It's Garry Shandling's Show_
Garry Shandling stars as himself, a neurotic, sardonic stand-up comedian who just happens to be aware he is a sitcom character. Garry spends just as much time interacting with the studio audience as he does the regular cast members, performing monologues and show-closing summations of the episode's events. However, everyone knows they're on TV, not just Garry; and the audience (itself a character) is often involved in the storyline.
Created By
Garry Shandling, Alan Zweibel
Network
Showtime
Episodes
72
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
It's Garry Shandling's Show has 4 seasons with 72 episodes spanning 1986-1990.
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Year context
It's Garry Shandling's Show first aired 40 years ago in 1986.
CAST (5)
SEASONS (4 seasons, 72 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
The Day Garry Moved In
Comic Garry Shandling moves into Vanna White's former condominium, has his furniture stolen and makes a date with a beautiful cable installer.
02
Grant Gets Broken
Garry baby-sits Pete and Jackie's son, Grant.
03
Garry Throws a Surprise Party
Garry throws a surprise birthday party for his mother that gives her a heart attack, so he seeks solace from Father Guido Sarducci.
04
Foul Ball
Grant is made a social outcast when his father bungles a foul ball at a Dodgers game.
05
The Graduate
Garry is seduced by Mrs. Robertson, but he's in love with her daughter.
06
It's Garry's Problem, But it's JoJo's Show
Garry's attempt to focus the entire episode on contest winner Jodi Jones goes awry when Nancy's nymphomaniac friend arrives for a visit.
07
Garry Met a Girl Named Maria
Garry marries a Guatemalan woman named Maria to save her from deportation.
08
Grant's Date
Garry chaperones Grant's first date, but the starstruck girl pays more attention to Garry.
09
Pete Has an Affair
Pete is full of guilt after having an affair.
10
Fate
Garry tries to alter fate when a psychic tells him that something bad is going to happen to Nancy on her upcoming date.
11
The Morning After
Garry hosts a party for Pete's parents' anniversary. No one will talk to him the next day, but he doesn't know why.
12
Sarah
Garry's ex is back in town, and he's interested again.
13
Laffie
Garry wants to keep a collie he finds, but Leonard won't let him.
14
Dial L for Laundry
Garry meets a woman in the condo laundry room, but has to contend with her ex.
15
Dinner with Garry
Garry sets his mother up on a date with his doctor.
16
Force Boxman
Garry is cast as the lead in a new police drama, so Red Buttons takes over the show.
SEASON 2
01
Who's Poppa?
Jackie is pregnant but Pete thinks he's not the father.
02
No Baby, No Show
Jackie goes into labor, during which Tom Petty and Susan Anton stop by to help with the delivery.
03
The Fugitive
Nancy's old friend Richard comes to visit, but he is wanted by the law.
04
The Schumakers Go to Hollywood
Grant wins a contest to go to Hollywood and while the Schumakers are away, Garry finds a love poem Grant wrote and reads it to…
05
Nancy Gets Amnesia
Garry and Nancy's platonic relationship comes into question when she loses her memory.
06
It's Garry and Angelica's Show: Part 1
After going on Love Connection, Garry meets the girl of his dreams, though he has misgivings.
07
It's Garry and Angelica's Show: Part 2
While Garry's away, Leonard seizes the opportunity to showcase his talents. Angelica finds adjusting to life in the spotlight difficult.
08
It's Garry Shandling's Christmas Show
Garry experiences Christmas woes: his guests all leave his party early; and his mother gives him his father's watch for Christmas, but it goes missing.
09
Killer Routine
During Garry's opening monologue, a member of the studio audience dies from laughing too hard. Distraught, Garry considers quitting the business, but Carl Reiner suggests…
10
Mr. Sparks
In exchange for Grant installing a new VCR, Garry takes him and the gang to Shandlingland, a theme park based on Garry. Garry meets his…
11
The Soccer Show
Garry volunteers to coach Grant's soccer team.
12
Our Town
Garry strolls around Sherman Oaks.
13
Save the Planet
Garry's ecology teacher arrives with a revealing photo of Ruth.
14
The Grant Shuffle
Feeling neglected, Grant turns to standup comedy.
15
Go Go Goldblum
Garry leaves the Schumachers early for a party at Jeff Goldblum's.
16
Garry Falls Down a Hole
Garry is missing.
17
Mr. Smith Goes to Nam
Vet Leonard Smith has nightmares about Vietnam.
SEASON 3
01
Goin' Places
Travel agent Nancy mistakenly strands the Schumacher grandparents.
