The Ricky Gervais Show
Overview
The Ricky Gervais Show transforms the beloved British audio podcasts into an animated format, featuring the comedic trio of Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, and Karl Pilkington. Each episode showcases their candid and humorous discussions, originally recorded without a script, now brought to life with animation reminiscent of classic Hanna-Barbera styles. Over three seasons, the show has delighted fans with 39 episodes since its 2010 debut. Although plans for a fourth season using new recordings were proposed, they were ultimately abandoned in June 2012. Season three aired on HBO and E4 in early 2012.
Episodes
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1
Space Monkey
Ricky and Stephen engage in a discussion with Karl about the value of inventions from the 20th century. Meanwhile, the guys kick off a segment called ...
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2
Knob at Night
Stephen talks about a shocking story involving 42 little warriors who were attacked by a lion during a fight in Cambodia. He also shares an email from...
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3
Charity
Karl suggests yet another outlandish invention: a serum that reverses the aging process in the deceased. The conversation also touches on whether Afri...
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4
Dolphins
Karl confesses he's booked a facial at a spa, but worries he might also receive an enema. Meanwhile, they delve into the traditions of undocumented tr...
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5
Glass Houses
Karl responds to fan inquiries, sharing his thoughts and insights. He delves into the real meanings behind various sayings, providing his unique inter...
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6
Cobblers
Title: Cobblers Plot: Upon getting a fan's letter inquiring about which body part he could forgo, Karl reminisces about a time he attempted to wash d...
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7
The Diary
Ricky and Stephen dive into excerpts from Karl's diary, which details his everyday experiences and insightful reflections. A fan reaches out, curious ...
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8
Nuts
Title: Nuts Plot: A letter from a fan prompts Karl to ponder a tough question: if he were on a sinking vessel, would he rescue Ricky or Stephen? Mean...
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9
The Jockey
Karl tackles an array of email inquiries, including which animal he’d choose to converse with and the conversation he’d have. The episode also fea...
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10
The Fight
The episode explores various subjects, such as educational programs, physical conflicts, and the intricacies of human anatomy. It touches on the conne...
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11
Beetles
A fan writes to Karl, requesting him to share the most romantic gesture he’s made for his girlfriend on Valentine's Day. Another fan challenges him ...
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12
Noises
Stephen prompts Karl with questions commonly asked on "Inside the Actors Studio," which leads them to delve into the topic of organ donation. Reflecti...
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13
Freaks
In a segment of "Inside the Actors Studio," Karl is asked, "If there is a heaven, what would you want God to say as you arrive at the gates?" In his d...
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Clive Warren
Title: Clive Warren Plot: Karl shares his movie concept featuring "Clive Warren" alongside Rebecca De Mornay with Ricky and Stephen. As they discuss ...
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2
Doppleganger
Title: Double Trouble Plot: Karl ponders the characteristics of his doppelganger. Ricky presents him with a puzzling riddle to solve. Both Karl and S...
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3
The Fly
The three friends delve into a conversation about various animals and their associated diseases, exploring the concept of evolution. They also talk ab...
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4
Onion
Title: Onion Plot: Ricky shares intriguing animal trivia with Karl, prompting him to reflect on the intriguing dilemma of who truly holds power: the ...
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5
Insects
Karl expresses his fascination with insects and explains why they captivate him so much. He shares his disappointment upon discovering the existence o...
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6
Kidneys
Karl shares his experience of being hurried to the hospital, where doctors discovered he had kidney stones and inserted a catheter. He reflects on thi...
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7
Night Club
Karl reflects on the concept of height when he discovers that one of his admirers is actor Warwick Davis. Stephen shares a memory of a night out wit...
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8
Future
Title: Tomorrow's World Plot: Karl envisions a grim future for mankind, predicting that everyone will become unattractive, our physical strength will...
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9
Natural History
Ricky shares his fascination with undiscovered species, reminiscing about a drawing he created as a teenager. His imaginative creature featured a lion...
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10
Leg Rubber
Karl reminisces about his childhood when his father received an endless supply of Tic Tacs from a friend, filling their home with the tiny mints. He t...
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11
Mrs. Battersby
Karl discusses how the brain is divided into two parts, hinting at its ability to sense impending danger. He shares amusing anecdotes about consuming ...
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12
Art
The three friends engage in a lively conversation about art, touching on Marcel Duchamp's Fountain and Damien Hirst's The Physical Impossibility of De...
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13
Munchies
Title: Munchies Plot: Ricky poses a question to Karl about whether he would trade his actual life for existence inside a virtual reality isolation ch...
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Bryan's Brain
Karl reflects on various museum exhibits, contemplates his creation for a mug coaster, and brainstorms ideas for a fresh movie concept.
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2
Comic Relief
Title: Laughing Matters Plot: Karl is increasingly aware of his age and finds himself visiting the doctor more often. With the carefree days behind h...
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3
Armed Forces
Karl shares his thoughts on why he would have been interested in enlisting in the Army, reflecting on some of his most intense experiences of courage.
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4
Room 102
Ricky, Stephen, and Karl chat about the things Karl would eliminate from existence and ponder what single item he would choose to bring with him if he...
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5
Karl's Day
Karl gives Ricky and Stephen a glimpse into his everyday routine. His day starts with his girlfriend Suzanne leaving for work, which nudges him awake....
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6
The English
Title: The English Plot: Ricky, Stephen, and Karl engage in a lively conversation about what it truly means to be English. As they delve into the top...
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7
Law & Order
Ricky, Stephen, and Karl engage in a lively conversation about the death penalty, the Ten Commandments, and the intricacies of negotiating with hostag...
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8
Medicine
Title: Healing Insights Plot: Karl reflects on the progress in medicine, contemplating how experiencing illness can provide a unique perspective. He ...
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9
Earth
Title: Planetary Reflections Plot: Karl ponders the origins of the cosmos, the journey of evolution, the importance of recycling, and the peculiariti...
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10
Society
Ricky, Stephen, and Karl engage in a lively conversation about societal rules and civil liberties.
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11
Wartime
Karl reflects on the significance of expressions from wartime and envisions a situation where he takes on the role of a soldier's wife.
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12
World Cup
Title: World Cup Plot: Ricky, Stephen, and Karl discuss the antics of overly passionate sports enthusiasts. In the midst of their conversation, Karl ...
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13
The Year
Karl contemplates the fascinating yet complex nature of insects, while Stephen reflects on the awkward and unsettling experience of purchasing condoms...
