Extras: Season 1

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BBC-2 | BBC Two | Season Premiere Date: July 21, 2005

Starring: Ricky Gervais, Ashley Jensen

Summary: Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the creative team behind the acclaimed British series "The Office," both wrote and star in this new comedy (in which Gervais plays Andy Millman, a movie extra seeking a speaking role and Merchant plays his agent) that is a joint production of HBO and the BBC. Look for numerous celebrity cameos from theRicky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the creative team behind the acclaimed British series "The Office," both wrote and star in this new comedy (in which Gervais plays Andy Millman, a movie extra seeking a speaking role and Merchant plays his agent) that is a joint production of HBO and the BBC. Look for numerous celebrity cameos from the likes of Ben Stiller and Kate Winslet.… Expand

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E6. Episode 6: Patrick Stewart
Air Date: August 25, 2005
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S1:E5. Episode 5: Samuel L. Jackson
Air Date: August 18, 2005
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S1:E4. Episode 4: Les Dennis
Air Date: August 11, 2005

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Ray Bennett

Incisive, fearless and laugh-out-loud funny, "Extras" will appeal to anyone who liked "The Larry Sanders Show" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Read full review

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Lee Siegel

The most original and brilliant show on television. Read full review

Dana Stevens

Even if Extras never accedes to The Office's heights of comic sublimity, it's still a rare find on American TV: a series that combines the ascendant genre of cringe comedy with Gervais' rich comic gifts, and his trademark humanism. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Gervais and Merchant excel at capturing scenes of quiet discomfort as well as palpable desperation in the face of near-constant rejection. Those qualities elevate "Extras""Extras" above the surface-deep "Entourage" or often-frustrating "The Comeback." Read full review

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Charlie McCollum

"Extras'' doesn't quite rise to the same level [as "The Office"], but it is very funny and Gervais plays another memorable character Read full review

Linda Stasi

Not that the show will be everyone's English cup of tea, but there are enough "A" list Hollywood stars (making fun of themselves) each week to bring in even the most easily offended, but curious, viewers. Read full review

Doug Elfman

Tedious. Read full review

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df1995

Sep 14, 2015

The best thing Ricky Gervais has ever done. Each episode centers around a guest star who behaves exactly the opposite of his/ her public image. Gervais' character changes through the series - - becoming more shallow and jaded until he has his epiphany. A very good set up of moronic sit-comsThe best thing Ricky Gervais has ever done. Each episode centers around a guest star who behaves exactly the opposite of his/ her public image. Gervais' character changes through the series - - becoming more shallow and jaded until he has his epiphany. A very good set up of moronic sit-coms as well which are actually worse in the UK than in the US. The "Dukes of Hazard" was fine art compared to "When the Whistle Blows".… Expand

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JackP.

Feb 13, 2009

Hilarious, daring, brilliant, and altogether amazing.

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RickH

Oct 19, 2005

No other show makes me laugh so hard and for so long as this show. Some of these monologues (Andy to the Priest, Maggie to her black date, Both of them to Sam Jackson), are just utterly briliant as we watch them wind themselves into the most absurd mess that often, their only choice is No other show makes me laugh so hard and for so long as this show. Some of these monologues (Andy to the Priest, Maggie to her black date, Both of them to Sam Jackson), are just utterly briliant as we watch them wind themselves into the most absurd mess that often, their only choice is simply to walk away. Nobody else can do dialogue like this.… Expand

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ageofwinter

Mar 15, 2014

In my opinion, this is Gervais' best work. It's funny & heartwarming. If you loved The Office, you'll definitely love this. The celebrities that guest-star in this programme make each episode a treat to watch. 10/10!

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morteno

Dec 6, 2005

Just great, suble British humour with a twist and an edge - crass and to the point: life isn't always what the optimist makes it out to be......different than the Office but almost as original.

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drlowdon

Sep 2, 2019

Having given up his day job to be an actor Andy Millman has spent years working as an extra just hoping that one day he will be given his big break. Largely thanks to his useless agent it unfortunately seems that he will forever be forced to watch A-list stars from a distance.

Writing aHaving given up his day job to be an actor Andy Millman has spent years working as an extra just hoping that one day he will be given his big break. Largely thanks to his useless agent it unfortunately seems that he will forever be forced to watch A-list stars from a distance.

Writing a follow up as clever and funny as 'The Office' was always going to be a tough task and while it is not quite as good as Ricky Gervais' first TV outing it comes pretty close. Gervais again takes centre stage but this time around it is really the supporting cast and numerous guest stars, including the likes of Kate Winslet and Ben Stiller, that make the show such a success. Ashley Jensen is adorably funny as Millman's best friend Maggie and co-writer Stephen Merchant is never less than hysterical as his agent.… Expand

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GurjS

Sep 15, 2006

poor man's curb

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: July 21, 2005
Season 2

88
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 14, 2006
Season 1

81
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: July 21, 2005
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  S1:E6. Episode 6: Patrick Stewart
  Air Date: August 25, 2005
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  S1:E5. Episode 5: Samuel L. Jackson
  Air Date: August 18, 2005
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  S1:E4. Episode 4: Les Dennis
  Air Date: August 11, 2005
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  S1:E3. Episode 3: Kate Winslet
  Air Date: August 4, 2005
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  S1:E2. Episode 2: Ross Kemp
  Air Date: July 28, 2005
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  S1:E1. Episode 1: Ben Stiller
  Air Date: July 21, 2005