I'm with Busey
I'm with Busey
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I'm with Busey

8.8 / 10
2003
1 season
13 episodes
Documentary

I'm with Busey was a comedy/documentary television show which aired on Comedy Central in the summer of 2003. It revolved around a young writer named Adam de la Peña, who met and befriended his childhood idol, actor Gary Busey. Although the show lasted for only one season and the popularity of the show was limited, it has developed a cult following in the years after its cancellation.

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Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.Being a Man

    17-06-200321m

    Busey shows de la Pena what it means to be a man, which involves paintball combat and dressing in drag.

  • Ep 2

    2.Vision Quest

    24-06-200330m

    In this episode Adam meets Gary at his house once again and Gary tells Adam that today he will learn about survival and he will be his survival guide. He and Adam smoked a tobacco...

  • Ep 3

    3.Fear

    01-07-200330m

    Gary teaches Adam to face his fears, and what better way to do so, than to have a one on one knife fight? Busey's lesson also includes a head to head bike collision, on which of co...

  • Ep 4

    4.Technology: Rise of the Robots

    08-07-200330m

    Gary reveals all of his fears, thoughts, and conspiracy theories, regarding technology, to Adam. Adam tries to convince Gary that the world is not out to get him.

  • Ep 5

    5.Imagination

    15-07-200330m

    Gary tries to unlock Adam's imagination. The two begin by playing with G.I. Joe dolls, and Gary insinuates the Adam's doll is gay. After Adam talks about losing an imaginary friend...

  • Ep 6

    6.Romance

    22-07-200330m

    The ""Busey School of Romance"" is in session, and Adam is the star pupil, well...the only pupil. With the help of Gary's friend, Kim, Adam begins his crash course. According to Ga...

  • Ep 7

    7.Protection

    29-07-200330m

    Gary tries to teach Adam about protection. Adam learns how to nurture nature, fight, and drive defensively. Gary and Adam also visit a house, with a state-of-the-art security syste...

  • Ep 8

    8.Mystery

    05-08-200330m

    Gary teaches Adam about Mystery in this episode. After Adam solves the mystery of where in the house Gary is, Gary shows Adam the mystery of feeling like a cow full of milk. Then c...

  • Ep 9

    9.Acting

    12-08-200330m

    Adam asks Busey to teach him how to be a movie star.

  • Ep 10

    10.Learning and Knowledge

    19-08-200330m

    Busey teaches Adam about life, not everything is in the books.

  • Ep 11

    11.Environment

    26-08-200330m

    Busey teaches Adam about the hazards of not being aware of your environment. "Read the labels before you eat the food!"

  • Ep 12

    12.Trust

    02-09-200330m

    The teachings of trust. "If you really trust yourself the right way, you'll be able to land on your feet, without falling."

  • Ep 13

    13.Break Up

    09-09-200330m

    Adam meets Andy Dick and Gary is not happy about it. The final episode.

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