The BEST episodes of The Ricky Gervais Show season 3

Every episode of The Ricky Gervais Show season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Ricky Gervais Show season 3!

Based on the series of podcasts that Gervais did with longtime partner Stephen Merchant, this comedy team convenes to bring HBO an animated series about their hilarious friend Karl Pilkington.

Last Updated: 4/1/2024Network: HBOStatus: Ended
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The Year
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8.47
240 votes

#1 - The Year

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/13/2012

Topics include Karl’s thoughts on the insect world; and Stephen’s embarrassment when buying condoms. Also: entries from Karl’s diary about cutting avocados, dating twins and visiting his parents. Series finale.

Directors: Dan Fraga
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World Cup
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8.37
277 votes

#2 - World Cup

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/6/2012

Ricky and Stephen reminisce about watching the World Cup in a hotel room, and the awkward situation of sharing the bed. Karl, Ricky and Stephen discuss the problem of overzealous sports fans, as well as cheating in sports and life. Ricky shares the story of when he tried out for soccer as a kid; Karl recounts how he recently tested how much saliva he could produce.

Directors: Dan Fraga
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Law & Order
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8.12
274 votes

#3 - Law & Order

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/1/2012

Topics include Karl's views on capital punishment; Ricky's observance of the Ten Commandments; and how Karl would deal with a hostage situation.

Directors: Dan Fraga
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Armed Forces
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8.02
381 votes

#4 - Armed Forces

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/4/2012

Karl explains why he'd like to join the Army and recounts his most harrowing acts of bravery.

Directors: Dan Fraga
Earth
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8.02
282 votes

#5 - Earth

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/15/2012

Topics include the origins of the universe and the evolution of creatures other than humans. Also: Karl discusses the downside of recycling; world travel; and restroom encounters.

Directors: Dan Fraga
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The English
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7.91
358 votes

#6 - The English

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/25/2012

Ricky, Stephen and Karl share their definitions of what it means to be an Englishman. Also: Karl explains why, if he wasn't English, he'd rather be Italian.

Directors: Dan Fraga
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Society
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7.91
363 votes

#7 - Society

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/22/2012

Topics include the laws of society and what Karl would do if he were in a position of authority. Also: Stephen asks Karl how he would have reacted had he been on the bus with Rosa Parks in Alabama in 1955.

Directors: Dan Fraga
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Medicine
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7.89
327 votes

#8 - Medicine

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/8/2012

Topics include Karl's thoughts on medical advancements; sickness; and an idea for a machine that would enable physicians to feel their patients' pain.

Directors: Dan Fraga
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Comic Relief
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7.89
394 votes

#9 - Comic Relief

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/27/2012

Topics include Karl's thoughts on wills and suggestion of marriage as a tax shelter. Also: Stephen recalls a costume from his childhood; Karl pitches an idea for charitable pursuits.

Directors: Dan Fraga
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Wartime
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7.78
353 votes

#10 - Wartime

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/29/2012

Topics include Karl's thoughts on the importance of historic artifacts and how his book will be viewed in the future. Also: Karl ponders the meaning of popular wartime expressions and what life is like for a soldier's spouse.

Directors: Dan Fraga
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Bryan's Brain
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7.77
451 votes

#11 - Bryan's Brain

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/20/2012

Topics for the third-season premiere include Karl's theory on museum collections; an invention for a mug coaster; and a fashion-trend disappointment. Also: Karl's movie idea about a man whose brain is transplanted into Tom Cruise's body.

Directors: Dan Fraga
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Room 102
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7.71
381 votes

#12 - Room 102

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/11/2012

Topics include Room 102, based on George Orwell's Room 101 from "1984"; an idea for stopping overweight people from eating late-night snacks; and what Karl would take to a desert island.

Directors: Dan Fraga
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Karl's Day
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7.67
443 votes

#13 - Karl's Day

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/18/2012

Karl describes a typical day in his life, which includes spending time alone working on do-it-yourself projects.

Directors: Dan Fraga
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