Ep 1. Zach Galifianakis: From The Third Reich To You

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee is a show where comedian Jerry Seinfeld takes famous comedians for a ride in a vintage car to get some coffee and chat about their lives and careers. In season 5's first episode, titled "Zach Galifianakis: From The Third Reich To You," Seinfeld picks up the hilarious Zach Galifianakis in a retro Volkswagen Beetle.

The show starts with Seinfeld introducing Galifianakis and his broad range of comedy, ranging from stand-up to movies to television shows. As the duo drives around town, they discuss Galifianakis's childhood in North Carolina and his Greek heritage. Galifianakis describes how his father was in the oil business, and the family moved around a lot when he was a child.

Seinfeld also delves into the story behind the episode's title, "From The Third Reich To You." Galifianakis tells Seinfeld about his great uncle who lived in Greece during World War II and worked for the resistance. His uncle was captured by the Germans and eventually escaped to send a postcard to his family with the message "From The Third Reich To You." The postcard became a family heirloom and inspired the title of Galifianakis's first comedy album.

As they make their way to a coffee shop, Seinfeld and Galifianakis discuss Galifianakis's early days in comedy and the differences between performing in clubs and theaters. Galifianakis also shares stories about times when his jokes didn't land and how he learned to handle those situations.

Over coffee, Seinfeld brings up Galifianakis's work on the popular television show, Baskets, which he stars in and co-created. Galifianakis talks about the challenges of creating a character as unique as Chip Baskets, a professional clown who dreams of being a French mime. He also shares some behind-the-scenes stories about how the show came together and how they filmed the scenes of him performing as a clown.

As they finish up their coffee, Seinfeld asks Galifianakis about his upcoming projects and what he's currently working on. Galifianakis mentions his work producing documentaries, including one about the recent Mississippi church burnings.

As they make their way back to where they started, Seinfeld and Galifianakis continue to joke and laugh about their experiences in the comedy world. Galifianakis concludes that comedy is "just a way of dealing with the pain of existence," which Seinfeld agrees is a great way to put it.

Overall, "Zach Galifianakis: From The Third Reich To You" is a fun and insightful episode of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee that showcases the unique humor and personality of Galifianakis. Seinfeld and Galifianakis's banter is entertaining, and the episode provides a great look into the world of professional comedy.