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The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

7.220181 seasonTV-MATV SeriesDocumentary

The story of legendary comedian Garry Shandling, featuring interviews from nearly four dozen friends, family and colleagues; four decades’ worth of television appearances; and a lifetime of personal journals, private letters and home audio and video footage.

DirectorJudd Apatow
ProducersAmanda Glaze·Judd Apatow

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Part 1
Mar 26, 2018
E2
Part 2
Mar 27, 2018

Cast · Directed by Judd Apatow

GSGarry Shandling
Garry Shandling
Self (archive footage)
JAJudd Apatow
Judd Apatow
Self
KNKevin Nealon
Kevin Nealon
Self
MS
Mike Shandling
Self
EC
Eric Cohen
Self
MMMerrill Markoe
Merrill Markoe
Self
GB
Gavin de Becker
Self
LSLewis Smith
Lewis Smith
Self
JM
John Markus
Self
BSBob Saget
Bob Saget
Self
DCDave Coulier
Dave Coulier
Self
JLJay Leno
Jay Leno
Self

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The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling — streaming FAQ

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The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling is streaming on HBO Max in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling on Netflix?

No, The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

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The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling is available on HBO Max in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling?

The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling has 1 season in total (2 episodes). The series concluded in 2018.

Are all episodes of The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling out yet?

Yes — all 2 episodes across 1 season of The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling?

No — The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling based on a true story?

Yes — The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).