Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
ASSETS
Cash	$ 27,446	$ 28,773
Restricted cash	214
Accounts receivable, net	37,665	50,322
Inventory, less allowances	39,883	33,218
Deferred advertising costs	3,423	2,341
Receivable and deferred tax assets	5,206	8,803
Note receivable and other current assets	12,106	10,220
Total current assets	125,943	133,677
Property and equipment, net	29,187	27,861
Media library, net	15,311	15,596
Deferred tax assets, net	15,237	3,509
Goodwill	45,158	25,861
Other intangibles, net	1,119	813
Other assets	606	480
Total assets	232,561	207,797
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Line of credit	1,077
Accounts payable	36,336	27,837
Accrued liabilities	7,759	10,834
Debt	2,472
Deferred revenue and other current liabilities	3,935
Total current liabilities	51,579	38,671
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
Additional paid-in capital	158,253	157,610
Accumulated other comprehensive income	96	114
Accumulated deficit	(12,074)	(5,704)
Total Gaiam, Inc. shareholders' equity	146,278	152,023
Noncontrolling interest	34,704	17,103
Total equity	180,982	169,126
Total liabilities and equity	232,561	207,797
Class A Common Stock
Equity:
Common stock	2	2
Class B Common Stock
Equity:
Common stock	$ 1	$ 1