The Ricky Gervais Show - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
Space Monkey
Topics include Karl's Encino Man-like view on modern technology, his take on population control, the first monkey in space, and paranormal activity (or "weird stuff", as Karl puts it), including a cursed tankard, flies and a condom, and a spooky shopping list.
Knob at Night
Topics include a lion-mutilation story in Cambodia; what to know about donating to charities; public nudity; violence in animal sanctuaries; sexual aids for men and women.
Charity
Topics include Karl's theory on a reverse-aging process; charitable gifts for families in need; the merits of space travel; a choice of superpowers; personal mottos. Also: a "Monkey News" segment about a Moscow TV station.
Dolphins
Karl admits that he is getting a face rub at a spa; The customs of undocumented tribes in New Guinea; Ricky and Karl's trip to an antiquities store; A fan's email warns of dangerous dolphins.
Glass Houses
Karl answers questions from fans; Karl deciphers the true meaning of sayings; Karl's New Year's resolution; "Monkey News."
Cobblers
A fan asks Karl which body part he could live without; fan mail questions for Karl; "Monkey News."
The Diary
Ricky and Stephen read passages from Karl's diary; nicknames; "Monkey News."
Nuts
Karl answers fan emails, Stephen reads more from Karl's diary; Karl discusses how he would redesign animals; "Monkey News."
The Jockey
Questions for Karl; Karl's diary; Monkey News.
The Fight
Karl discusses his teaching methods; questions for Karl; Karl's diary; Monkey News.
Beetles
Karl gives advice for Valentine's Day. Karl imagines what it would be like to be a beetle; Karl's diary; final Monkey News.
Noises
Inside the Actors Studio questionnaire; Karl discusses the afterlife; Karl's diary.
Freaks
Inside the Actors Studio questionnaire; Karl's diary; Karl's top 5 freaks.
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