The Ricky Gervais Show

Karl pitches a bizarre idea for a film, in which the comatose hero, played by 'Clive Warren,' has his brain transplanted into his widow's head. Stephen reads from Karl's Diary, sharing his thoughts about the continent of Australia, why he hates camping, and spending time with his in-laws.

Karl imagines what life would be like if he had an exact doppelganger. Ricky poses a logic riddle that Karl has difficulty solving. Entries from Karl's Diary include his difficultly understanding art, why he hates Ricky's cat and when medical science goes too far. Stephen shares some embarrassing anecdotes form a recent trip to Rio de Janiero.

Ricky teaches Karl some interesting facts about animals. Karl offers a misguided theory about evolution then recounts the latest scientific breakthroughs in medicine. Stephen reads from Karl's Diary, sharing his thoughts about the Congo, the decline of gadgets and watching films with subtitles.

Karl addresses one of his pet peeves, animals who are treated like people, and issues a public safety announcement for chameleons. He considers the question, 'Does the brain control you or do you control the brain?" In Karl's diary, Stephen reads about the futility of taking a picture with a mime and why we should do away with birthday presents altogether.

Karl shares that he often goes on walks to observe ants, moths and other insects and that he once saw a bee have a heart attack. Karl asks if everything were the same size as humans, what would be the best animal to be. Stephen asks Karl a question posed to guests on inside the Actors Studio. In Karl's diary, Stephen reads a news report that a new sea creature has been found and a recitation of Karl's original poem, "If moths had eyes, would they be happier."

Karl discovers he has a kidney stone and spends time in the hospital. Ricky stops by to visit and mock him. Karl considers animals that look like things and wonders if that's difficult for them. Ricky asks Karl if he believes everything he reads is true, and if so, how Noah was able to get all of the animals into the ark. In Karl's diary, he describes a romantic getaway with his wife. Karl offers romantic advice, "Don't go out of your way too much." Stephen has an awkward encounter in the pool.

Karl says he wouldn't mind life as a littler person, since everything from food portions to cities would be bigger for him. Stephen recounts his night out at a London club. During a stay at the hospital, Karl has a bothersome neighbor and later writes a poem about it. In Monkey News, Ricky casts doubt on Karl's story about a monkey toll operator in the jungle.

Ricky reads some predictions for the future from an academic study, which leads Karl to share his theories. Stephen asks the guys if today were the end of the world, what would they do with their last day?

Karl contemplates how many different species are actually needed in the world, and whether or not we should keep looking for new forms of life. Karl questions if inventions like modern vacuum cleaners and toasters are necessary. Ricky describes an automobile powered by human waste, which Karl enthusiastically endorses. Karl tells a story of his father's friend who used to own a misbehaving monkey. Ricky and Karl describe their fantasy designs for the world's most perfect animal. Ricky tries to redesign the human body with the help of Karl.

Karl reminisces about an overabundance of breath mints throughout his childhood. Karl dismisses cures for blindness found via research with mice. After years of nursing a childhood leg injury, Karl visits a massage therapist with dubious credentials. Ricky, Stephen and Karl describe their earliest memories. Karl finds an adult magazine in his doctor's waiting room and learns more about alternative lifestyles.

After contemplating the concept of memory, Ricky and Karl role-play as the two lobes of Karl's brain. Karl describes a childhood weekend of talkative ghosts and befriending pocket calculators. Karl pretends he manages a plumbing company and gets tough with his employees. In Karl's diary, he explains why martians are more advanced than earthlings, describes what happens when a horse walks into a bar, and questions whether or not we're running out of new sounds.

Ricky, Stephen and Karl discuss the nature of art, and whether old urinals or sharks in formaldehyde should be considered artistic works. Karl describes the benefits living in an apartment with a huge mirrored wall, and tells the story of a woman from his childhood who only communicated via reflection. The trio discuss sculpture and the importance of their appropriate placement in public spaces. Ricky contemplates the viability of dramatic subject matter as performed by colorful foam puppets. Ricky visits an outsider art gallery. Karl defends whistling as valid form of artistic expression.

Ricky and Stephen challenge Karl to describe his ideal version of the world as conjured in a magical isolation tank, but Karl is suspicious of a "perfect" life. Karl describes his theory of the "Problem Hole." Karl's Auntie Nora prepares a curry that doesn't age well. Karl explains his snack eating rituals to Ricky and Stephen in the park. Young Karl get his biggest wish, but get the desired results. Finally, Karl profiles a wealthy man he met on holiday, leading Ricky and Stephen to coax a surprising reaction out of Karl.