Lady Dynamite

Lady Dynamite (2016-2017)

EndedScripted showComedy

Stand-up comedian/actress Maria Bamford (portrayed by herself) moves back to Los Angeles after spending six months away in recovery for bipolar disorder and attempts to build up her life from scratch with the help of her agent Bruce Ben-Bacharach.

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Scheduleevery Friday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E08Little ManilaNov. 10, 2017
S02E07Kids Have to DanceNov. 10, 2017
S02E06Apache JusticeNov. 10, 2017
S02E05SouplutionsNov. 10, 2017
S02E04Fridge Over Troubled DaughterNov. 10, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Lady Dynamite premiere?

Lady Dynamite premiered on May 20, 2016.

Who is the creator of Lady Dynamite?

Lady Dynamite was created by Pam Brady and Mitchell Hurwitz.

What is the genre of Lady Dynamite?

Lady Dynamite is a comedy-drama TV series.

Who plays the lead character in Lady Dynamite?

Maria Bamford plays the lead character in Lady Dynamite.

What is the plot of Lady Dynamite?

Lady Dynamite follows the life of a comedian named Maria Bamford who is trying to rebuild her life after a mental breakdown.

How many episodes are in the first season of Lady Dynamite?

The first season of Lady Dynamite consists of 12 episodes.

What is the setting of Lady Dynamite?

Lady Dynamite is set in Los Angeles, California.

Who plays Maria\u2019s manager Bruce in Lady Dynamite?

Fred Melamed plays Maria\u2019s manager Bruce in Lady Dynamite.

What is the name of the bookstore that Maria owns in season 1 of Lady Dynamite?

Maria owns a bookstore called \u201cFYZICAL\u201d in season 1 of Lady Dynamite.

Who plays Maria\u2019s mother in Lady Dynamite?

Mary Kay Place plays Maria\u2019s mother in Lady Dynamite.

What is the name of Maria\u2019s pug in Lady Dynamite?

Maria\u2019s pug\u2019s name in Lady Dynamite is Bert.

What is the name of Maria\u2019s ex-boyfriend in Lady Dynamite?

Scott is the name of Maria\u2019s ex-boyfriend in Lady Dynamite.

What real-life figure makes a guest appearance in Lady Dynamite?

Patton Oswalt makes a guest appearance in Lady Dynamite.

Who plays Maria\u2019s father in Lady Dynamite?

Ed Begley Jr. plays Maria\u2019s father in Lady Dynamite.

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