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Season 1 – The Ricky Gervais Show

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"The Office" and "Extras" creator Ricky Gervais gets animated in this half-hour comedy series, which features the voices of Gervais, his longtime collaborator Stephen Merchant and their eccentric friend Karl Pilkington. The cartoon first appeared years ago as a radio show in London before it gained a massive audience when Gervais and Merchant turned it into a podcast, adding at that time Pilkington's offbeat contributions. Its HBO incarnation consists of the podcasts' audio coupled with the trio's animated likenesses, and story lines mainly revolve around the musings of Pilkington, whom Gervais affectionately terms "a bottomless well of stupidity."
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Despite being mercilessly mocked by Gervais and Merchant, the loveably pathetic Karl Pilkington remains the glue that holds The Ricky Gervais Show together.

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Heather Havrilesky Salon.com Jun 21, 2018
Karl Pilkington is a hero to confused but outspoken amateur theorists -- and all dumb people, for that matter -- everywhere! Go to Full Review Neal Justin Minneapolis Star Tribune Jun 20, 2018
The series...suffers from crude animation that only gets in the way of enjoying Pilkington's far-fetched thoughts and Gervais' bewildered reactions. In this case, it's better to be heard and not seen. Go to Full Review Jeanne Jakle Houston Chronicle Jun 20, 2018
The star is not the pompous Gervais or Merchant, who object and giggle throughout each segment, but the one member who never laughs or even smiles, yet entertains the heck out of us. Go to Full Review Metro UK Staff metro.co.uk Jun 20, 2018
For once, Gervais has proven not to be the towering comical genius he thinks he is. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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KLynn H @RT21296744 Oct 17, 2026 It definitely should have been called The Karl Pilkington Show, but dang is it absolutely hilarious. I definitely recommend, especially if you’re already into podcasts. See more Sep 13, 2019 Karl Pilkington is the star of this show. If you fancy a good laugh this is for you. See more Jul 18, 2015 Ricky Gervais is NOT funny. he is a horrible sadistic disgusting person. His shows are not funny, they are Felonies. Ricky is an awful creepy troll who ought to be deported as a sadistic creep. See more Jun 15, 2014 At times, too funny to keep watching. See more Read all reviews
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Ricky Gervais

Creator

Stephen Merchant

Creator

Karl Pilkington

Creator

Craig Kellman

Director

Ricky Gervais

Voice

Stephen Merchant

Voice

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 19, 2010 Space Monkey Ricky and Stephen debate the merits of 20th century inventions with Karl; the guys introduce "Monkey News." Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 26, 2010 Knob at Night Stephen shares a story about a Cambodian ring fight and an e-mail from a fan; Karl tries to avoid donating to charities. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 5, 2010 Charity Karl discusses the invention of a serum that would age people backward; giving goats as charitable gifts; space flight; superpowers. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 12, 2010 Dolphins Karl admits that he is getting a face rub at a spa; the customs of undocumented tribes in New Guinea; Ricky and Karl's trip to an antiquities store; a fan's e-mail warns of dangerous dolphins. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 19, 2010 Glass Houses Karl answers questions from fans; Karl deciphers the true meaning of sayings; Karl's New Year's resolution; "Monkey News." Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 26, 2010 Cobblers A fan asks Karl which body part he could live without; fan mail questions for Karl; "Monkey News." Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 9, 2010 The Diary Ricky and Stephen read passages from Karl's diary; nicknames; "Monkey News." Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 16, 2010 Nuts Karl discusses who he would save if he were on a sinking ship with Ricky and Stephen; the extinction of hedgehogs; kidney transplant; "Monkey News." Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 23, 2010 The Jockey Karl is asked which animal he would like to talk to; passages from Karl's diary; "Monkey News." Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 30, 2010 The Fight Karl discusses his approach to teaching; passages from Karl's diary; Karl's thoughts on doppelgängers and the Big Bang; "Monkey News." Details Episode 11 Aired May 7, 2010 Beetles Karl is asked to reveal the most romantic thing he has done for his girlfriend; Karl creates a jingle; "Monkey News." Details Episode 12 Aired May 14, 2010 Noises Stephen asks Karl questions posed to guests on "Inside the Actors Studio"; Karl believes that scientists should stop trying to kill germs. Details Episode 13 Aired May 21, 2010 Freaks Karl worries about aliens trying to read his mind; Karl's top five freaks. Details

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The Ricky Gervais Show — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Craig Kellman
Creator
Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington
Executive Producer
Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Bob Higgins, Glyn Hughes, Karl Pilkington
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Animation
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Feb 19, 2010
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