It's Garry Shandling's Show
Overview
Garry Shandling plays a fictionalized version of himself, a witty and anxious stand-up comic fully aware of his existence within a sitcom. He frequently breaks the fourth wall, engaging directly with the studio audience while delivering sharp monologues and wrapping up each episode with entertaining recaps. The unique twist lies in the fact that not only Garry knows they’re on a TV show; the audience also becomes an integral part of the narrative, blurring the lines between performer and viewer. This groundbreaking series cleverly combines humor with meta-commentary on television itself.
Episodes
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1
The Day Garry Moved In
Comedian Garry Shandling relocates to the condo previously owned by Vanna White. Shortly after settling in, he discovers that his furniture has been s...
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2
Grant Gets Broken
Garry baby-sits Pete and Jackie's son, Grant.
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3
Garry Throws a Surprise Party
Garry plans a surprise birthday celebration for his mother, but the shock of the event takes a toll on her health, resulting in a heart attack. Devas...
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4
Foul Ball
After a mishap at a Dodgers game, where Grant's father fails to catch a foul ball, Grant finds himself ostracized by his peers. The incident quickly ...
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6
It's Garry's Problem, But it's JoJo's Show
Garry plans to dedicate the entire episode to celebrating contest victor Jodi Jones, but his plans take an unexpected turn when Nancy's provocative f...
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7
Garry Met a Girl Named Maria
Garry enters into a marriage with Maria, a woman from Guatemala, to help protect her from being sent back to her home country. As they navigate the co...
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9
Pete Has an Affair
Pete is full of guilt after having an affair.
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11
The Morning After
Garry throws a celebration for Pete's parents' milestone anniversary. However, when the sun rises the next day, he finds everyone avoiding him withou...
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12
Sarah
Garry's former flame has returned to the area, reigniting his feelings for her. As he navigates the reemergence of their past connection, he finds hi...
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13
Laffie
Garry discovers a collie and is eager to adopt it, but Leonard opposes the idea. Despite Garry's enthusiasm, Leonard is determined to prevent him fro...
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15
Dinner with Garry
Garry arranges a dinner for his mother, hoping to spark a connection with her physician. As the evening unfolds, tensions rise and unexpected chemist...
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16
Force Boxman
Garry lands the starring role in a fresh police series, prompting Red Buttons to step in as the show's new lead. With Garry adjusting to the spotligh...
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Who's Poppa?
Jackie discovers she's expecting, but Pete is plagued by doubts about his paternity. As tensions rise, he grapples with the possibility that he may n...
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3
The Fugitive
Nancy’s childhood friend, Richard, arrives unexpectedly, but his visit is clouded by trouble—he's on the run from the authorities. As Nancy grapp...
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5
Nancy Gets Amnesia
When Nancy suddenly loses her memory, her close friendship with Garry is put to the test. As she struggles to recall her past, the boundaries of their...
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6
It's Garry and Angelica's Show: Part 1
Following his appearance on Love Connection, Garry encounters the woman he's always fantasized about. However, he grapples with some doubts about thei...
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7
It's Garry and Angelica's Show: Part 2
With Garry absent, Leonard takes advantage of the moment to demonstrate his skills and shine in the limelight. Meanwhile, Angelica struggles to adapt ...
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8
It's Garry Shandling's Christmas Show
Garry finds himself facing Christmas troubles as his holiday gathering takes a turn when all his guests depart prematurely. In an unexpected twist, hi...
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9
Killer Routine
In the midst of Garry's opening monologue, an unexpected tragedy occurs when a member of the audience passes away from uncontrollable laughter. Overwh...
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11
The Soccer Show
Garry volunteers to coach Grant's soccer team.
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12
Our Town
Garry strolls around Sherman Oaks.
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13
Save the Planet
Garry's environmental science instructor shows up with a startling picture of Ruth, bringing unexpected tension to the classroom. As the revelation u...
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14
The Grant Shuffle
Feeling neglected, Grant turns to standup comedy.
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15
Go Go Goldblum
Garry departs from the Schumachers' gathering ahead of schedule to attend a lively celebration hosted by Jeff Goldblum. Excitement fills the air as h...
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16
Garry Falls Down a Hole
Garry is missing.
