Medicine
The Ricky Gervais Show - S3 - E8
Karl shares his thoughts on medical advancements, how being sick makes him feel better, and his idea for a machine that would allow doctors to feel their patients' pain.
The Ricky Gervais Show: Season 3 - 13 Episode s
3x1 - Bryan's Brain
April 20, 2012
Karl ruminates on museum collections, his invention for a mug coaster, and a new movie pitch.
3x2 - Comic Relief
April 27, 2012
Karl feels he's getting up in age and is starting to spend more time with his doctors. No longer young and free, he thinks about his will, which he believes is a form of charity, though Ricky disagrees. Karl's attorney suggested he marry his girlfriend for tax purposes, which would finally give his parents a reason to meet hers.
3x3 - Armed Forces
May 4, 2012
Karl explains why he would have liked to join the Army and recounts his most harrowing acts of bravery.
3x4 - Room 102
May 11, 2012
Ricky, Stephen and Karl discuss what things Karl would banish from the world, and what item he would take if stranded on an island.
3x5 - Karl's Day
May 18, 2012
Karl walks Ricky and Stephen through a typical day in his life. After being woken by his girlfriend Suzanne going off to work, he mulls about, taking his breakfast while sitting on the bed as he listens to the radio.
3x6 - The English
May 25, 2012
Ricky, Stephen and Karl discuss the essence of Englishness, and what other nationality Karl would like to be.
3x7 - Law & Order
June 1, 2012
Ricky, Stephen and Karl discuss capital punishment, the Ten Commandments and hostage negotiation.
3x8 - Medicine
June 8, 2012
Karl shares his thoughts on medical advancements, how being sick makes him feel better, and his idea for a machine that would allow doctors to feel their patients' pain.
3x9 - Earth
June 15, 2012
Karl contemplates the beginnings of the Universe, evolution, recycling and toilets abroad.
3x10 - Society
June 22, 2012
Ricky, Stephen and Karl discuss the laws of society and civil rights.
3x11 - Wartime
June 29, 2012
Karl interprets the meaning of wartime sayings and imagines a scenario in which he is the wife of a GI.
3x12 - World Cup
July 6, 2012
Ricky, Stephen and Karl ponder the problem of overzealous sports fans; Karl shares his saliva-volume test.
3x13 - The Year
July 13, 2012
Karl ruminates on the insect world; Stephen recalls the horrors of buying condoms.