Watch GARY THE RAT

TV-14
2003
1 Season
6.5 (226)

Gary the Rat is a Spike TV adult animated series that premiered in 2003. The show stars Kelsey Grammer as the voice of Gary Andrews, a sleazy and successful lawyer who finds himself transformed into a giant talking rat. The series follows Gary Andrews as he navigates his dual identity, sometimes using his rat form to his advantage while also struggling to maintain his relationships and reputation as a human lawyer.

Initially, Gary is a successful lawyer, a man who is all about his career and cares very little about the people he has to step on to get where he wants. However, after an encounter with a waitress who drugs him with a mysterious potion, Gary wakes up transformed into a giant rat. Despite the trauma of his transformation, Gary quickly learns to adapt to his new body and often uses his ability to transform between his human and rat form for his own benefit, such as scamming clients out of their money or sneaking into the offices of his colleagues.

Despite his sleazy personality, Gary has a softer side that is revealed in his relationships with his ex-wife Beverly (voiced by Vicki Lewis) and his teenage daughter Sierra (voiced by Carolyn Lawrence). Gary is constantly struggling to maintain his relationships with the people he cares about, often being forced to choose between his own selfish desires and doing the right thing for the people he loves.

The show also features a supporting cast of characters, including Gary's best friend and fellow lawyer Lonnie (voiced by Billy Gardell), and Gary's employees at the law office, including the timid legal secretary Pamela (voiced by Rob Paulsen), the bumbling intern Wally (voiced by Rick Gomez), and the mysterious janitor Sal (voiced by Spencer Garrett). Vance DeGeneres and Robb Cullen are also credited as executive producers and writers.

The humor in Gary the Rat is often dark and irreverent, with the show sometimes poking fun at the legal profession and the corporate culture that Gary embodies. Despite the adult-oriented content, the animation style of the show is reminiscent of classic Saturday morning cartoons, with large, exaggerated character designs and bright, vibrant backgrounds. The show's distinctive visual style and subject matter helped to set it apart from other animated series of the time.

Overall, Gary the Rat is a unique and entertaining animated series that definitely leans into its adult themes and humor. Kelsey Grammer's performance as the titular character is one of the show's highlights, and the mix of irreverent humor and genuine emotional moments helps to make the show stand out from other adult animated series of its time. If you're a fan of dark humor and offbeat animated shows, Gary the Rat is definitely worth checking out.

GARY THE RAT is a series that ran for 1 seasons (12 episodes) between June 26, 2003 and on Spike TV

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Seasons

13. A Good Execution is

December 11, 2003

Johnny Bugz botches another murder attempt on Gary, killing innocent people instead. Oblivious to the fact that he was the target, Gary reluctantly agrees to take Johnny's case pro bono and defend him on the murder charges.

12. Divorce

December 2, 2003

When Harrison's wife decides to leave him, Gary agrees to represent her in court, much to his boss' chagrin.

11. Catch Me If You Can

November 25, 2003

Gary's long-lost cousin Jerry Andrews pays him a visit and turns out to be the ultimate con artist. Gary must deal with the wake of Jerry's crimes, including two bumbling FBI agents hot on his trail.

10. This is Not a Pipe

October 5, 2003

In a sendup of Philadelphia, Gary defends a lawyer who's fired for having a disease. In this case it's leprosy, and Gary must balance his inherent lack of compassion for the weak with the desire to win his client's case.

9. Strange Bedfellows

September 28, 2003

Gary decides to run against Truman Pinksale in the presidential election for their building association. Gary pulls out all the stops - bribery, sexual favors, digging up dirt on his opponent, etc. - but ultimately loses the election due to the fact that he is a 6 foot rat.

8. Old Flame

August 14, 2003

Gary's ex-girlfriend returns as the opposing counsel on a big case and tries to seduce him in order to get Gary to settle. Gary eventually realizes what she is up to and proceeds to win the case.

7. The Reunion

August 7, 2003

Gary is forced to attend his high school reunion and must deal with seeing his arch rival again.

6. Sleeps with the Fishes

July 31, 2003

Mr. Harrison coerces Gary to represent Anthony "the Heel" Stilletto, the head of one of the major NY crime families. Mr. Stilletto later forces Gary to marry Angel, the hideously ugly daughter of his godfather, but luckily for Gary Johnny Bugz kills Angel during the ceremony with a giant fish hook.

5. Mergers and Acquisitions

July 24, 2003

Terry McMillian, a con artist and suck up, joins the firm as their new mergers and acquisitions lawyer and promptly gets Gary fired. Gary gets his revenge by taking advantage of Terry's past as a sexual deviant and sets him up for a big fall.

3. Rat Day Afternoon

July 10, 2003

Gary is forced to mentor Mr. Harrison's son, Scott, a tattooed and pierced slacker who works in the company mailroom. Scott decides to holdup a bank in order to get his father's approval over being gay and drags Gary along with him.

2. Spring of Love

July 3, 2003

Gary has to find a date for the Spring Ball. He tries various methods without any luck, until he finally finds the right woman - who then dumps him at the ball for not being Jewish.

1. Manrattan

July 17, 2003

Gary Andrews, a successful Wall Street attorney, wakes up one morning to discover that he has turned into a 6 ft rat. He must now learn to live his life as a giant rat in the human world.

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Where to Watch GARY THE RAT

GARY THE RAT is available for streaming on the Spike TV website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch GARY THE RAT on demand at Amazon.