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17
Mr. Smith Goes to Nam
Vet Leonard Smith has nightmares about Vietnam.
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1
Goin' Places
Travel agent Nancy inadvertently leaves the Schumacher grandparents behind during a mix-up. As they find themselves unexpectedly stuck, the duo embar...
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2
Pete's Got a Secret
Pete finally decides to reveal a long-held secret that has weighed on him for years. When he shares the truth with his friends, their reactions are f...
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3
What's Happening to Me?
Mayor Tom Bradley is in the audience, but he only likes musicals. So this is a special musical episode with musical numbers, complete with a pianist ...
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4
Live Election Show
The election affects life in Sherman Oaks.
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6
Home Sweet Home
Garry gets a 48-hour eviction notice.
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7
Vegas (1)
The gang goes to Las Vegas for Leonard's wedding.
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8
Vegas (2)
In the thrilling finale of this two-part series, Leonard and Kitty tie the knot in a dazzling ceremony that captures the spirit of Las Vegas. As they...
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9
Mr. Peck's (1)
A real estate mogul has set his sights on demolishing the beloved comedy club, Mr. Peck's, to make way for a new development. The club's loyal patrons...
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10
Mr. Peck's (2)
In the second installment of this three-part series, a fundraising event takes center stage to support the beloved Mr. Peck's. The community rallies ...
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11
Mr. Peck's (3)
In the thrilling finale of the trilogy, Garry takes Red Buttons hostage, demanding his performance at the charity event for Mr. Peck's. As tensions r...
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12
Ruth's Place
Mom opens a pet shop.
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14
Kramer vs. Grant
Grant finds himself in hot water when he’s blamed for attacking the school bully. However, an audience member from the studio steps in to clarify th...
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15
Grant Goes to the Dogs
Grant is thrown out of his place.
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16
Big Brother
Garry volunteers to be a Big Brother.
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17
Going, Going, Gone
Garry goes to a baseball game.
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18
Garry Goes Golfing
Martin Mull invites Garry to participate in a golf tournament benefiting Boysville. Garry is hesitant but ultimately decides to join, hoping to suppo...
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19
Mum's the Word
Garry gets his hands on a big secret.
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20
Worry Wart
Garry discovers a wart on his neck.
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1
First Show of the Fourth Season
Garry invites his boss to dinner to meet Pheobe.
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2
Take My Wife, for Example
Garry jokes about Phoebe on TV.
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3
Nathan's Sheer Madness
After being inspired by the chaos of the Wild Antics show, Grant's buddy Ross decides to take a risky leap by attempting to infiltrate his parents' de...
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4
SuperGrant
Gary suspects Grant is taking steroids.
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5
Dinner at Eddy King's House
Garry meets 1950s stand-up comic Eddie King.
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6
The Proposal
Garry takes the plunge and asks Phoebe to marry him. Following this momentous occasion, he heads to meet her family, where he encounters her half-bro...
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7
Firehose
Garry finds himself in a tricky situation when he needs to persuade a potential sponsor that he was not part of an adult film. As he navigates throug...
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8
The Day Howard Moved In
Howard Sprague of Mayberry moves in.
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9
The Wedding Show
Garry and Phoebe's nuptials are brought to life with vibrant production performances. As the couple prepares for their big day, they decide to incorp...
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10
The Honeymoon Show
When a string of bizarre fatalities occurs, the Shandling couple begins to suspect their union might be jinxed. They grapple with the unsettling notio...
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11
Shandling vs. Mull
Phoebe's bill upsets client Martin Mull.
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12
Leonard Gets Metaphysical
As Garry embarks on a tour with Guns and Roses, he entrusts the responsibilities of the show to Grant. While Garry is away, Grant must navigate the c...
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13
Chester Gets a Show
Phoebe's brother get a TV show.
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14
My Mother the Wife
As Garry celebrates his anniversary, he finds himself in a peculiar predicament. Each time he tries to connect intimately with his wife, visions of hi...
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16
Mad at Brad
Garry experiences feelings of abandonment as his boss focuses on a recent client acquisition.
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17
The Last Show
When Mr. Death takes up residence in the condominium, a series of unsettling events unfolds, leading to Garry's untimely demise. As the new tenant se...
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18
The Talent Show
The cast parodies ""Phantom of the Opera"".
