It's Garry Shandling's Show (Season 1)

It's Garry Shandling's Show is an American sitcom which was initially broadcast on Showtime from 1986 to 1990. It was created by Garry Shandling and Alan Zweibel. The show is notable for its frequent use of breaking the fourth wall to allow characters to speak directly to the audience. Its format inspired Sean Hughes to create Sean's Show in the UK.

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    The Day Garry Moved In (Episode 1)

    Writer: Alan Zweibel

    Air date: 1986-09-10

    Runtime: 23 min

    Overview: Comic Garry Shandling moves into Vanna White's former condominium, has his furniture stolen and makes a date with a beautiful cable installer.

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    Grant Gets Broken (Episode 2)

    Writer: Alan Zweibel

    Air date: 1986-09-17

    Runtime: 23 min

    Overview: Garry baby-sits Pete and Jackie's son, Grant.

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    Garry Throws a Surprise Party (Episode 3)

    Writer: Alan Zweibel

    Air date: 1986-09-24

    Runtime: 23 min

    Overview: Garry throws a surprise birthday party for his mother that gives her a heart attack, so he seeks solace from Father Guido Sarducci.

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    Foul Ball (Episode 4)

    Writer: Jack Burns

    Air date: 1986-10-01

    Runtime: 23 min

    Overview: Grant is made a social outcast when his father bungles a foul ball at a Dodgers game.

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    The Graduate (Episode 5)

    Writer: Alan Zweibel

    Air date: 1986-10-08

    Runtime: 23 min

    Overview: Garry is seduced by Mrs. Robertson, but he's in love with her daughter.

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    It's Garry's Problem, But it's JoJo's Show (Episode 6)

    Writer: Janis Hirsch

    Air date: 1986-10-15

    Runtime: 23 min

    Overview: Garry's attempt to focus the entire episode on contest winner Jodi Jones goes awry when Nancy's nymphomaniac friend arrives for a visit.

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    Garry Met a Girl Named Maria (Episode 7)

    Writer: Janis Hirsch

    Air date: 1987-01-23

    Runtime: 23 min

    Overview: Garry marries a Guatemalan woman named Maria to save her from deportation.

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    Grant's Date (Episode 8)

    Writer: Ed Solomon

    Air date: 1987-01-30

    Runtime: 23 min

    Overview: Garry chaperones Grant's first date, but the starstruck girl pays more attention to Garry.

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    Pete Has an Affair (Episode 9)

    Writer: Alan Zweibel

    Air date: 1987-02-06

    Runtime: 23 min

    Overview: Pete is full of guilt after having an affair.

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    Fate (Episode 10)

    Writer: Ed Solomon

    Air date: 1987-02-13

    Runtime: 22 min

    Overview: Garry tries to alter fate when a psychic tells him that something bad is going to happen to Nancy on her upcoming date.

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    The Morning After (Episode 11)

    Writer: Alan Zweibel

    Air date: 1987-02-20

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Garry hosts a party for Pete's parents' anniversary. No one will talk to him the next day, but he doesn't know why.

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    Sarah (Episode 12)

    Writer: Larry David

    Air date: 1987-03-06

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: Garry's ex is back in town, and he's interested again.

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    Laffie (Episode 13)

    Writer: Alan Zweibel

    Air date: 1987-03-13

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: Garry wants to keep a collie he finds, but Leonard won't let him.

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    Dial L for Laundry (Episode 14)

    Writer: Tom Gammill

    Air date: 1987-03-20

    Runtime: 26 min

    Overview: Garry meets a woman in the condo laundry room, but has to contend with her ex.

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    Dinner with Garry (Episode 15)

    Writer: E.J. Purdum

    Air date: 1987-04-03

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Garry sets his mother up on a date with his doctor.

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    Force Boxman (Episode 16)

    Writer: Ed Solomon

    Air date: 1987-04-10

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Garry is cast as the lead in a new police drama, so Red Buttons takes over the show.

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