Season 1 (2011)

The First Episode
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June 22, 2011 • 1h

The first episode was a rocky episode. The beginning of a very wild ride.

The Episode Where Everything Started
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June 29, 2011 • 1h

The second episode. After being shut out of having any prep time, we just took calls - and realized that calls could be the basis ...Read more

The Third Episode Episode
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July 6, 2011 • 1h

Shirtless Fanelli. A pre-presidential run and very visibly uncomfortable Connor Ratliff. Our first show in the small studio.

The Tazapper Episode
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July 13, 2011 • 1h

The first appearances of Anthony Atamaniuk and Horatio Sanz. I gotta tell you, I thought this public access experiment had crashed...Read more

The Wiffle Bat Gang Episode
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July 20, 2011 • 1h

The Wiffle Bat gang makes their debut - our first truly violent in an unexpected and way too much fashion experiment.

The Last Small Studio Show
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July 27, 2011 • 1h

Our final small studio show and the first ever hosted by Shannon O'Neill.

The Hands on an Audience Member Episode
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August 3, 2011 • 1h

Episode 7 of Season 1 premiered on August 3, 2011

The Kickboxer Episode
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August 10, 2011 • 1h

Considered an all time classic. Heavy hitter guests John Mulaney and Matt Besser.

The Dance Battle Episode
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August 17, 2011 • 1h

A controversial episode. Our friends the Oroboros Dance Crew came in and showed us what they do - little did we know that they wou...Read more

The Human Crane Episode
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August 24, 2011 • 1h

The most legendarily disastrous bit in the history of TCGS, the first attempt at The Human Crane remains the only stunt we've bail...Read more

The How Random Is Random Jean Episode
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August 31, 2011 • 1h

The Chris Gethard Show debut of Jake Fogelnest.

The Fanelli Birthday Episode
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September 7, 2011 • 1h

Episode 12 of Season 1 premiered on September 7, 2011

The What's on My Head Episode
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September 14, 2011 • 1h

What's on My Head? What a weird, fun game.

The Drawing Pictures Episode
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September 21, 2011 • 1h

Episode 14 of Season 1 premiered on September 21, 2011

The Find the Human Fish Episode
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September 28, 2011 • 1h

Perhaps the dumbest idea we ever did - "Let's take the most popular thing about this show - in fact, the only thing that everyone ...Read more

Goodbye Random Jean
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October 5, 2011 • 1h

A heartbreaking goodbye to an old friend.

New Friends and Long Lost Friends
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October 12, 2011 • 1h

We go on a search for the new Random.

The Physical Fitness Episode
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October 19, 2011 • 1h

Chris Gethard watched an episode and decided he needed to lose a few pounds.

The Great American Presidential Debate and Halloween Spooktacular
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October 26, 2011 • 1h

Connor invited every Republican candidate for president to debate him on the show.

Sibling Rivalry
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November 2, 2011 • 1h

Tom Scharpling in studio to mediate the relationship of Chris Gethard and his brother.

The Milkshake of Death
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November 9, 2011 • 1h

The Milkshake of Death. So gross, so fucked up, and such a fond memory.

Random Andrew and the Hero's Journey
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November 16, 2011 • 1h

Random Andrew was taking it on the chin from our callers.

Sandwich Night
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November 23, 2011 • 1h

A hundred-plus people showed up ready to eat.

The Greatest Rivalry in Sports
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November 30, 2011 • 1h

A bunch of people from the show play on a basketball team together in NYC.

Papa Gethard's Love Cauldron
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December 7, 2011 • 1h

Our dating episode. This one was really fun but also a mess.

Monologues Only
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December 14, 2011 • 1h

This was the great JD Amato's idea, and man was it a good one. All monologue jokes all the time.

One Hundred Callers
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December 21, 2011 • 1h

We attempted to get 100 callers in a single episode.

Ruin This Show
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January 4, 2012 • 1h

This one hurt. The only show that actually went off the rails.

The Dominatrix
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January 11, 2012 • 1h

Episode 29 of Season 1 premiered on January 11, 2012

The Night of Zero Laughs III
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January 18, 2012 • 1h

The Night of Zero Laughs.

