Eva AndersonWriter
- Franklin HardyWriter
- Sarah CarbienerWriter
- Marquita RobinsonWriter
Direction
- Alex HardcastleDirector
- Wendey StanzlerDirector
- Matt ShakmanDirector
- Jordan Vogt-RobertsDirector
- Ryan CaseDirector
- Stephen FalkDirector
Cinematography
- Blake McClureDirector of Photography
- Ross RiegeDirector of Photography
Music
- Adam BlauOriginal Music Composer
Where to watch
Streaming
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