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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    It's Garry Shandling's Show Season 2 Episode 16 - Garry Falls Down a Hole
    8.9/10(31 votes)

    #1 - Garry Falls Down a Hole

    S2:E16

    Garry is missing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Richard Day

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  2. It's Garry Shandling's Show Season 4 Episode 15 - Family Man
    8.8/10(31 votes)

    #2 - Family Man

    S4:E15

    Are Phoebe and Garry pregnant? Garry uses his time clock to fast forward and meets his son and daughter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. It's Garry Shandling's Show Season 2 Episode 9 - Killer Routine
    8.6/10(36 votes)

    #3 - Killer Routine

    S2:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Alan Zweibel, Garry Shandling

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  4. It's Garry Shandling's Show Season 2 Episode 3 - The Fugitive
    8.5/10(37 votes)

    #4 - The Fugitive

    S2:E3

    Nancy's old friend Richard comes to visit, but he is wanted by the law.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Tom Gammill, Max Pross

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  5. It's Garry Shandling's Show Season 2 Episode 15 - Go Go Goldblum
    8.5/10(32 votes)

    #5 - Go Go Goldblum

    S2:E15

    Garry leaves the Schumachers early for a party at Jeff Goldblum's.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Tom Gammill, Max Pross, Sam Simon

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  6. It's Garry Shandling's Show Season 2 Episode 6 - It's Garry and Angelica's Show: Part 1
    8.3/10(38 votes)

    #6 - It's Garry and Angelica's Show: Part 1

    S2:E6

    After going on Love Connection, Garry meets the girl of his dreams, though he has misgivings.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Alan Zweibel, Garry Shandling

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  7. It's Garry Shandling's Show Season 2 Episode 7 - It's Garry and Angelica's Show: Part 2
    8.3/10(36 votes)

    #7 - It's Garry and Angelica's Show: Part 2

    S2:E7

    While Garry's away, Leonard seizes the opportunity to showcase his talents. Angelica finds adjusting to life in the spotlight difficult.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Tom Gammill, Max Pross, Sam Simon

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  8. It's Garry Shandling's Show Season 3 Episode 17 - Going, Going, Gone
    8.3/10(28 votes)

    #8 - Going, Going, Gone

    S3:E17

    Garry goes to a baseball game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. It's Garry Shandling's Show Season 4 Episode 11 - Shandling vs. Mull
    8.3/10(29 votes)

    #9 - Shandling vs. Mull

    S4:E11

    Phoebe's bill upsets client Martin Mull.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. It's Garry Shandling's Show Season 1 Episode 5 - The Graduate
    8.2/10(54 votes)

    #10 - The Graduate

    S1:E5

    Garry is seduced by Mrs. Robertson, but he's in love with her daughter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Alan Zweibel, Garry Shandling

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  11. It's Garry Shandling's Show Season 2 Episode 17 - Mr. Smith Goes to Nam
    8.2/10(33 votes)

    #11 - Mr. Smith Goes to Nam

    S2:E17

    Vet Leonard Smith has nightmares about Vietnam.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Richard Day

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  12. It's Garry Shandling's Show Season 2 Episode 5 - Nancy Gets Amnesia
    8.1/10(35 votes)

    #12 - Nancy Gets Amnesia

    S2:E5

    Garry and Nancy's platonic relationship comes into question when she loses her memory.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Marshall Goldberg

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  13. It's Garry Shandling's Show Season 2 Episode 4 - The Schumakers Go to Hollywood
    8.0/10(35 votes)

    #13 - The Schumakers Go to Hollywood

    S2:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ed Solomon, Tom Gammill, Max Pross

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  14. It's Garry Shandling's Show Season 3 Episode 19 - Mum's the Word
    8.0/10(28 votes)

    #14 - Mum's the Word

    S3:E19

    Garry gets his hands on a big secret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. It's Garry Shandling's Show Season 4 Episode 19 - Driving Miss Garry
    8.0/10(34 votes)

    #15 - Driving Miss Garry

    S4:E19

    Guests Dan Aykroyd and Paul Winfield finish off the series.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. It's Garry Shandling's Show Season 2 Episode 13 - Save the Planet
    7.9/10(35 votes)

    #16 - Save the Planet

    S2:E13

    Garry's ecology teacher arrives with a revealing photo of Ruth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Alan Zweibel, Tom Gammill, Max Pross

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  17. It's Garry Shandling's Show Season 2 Episode 14 - The Grant Shuffle
    7.9/10(29 votes)

    #17 - The Grant Shuffle

    S2:E14

    Feeling neglected, Grant turns to standup comedy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Tom Gammill, Max Pross, Sam Simon

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  18. It's Garry Shandling's Show Season 3 Episode 1 - Goin' Places
    7.9/10(31 votes)

    #18 - Goin' Places

    S3:E1

    Travel agent Nancy mistakenly strands the Schumacher grandparents.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. It's Garry Shandling's Show Season 3 Episode 11 - Mr. Peck's (3)
    7.9/10(28 votes)

    #19 - Mr. Peck's (3)

    S3:E11

    The conclusion of the three part series. Garry kidnaps Red Buttons to perform at the benefit for Mr. Peck's

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. It's Garry Shandling's Show Season 3 Episode 12 - Ruth's Place
    7.9/10(27 votes)

    #20 - Ruth's Place

    S3:E12

    Mom opens a pet shop.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. It's Garry Shandling's Show Season 3 Episode 13 - Garry Acts Like a Moron
    7.9/10(29 votes)

    #21 - Garry Acts Like a Moron

    S3:E13

    Garry fails the written drivers test.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. It's Garry Shandling's Show Season 3 Episode 15 - Grant Goes to the Dogs
    7.9/10(29 votes)

    #22 - Grant Goes to the Dogs

    S3:E15

    Grant is thrown out of his place.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. It's Garry Shandling's Show Season 4 Episode 2 - Take My Wife, for Example
    7.9/10(29 votes)

    #23 - Take My Wife, for Example

    S4:E2

    Garry jokes about Phoebe on TV.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. It's Garry Shandling's Show Season 1 Episode 10 - Fate
    7.8/10(40 votes)

    #24 - Fate

    S1:E10

    Garry tries to alter fate when a psychic tells him that something bad is going to happen to Nancy on her upcoming date.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ed Solomon

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  25. It's Garry Shandling's Show Season 1 Episode 11 - The Morning After
    7.8/10(42 votes)

    #25 - The Morning After

    S1:E11

    Garry hosts a party for Pete's parents' anniversary. No one will talk to him the next day, but he doesn't know why.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Alan Zweibel, Jeff Franklin

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Best Episodes Summary

"Garry Falls Down a Hole" is the best rated episode of "It's Garry Shandling's Show". It scored 8.9/10 based on 31 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Richard Day, it aired on 3/11/1988. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Family Man".