The Blindfold Show
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January 25, 2012 • 1h

Episode 31 of Season 1 premiered on January 25, 2012

Loser Is the New Nerd
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February 1, 2012 • 1h

Episode 32 of Season 1 premiered on February 1, 2012

The Search for the New Random
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February 8, 2012 • 1h

We had to say goodbye to Random Andrew, and it was so sad.

The Birth of the Third Random
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February 15, 2012 • 1h

We meet Random Melissa.

Checking in with Alyssa
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February 22, 2012 • 1h

Why have something like The Chris Gethard Show if you don't do something nice for other people with it?

How Do Girls Work
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February 29, 2012 • 1h

Our callers quiz Chris on female related topics and it becomes very clear how little Chris knows about women.

The Culture Show
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March 7, 2012 • 1h

Episode 37 of Season 1 premiered on March 7, 2012

The Birth of the Hintmaster
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March 21, 2012 • 1h

When Chris sets out to play the somewhat complicated word-game "Guess The Magic Word" he gets immediate feedback from the viewers ...Read more

The Camera Cannon
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March 28, 2012 • 1h

Eventually we had to let our audience use our cameras like guns that shoot missiles, so we went ahead and just did it.

The Wisdom of the Aged
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April 4, 2012 • 1h

We invited the interesting, articulate, and 66 year old Peter Benjaminson to the show to help us wrestle with the concept of aging.

Math Sucks, Hintmaster Sucks
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April 11, 2012 • 1h

A show dedicated to the ups and downs of education.

The Hintmaster Show
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April 18, 2012 • 1h

Completing his transition from hero to villain, the Hintmaster takes over an entire episode of TCGS, renaming it The Hintmaster Show.

Multiple Choice Cavalcade of Fiascos
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April 25, 2012 • 1h

The Multiple Choice Cavalcade of Fiascos is the ultimate bringer of either reward or punishment.

Foreign Language Bingo
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May 3, 2012 • 1h

This week the TCGS panel is filled with friends of the show who speak different languages.

We Got Nothing
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May 9, 2012 • 1h

This week we test our ability to put on a show by literally planning nothing. No call in topic. No bits. No guests. Nothing.

Robot Fights
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May 16, 2012 • 1h

The Keeper of the Battledome has time traveled back from the future to oversee a night of insanity on TCGS.

Birthday Night
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May 23, 2012 • 1h

This week is not only Gethard's birthday but also the last show before he takes to the streets for #BonnarooGethard.

The Great Gethard Look-Alike Extravaganza
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May 30, 2012 • 1h

With Gethard and much of the crew out on the road, the rest of the gang hosts the Great Gethard Look-Alike Extravaganza.

Farewell Melissa
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June 13, 2012 • 1h

Random Melissa's last episode.

The One Year Anniversary Show
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July 20, 2012 • 1h

It's been one whole year since we first started this circus and we're doing our one year anniversary right.

The Night of Zero Laughs
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June 27, 2012 • 1h

If you laugh, you get eliminated.

The Genuine Sadness Episode
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July 11, 2012 • 1h

This week we weren't in the mood for dumb stuff.

The Shitty Art Show
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July 18, 2012 • 1h

This week we explore both the art world as well as the world of tricking dummies into giving us money.

The Twist Magazine August 2012 Issue
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July 25, 2012 • 1h

In unison we read the August 2012 Issue of Twist Magazine. For the entire show.

The Setup Show
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August 1, 2012 • 1h

Behind the scenes of the setup for TCGS.

Sum Yourself Up in One Sentence
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August 8, 2012 • 1h

Panel, Callers, and friends are all asked to sum up their entire lives in one sentence.

Celebrities Come Validate Us
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August 15, 2012 • 1h

With Chris out of town, Shannon hosts the show and urges celebrities to come down to the show to validate us.

The Crowd-Sourced Character Contest
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August 22, 2012 • 1h

Viewers sent in their submissions for names of new TCGS characters.

Happy Murf Day
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August 29, 2012 • 1h

A day dedicated to Murf's head-shot and the man himself.

Truth or Dare
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September 5, 2012 • 1h

The TCGS cast and crew participate in a viewer submitted game of truth or dare.

The Ultimate Public Access Party
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September 12, 2012 • 1h

When Andrew W.K. comes to the show, we attempt to throw the most unforgettable party possible within with guidelines of public acc...Read more

Smash Cut to the Future
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September 19, 2012 • 1h

The Keeper of the Battledome returns to TCGS.

