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Financial Information for Segments (Detail)

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Financial Information for Segments (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Consolidated net revenue $ 35,327 $ 37,638 $ 188,018
Consolidated contribution loss (8,203) (2,885) 4,181
Reconciliation of contribution loss to net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc.:      
Interest and other income (expense), net 509 (484) (1,406)
Income tax benefit (expense) 9 (49) (1,219)
Loss from discontinued operations   (466)  
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest 61 (8) (694)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Gaiam, Inc. (7,624) (3,892) $ 397
Continuing operations      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Consolidated contribution loss (6,917) (2,412)  
Gaia Segment      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Consolidated net revenue 3,830 3,106  
Consolidated contribution loss (3,449) (2,359)  
Gaiam Brand      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Consolidated net revenue 31,497 34,532  
Consolidated contribution loss (3,468) (53)  
Other unallocated corporate expenses      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Consolidated contribution loss $ (1,286) $ (473)