Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot - Season 1

Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot - Season 1

Season 1

In the 1980s, a simple-minded fool named Hideaki meets comedy legend Sanma, changes his name to Jimmy and becomes a comedic superstar.

Network
Episodes9
DatesJul 20, 2018 - Jul 20, 2018

Episodes

Episode 1
Season 1Episode 154 min

Episode 1

A young man named Hideaki Onishi joins the fabled comedy talent agency Yoshimoto Kogyo, but he's terrified and completely in over his head.

Jul 20, 2018
Episode 2
Season 1Episode 240 min

Episode 2

After floundering onstage, Hideaki is distraught when he sees Sanma arguing with his boss. He can't help but feel responsible.

Jul 20, 2018
Episode 3
Season 1Episode 339 min

Episode 3

Hideaki immediately regrets his capricious decision to quit and go to Tokyo. He begs Sanma to take him on as a disciple, to no avail.

Jul 20, 2018
Episode 4
Season 1Episode 441 min

Episode 4

A cunning fortuneteller takes advantage of Hideaki's simple nature, and there are serious consequences.

Jul 20, 2018
Episode 5
Season 1Episode 542 min

Episode 5

Before Jimmy can bask in the glory of his brand-new stage name, tragedy appears to strike. Sanma has a fateful meeting with a new colleague.

Jul 20, 2018
Episode 6
Season 1Episode 639 min

Episode 6

After a crisis of confidence, Jimmy is rushed to the hospital. The world starts to fall in love with him, but he's still relying heavily on Sanma.

Jul 20, 2018
Episode 7
Season 1Episode 742 min

Episode 7

Jimmy's manager has had enough and is ready to quit if she doesn't get fired first. But Jimmy has one special little fan.

Jul 20, 2018
Episode 8
Season 1Episode 845 min

Episode 8

Jimmy's art fetches a surprising price and brings him a lot of work, forcing him to reconsider his priorities.

Jul 20, 2018
Episode 9
Season 1Episode 964 min

Episode 9

Jimmy's art exhibit is ruined. After pouring his heart into it, he feels defeated. But he learns he's not the failure he thought he was.

Jul 20, 2018

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