Smash Cut to the Past
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September 29, 2012 • 1h

The Chris Gethard Show gets stuck in ancient Rome.

A Book Shall Be Written
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October 3, 2012 • 1h

R.L Stine, D.C. Pierson, and Dave Hill join the panel and attempt to write a book live on public access television in one hour.

The Blindfold Show II
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October 10, 2012 • 1h

The second Blindfold Show in which the entire panel is blindfolded.

The Softer Side of Shannon O'Neill
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October 17, 2012 • 1h

We attempt to bring out the softer side of Shannon O'Neill.

The Cans Film Festival 2012
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October 24, 2012 • 1h

We screen ten films each under one minute in the first ever Cans Film Festival.

The Beef Off
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November 14, 2012 • 1h

The Beef Off: After a caller tried to determine the beefiest member of the TCGS crew, we decided to hold an official contest to fi...Read more

Sandwich Night 2012: 2 Sandwich 2 Night
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November 21, 2012 • 1h

A bunch of friends gathering at a public access studio and eating sandwiches together on the eve of Thanksgiving - This year's San...Read more

Fan Fiction Theatre
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November 28, 2012 • 1h

Viewers send in their own original TCGS Fan Fiction and we perform it live on the show with Bobby Moynihan, Anthony Atamanuik, and...Read more

First Night in Harlem
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December 12, 2012 • 1h

While our regular studio is being renovated we have to head uptown to do the show from MNN's secondary studio in Harlem.

Panic Attacks and Technical Disasters
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December 19, 2012 • 1h

Our second week in Harlem and fittingly we are talking about panic attacks.

Hyperresolutions
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January 2, 2013 • 1h

We're in Harlem again and this time we're asking callers to give us their hypersolutions. We then take those hyperresolutions and ...Read more

Keeper and Company
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January 9, 2013 • 1h

With Chris out of town we head to the time stream and check in on The Keeper of the Battledome's morning talk show Keeper and Company.

Loser Is Still the New Nerd
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January 16, 2013 • 1h

Chris is joined by Jesse Ventura and Bethany to officially celebrate Loser-dome for the second time on the TCGS air waves. Callers...Read more

Angels and Devils
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January 23, 2013 • 1h

This week the panelists take calls from people seeking advice and let them choose whether they want good or bad advice.

Belly Burrito
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January 30, 2013 • 1h

The panelists talk about some real stuff with callers as they help make a Belly Burrito.

Farewell Manesha
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February 6, 2013 • 1h

Chris Gethard is joined by Danny Tamberelli and Mike Maronna from the Adventures of Pete and Pete as we say goodbye to "Random Man...Read more

Race to the Top
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February 13, 2013 • 1h

After challenging (begging) the fans to make the show #1 on iTunes, the panelists reward their successful efforts by degrading Chris Gethard.

Ambidextrous?
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February 20, 2013 • 1h

The panelists test the limits of their non-dominant hands in a show concept suggested by a fan on the show's message boards.

February Beach Party
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February 27, 2013 • 1h

After getting hit in the head with a coconut Vacation Jason has lost his memory and transformed in the stuffy suit-wearing Jason Reinlib.

When the Cat's Away, the Ratz Will Play
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March 3, 2013 • 1h

With Chris Gethard down in Austin for South By Southwest, Shannon takes over hosting duties for the night and promptly gives all t...Read more

First Times
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March 20, 2013 • 1h

Chris Gethard has first time callers, first time foods, first time experiences, and first time giant life moments. Special guest Aidy Bryant.

Someone will Die
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March 27, 2013 • 1h

One of the fictional characters will die.

The Royal Rumble of Twister
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April 3, 2013 • 1h

Colt Cabana is the guest for the first ever Royal Rumble of Twister. Every two minutes a new competitor joins the fray as callers ...Read more

Beyonce
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April 10, 2013 • 1h

With Chris Gethard out of town, caller and friend of the show Alyssa takes the reigns and hosts a night dedicated to Beyonce. One ...Read more

Let's Get Real
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April 17, 2013 • 1h

This week we decide to get real and talk about anything our callers want to divulge.

What's in Hot Dog's Mouth
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April 24, 2013 • 1h

We spend an hour trying to guess the different objects hidden in Hot Dog's mouth.

