The Ricky Gervais Show
Series Overview
The Ricky Gervais Show is an American cartoon series produced for and broadcast by HBO and Channel 4. The series is an animated version of the popular British audio podcasts and audiobooks of the same name, which feature Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, along with colleague and friend Karl Pilkington, talking about various subjects behind the microphone. The TV show consists of past audio recordings of these unscripted "pointless conversations," with animation drawn in a style similar to classic era Hanna-Barbera cartoons, presenting jokes and situations in a literal context. The animated Ricky Gervais Show has aired 39 episodes across three seasons since it premiered in 2010. There were some plans for a possible fourth season which would have used newly recorded audio, but this was shelved in June 2012. Series 3 of The Ricky Gervais Show premiered on 20 April 2012 on HBO, and on 8 May 2012 on E4.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
3 Seasons • 39 Episodes
30 min per episode
2010 – 2012
Premiered: Fri, Feb 19, 2010
Ricky Gervais
Stephen MerchantLatest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 13: “The Year”
Karl ruminates on the insect world; Stephen recalls the horrors of buying condoms.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ricky Gervais Show
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What is The Ricky Gervais Show about?
The Ricky Gervais Show is an American cartoon series produced for and broadcast by HBO and Channel 4. The series is an animated version of the popular British audio podcasts and audiobooks of the same name, which feature Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, along with colleague and friend Karl Pilkington, talking about various subjects behind the microphone. The TV show consists of past audio recordings of these unscripted "pointless conversations," with animation drawn in a style similar to classic era Hanna-Barbera cartoons, presenting jokes and situations in a literal context. The animated Ricky Gervais Show has aired 39 episodes across three seasons since it premiered in 2010. There were some plans for a possible fourth season which would have used newly recorded audio, but this was shelved in June 2012. Series 3 of The Ricky Gervais Show premiered on 20 April 2012 on HBO, and on 8 May 2012 on E4.
How many seasons does The Ricky Gervais Show have?
The Ricky Gervais Show comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Ricky Gervais Show?
Key cast members in The Ricky Gervais Show include Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais, Karl Pilkington.
Who created or directed The Ricky Gervais Show?
The Ricky Gervais Show was developed and directed by Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant.