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  • HBO
  • Apr 20, 2012
  • HBO
  • Apr 20, 2012

Summary Based on the series of podcasts that Gervais did with longtime partner Stephen Merchant, this comedy team convenes to bring HBO an animated series about their hilarious friend Karl Pilkington.

  • HBO
  • Apr 20, 2012
  • HBO
  • Apr 20, 2012
The Ricky Gervais Show
Season 3
Season Premiere: Apr 20, 2012
Metascore Available after 4 critic reviews
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 9 User Ratings
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Summary Based on the series of podcasts that Gervais did with longtime partner Stephen Merchant, this comedy team convenes to bring HBO an animated series about their hilarious friend Karl Pilkington.

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Season Episodes

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Episode 1 • Apr 20, 2012 • 24 m
Bryan's Brain
Karl ruminates on museum collections, his invention for a mug coaster, and a new movie pitch.
Episode 2 • Apr 27, 2012 • 25 m
Comic Relief
Karl, Stephen and Ricky shed new light on charitable causes.
Episode 3 • May 4, 2012 • 25 m
Armed Forces
Karl explains why he would have liked to join the Army and recounts his most harrowing acts of bravery.
Episode 4 • May 11, 2012 • 24 m
Room 102
Ricky, Stephen and Karl discuss what things Karl would banish from the world, and what item he would take if stranded on an island.
Episode 5 • May 18, 2012 • 26 m
Karl's Day
Karl describes to Ricky and Stephen a typical day in the life of Karl Pilkington.
Episode 6 • May 25, 2012 • 27 m
The English
Ricky, Stephen and Karl discuss the essence of Englishness, and what other nationality Karl would like to be.
Episode 7 • Jun 1, 2012 • 25 m
Law and Order
Ricky, Stephen and Karl discuss capital punishment, the Ten Commandments and hostage negotiation.
Episode 8 • Jun 8, 2012 • 24 m
Medicine
Karl shares his thoughts on medical advancements, being sick and his idea for a new machine for doctors.
Episode 9 • Jun 15, 2012 • 27 m
Earth
Karl contemplates the beginnings of the Universe, evolution, recycling and toilets abroad.
Episode 10 • Jun 22, 2012 • 26 m
Society
Ricky, Stephen and Karl discuss the laws of society and civil rights.
Episode 11 • Jun 29, 2012 • 26 m
Wartime
Karl interprets the meaning of wartime sayings and imagines a scenario in which he is the wife of a GI.
Episode 12 • Jul 6, 2012 • 27 m
World Cup
Ricky, Stephen and Karl ponder the problem of overzealous sports fans; Karl shares his saliva-volume test.
Episode 13 • Jul 13, 2012 • 27 m
The Year
Karl ruminates on the insect world; Stephen recalls the horrors of buying condoms.

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Apr 19, 2012
Despite its various flights of inspiration, The Ricky Gervais Show is too settled into a predictable groove.
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