: Claire breaks up with Josh, telling him she believes he is gay .

The title "[S1E1] Rhubarb and Custard" is frequently confused with the 1974 British animated series (or Roobarb and Custard ), which features the rivalry between a green dog and a pink cat. However, if you are looking for an episode guide for a specific television season, it almost exclusively refers to the Please Like Me pilot.

: The lighthearted nature of Josh's sexual awakening is sharply contrasted when his mother, Rose , is admitted to the hospital following a suicide attempt .

: Shortly after, Josh is hit on by Geoffrey (Wade Briggs), a handsome colleague of his best friend, Tom.

Josh, Claire (ex-girlfriend), Tom (best friend), Geoffrey (new interest), Rose (mother) Introduces the series' "food-title" tradition. Note on Names