Series synopsis
You're the Worst is an American comedy drama television series that premiered on FX on July 17, 2014. It ended on April 3, 2019. It was created by Stephen Falk. It stars Chris Geere, Aya Cash, Desmin Borges and Kether Donohue.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Terrible people. Perfect for each other.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Chris Geere as Jimmy Shive-Overly
- Aya Cash as Gretchen Cutler
- Desmin Borges as Edgar Quintero
- Kether Donohue as Lindsay Jillian
Guest cast
- Stephen Schneider as Ty Wyland
- Janet Varney as Becca Barbara
- Brandon Mychal Smith as Sam Dresden
- Todd Robert Anderson as Vernon Barbara
- Allan McLeod as Paul Jillian
- Darrell Britt-Gibson as Shitstain
- Neil Dickson as Nestor
- Winston Story as Wallace
- Stephanie Courtney as Bookstore Manager
- Joshua Levine as Philippe
- Tara Bianco as Pepper Fondant
- Chantelle Tibbs as Hostess
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 62 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | July 17, 2014 | September 18, 2014 |
| Season 2 | 13 | September 9, 2015 | December 9, 2015 |
| Season 3 | 13 | September 1, 2016 | November 16, 2016 |
| Season 4 | 13 | September 6, 2017 | November 15, 2017 |
| Season 5 | 13 | January 9, 2019 | April 3, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Jimmy and Gretchen find themselves falling for each other despite their better judgment. |
July 17, 2014 |
| 2 |
Insouciance Jimmy attempts to take Gretchen on a date. |
July 24, 2014 |
| 3 |
Keys Open Doors Gretchen inadvertently asks Jimmy for a key to his house. |
July 31, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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. |
September 9, 2015 |
| 2 |
Crevasses Gretchen, realizing she doesn’t really have any adult belongings, takes the gang on a trip to the mall. Jimmy uses this opportunity to gain some writing inspiration. Meanwhile, a newly single Lindsay recruits a hesitant Edgar to help her pick up guys. |
September 16, 2015 |
| 3 |
Born Dead Gretchen makes an attempt to reconnect with her old group of friends by throwing herself a housewarming party. Jimmy does his best to affirm his belief that friends are for babies. Edgar continues his pursuit of Lindsay, and Lindsay meets her estranged husband’s new girlfriend. |
September 23, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Try Real Hard Jimmy and Gretchen adjust to life after saying I love you. Edgar and Dorothy have sexual problems. Lindsay and Paul start a new hobby. |
September 1, 2016 |
| 2 |
Fix Me, Dummy Gretchen starts therapy; Jimmy's confidence wavers; Lindsay neglects a bedridden Paul. |
September 8, 2016 |
| 3 |
Bad News: Dude's Dead Everyone comes together to break some big news to Jimmy. |
September 15, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
It's Been (1) After proposing to Gretchen and immediately abandoning her on a hilltop, Jimmy has gone into hiding in the middle of nowhere in an attempt to escape reality. Reality does not comply. |
September 6, 2017 |
| 2 |
It's Been (2) Gretchen takes the first baby steps toward reconstructing her life as Edgar and Lindsay struggle to find normalcy in their new post‐Jimmy/Gretchen world. |
September 6, 2017 |
| 3 |
Odysseus After Jimmy returns to Los Angeles, he attempts to make amends with Gretchen, leading to their first confrontation. Lindsay and Edgar enjoy their new friends‐with‐benefits arrangement while Edgar tries to show Jimmy that Gretchen wasn’t the only person he abandoned. |
September 13, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Intransigence of Love Jimmy and Gretchen tell the story of their love to a prospective wedding planner. |
January 9, 2019 |
| 2 |
The Pin In My Grenade Jimmy and Gretchen reveal that they're forgoing a traditional wedding, opting instead for a Courthouse elopement. |
January 16, 2019 |
| 3 |
The One Thing We Don't Talk About Jimmy challenges Gretchen to tackle some of the responsibilities that come with being an adult. |
January 23, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FX |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 17, 2014 |
| Last aired | April 3, 2019 |
| Runtime | 26 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 22:00:00 |