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.
It's Garry Shandling's Show (Season 2)
Who's Poppa? (Episode 1)
Writer: Alan Zweibel
Air date: 1987-10-25
Runtime: 26 min
Overview: Jackie is pregnant but Pete thinks he's not the father.
No Baby, No Show (Episode 2)
Writer: Alan Zweibel
Air date: 1987-11-06
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Jackie goes into labor, during which Tom Petty and Susan Anton stop by to help with the delivery.
The Fugitive (Episode 3)
Writer: Tom Gammill
Air date: 1987-11-13
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Nancy's old friend Richard comes to visit, but he is wanted by the law.
The Schumakers Go to Hollywood (Episode 4)
Writer: Ed Solomon
Air date: 1987-11-20
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: 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 the audience.
Nancy Gets Amnesia (Episode 5)
Writer: Marshall Goldberg
Air date: 1987-11-27
Runtime: 26 min
Overview: Garry and Nancy's platonic relationship comes into question when she loses her memory.
It's Garry and Angelica's Show: Part 1 (Episode 6)
Writer: Alan Zweibel
Air date: 1987-12-04
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: After going on Love Connection, Garry meets the girl of his dreams, though he has misgivings.
It's Garry and Angelica's Show: Part 2 (Episode 7)
Writer: Tom Gammill
Air date: 1987-12-11
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: While Garry's away, Leonard seizes the opportunity to showcase his talents. Angelica finds adjusting to life in the spotlight difficult.
It's Garry Shandling's Christmas Show (Episode 8)
Writer: Merrill Markoe
Air date: 1987-12-17
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: 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.
Killer Routine (Episode 9)
Writer: Alan Zweibel
Air date: 1988-01-08
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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 that he talk to the dead man first.
Mr. Sparks (Episode 10)
Writer: Tom Gammill
Air date: 1988-01-15
Runtime: 20 min
Overview: 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 neighbor Mr. Sparks.
The Soccer Show (Episode 11)
Writer: Alan Zweibel
Air date: 1988-01-22
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Garry volunteers to coach Grant's soccer team.
Our Town (Episode 12)
Writer: Alan Zweibel
Air date: 1988-01-29
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Garry strolls around Sherman Oaks.
Save the Planet (Episode 13)
Writer: Alan Zweibel
Air date: 1988-02-05
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Garry's ecology teacher arrives with a revealing photo of Ruth.
The Grant Shuffle (Episode 14)
Writer: Tom Gammill
Air date: 1988-02-12
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Feeling neglected, Grant turns to standup comedy.
Go Go Goldblum (Episode 15)
Writer: Tom Gammill
Air date: 1988-03-04
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Garry leaves the Schumachers early for a party at Jeff Goldblum's.
Garry Falls Down a Hole (Episode 16)
Writer: Richard Day
Air date: 1988-03-11
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Garry is missing.
Mr. Smith Goes to Nam (Episode 17)
Writer: Richard Day
Air date: 1988-03-18
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Vet Leonard Smith has nightmares about Vietnam.
Seasons
Episodes 16
Episodes 17
Episodes 20
Episodes 19