Maron Season 1 Episode 5
Maron
Season 1

Ep 5. A Real Woman

  • TV-14
  • May 31, 2013
  • 22 min
  • 8.2  (31)

Maron season 1 episode 5, titled "A Real Woman," follows Marc Maron as he struggles with his relationships with women. Marc is a successful comedian who has a podcast where he talks to other comedians about their lives and careers. Throughout the episode, he interviews various women, including his ex-girlfriend, to try and figure out why his relationships never seem to work out.

The episode opens with Marc in bed with his current girlfriend, Jen, who he describes as the "perfect woman." However, he quickly becomes agitated and unable to perform sexually, prompting Jen to storm out of the room. Marc then turns to his neighbor, an elderly woman named Ruth, for advice. Ruth tells him that he needs to find a "real woman" who can handle his emotional baggage and that he should stop dating "girls."

Marc takes Ruth's advice to heart and decides to interview some women for his podcast. He talks to his ex-girlfriend, Denise, who he still has feelings for, but she tells him that she's engaged to be married. Marc then interviews a feminist comedian, who challenges his view of women and tells him that he needs to stop treating them as objects.

Feeling frustrated, Marc goes to his therapist to discuss his issues with women. He realizes that he has a fear of intimacy and that he's been using sex as a way to avoid emotional connection. His therapist encourages him to be more vulnerable with women and to stop putting up emotional barriers.

Later, Marc tries to reconnect with Jen, but she tells him that she's moved on. Feeling rejected, he goes to a bar and meets a woman named Sarah. He opens up to her about his insecurities and fears, and she responds with compassion and understanding. The two end up back at Sarah's place, where Marc is finally able to perform sexually.

The episode ends with Marc reflecting on his newfound emotional openness and his hope for a future with Sarah or another "real woman." The episode addresses issues of intimacy, vulnerability, and toxic masculinity in a thoughtful and nuanced way.

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  • First Aired
    May 31, 2013
  • Content Rating
    TV-14
  • Runtime
    22 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.2  (31)