Gym (Louie)
| "Gym" | |
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| Louie episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 12 |
| Directed by | Louis C.K. |
| Written by | Louis C.K. |
| Cinematography by | Paul Koestner |
| Editing by | Doug Abel |
| Production code | XCK01012 |
| Original release date | September 7, 2010 |
| Running time | 21 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Gym" is the twelfth episode of the first season of the American comedy-drama television series Louie. The episode was written and directed by Louis C.K., who also serves as the lead actor. It was released on FX on September 7, 2010, airing back-to-back with the follow-up episode, "Night Out".
The series follows Louie, a fictionalized version of C.K., a comedian and newly divorced father raising his two daughters in New York City. In the episode, Louie decides to train at a gym, which descends into chaos for him.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.32 million household viewers and gained a 0.7 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, who praised the episode's absurdist nature and guest stars.