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The Chris Gethard Show is, according to its website, “the most bizarre and often saddest talk show in New York City.” After starting off as a live show at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York, the show moved to cable access on June 22, 2011. It is a call-in and variety show hosted by Chris Gethard that airs every Wednesday night at 11:00PM on MNN and on a live stream at the show’s website. The Public access television show is written and produced by Noah Forman, Dru Johnston, J.D. Amato and Chris Gethard. It is directed by J.D. Amato. The show, known for its "no cool kids" atmosphere, has been called "oddly uplifting", a "cult hit," "an often riveting experiment in seat-of-your-pants broadcasting," and has gained viewers from around the world.
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Season 1
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- 1. The First EpisodeNow viewing2011-06-221hThe first episode was a rocky episode. The beginning of a very wild ride.
- 2. The Episode Where Everything Started2011-06-291hThe second episode. After being shut out of having any prep time, we just took calls - and realized that calls could be the basis for the whole show and we were way over thinking things.
- 3. The Third Episode Episode2011-07-061hShirtless Fanelli. A pre-presidential run and very visibly uncomfortable Connor Ratliff. Our first show in the small studio.
- 4. The Tazapper Episode2011-07-131hThe first appearances of Anthony Atamaniuk and Horatio Sanz. I gotta tell you, I thought this public access experiment had crashed and burned, and Horatio showed up last minute with no warning.
- 5. The Wiffle Bat Gang Episode2011-07-201hThe Wiffle Bat gang makes their debut - our first truly violent in an unexpected and way too much fashion experiment.
- 6. The Last Small Studio Show2011-07-271hOur final small studio show and the first ever hosted by Shannon O'Neill.
- 7. The Hands on an Audience Member Episode2011-08-031h
- 8. The Kickboxer Episode2011-08-101hConsidered an all time classic. Heavy hitter guests John Mulaney and Matt Besser.
- 9. The Dance Battle Episode2011-08-171hA controversial episode. Our friends the Oroboros Dance Crew came in and showed us what they do - little did we know that they would pants the Human Fish.
- 10. The Human Crane Episode2011-08-241hThe most legendarily disastrous bit in the history of TCGS, the first attempt at The Human Crane remains the only stunt we've bailed on halfway through.
- 11. The How Random Is Random Jean Episode2011-08-311hThe Chris Gethard Show debut of Jake Fogelnest.
- 12. The Fanelli Birthday Episode2011-09-071h
- 13. The What's on My Head Episode2011-09-141hWhat's on My Head? What a weird, fun game.
- 14. The Drawing Pictures Episode2011-09-211h
- 15. The Find the Human Fish Episode2011-09-281hPerhaps the dumbest idea we ever did - "Let's take the most popular thing about this show - in fact, the only thing that everyone loves all the time - and hide it from view for the entire show."
- 16. Goodbye Random Jean2011-10-051hA heartbreaking goodbye to an old friend.
- 17. New Friends and Long Lost Friends2011-10-121hWe go on a search for the new Random.
- 18. The Physical Fitness Episode2011-10-191hChris Gethard watched an episode and decided he needed to lose a few pounds.
- 19. The Great American Presidential Debate and Halloween Spooktacular2011-10-261hConnor invited every Republican candidate for president to debate him on the show.
- 20. Sibling Rivalry2011-11-021hTom Scharpling in studio to mediate the relationship of Chris Gethard and his brother.
- 21. The Milkshake of Death2011-11-091hThe Milkshake of Death. So gross, so fucked up, and such a fond memory.
- 22. Random Andrew and the Hero's Journey2011-11-161hRandom Andrew was taking it on the chin from our callers.
- 23. Sandwich Night2011-11-231hA hundred-plus people showed up ready to eat.
- 24. The Greatest Rivalry in Sports2011-11-301hA bunch of people from the show play on a basketball team together in NYC.
- 25. Papa Gethard's Love Cauldron2011-12-071hOur dating episode. This one was really fun but also a mess.
- 26. Monologues Only2011-12-141hThis was the great JD Amato's idea, and man was it a good one. All monologue jokes all the time.
- 27. One Hundred Callers2011-12-211hWe attempted to get 100 callers in a single episode.
