“Bored to Death” seems so completely and consummately the work of Larry David it ought to come with some kind of designer label. Its characters show the same seen-it-all New York brusqueness that distinguished the most memorable characters on “Seinfeld,” and the characters sleep-walk through...
“Bored to Death” seems so completely and consummately the work of Larry David it ought to come with some kind of designer label. Its characters show the same seen-it-all New York brusqueness that distinguished the most memorable characters on “Seinfeld,” and the characters sleep-walk through their lives with the same un-self-consciousness as their cousins on “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Not surprisingly, therefore, David scored a prestigious nomination for a 2010 Writers’ Guild Award.
Based on a delectably quirky premise, “Bored to Death” stars Jason Schwartzman as Jonathan, a writer in search of meaning, adventure, and consolation has he struggles through a pretty routine midlife crisis. When his long-time girlfriend dumps him, walking roughshod all over his delicate ego, Jonathan becomes a Craig’s List private detective. The New York Times explains, “One of the charms of “Bored to Death” is that the hero, a pothead and screw-up, secretly moonlights as a man of action”—at least as much action as missing skateboards and cheating boyfriends can trigger. Ted Danson co-stars as George, a profligate publisher and socialite, who encourages Jonathan’s new endeavor. Not surprisingly, Danson shows a marked tendency to steal all the scenes in which he appears. Mid-life man’s marginalization probably is the well-spring of Larry David’s most exquisite ironies.
Season:Episode
Title
Queue
S03:E08
Nothing I Can't Handle by Running Away
Complete Season
Season 3 Episode 8: Nothing I Can't Handle by Running Away
Preview
Clip - This Better Be Good
Recap
Inside the Mind of Jonathan Ames
S03:E07
Forget the Herring
Complete Season
Season 3 Episode 7: Forget the Herring
Preview
Clip - There's Been a Miracle
Recap
Inside the Mind of Jonathan Ames
S03:E06
Two Large Pearls and a Bar of Gold
Complete Season
Season 3 Episode 6: Two Large Pearls and a Bar of Gold
Preview
Clip: Roast Beef and Schadenfreude
Clip: Belinda Looks for Treasure
Ep. 22: Recap
Ep. 22: Inside the Mind of Jonathan Ames
S03:E05
I Keep Taking Baths Like Lady Macbeth
Complete Season
Season 3 Episode 5: I Keep Taking Baths Like Lady Macbeth
Ep. 21: Preview
Clip: Three Basic Tenets of Friendship
Clip: It's Been a Wonderful Three Weeks
Inside the Mind of Jonathan Ames
Recap
S03:E04
We Could Sing a Duet
Complete Season
Season 3 Episode 4: We Could Sing a Duet
Ep. 20 - Preview
Clip - Ray's Newest Character
Clip - Jonathan Ames Follows Jonathan Ames
Recap
Inside the Mind of Jonathan Ames
S03:E03
The Black Clock of Time
Complete Season
Season 3 Episode 3: The Black Clock of Time
Preview
Recap
Clip - George Gives Jonathan Some Advice
Clip - Ray on Breastfeeding
Inside the Mind of Jonathan Ames
S03:E02
Gumball!
Complete Season
Season 3 Episode 2: Gumball!
Preview
Clip - Ray and George Share High-Lows
Clip - Ray Comes to Jonathan's Rescue
Recap
Inside the Mind of Jonathan Ames
S03:E01
The Blonde in the Woods
Complete Season
Season 3 Episode 1: The Blonde in the Woods
Clip - Ray and Baby
Clip - A Little Overwhelmed
Inside the Mind of Jonathan Ames
Recap
S02:E08
Super Ray Is Mortal!
Complete Season
Season 2 Episode 8: Super Ray Is Mortal!
Clip: Jonathan and Louis argue
Clip: George gets diagnosed
Clip: The plan to find Ray's stalker
Inside the Episode
Recap
S02:E07
Escape From the Castle!
Complete Season
Season 2 Episode 7: Escape From the Castle!
Clip: George and Ray talk women
Clip: Jonathan spanks Nina
Recap
Inside the Episode
S02:E06
The Case of the Grievous Clerical Error!
Complete Season
Season 2 Episode 6: The Case of the Grievous Clerical Error!
Clip: Ray's build is appreciated
Clip: Jonathan tells Ray about Little Ray
Clip: George clings to his youth
Inside the Episode
Recap
S02:E05
Forty-Two Down!
Complete Season
Season 2 Episode 5: Forty-Two Down!
Clip: Ray meets Kevin Bacon
Clip: George is like Mark Twain!
Inside the Episode
Recap
S02:E04
I've Been Living Like a Demented God!
Complete Season
Season 2 Episode 4: I've Been Living Like a Demented God!
Clip: George has a new idea
Clip: Louis accosts Jonathan
Clip: Ray & Jennifer in bed
Clip: Ray meets a mysterious woman
Recap
Inside the Episode
S02:E03
The Gowanus Canal Has Gonorrhea!
Complete Season
Season 2 Episode 3: The Gowanus Canal Has Gonorrhea!
Clip: George & Ray visit Howard
Clip: Jonathan gets threatened
Inside the Episode
Recap
S02:E02
Make It Quick, Fitzgerald!
Complete Season
Season 2 Episode 2: Make It Quick, Fitzgerald!
Clip: Stella has an idea for Jonathan
Clip: George visits the urologist
Recap
Inside the Episode
S02:E01
Escape From The Dungeon!
Complete Season
Season 2 Episode 1: Escape From The Dungeon!
Clip: Ray & Leah do yoga
Clip: Jonathan & George discuss failure
Inside the Episode
Recap
S01:E08
Take a Dive
Complete Season
Season 1 Episode 8: Take a Dive
Preview
Antrem and George talk to a reporter
S01:E07
The Case of the Stolen Sperm
Complete Season
Season 1 Episode 7: The Case of the Stolen Sperm
Jonathan and Ray question Stella
Preview
George shows Jonathan his editorial
Jonathan and Ray question the barista
Jonathan talks to Caroline
S01:E06
The Case of the Beautiful Blackmailer
Complete Season
Season 1 Episode 6: The Case of the Beautiful Blackmailer
Preview
Spy Shop
Jonathan tells George he's a detective
S01:E05
The Case of the Lonely White Dove
Complete Season
Season 1 Episode 5: The Case of the Lonely White Dove
Preview
Jonathan meets Irenna
A Night In Brighton Beach
Jonathan and Ray at the park
S01:E04
The Case of the Stolen Skateboard
Complete Season
Season 1 Episode 4: The Case of the Stolen Skateboard
George's armpit fetish
Preview
Jonathan Tells Ray about Allison
Jonathan Meets Allison Whiting
S01:E03
The Case of the Missing Screenplay
Complete Season
Season 1 Episode 3: The Case of the Missing Screenplay
