The BEST episodes of The Jim Gaffigan Show

Every episode of The Jim Gaffigan Show ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Jim Gaffigan Show!

The Jim Gaffigan Show follows the life of stand-up comedian & father of five, Jim Gaffigan. The single-camera sitcom is a fictionalized version of the comedian's real life, and chronicles "One man's struggle in New York City to find a balance between fatherhood, stand-up comedy, and an insatiable appetite." In the meta-style series, Jim and Jeannie Gaffigan live with their five children in a two-bedroom apartment in New York City.

Last Updated: 10/24/2024Network: TV LandStatus: Ended
My Brother's Keeper
star
7.64
113 votes

#1 - My Brother's Keeper

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/7/2016

Jim’s brother visits New York and makes a life altering decision. Jim must decide if he should support his brother or follow his heart.

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The List
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7.63
127 votes

#2 - The List

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/3/2016

Jim faces a harsh reality on where he stands in public perception and undertakes a quest to regain his position.

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Super Great Daddy Day
star
7.61
122 votes

#3 - Super Great Daddy Day

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/12/2015

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Red Velvet If You Please
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7.57
180 votes

#4 - Red Velvet If You Please

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/22/2015

Jim tries to stop eating junk food and is then faced with his greatest challenge: a child's birthday cake. A hungover Dave goes with Jim to a kid's birthday party where unbeknownst to him, he is mistaken as a homeless man.

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In the Name of the Father
star
7.56
159 votes

#5 - In the Name of the Father

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/5/2015

Jim and Jeannie help Daniel deal with the tension between him and his father by having dinner with the two of them. Later, Dave joins the group for a crazy night out.

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Jim at the Museum
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7.55
111 votes

#6 - Jim at the Museum

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/14/2016

Jim takes all of his kids to the museum by himself and has an adventure that no one will forget.

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Maria
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7.51
100 votes

#7 - Maria

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/16/2015

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Bosom Buddies
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7.51
108 votes

#8 - Bosom Buddies

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/21/2016

Jeannie heads out of town with the kids and Jim navigates New York City alone for the weekend.

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A Night at the Plaza
star
7.49
156 votes

#9 - A Night at the Plaza

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/29/2015

Jim plans a romantic anniversary that includes a Broadway show and stay at The Plaza hotel. The night is interrupted by visits from Daniel, Dave, Dave’s girlfriend and her jealous ex. Not quite the anniversary Jim had planned.

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Wonderful
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7.49
116 votes

#10 - Wonderful

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/23/2015

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No Good Deed (3)
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7.48
121 votes

#11 - No Good Deed (3)

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/24/2016

Jim is enlisted to help Dave with a project and things get completely out of control.

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He Said She Said
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7.47
108 votes

#12 - He Said She Said

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/31/2016

Jim and Jeannie have a huge fight and seek Father Nicholas's counsel only to discover what they are truly in conflict about.

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No Good Deed (1)
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7.47
132 votes

#13 - No Good Deed (1)

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/10/2016

Jim tries to help his friend Dave who has hit a low point in his career.

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The Mike Gaffigan Show
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7.47
107 votes

#14 - The Mike Gaffigan Show

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/21/2016

During a scary storm, Jim consoles his children by telling them a story from his own childhood and in the process learns an important lesson about his past.

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Ugly
star
7.45
147 votes

#15 - Ugly

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/26/2016

Jim receives the opportunity of a lifetime but it's a tough pill to swallow.

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My Friend the Priest
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7.45
123 votes

#16 - My Friend the Priest

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/26/2015

Jim has finally been asked to do “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.” Jeannie, trying to make a friendship happen between Jim and their Priest Father Nicholas, invites him to tag along. An already nervous Jim is not pleased.

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Pilot
star
7.42
223 votes

#17 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/15/2015

Pilot episode introducing Jim, his family, and friends as he struggles to find balance between fatherhood, comedy, and food.

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The Bible Story
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7.41
121 votes

#18 - The Bible Story

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/9/2015

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The Trial
star
7.40
155 votes

#19 - The Trial

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/19/2016

Jim is jailed and placed on trial for a crime he may or may not have committed.

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star
7.38
160 votes

#20 - The Calling

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/19/2016

Jim searches for his purpose in life and finds startling answers.

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No Good Deed (2)
star
7.34
127 votes

#21 - No Good Deed (2)

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/17/2016

Jim finds out that a huge movie star has taken an interest in him and flies to LA for an exciting project. But will his nerves get the better of him?

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Go Shorty, It's Your Birthday
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7.29
119 votes

#22 - Go Shorty, It's Your Birthday

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/19/2015

Jim upsets Jeannie when he celebrates Dave's birthday instead of hers, even though Jeannie requested no celebration for her.

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Superdad
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7.15
118 votes

#23 - Superdad

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/2/2015

Jim ends up being featured on a magazine cover, but Jeannie is upset when the accompanying article doesn't mention her at all.

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