- 28. Ruin This Show2012-01-041hThis one hurt. The only show that actually went off the rails.
- 29. The Dominatrix2012-01-111h
- 30. The Night of Zero Laughs III2012-01-181hThe Night of Zero Laughs.
- 31. The Blindfold Show2012-01-251h
- 32. Loser Is the New Nerd2012-02-011h
- 33. The Search for the New Random2012-02-081hWe had to say goodbye to Random Andrew, and it was so sad.
- 34. The Birth of the Third Random2012-02-151hWe meet Random Melissa.
- 35. Checking in with Alyssa2012-02-221hWhy have something like The Chris Gethard Show if you don't do something nice for other people with it?
- 36. How Do Girls Work2012-02-291hOur callers quiz Chris on female related topics and it becomes very clear how little Chris knows about women.
- 37. The Culture Show2012-03-071h
- 38. The Birth of the Hintmaster2012-03-211hWhen Chris sets out to play the somewhat complicated word-game "Guess The Magic Word" he gets immediate feedback from the viewers that they are confused and bored by the game.
- 39. The Camera Cannon2012-03-281hEventually we had to let our audience use our cameras like guns that shoot missiles, so we went ahead and just did it.
- 40. The Wisdom of the Aged2012-04-041hWe invited the interesting, articulate, and 66 year old Peter Benjaminson to the show to help us wrestle with the concept of aging.
- 41. Math Sucks, Hintmaster Sucks2012-04-111hA show dedicated to the ups and downs of education.
- 42. The Hintmaster Show2012-04-181hCompleting his transition from hero to villain, the Hintmaster takes over an entire episode of TCGS, renaming it The Hintmaster Show.
- 43. Multiple Choice Cavalcade of Fiascos2012-04-251hThe Multiple Choice Cavalcade of Fiascos is the ultimate bringer of either reward or punishment.
- 44. Foreign Language Bingo2012-05-031hThis week the TCGS panel is filled with friends of the show who speak different languages.
- 45. We Got Nothing2012-05-091hThis week we test our ability to put on a show by literally planning nothing. No call in topic. No bits. No guests. Nothing.
- 46. Robot Fights2012-05-161hThe Keeper of the Battledome has time traveled back from the future to oversee a night of insanity on TCGS.
- 47. Birthday Night2012-05-231hThis week is not only Gethard's birthday but also the last show before he takes to the streets for #BonnarooGethard.
- 48. The Great Gethard Look-Alike Extravaganza2012-05-301hWith Gethard and much of the crew out on the road, the rest of the gang hosts the Great Gethard Look-Alike Extravaganza.
- 49. Farewell Melissa2012-06-131hRandom Melissa's last episode.
- 50. The One Year Anniversary Show2012-07-201hIt's been one whole year since we first started this circus and we're doing our one year anniversary right.
- 51. The Night of Zero Laughs2012-06-271hIf you laugh, you get eliminated.
- 52. The Genuine Sadness Episode2012-07-111hThis week we weren't in the mood for dumb stuff.
- 53. The Shitty Art Show2012-07-181hThis week we explore both the art world as well as the world of tricking dummies into giving us money.
- 54. The Twist Magazine August 2012 Issue2012-07-251hIn unison we read the August 2012 Issue of Twist Magazine. For the entire show.
- 55. The Setup Show2012-08-011hBehind the scenes of the setup for TCGS.
- 56. Sum Yourself Up in One Sentence2012-08-081hPanel, Callers, and friends are all asked to sum up their entire lives in one sentence.
- 57. Celebrities Come Validate Us2012-08-151hWith Chris out of town, Shannon hosts the show and urges celebrities to come down to the show to validate us.
- 58. The Crowd-Sourced Character Contest2012-08-221hViewers sent in their submissions for names of new TCGS characters.
- 59. Happy Murf Day2012-08-291hA day dedicated to Murf's head-shot and the man himself.
- 60. Truth or Dare2012-09-051hThe TCGS cast and crew participate in a viewer submitted game of truth or dare.
- 61. The Ultimate Public Access Party2012-09-121hWhen Andrew W.K. comes to the show, we attempt to throw the most unforgettable party possible within with guidelines of public access television rules.
- 62. Smash Cut to the Future2012-09-191hThe Keeper of the Battledome returns to TCGS.
