The Ricky Gervais Show (2010 – 2012)

Name: The Ricky Gervais Show
Genre: Animation, Comedy
Released: 2010-02-19
Duration: 30 min
Rating: 8.4
Cast: Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais, Karl Pilkington

2010 • 3 seasons • Animation, Comedy • TV-MA

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Animation Comedy

TV-MA•Feb 19, 2010 – Jul 13, 2012•USA•3 Seasons•39 Episodes

Type: Scripted

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Creator / Director: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant

LanguageEnglish

W2TCH Rating78%Good

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. 1 win & 3 nominations total

Synopsis

"The Ricky Gervais Show" is an animated comedy series based on the popular British audio podcasts and audiobooks by Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, and Karl Pilkington. The show features unscripted conversations between the three comedians as they discuss everyday topics in a lighthearted and often absurd way. The animation style evokes classic Hanna-Barbera cartoons, visually bringing their quirky exchanges to life. Premiering in 2010, the series ran for 39 episodes across three seasons. Plans for a fourth season using new recordings were considered but ultimately canceled in June 2012. Season three premiered on HBO on April 20th, 2012, and later aired on E4 beginning May 8th, 2012, showcasing the hilarious conversations between Ricky, Stephen, and Karl.