The Ricky Gervais Show

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 19, 2010
Season #: 3, 2, 1
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. liptap
    Apr 3, 2011
    10
    Very, very funny. Karl Pilkington is an idiot. See through skin, SERIOUSLY!!! You know what, he may be the funniest, but without Ricky Gervais & Stephen Merchant setting up the jokes then he wouldn't be funny at all. But luckily, it is a hilarious show! 10/10
  2. pwnstar
    Jul 14, 2011
    10
    Extremely funny. Every single episode is absolutely hilarious. I don't live in the UK so I didn't hear the radio show but I've been watching it on HBO and it is awesome. 10 out of 10
  3. RezzaDee
    Jun 21, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing show, I couldn't stand the cartoon thing at first so I ignored it. However after watching an idiot abroad I had to watch it and it's amazing! I love Ricky Gervais's humor and Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkinton all together is outstanding. Best line ever is "alright Louis, alright superman, ermm who are you superman?... I can't tell you Louis" OMG my sides were hurting. I hope Ricky Gervais makes more shows or carry's on making this and an idiot abroad with Stephen Merchant as they are genius! I would like to add that the golden globe show from the states was hilarious and the Americans need to watch more of RG to understand his humor. Ricky, Stephen and Karl I love you all, if you read this please do an autograph signing somewhere as I would love to meet you! At the end of the day if there were more shows like this then tv would be good again as right now it's either "we've got no" talent shows or endless repeats of top gear on Dave. That about sums up my sky subscription. "well your not coming back here f**k off" looooool they have done it before haha. WATCH THE SHOW!… Expand
  4. MichaelD
    Aug 12, 2011
    8
    Absolutely hilarious show! I've never heard the radio show before but the cartoons really add to the jokes as well. The show proves that Karl is more or less a moron but he's likeable and the show wouldn't be anything without him. Also if you like this show, definitely watch An Idiot Abroad.
  5. drlowdon
    Dec 19, 2013
    9
    Those of you that listened to the podcasts on-line will quickly realise that much of the material in this first series is repeated but when it is as funny as this who really cares?

    The only thing added by the TV show are the animations to go along with Karl Pilkington's crazy stories and ideas but these really do add the entertainment often making it even more funny. If you've never    Those of you that listened to the podcasts on-line will quickly realise that much of the material in this first series is repeated but when it is as funny as this who really cares?

    The only thing added by the TV show are the animations to go along with Karl Pilkington's crazy stories and ideas but these really do add the entertainment often making it even more funny. If you've never listened to Karl Pilkington you are really missing out and I would definitely recommend you pick up this animated comedy gem.    … Expand
  6. WhiteTalpa
    Mar 3, 2013
    8
    This is great, very funny the animation does really add a lot to the podcasts and even tho i have listened to the podcasts i had no problem watching this in parts the animation made it even funnier.
  7. JoeDeckard
    Apr 10, 2019
    8
    Treat yourself. I just don't know anyone who could get away with what Ricky Gervais does. But as with all good humor - this is pure truth, gnawing at those funny bones and exposing parts of us that are both funny and truly painful. If you haven't had the luck to catch After Life - don't give up after ep 1 because you think you know what this is about. It is so much more. Pure genius - thank you.
  8. Dunkaccino
    Jan 9, 2023
    8
    Some joyful, witty banter enlightened by amazing animation. It's a show hard to dislike.

Awards & Rankings

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#71 Best TV Season of 2010
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#70 Most Discussed TV Season of 2010

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    Jan 14, 2011
    40
    Alas, HBO has come up with a dull, unimaginative interpretation of the podcast, essentially giving us animated versions of the three men sitting in a sound booth talking into microphones.
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  2. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Jan 14, 2011
    67
    Oh, you'll laugh. But you probably won't remember much of it the next day.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Aubry D\'Arminio
    Jan 14, 2011
    75
    This '60s-style animated edition of their record-breaking podcast, featuring cartoon versions of the duo and idiot savant sidekick Karl Pilkington, magnifies everything venal and childish about the original (jokes about dildos on sticks and monkeys on benders) while masking its incredible wit.
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