- 63. Smash Cut to the Past2012-09-291hThe Chris Gethard Show gets stuck in ancient Rome.
- 64. A Book Shall Be Written2012-10-031hR.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.
- 65. The Blindfold Show II2012-10-101hThe second Blindfold Show in which the entire panel is blindfolded.
- 66. The Softer Side of Shannon O'Neill2012-10-171hWe attempt to bring out the softer side of Shannon O'Neill.
- 67. The Cans Film Festival 20122012-10-241hWe screen ten films each under one minute in the first ever Cans Film Festival.
- 68. The Beef Off2012-11-141hThe Beef Off: After a caller tried to determine the beefiest member of the TCGS crew, we decided to hold an official contest to figure out who the beefiest member of the TCGS family might be.
- 69. Sandwich Night 2012: 2 Sandwich 2 Night2012-11-211hA bunch of friends gathering at a public access studio and eating sandwiches together on the eve of Thanksgiving - This year's Sandwich Night was massively successful.
- 70. Fan Fiction Theatre2012-11-281hViewers send in their own original TCGS Fan Fiction and we perform it live on the show with Bobby Moynihan, Anthony Atamanuik, and many of our TCGS friends.
- 71. First Night in Harlem2012-12-121hWhile our regular studio is being renovated we have to head uptown to do the show from MNN's secondary studio in Harlem.
- 72. Panic Attacks and Technical Disasters2012-12-191hOur second week in Harlem and fittingly we are talking about panic attacks.
- 73. Hyperresolutions2013-01-021hWe're in Harlem again and this time we're asking callers to give us their hypersolutions. We then take those hyperresolutions and then put Andrew Parrish in charge of making them come true.
- 74. Keeper and Company2013-01-091hWith 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.
- 75. Loser Is Still the New Nerd2013-01-161hChris is joined by Jesse Ventura and Bethany to officially celebrate Loser-dome for the second time on the TCGS air waves. Callers and audience members explain why they might be losers.
- 76. Angels and Devils2013-01-231hThis week the panelists take calls from people seeking advice and let them choose whether they want good or bad advice.
- 77. Belly Burrito2013-01-301hThe panelists talk about some real stuff with callers as they help make a Belly Burrito.
- 78. Farewell Manesha2013-02-061hChris Gethard is joined by Danny Tamberelli and Mike Maronna from the Adventures of Pete and Pete as we say goodbye to "Random Manesha" who we literally only met once.
- 79. Race to the Top2013-02-131hAfter challenging (begging) the fans to make the show #1 on iTunes, the panelists reward their successful efforts by degrading Chris Gethard.
- 80. Ambidextrous?2013-02-201hThe panelists test the limits of their non-dominant hands in a show concept suggested by a fan on the show's message boards.
- 81. February Beach Party2013-02-271hAfter getting hit in the head with a coconut Vacation Jason has lost his memory and transformed in the stuffy suit-wearing Jason Reinlib.
- 82. When the Cat's Away, the Ratz Will Play2013-03-031hWith Chris Gethard down in Austin for South By Southwest, Shannon takes over hosting duties for the night and promptly gives all the power to our chatroom viewers. The legendary Ratz Carlton.
- 83. First Times2013-03-201hChris Gethard has first time callers, first time foods, first time experiences, and first time giant life moments. Special guest Aidy Bryant.
- 84. Someone will Die2013-03-271hOne of the fictional characters will die.
- 85. The Royal Rumble of Twister2013-04-031hColt Cabana is the guest for the first ever Royal Rumble of Twister. Every two minutes a new competitor joins the fray as callers give twister-based challenges.
- 86. Beyonce2013-04-101hWith Chris Gethard out of town, caller and friend of the show Alyssa takes the reigns and hosts a night dedicated to Beyonce. One full hour dedicated to Beyonce.
- 87. Let's Get Real2013-04-171hThis week we decide to get real and talk about anything our callers want to divulge.
- 88. What's in Hot Dog's Mouth2013-04-241hWe spend an hour trying to guess the different objects hidden in Hot Dog's mouth.
- 89. Let's Sell Out with Real Late Night Characters2013-05-011hWe try to prove that we can play ball just like any mainstream late night talk show, so we invite some conventional late night talk show guests onto our show.
