Garfunkel & Oates: Season 1

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IFC | Season Premiere Date: August 7, 2014

Starring: Katie Micucci, Riki Lindhome

Summary: The comedy series follows the (fictional) adventures of real-life comedy-folk duo of Riki Lindhome (Garfunkel) and Kate Micucci (Oates).

Creator: Katie Micucci and Riki Lindhome

Genre(s): Comedy, Music

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E8. Maturity
Air Date: September 25, 2014
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S1:E7. Eggs
Air Date: September 18, 2014
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S1:E6. Third Member
Air Date: September 11, 2014

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Danielle Nussbaum

Aug 1, 2014

Rapid-fire zingers help ease the bumps of awkward sitcom patter, which will no doubt even out as the ladies find their rhythm. Read full review

Mike Hale

Aug 6, 2014

They practice the comedy of female semi-empowerment, in which confidence (tending toward narcissism) and a still somewhat startling sexual frankness combine with old-fashioned insecurity and self-abasement, all of them generating laughs. Read full review

Rob Owen

Aug 6, 2014

While the show doesn't have the cachet of, say, Marc Maron's series, it's a funny, entertaining comedy starring the offbeat comedy-folk duo of Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci. Read full review

Joanne Ostrow

Aug 1, 2014

G&O feels less serious of intent, less urban or urbane than “Broad City.” But fun. Read full review

Robert Lloyd

Aug 7, 2014

The first episode is the weakest of the three I've seen, with some good moments but too couched in the nominal premise of struggling performers trying to make it in show business. The sex humor feels similarly conventional. Things quickly improve, however, as the women get stranger and more idiosyncratic. Read full review

Tom Fenwick

Aug 7, 2014

While the pilot sets the series off to a rather slow start, once you warm to the unique pace and rhythms of their comic delivery, Garfunkel and Oates makes for an endearing half hour experience. Read full review

Caroline Framke

Aug 7, 2014

They found a way to marry the innate cuteness of their wide-eyed unison singing with frank lyrics to hilarious effect. When the show figures out how to do the same, it will be a force to be reckoned with, but as it stands now, it’s more confused than anything else. Read full review

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Nyxious

Aug 15, 2014

These girls are hilarious. They have the kind of personable nature that makes you think you could be friends with them in real life. I am a cheap bastard but if these girls were running a Kickstarter to keep their show going I would without hesitation drop some money on that.
I have heardThese girls are hilarious. They have the kind of personable nature that makes you think you could be friends with them in real life. I am a cheap bastard but if these girls were running a Kickstarter to keep their show going I would without hesitation drop some money on that.
I have heard them compared to flight of the Conchords alot which I get since they are two friends doing a comical musical, but they are original, their stylings and approach along with the general vibe of the show seems very fresh to me. You got a fan for life girls keep up the good work.… Expand

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BillJustBill

Aug 12, 2014

They're cute, they're funny and they love the weird ideas and off the wall concepts. This is a funny show, goes by all too fast. Flight of the Conchords with two girls instead of those guys.

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martinex

Sep 25, 2014

The show just seems like a vehicle for the cute little ditties Micucci and Lindhome write for their stand up act. The show could use a bit more biting wit (like the sports parody) and a little less cuteness but I guess that would be incongruous with the personalities of the two stars.

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BogKid

Aug 29, 2014

These girls are really cute. I remember the small one from "Big Bang Theory". She was great as the extremely shy girlfriend. My problem is that these girls deserve a better show. They do a great job singing their wild songs, many of which are excellent. The problem certainly isn't them.These girls are really cute. I remember the small one from "Big Bang Theory". She was great as the extremely shy girlfriend. My problem is that these girls deserve a better show. They do a great job singing their wild songs, many of which are excellent. The problem certainly isn't them. The problem is with the writers. Yeah, sure, lots of pop culture references and all of that. The problem is that the writing just isn't really funny. It sounds a bit funny, but that's the girls again. It's just not really funny.

Boy I wish these kids had a better show!… Expand

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afwhigs

Mar 20, 2018

Hey, listen, I want to like G&O. They've been staples of the LA comedy scene for a while now. I just don't think their songs are funny. Some are amusing but most (or all) wear thin very quickly would not justify a re-listen at any point from me.

As a point of comparison, Flight of theHey, listen, I want to like G&O. They've been staples of the LA comedy scene for a while now. I just don't think their songs are funny. Some are amusing but most (or all) wear thin very quickly would not justify a re-listen at any point from me.

As a point of comparison, Flight of the Conchords wrote good songs, with the comedy being secondary. I think that's what's missing from G&O.

The show itself is OK, they're likable enough, but if you don't like the songs the whole thing just falls flat.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: August 7, 2014
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  S1:E8. Maturity
  Air Date: September 25, 2014
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  S1:E7. Eggs
  Air Date: September 18, 2014
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  S1:E6. Third Member
  Air Date: September 11, 2014
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  S1:E5. Hair Swap
  Air Date: September 4, 2014
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  S1:E4. Road Warriors
  Air Date: August 28, 2014
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  S1:E3. Speechless
  Air Date: August 21, 2014
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  S1:E2. Rule 34
  Air Date: August 14, 2014
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  S1:E1. The Fadeaway
  Air Date: August 7, 2014