It's Garry Shandling's Show 1986
What is It's Garry Shandling's Show?
"It's Garry Shandling's Show" is a television series that stars Garry Shandling as a neurotic and sardonic stand-up comedian. The show features a unique format where Garry interacts with the studio audience and the regular cast members, often breaking the fourth wall.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 72
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 10, 1986
- Last aired
- May 25, 1990
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Showtime
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
"It's Garry Shandling's Show" is a television series that stars Garry Shandling as a neurotic and sardonic stand-up comedian. The show features a unique format where Garry interacts with the studio audience and the regular cast members, often breaking the fourth wall. The series explores the lives of its characters, including the audience, which is itself a character in the show. The show's format allows for a blend of comedy and satire, as the characters frequently acknowledge their presence on television.
Should you watch it?
“A comedian knows he's a TV character and jokes with the audience about it.”
- Innovative meta-humor that breaks the fourth wall
- Sharp, sardonic stand‑up style from Garry Shandling
- Audience is integrated as a character
- Humor relies heavily on self‑referential jokes which may not appeal to all
- Period‑specific style may feel dated
Watch it if you enjoy clever, self‑referential comedy that plays with sitcom conventions.
The show features adult‑oriented sarcasm and meta commentary, suitable for mature audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 16 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Day Garry Moved In Sep 10, 1986
- E2 Grant Gets Broken Sep 17, 1986
- E3 Garry Throws a Surprise Party Sep 24, 1986
- E4 Foul Ball Oct 1, 1986
- E5 The Graduate Oct 8, 1986
- E6 It's Garry's Problem, But it's JoJo's Show Oct 15, 1986
- E7 Garry Met a Girl Named Maria Jan 23, 1987
- E8 Grant's Date Jan 30, 1987
- E9 Pete Has an Affair Feb 6, 1987
- E10 Fate Feb 13, 1987
- E11 The Morning After Feb 20, 1987
- E12 Sarah Mar 6, 1987
- E13 Laffie Mar 13, 1987
- E14 Dial L for Laundry Mar 20, 1987
- E15 Dinner with Garry Apr 3, 1987
- E16 Force Boxman Apr 10, 1987
Season 2 · 17 episodes
- E1 Who's Poppa? Oct 25, 1987
- E2 No Baby, No Show Nov 6, 1987
- E3 The Fugitive Nov 13, 1987
- E4 The Schumakers Go to Hollywood Nov 20, 1987
- E5 Nancy Gets Amnesia Nov 27, 1987
- E6 It's Garry and Angelica's Show: Part 1 Dec 4, 1987
- E7 It's Garry and Angelica's Show: Part 2 Dec 11, 1987
- E8 It's Garry Shandling's Christmas Show Dec 17, 1987
- E9 Killer Routine Jan 8, 1988
- E10 Mr. Sparks Jan 15, 1988
- E11 The Soccer Show Jan 22, 1988
- E12 Our Town Jan 29, 1988
- E13 Save the Planet Feb 5, 1988
- E14 The Grant Shuffle Feb 12, 1988
- E15 Go Go Goldblum Mar 4, 1988
- E16 Garry Falls Down a Hole Mar 11, 1988
- E17 Mr. Smith Goes to Nam Mar 18, 1988
Season 3 · 20 episodes
- E1 Goin' Places Oct 21, 1988
- E2 Pete's Got a Secret Oct 28, 1988
- E3 What's Happening to Me? Nov 4, 1988
- E4 Live Election Show Nov 11, 1988
- E5 The Natural Dec 2, 1988
- E6 Home Sweet Home Dec 30, 1988
- E7 Vegas (1) Jan 6, 1989
- E8 Vegas (2) Jan 13, 1989
- E9 Mr. Peck's (1) Feb 3, 1989
- E10 Mr. Peck's (2) Feb 10, 1989
- E11 Mr. Peck's (3) Feb 10, 1989
- E12 Ruth's Place Feb 17, 1989
- E13 Garry Acts Like a Moron Feb 24, 1989
- E14 Kramer vs. Grant Mar 3, 1989
- E15 Grant Goes to the Dogs Mar 10, 1989
- E16 Big Brother Mar 17, 1989
- E17 Going, Going, Gone Mar 31, 1989
- E18 Garry Goes Golfing Apr 7, 1989
- E19 Mum's the Word Apr 14, 1989
- E20 Worry Wart Apr 21, 1989
Season 4 · 19 episodes
- E1 First Show of the Fourth Season Nov 10, 1989
- E2 Take My Wife, for Example Nov 17, 1989
- E3 Nathan's Sheer Madness Dec 24, 1989
- E4 SuperGrant Dec 1, 1989
- E5 Dinner at Eddy King's House Dec 8, 1989
- E6 The Proposal Jan 12, 1989
- E7 Firehose Jan 19, 1990
- E8 The Day Howard Moved In Jan 26, 1990
- E9 The Wedding Show Feb 9, 1990
- E10 The Honeymoon Show Feb 16, 1990
- E11 Shandling vs. Mull Mar 9, 1990
- E12 Leonard Gets Metaphysical Mar 23, 1990
- E13 Chester Gets a Show Mar 30, 1990
- E14 My Mother the Wife Apr 6, 1990
- E15 Family Man Apr 13, 1990
- E16 Mad at Brad May 4, 1990
- E17 The Last Show May 11, 1990
- E18 The Talent Show May 18, 1990
- E19 Driving Miss Garry May 25, 1990
Frequently asked questions
Who is the lead actor in the series?
Garry Shandling stars as a fictionalized version of himself.
What makes the show different from typical sitcoms?
The main character is aware he is in a TV show and frequently breaks the fourth wall, involving the studio audience as a character.
When did the series originally air?
It aired on Showtime from September 10, 1986 to May 25, 1990.
On which network did the series premiere?
It premiered on the premium cable channel Showtime.
What is the tone of Garry Shandling's performance?
He portrays a neurotic, sardonic stand‑up comedian.