- 90. Who Needs a Haircut?2013-05-081hSpecial guest Zach Galifianakis joins us in studio to give haircuts to strangers.
- 91. We Will Predict Your Future2013-05-151hAmy Poehler helps us predict the future. We use fortune cookies, tarot cards, magic eight balls, and our own intuition to determine what will happen to our callers.
- 92. Sum Yourself Up in a Dance Move2013-05-221hCallers, cast, and friends all describe the motions that make them unique. With special guest Griffin Newman.
- 93. What's the Worst Thing You Can Make Us Say?2013-05-291hThis week the audience was challenged to submit the most offensive things they can muster.
- 94. Conspiracy Theory Gary Show2013-06-051hThe show was handed over to fellow MNN producer Conspiracy Theory Gary and let him put on the Conspiracy Theory Gary Show.
- 95. The Hour Long Song2013-06-121hWhat happens when a bunch of strangers come together with random instruments and make up an hour long song?
- 96. The Crowd Sourced Character Contest 22013-06-191hIt's back. Viewers submitted over 700 character names, we picked 10, and now you get to see these characters come to life.
- 97. True or False2013-06-261hCallers tell stories and our panel has to decide if they are true or not.
- 98. Leaked E-mails2013-07-031hFollowing the lead of Edward Snowden, Gethard decides to leak all emails and text messages associated with this week's show.
- 99. Looking at Dicks for an Hour: A New Low2013-07-101hFour adult men look at each other's dicks for an hour.
- 100. Hundo2013-07-171hChris gives a State of The TCGS speech while getting speech jammed.
- 101. Glory Hole Kissing Booth2013-07-311hWith special guests Aidy Bryant and Vanessa Bayer, the panel is challenged to guess the lips of TCGS characters by kissing them in the first ever Glory Hole Kissing Booth.
- 102. Destroy-A-Toy2013-08-071hBobby Moynihan loves toys. Callers decide which challenges Bobby has to endure in order to save toys from destruction.
- 103. Turtle Birthday2013-08-141hWe have a birthday for a Turtle.
- 104. Space Battle2013-08-211hThe 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.
- 105. Caller Critiques2013-08-281hJake Fogelnest joins the panel to critique our callers.
- 106. The Villain's Journey2013-09-041hIs 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.
- 107. We Got Nothing 22013-09-111hWe got nothing. The only things we got are Quitzow who mesmerizes our audience in dancing a lot.
- 108. The Mole2013-09-181hSomeone leaked confidential information to Gimghoul Castle in North Carolina, which begs us to ask the question: Who is the goddamn mole?
- 109. The Beef Off 22013-09-251hWill Rob Malone defend his title? Will Jersey Dave repeat his first round failure from TBO1? Only the beefy will survive.
- 110. Olympic Training2013-10-021hCallers help us train Connor Ratliff in possible events for the upcoming Summer Olympics. Will he find his event?
- 111. We Watch You2013-10-091hWe use Skype to watch our audience watch us.
- 112. TCGS Half Hour + Saddle Bee Neigh T Hive2013-10-161hTCGS performs a half-hour opener for the hit live variety sketch show Saddle-Bee Neigh-t Hive starring Horse and Bee. Griffin Newman is the special guest on TCGS as well as the host of SNH.
- 113. Mike at the Library2013-10-231hWe let a guy from Cornell lead us around his school library via Skype for a full hour.
- 114. Rid Us of This Cursed Doll2013-10-301hWe 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.
- 115. Open for Delivery2013-11-061hViewers send things to the studio and we just sit back and let the fun come to us.
- 116. Place Your Bets2013-11-131hYou make bets, we do them.
- 117. A Big Announcement2013-11-201hA big announcement. Anything can happen. No cool kids.
- 118. Sandwich Night Br3advolution2013-11-271hThe third annual Sandwich Night. The biggest crowd, the most sandwiches, and calls from other sandwich celebrations.
- 119. Scare the Shit Out of Bethany2013-12-041hWe 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.
- 120. The Cream Wedding2013-12-111hThe wedding you've all been waiting for: The Guy Who Likes Cream But Not Too Much Cream & His Personal Barista. Love, laughs, and - drama?
