Garfunkel and Oates
Going solo together
The comic/folk duo Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci hit prime time with their act in this scripted series for IFC. It follows hard-working underdogs trying to make their mark in comedy while muddling through messy dating scenarios, and doing so by performing one satirical (and often quite saucy) song after another. Nothing stops the ukulele- and guitar-wielding twosome from singing about life's unspoken truths, despite it leaving them detached from their peers. The series is titled after Lindhome and Micucci's band name, inspired by "two famous rock 'n' roll second bananas," Art Garfunkel and John Oates.
Episodes
Season 1 — 8 episodes
E1
The Fadeaway
20m·7.4
Frustrated by a former beau who takes things too seriously, Riki becomes involved with a fellow comedian in the hopes that their senses of humor will be more of a match. Meanwhile, Kate has to audition for a movie role against a major star that’s outside of her comfort zone while also trying to figure out the most inconspicuous way to end a relationship.
E2
Rule 34
20m·7.0
Riki and Kate must compete with their porn star doppelgangers Chevrolet and Epiphany to write a song for one of their favorite TV shows. The ladies also do their best to survive a corporate gig that takes a turn for the worst.
E3
Speechless
20m·7.9
After noticing a strange phenomenon that men are attracted to women who barely talk, Riki and Kate decide to perform their own social experiment. On a double date, they make a pact to remain speechless for as long as they’re able to get away with it.
E4
Road Warriors
20m·7.0
Riki and Kate have their milestone 1000th show together as Garfunkel and Oates. Once they arrive at the venue, everything that could go wrong does with a determined heckler and an audio guy with major attitude who make it difficult for them to perform.
E5
Hair Swap
20m·7.4
Riki and Kate don wigs in their opposite hair colors to see how blondes and brunettes are treated differently.
E6
Third Member
20m·7.2
Riki and Kate are paid a surprise visit by their bitter ex-bandmate who is now a bigmovie star. She attempts to make their lives miserable as revenge for getting kicked out of the band. Meanwhile, to celebrate their “bandaversay,” Kate and Riki decide to get their weed cards.
E7
Eggs
20m·7.6
After attending her friend’s baby sprinkle, Riki is anxious that she’s becoming too old to conceive and plans a visit to a fertility doctor. Also, a therapist tells Kate that she has “Peter Pan Syndrome” and needs to grow up, leading her to question if she needs to make some drastic life changes.
E8
Maturity
20m·7.5
Suffering from an increased libido from her fertility drugs, Riki attempts to rekindle a romance with an ex-boyfriend. Kate has romantic problems of her own when she gets matched up with a high school student after her therapist tells her todate someone who’s at the same level of emotional maturity as she is.
