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 3)
Goin' Places (Episode 1)
Air date: 1988-10-21
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Travel agent Nancy mistakenly strands the Schumacher grandparents.
Pete's Got a Secret (Episode 2)
Air date: 1988-10-28
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Pete announces something he has been hiding for years. The truth shocks everybody.
What's Happening to Me? (Episode 3)
Air date: 1988-11-04
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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 pianist & singing plumbers! Everyone sings a number, including Garry (a little). Pete & Jackie worry that their son, Grant, is going through a stage. Grant is in love with a girl named Madeline. She wants him to study human anatomy with her. Garry gives Grant advice that it's OK to wait to have sex later. So Madeline & Grant agree to wait a while. At the near end, Mayor Bradley proclaims ""Grant Schumaker Day"" & no school. The show ends in a hoe-down.
Live Election Show (Episode 4)
Air date: 1988-11-11
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The election affects life in Sherman Oaks.
The Natural (Episode 5)
Air date: 1988-12-02
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Garry joins a Ping-Pong tournament.
Home Sweet Home (Episode 6)
Air date: 1988-12-30
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Garry gets a 48-hour eviction notice.
Vegas (1) (Episode 7)
Air date: 1989-01-06
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The gang goes to Las Vegas for Leonard's wedding.
Vegas (2) (Episode 8)
Air date: 1989-01-13
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The conclusion of the two part episode. Leonard and Kitty marry.
Mr. Peck's (1) (Episode 9)
Air date: 1989-02-03
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A developer wants to tear down comedy club Mr. Peck's.
Mr. Peck's (2) (Episode 10)
Air date: 1989-02-10
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Part two of the three part series of shows. A benefit is held to save Mr. Peck's.
Mr. Peck's (3) (Episode 11)
Air date: 1989-02-10
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The conclusion of the three part series. Garry kidnaps Red Buttons to perform at the benefit for Mr. Peck's
Ruth's Place (Episode 12)
Air date: 1989-02-17
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Mom opens a pet shop.
Garry Acts Like a Moron (Episode 13)
Air date: 1989-02-24
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Garry fails the written drivers test.
Kramer vs. Grant (Episode 14)
Air date: 1989-03-03
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Grant is accused of beating up the school bully. But a member of the studio audience told the principal what really happened.
Grant Goes to the Dogs (Episode 15)
Air date: 1989-03-10
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Grant is thrown out of his place.
Big Brother (Episode 16)
Air date: 1989-03-17
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Garry volunteers to be a Big Brother.
Going, Going, Gone (Episode 17)
Air date: 1989-03-31
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Garry goes to a baseball game.
Garry Goes Golfing (Episode 18)
Air date: 1989-04-07
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Martin Mull asks Garry to golf in a tournment for Boysville.
Mum's the Word (Episode 19)
Air date: 1989-04-14
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Garry gets his hands on a big secret.
Worry Wart (Episode 20)
Air date: 1989-04-21
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Garry discovers a wart on his neck.
Seasons
Episodes 16
Episodes 17
Episodes 20
Episodes 19