- 121. The Human Fish Gets Waxed2014-04-021hThe Human Fish gets waxed. With special guest Sal Vulcano, and musical guest Wheatus.
- 122. Tell Us Something You've Never Told Anyone2014-04-091hChris Gethard and the panel ask the callers to tell them something they have never told anyone before.
- 123. J.D.'s Nightmare2014-04-161h
- 124. I'm Nervous All the Time2014-04-241hPlanned to be about nervousness regarding the future. Instead, a completely unplanned chant of "eat more butts" broke out at the beginning then lasted almost fifteen full minutes.
- 125. Say It to My Face2014-04-301hChris Gethard invited fellow MNN producers who have been talking shit to come on air and talk it out. None of them show up.
- 126. Don Fanelli Builds a Human Size Bird House2014-05-071hDon Fanelli builds a human size bird house. A callback from the very first episode.
- 127. Paintin' Faces with Diana Kolsky2014-05-141hDiana Kolsky face paints panelists.
- 128. Spanish Calls Only2014-05-211hAn episode where only Spanish is allowed to be spoken.
- 129. How Would You Fight Me?2014-05-281hCallers were asked to call in and describe how they would fight Chris Gethard.
- 130. Straight Up Phone Sex2014-06-041hCallers were asked to call in and have phone sex with various members of our panel, and our very special guest, Hannibal Buress.
- 131. Talkin' Teenz2014-06-111hChris Gethard invites a Canadian teenager to interview the panel about comedy and teenagers.
- 132. Juan in a Million2014-06-181hThe Chris Gethard Show celebrates the long time creative contributor Juan in a live retrospective.
- 133. The Night of Zero Laughs V2014-06-251hThe Night Of Zero Laughs V. If you laugh, you get eliminated.
- 134. The First Call Show2014-07-021hThe first person to call in decides the topic of the entire episode.
- 135. We Aren't Done Talking About Wrestling Yet2014-07-091hSpecial guest Eddie Kingston in studio to help us work on the ancient art of cutting wrestling promos.
- 136. Talk About Whatever You Want (But We Recommend Professional Wrestling)2014-07-161h"El Matador" Tito Santana and SNL's Brooks Wheelan are joining us to talk about pro wrestling for the third week in a row.
- 137. Why Did You Stop Watching the Chris Gethard Show?2014-07-231hNo characters, no costumes, no musical guest, no house band, no hula hooping. Just taking calls from people who used to watch the show but don't anymore, so they can say why.
- 138. ShoutOutTV Presents the Booty Shake Hour with Bo Montez2014-07-301hBo Montez takes over the The Chris Gethard Show time slot, so get ready to shake your rumps for a full hour of debauchery.
- 139. I Can Do Bad All by Myself2014-08-061hThere are no camera operators, floor managers, or any crew, Chris Gethard takes over all the reins with musical guest Mal Blum.
- 140. 18th Century American Gladiators2014-08-131hThe Chris Gethard Show traveled back to the 1700s to see some of our nation's founding fathers compete against audience members in a series of ill advised and very 18th Century events with music by Open Mike Eagle and Hannibal Buress.
- 141. Should We Keep Doing the Show?2014-08-201hThe Chris Gethard Show has a simple call in topic this week - "Should we keep doing this show?" with music by Black Wine.
- 142. The Hallowcane Squeezetacular2012-10-311hDue to Hurricane Sandy shutting down most of New York, TCGS is forced to put on an impromptu Halloween Party and Live Show direct from Chris' actual bedroom. Cast and crew walked from the far corners of New York to get there and what unfolded was a last-second completely unplanned episode of TCGS. We try to scare Bethany, hear some great music, and endorse products since we're not on the public access airwaves.
- 143. 12 Hours of Election Coverage2012-11-061h
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How many seasons does The Chris Gethard Show: Public Access have?
The Chris Gethard Show: Public Access has 3 seasons and 159 episodes.
When did The Chris Gethard Show: Public Access first air?
The Chris Gethard Show: Public Access first aired in 2011.
Is The Chris Gethard Show: Public Access still running?
Yes, The Chris Gethard Show: Public Access is an ongoing series.
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The Chris Gethard Show: Public Access is classified as Comedy.