Let's Sell Out with Real Late Night Characters
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May 1, 2013 • 1h

We try to prove that we can play ball just like any mainstream late night talk show, so we invite some conventional late night tal...Read more

Who Needs a Haircut?
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May 8, 2013 • 1h

Special guest Zach Galifianakis joins us in studio to give haircuts to strangers.

We Will Predict Your Future
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May 15, 2013 • 1h

Amy Poehler helps us predict the future. We use fortune cookies, tarot cards, magic eight balls, and our own intuition to determin...Read more

Sum Yourself Up in a Dance Move
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May 22, 2013 • 1h

Callers, cast, and friends all describe the motions that make them unique. With special guest Griffin Newman.

What's the Worst Thing You Can Make Us Say?
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May 29, 2013 • 1h

This week the audience was challenged to submit the most offensive things they can muster.

Conspiracy Theory Gary Show
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June 5, 2013 • 1h

The show was handed over to fellow MNN producer Conspiracy Theory Gary and let him put on the Conspiracy Theory Gary Show.

The Hour Long Song
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June 12, 2013 • 1h

What happens when a bunch of strangers come together with random instruments and make up an hour long song?

The Crowd Sourced Character Contest 2
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June 19, 2013 • 1h

It's back. Viewers submitted over 700 character names, we picked 10, and now you get to see these characters come to life.

True or False
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June 26, 2013 • 1h

Callers tell stories and our panel has to decide if they are true or not.

Leaked E-mails
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July 3, 2013 • 1h

Following the lead of Edward Snowden, Gethard decides to leak all emails and text messages associated with this week's show.

Looking at Dicks for an Hour: A New Low
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July 10, 2013 • 1h

Four adult men look at each other's dicks for an hour.

Hundo
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July 17, 2013 • 1h

Chris gives a State of The TCGS speech while getting speech jammed.

Glory Hole Kissing Booth
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July 31, 2013 • 1h

With special guests Aidy Bryant and Vanessa Bayer, the panel is challenged to guess the lips of TCGS characters by kissing them in...Read more

Destroy-A-Toy
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August 7, 2013 • 1h

Bobby Moynihan loves toys. Callers decide which challenges Bobby has to endure in order to save toys from destruction.

Turtle Birthday
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August 14, 2013 • 1h

We have a birthday for a Turtle.

Space Battle
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August 21, 2013 • 1h

The Human Fish has been captured by an alien and only a board-game based space battle captained by Mad Men's Rich Sommer can get him back.

Caller Critiques
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August 28, 2013 • 1h

Jake Fogelnest joins the panel to critique our callers.

The Villain's Journey
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September 4, 2013 • 1h

Is Random Messenger Bag truly a hero or just a man who has yet to be properly tested? Also, the Front Bottoms join us and make our audience go crazy.

We Got Nothing 2
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September 11, 2013 • 1h

We got nothing. The only things we got are Quitzow who mesmerizes our audience in dancing a lot.

The Mole
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September 18, 2013 • 1h

Someone leaked confidential information to Gimghoul Castle in North Carolina, which begs us to ask the question: Who is the goddamn mole?

The Beef Off 2
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September 25, 2013 • 1h

Will Rob Malone defend his title? Will Jersey Dave repeat his first round failure from TBO1? Only the beefy will survive.

Olympic Training
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October 2, 2013 • 1h

Callers help us train Connor Ratliff in possible events for the upcoming Summer Olympics. Will he find his event?

We Watch You
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October 9, 2013 • 1h

We use Skype to watch our audience watch us.

TCGS Half Hour + Saddle Bee Neigh T Hive
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October 16, 2013 • 1h

TCGS performs a half-hour opener for the hit live variety sketch show Saddle-Bee Neigh-t Hive starring Horse and Bee. Griffin Newm...Read more

Mike at the Library
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October 23, 2013 • 1h

We let a guy from Cornell lead us around his school library via Skype for a full hour.

Rid Us of This Cursed Doll
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October 30, 2013 • 1h

We have a haunted doll. We want to give it to you. By the end of this show one of you will get it and all of the curses that come with it.

Open for Delivery
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November 6, 2013 • 1h

Viewers send things to the studio and we just sit back and let the fun come to us.

Place Your Bets
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November 13, 2013 • 1h

You make bets, we do them.

A Big Announcement
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November 20, 2013 • 1h

A big announcement. Anything can happen. No cool kids.