02
Pete's Got a Secret
Pete announces something he has been hiding for years. The truth shocks everybody.
03
What's Happening to Me?
Mayor Tom Bradley is in the audience, but he only likes musicals. So this is a special musical episode with musical numbers, complete with a…
04
Live Election Show
The election affects life in Sherman Oaks.
05
The Natural
Garry joins a Ping-Pong tournament.
06
Home Sweet Home
Garry gets a 48-hour eviction notice.
07
Vegas (1)
The gang goes to Las Vegas for Leonard's wedding.
08
Vegas (2)
The conclusion of the two part episode. Leonard and Kitty marry.
09
Mr. Peck's (1)
A developer wants to tear down comedy club Mr. Peck's.
10
Mr. Peck's (2)
Part two of the three part series of shows. A benefit is held to save Mr. Peck's.
11
Mr. Peck's (3)
The conclusion of the three part series. Garry kidnaps Red Buttons to perform at the benefit for Mr. Peck's
12
Ruth's Place
Mom opens a pet shop.
13
Garry Acts Like a Moron
Garry fails the written drivers test.
14
Kramer vs. Grant
Grant is accused of beating up the school bully. But a member of the studio audience told the principal what really happened.
15
Grant Goes to the Dogs
Grant is thrown out of his place.
16
Big Brother
Garry volunteers to be a Big Brother.
17
Going, Going, Gone
Garry goes to a baseball game.
18
Garry Goes Golfing
Martin Mull asks Garry to golf in a tournment for Boysville.
19
Mum's the Word
Garry gets his hands on a big secret.
20
Worry Wart
Garry discovers a wart on his neck.
SEASON 4
01
First Show of the Fourth Season
Garry invites his boss to dinner to meet Pheobe.
02
Take My Wife, for Example
Garry jokes about Phoebe on TV.
03
Nathan's Sheer Madness
Grant's friend Ross tries to hack his parents after watching the Sheer Madness show.
04
SuperGrant
Gary suspects Grant is taking steroids.
05
Dinner at Eddy King's House
Garry meets 1950s stand-up comic Eddie King.
06
The Proposal
Garry proposes and then meets Pheobe's family including half brother Chester.
07
Firehose
Garry must convince a sponsor he didn't appear in an X-rated film.
08
The Day Howard Moved In
Howard Sprague of Mayberry moves in.
09
The Wedding Show
Production numbers enliven Garry and Phoebe's wedding.
10
The Honeymoon Show
Weird deaths make the Shandling's think their marriage is cursed.
11
Shandling vs. Mull
Phoebe's bill upsets client Martin Mull.
12
Leonard Gets Metaphysical
Garry goes out tour with Guns and Roses and leaves the show in Grant's hands.
13
Chester Gets a Show
Phoebe's brother get a TV show.
14
My Mother the Wife
It's Garry's anniversary and everytime he wants to make love with his wife he sees mom.
15
Family Man
Are Phoebe and Garry pregnant? Garry uses his time clock to fast forward and meets his son and daughter.
16
Mad at Brad
Garry feels neglected when his manager takes on a new client.
17
The Last Show
Mr. Death moves into the condo complex and Garry dies.
18
The Talent Show
The cast parodies ""Phantom of the Opera"".
19
Driving Miss Garry
Guests Dan Aykroyd and Paul Winfield finish off the series.
SERIES INFO
4
Seasons
72
Episodes
30 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Garry Shandling
Creator
Alan Zweibel
NETWORKS (1)
Showtime
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is It's Garry Shandling's Show about?
Garry Shandling stars as himself, a neurotic, sardonic stand-up comedian who just happens to be aware he is a sitcom character. Garry spends just as much time interacting with the studio audience as he does the regular cast members, performing monologues and show-closing summations of the episode's events. However, everyone knows they're on TV, not just Garry; and the audience (itself a character) is often involved in the storyline.
How many seasons does It's Garry Shandling's Show have?
It's Garry Shandling's Show has 4 seasons with 72 episodes total.
Who created It's Garry Shandling's Show?
It's Garry Shandling's Show was created by Garry Shandling and Alan Zweibel.
Who stars in It's Garry Shandling's Show?
The cast of It's Garry Shandling's Show includes Garry Shandling, Molly Cheek, Jessica Harper, Scott Nemes, Michael Tucci.
What is the rating of It's Garry Shandling's Show?
It's Garry Shandling's Show has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 17 votes on TMDB.
Is It's Garry Shandling's Show still running?
It's Garry Shandling's Show has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Comedy
