About this season
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 the regular cast members, performing monologues and show-closing summations of the episode's events. However, everyone knows they're on TV, not just Garry; and the audience (itself a character) is often involved in the storyline.
Episodes (20)
1. Goin' Places
Aired 21 October 1988 • 30 min
Travel agent Nancy mistakenly strands the Schumacher grandparents.
2. Pete's Got a Secret
Aired 28 October 1988 • 30 min
Pete announces something he has been hiding for years. The truth shocks everybody.
3. What's Happening to Me?
Aired 4 November 1988 • 30 min
Mayor Tom Bradley is in the audience, but he only likes musicals. So this is a special musical episode with musical numbers, complete with a pianist & singing plumbers! Everyone sings a number, including Garry (a little). Pete & Jackie worry that their son, Grant, is going through a stage. Grant is in love with a girl named Madeline. She wants him to study human anatomy with her. Garry gives Grant advice that it's OK to wait to have sex later. So Madeline & Grant agree to wait a while. At the near end, Mayor Bradley proclaims ""Grant Schumaker Day"" & no school. The show ends in a hoe-down.
4. Live Election Show
Aired 11 November 1988 • 30 min
The election affects life in Sherman Oaks.
5. The Natural
Aired 2 December 1988 • 30 min
Garry joins a Ping-Pong tournament.
6. Home Sweet Home
Aired 30 December 1988 • 30 min
Garry gets a 48-hour eviction notice.
7. Vegas (1)
Aired 6 January 1989 • 30 min
The gang goes to Las Vegas for Leonard's wedding.
8. Vegas (2)
Aired 13 January 1989 • 30 min
The conclusion of the two part episode. Leonard and Kitty marry.
9. Mr. Peck's (1)
Aired 3 February 1989 • 30 min
A developer wants to tear down comedy club Mr. Peck's.
10. Mr. Peck's (2)
Aired 10 February 1989 • 30 min
Part two of the three part series of shows. A benefit is held to save Mr. Peck's.
11. Mr. Peck's (3)
Aired 10 February 1989 • 30 min
The conclusion of the three part series. Garry kidnaps Red Buttons to perform at the benefit for Mr. Peck's
12. Ruth's Place
Aired 17 February 1989 • 30 min
Mom opens a pet shop.
13. Garry Acts Like a Moron
Aired 24 February 1989 • 30 min
Garry fails the written drivers test.
14. Kramer vs. Grant
Aired 3 March 1989 • 30 min
Grant is accused of beating up the school bully. But a member of the studio audience told the principal what really happened.
15. Grant Goes to the Dogs
Aired 10 March 1989 • 30 min
Grant is thrown out of his place.
16. Big Brother
Aired 17 March 1989 • 30 min
Garry volunteers to be a Big Brother.
17. Going, Going, Gone
Aired 31 March 1989 • 30 min
Garry goes to a baseball game.
18. Garry Goes Golfing
Aired 7 April 1989 • 30 min
Martin Mull asks Garry to golf in a tournment for Boysville.
19. Mum's the Word
Aired 14 April 1989 • 30 min
Garry gets his hands on a big secret.
20. Worry Wart
Aired 21 April 1989 • 30 min
Garry discovers a wart on his neck.