Jump into the daily routines of a diverse group of New Yorkers and how they light things up. “The Guy” is a nameless pot deliveryman whose client base includes an eccentric group of characters with neuroses as diverse as the city.
Written by Sophie and last updated on nov 04, 2022.
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The Guy and his eclectic jury duty group head to a karaoke bar to mark the end of their civic service, but Keesha and Roman, the youngest members of the crew, run into trouble. While exploring a side hustle with friend Violet, Freddie encounters someone from her past.
The episode was rated 7.00 from 80 votes.
When Rocky hears a sneeze through his apartment wall, he falls down a shame spiral, reliving embarrassing moments. An attention-seeking A.J. fails to make plans for Halloween—until an emergency text from an ex-friend, Francis, evolves into an unexpected night with Francis' assistant, Cheyenne.
The episode was rated 7.10 from 71 votes.
Shy sneaker head Alvin spends most of his time to himself, but gets a new challenge when he spends the day with his cousin. The Guy attends a dinner party hosted by an old friend, Jackson, and as the night progresses, realizes he might be out of his element.
The episode was rated 7.19 from 84 votes.
Two sisters clean out their childhood home after the untimely death of their mother. The Guy delivers to a bickering couple renegotiating their relationship. And a new mother hosts her teenage cousin from out of town.
The episode was rated 7.21 from 78 votes.
Two former friends share an awkward ride, and The Guy has an interesting ride-share experience of his own. Meanwhile, when a patient asks her out on a date, dental hygienist, mother and caretaker Nora wonders if she can put her needs first for once.
The episode was rated 7.21 from 75 votes.
The Guy delivers to ASL interpreter Jordan, who lands in an uncomfortable situation on a job at a high-profile photo shoot. After Victor notices that his partner, Ellen, has a new habit, a secret blows up amid already simmering tensions in their relationship.
The episode was rated 7.30 from 70 votes.
Snowed-in flight attendants spend Christmas Eve together; The Guy is delayed on his way home for the holidays.
The episode was rated 7.40 from 68 votes.
The Guy, with new friend "Fomo" in tow, delivers to Matthew, a man looking for a connection who hires a new-to-the-business escort for the night. After bonding on set with a familiar face, intimacy coordinator Kym learns a surprising fact about her new love interest that threatens to derail their romance just as it's beginning.
The episode was rated 7.63 from 84 votes.
The Guy finds a lost canine. A new reporter at This American Life, Yara pitches a story about her parents' marriage and inadvertently strains her own relationship when her boyfriend Owen visits for their anniversary weekend. A singing telegram in a bad mood looks for some relief while crisscrossing the city on a crazed workday.
The episode was rated 7.91 from 99 votes.