Sandwich Night Br3advolution
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November 27, 2013 • 1h

The third annual Sandwich Night. The biggest crowd, the most sandwiches, and calls from other sandwich celebrations.

Scare the Shit Out of Bethany
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December 4, 2013 • 1h

We try to make Bethany Hall cry live on air with help from horror actress Blanche Baker and the sick and twisted minds of our callers.

The Cream Wedding
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December 11, 2013 • 1h

The wedding you've all been waiting for: The Guy Who Likes Cream But Not Too Much Cream & His Personal Barista. Love, laughs, and - drama?

The Human Fish Gets Waxed
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April 2, 2014 • 1h

The Human Fish gets waxed. With special guest Sal Vulcano, and musical guest Wheatus.

Tell Us Something You've Never Told Anyone
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April 9, 2014 • 1h

Chris Gethard and the panel ask the callers to tell them something they have never told anyone before.

J.D.'s Nightmare
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April 16, 2014 • 1h

Episode 123 of Season 1 premiered on April 16, 2014

I'm Nervous All the Time
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April 24, 2014 • 1h

Planned to be about nervousness regarding the future. Instead, a completely unplanned chant of "eat more butts" broke out at the b...Read more

Say It to My Face
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April 30, 2014 • 1h

Chris Gethard invited fellow MNN producers who have been talking shit to come on air and talk it out. None of them show up.

Don Fanelli Builds a Human Size Bird House
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May 7, 2014 • 1h

Don Fanelli builds a human size bird house. A callback from the very first episode.

Paintin' Faces with Diana Kolsky
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May 14, 2014 • 1h

Diana Kolsky face paints panelists.

Spanish Calls Only
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May 21, 2014 • 1h

An episode where only Spanish is allowed to be spoken.

How Would You Fight Me?
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May 28, 2014 • 1h

Callers were asked to call in and describe how they would fight Chris Gethard.

Straight Up Phone Sex
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June 4, 2014 • 1h

Callers were asked to call in and have phone sex with various members of our panel, and our very special guest, Hannibal Buress.

Talkin' Teenz
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June 11, 2014 • 1h

Chris Gethard invites a Canadian teenager to interview the panel about comedy and teenagers.

Juan in a Million
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June 18, 2014 • 1h

The Chris Gethard Show celebrates the long time creative contributor Juan in a live retrospective.

The Night of Zero Laughs V
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June 25, 2014 • 1h

The Night Of Zero Laughs V. If you laugh, you get eliminated.

The First Call Show
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July 2, 2014 • 1h

The first person to call in decides the topic of the entire episode.

We Aren't Done Talking About Wrestling Yet
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July 9, 2014 • 1h

Special guest Eddie Kingston in studio to help us work on the ancient art of cutting wrestling promos.

Talk About Whatever You Want (But We Recommend Professional Wrestling)
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July 16, 2014 • 1h

"El Matador" Tito Santana and SNL's Brooks Wheelan are joining us to talk about pro wrestling for the third week in a row.

Why Did You Stop Watching the Chris Gethard Show?
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July 23, 2014 • 1h

No characters, no costumes, no musical guest, no house band, no hula hooping. Just taking calls from people who used to watch the ...Read more

ShoutOutTV Presents the Booty Shake Hour with Bo Montez
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July 30, 2014 • 1h

Bo Montez takes over the The Chris Gethard Show time slot, so get ready to shake your rumps for a full hour of debauchery.

I Can Do Bad All by Myself
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August 6, 2014 • 1h

There are no camera operators, floor managers, or any crew, Chris Gethard takes over all the reins with musical guest Mal Blum.

18th Century American Gladiators
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August 13, 2014 • 1h

The Chris Gethard Show traveled back to the 1700s to see some of our nation's founding fathers compete against audience members in...Read more

Should We Keep Doing the Show?
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August 20, 2014 • 1h

The Chris Gethard Show has a simple call in topic this week - "Should we keep doing this show?" with music by Black Wine.

The Hallowcane Squeezetacular
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October 31, 2012 • 1h

Due to Hurricane Sandy shutting down most of New York, TCGS is forced to put on an impromptu Halloween Party and Live Show direct ...Read more

12 Hours of Election Coverage
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November 6, 2012 • 1h

Episode 143 of Season 1 premiered on November 6, 2012