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The Larry Sanders Show

1992 Ended 30m episodes

7.8/10 96 votes

Comedy

Comic Garry Shandling draws upon his own talk show experiences to create the character of Larry Sanders, a paranoid, insecure host of a late night talk show. Larry, along with his obsequious TV sidekick Hank Kingsley and his fiercely protective producer Artie, allows Garry Shandling and his talented writers to look behind the scenes and to show us a convincing slice of behind the camera life.

Created by:: Garry Shandling, Dennis Klein
Cast:: Garry Shandling, Jeffrey Tambor, Wallace Langham, Rip Torn
Language:: English
Country:: United States of America
Network:: HBO

Episode guide

Seasons

7 available

Season 5

Episodes

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E01

Episode 1

★ 8.0

Everybody Loves Larry

1996-11-13 · 24m

Larry, worried about the implications of a permanent guest host, sabotages temporary host Jon Stewart at every turn. Hank buys a less-than-perfect used car from Elvis Costello. David Duchovny's friendliness makes Larry wonder about his sexual orientation.

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E02

Episode 2

★ 10.0

My Name is Asher Kingsley

1996-11-20 · 28m

Hank's decison to re-embrace Judaism throws the office and the network into a tizzy. Larry worries that someone has been sitting in his new massaging recliner.

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E03

Episode 3

★ 10.0

Where is the Love?

1996-11-27 · 22m

Larry gets upset over a review from TV critic Tom Shales, prompting him to fire off a fax in retaliation and to seek sympathy from show guest Sally Field.

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E04

Episode 4

★ 10.0

Ellen, or Isn't She?

1996-12-11 · 21m

Artie pushes Larry to get Ellen Degeneres to come out of the closet on their show, but Larry pursues some personal research first. Beverly spoils Artie's birthday by circulating the show's budget, with everyone's salary, amongst the staff.

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E05

Episode 5

★ 10.0

The New Writer

1996-12-18 · 22m

Hank suffers paranoid agonies when he fears that Kevin Nealon is hanging around trying to get his job. Phil has trouble adjusting to the woman Larry has hired as a new writer.

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E06

Episode 6

★ 10.0

The Matchmaker

1997-01-08 · 23m

Paula's new assistant, Marylou, manages to upset everyone, even the affable Tim Conway, with her ineffective pre-interview techniques and celebrity research. Hank's effort to cheer up a despondent Brian with a night on the town at several gay bars earns him a prominent mention in Army Archerd's column.

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E07

Episode 7

★ 10.0

Make a Wish

1997-01-15 · 23m

Larry wants to be on People's Ten Sexiest Men list, even if it means bumping off guest Ben Stiller. Beverly gets stuck taking care of their ""One Wish"" Foundation child when he comes to meet Larry. Hank distributes his illegally obtained Cuban cigars.

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E08

Episode 8

★ 10.0

Artie and Angie and Hank and Hercules

1997-01-22 · 24m

Artie falls off the wagon with his second addiction, Angie Dickinson, and flies to Venice with her. Larry's affair with Laura Leighton stumbles over their obsessions with watching their own TV shows. Hank auditions for a voice part in the new Disney movie, Hercules.

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E09

Episode 9

★ 8.0

The Prank

1997-01-29 · 23m

Larry becomes convinced that his new paramour Lori Loughlin has taken money from his wallet. Hank tries to impress a woman by putting her precocious son on the show as an expert in geography. Phil arranges for phony auditions so he can meet some beautiful actresses.

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E10

Episode 10

★ 10.0

The Book

1997-02-05 · 22m

Larry insists on writng a book about his life, just like Jay, Brett, Ellen and Paul, leaving Hank worrying about ""the incident"" and Artie to finish off his own memoirs. Beverly receives flowers from a secret admirer and jumps to conclusions.

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E11

Episode 11

★ 10.0

Pain Equals Funny

1997-02-12 · 21m

Paula tells Larry that she's leaving to produce the Caryl and Marilyn show, so he impulsively promotes her to producer without consulting Artie. The quality of Phil's work goes up and down as his new girlfriend plays with his affections.

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E12

Episode 12

★ 6.0

The Roast

1997-02-19 · 23m

Artie works hard to make sure all of Larry's ""friends"" attend a celebrity roast in his honor while Hank tries to learn how to handle hecklers so he can be the roastmaster.

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E13

Episode 13

★ 6.0

Larry's New Love

1997-02-26 · 22m

Larry's relationship with his new girlfriend is threatened when she takes on the ""mermaid"" role in a show skit, and wants to use it as a springboard for her career.

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