The Larry Sanders Show
Overview
Garry Shandling channels his own experiences in late-night television to portray Larry Sanders, a neurotic and insecure talk show host. Alongside his sycophantic sidekick Hank Kingsley and his fiercely loyal producer Artie, Larry navigates the chaotic world of showbiz. The series cleverly peels back the curtain on the behind-the-scenes dynamics of a talk show, showcasing the humorous and often poignant moments that unfold off-camera. With sharp writing and a stellar cast, it offers an insightful and entertaining glimpse into the complexities of fame and the entertainment industry.
Episodes
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1
The Garden Weasel
Despite Larry's vehement objections, the network executives insist that he participate in a live commercial during the show for one of his sponsors.
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2
The Promise
Title: The Vow Plot: Larry is frustrated to learn that David Spade is scheduled for a different program, leaving him feeling overlooked. Meanwhile, H...
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3
The Spiders Episode
Larry grapples with his hesitation as real spiders are set to appear on the show, and he strives to come up with a sketch to perform alongside guest C...
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4
Guest Host
Larry decides to take a vacation, leaving Dana Carvey in charge. However, Hank is far from happy about this arrangement.
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5
The New Producer
Larry's friend steps in to take Artie's place as producer for a while, but secretly plots to secure the position for himself long-term.
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6
The Flirt Episode
Jeannie grows increasingly envious and confronts Larry, believing he’s been flirting with the charming Mimi Rogers on set.
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7
Hank's Contract
Hank is in the midst of contract negotiations and is aiming not just for a salary increase, but also for a golf cart to sweeten the deal.
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8
Out of the Loop
Larry realizes he’s been left in the dark when he discovers that his head writer is engaged in a steamy office romance, and he’s the last to find ...
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9
The Talk Show Episode
After a heated disagreement with Jeannie at home, Larry finds it difficult to focus during that evening's performance.
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10
Party
What starts as a simple dinner at home with Arthur, thanks to Jeannie’s suggestion, quickly spirals into a wild party. As the night progresses, Larr...
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11
The Warmth Episode
Title: The Ratings Dilemma Plot: Concerned about declining viewership, Larry decides to enlist a focus group to provide insights and suggestions for ...
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12
A Brush With (the Elbow of) Greatness
Larry finds himself in the spotlight when a woman accuses him of pushing her into a magazine rack and failing to say sorry afterward. The incident gra...
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13
The 'Hey Now' Episode
As Hank dozes off during the performance, Larry reaches his breaking point, fed up with the situation.
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1
The Breakdown (1)
Larry is in a tough spot, grappling with plummeting ratings, a lack of Emmy nominations, and a divorce lawsuit from Jeannie. To help him out, Hank and...
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2
The Breakdown (2)
Larry is in a downward spiral, grappling with plummeting ratings, a lack of Emmy nominations, and a divorce lawsuit from Jeannie. In an effort to help...
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3
The List
When Francine makes a casual comment, it prompts Larry to request a complete list of her sexual partners since their separation.
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4
The Stalker
Title: The Obsession Plot: Larry begins to feel uneasy after discovering that a fervent admirer is following his every move. As he grapples with hi...
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5
Larry's Agent
Title: Larry's New Agent Plot: Larry realizes that he requires a savvy and influential agent to secure his upcoming contract with the network. Eage...
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6
The Hankerciser 200
Francine gets hurt while using a workout machine that Hank is promoting, and he fears she might expose the incident in her writing.
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7
Life Behind Larry
As the show prepares to transition from Larry, everyone has their own opinions on who should take over as host. Meanwhile, Larry is preoccupied with t...
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8
Artie's Gone
Title: Artie's Missing Plot: Caught in a downpour and mudslides on the highway, Artie finds himself unable to reach the studio, forcing Paula, the ...
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9
Larry Loses Interest
With the anniversary episode on the horizon, Larry starts to feel disenchanted by the usual festivities, finding them dull and unexciting. As he conte...
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10
Larry's Partner
Larry hesitantly decides to bring on his old comedy partner as a writer for the show.
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11
Broadcast Nudes
Title: Exposed Ambitions Plot: Hank persuades Darlene to take part in a Playboy shoot, causing her to question her choices. Meanwhile, Larry becomes ...
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12
Larry's Birthday
Title: Larry's Birthday Plot: As Larry's birthday arrives, his friends go head-to-head in a friendly competition to outdo one another with extravagan...
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13
Being There
Larry and Francine get into a heated argument regarding her dedication to their rekindled romance.
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14
The Performance Artist
To spice up the guest lineup, Larry decides to book a performer known for his controversial acts. However, when he finally witnesses the routine, he g...
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15
Hank's Wedding
Larry finds himself torn over whether to caution his thrilled friend Hank about his new fiancée when the "Hey now!" guy reveals he's planning to marr...
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16
Off Camera
Artie's day takes a nosedive backstage as he navigates the chaos of an Entertainment Weekly journalist looming about. Tensions rise when John Ritter a...
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17
The Grand Opening
Larry takes a vacation, hoping for some peace, but his troubles tag along. Meanwhile, Hank pushes away several co-hosts as he nervously anticipates th...
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18
N.Y. or L.A.
Larry grapples with the tough decision of potentially leaving the industry or relocating his show to New York after the new network owner starts inter...
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1
Montana
Larry is losing his sanity from the monotony of life in Montana when Artie shows up with a plan to bring the show back to life.
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2
You're Having My Baby
Larry's prospects with Mimi Rogers take a nosedive when a woman from Montana arrives, asserting that she is pregnant with Larry's child.
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3
Would You Do Me a Favor?
Title: Could You Help Me Out? Plot: Larry's father arrives in California for a visit, but Larry is reluctant to meet him. To avoid the encounter, he ...
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4
The Gift Episode
Paula becomes anxious about her job when Larry loses his temper over the guests who have canceled. Determined to prevent another cancellation, she put...
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5
People's Choice
Title: Audience Favorites Plot: When Artie is selected to oversee the production of the Audience Favorites Awards, it sparks a rivalry between Larry ...
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6
Hank's Night in the Sun
When Larry comes down with food poisoning right before a taping, Hank seizes the opportunity to take the spotlight and step into the big chair.
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7
Office Romance
As Larry and Darlene cautiously embark on a romantic relationship, their budding connection disrupts the office atmosphere, leading to a chain reactio...
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8
The Mr. Sharon Stone Show
Larry connects well with guest Sharon Stone, but struggles to handle her higher level of fame.
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9
Headwriter Phil
Title: Headwriter Phil Plot: Desperate for recognition, Phil begs to be appointed as the headwriter for the series. However, once he gets the role, h...
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10
Like No Business I Know
Regis Philbin stirs up quite a bit of tension when he hints to Hank about a potential spot for him on his upcoming show. Meanwhile, Larry and Artie ar...
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11
Larry Loses a Friend
Title: Larry's Friendship Tested Plot: Jon Lovitz enthusiastically pursues a hesitant Darlene, trying to win her over despite her reservations. As he...
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12
Doubt of the Benefit
Larry grows increasingly convinced that Rob Reiner is deliberately ignoring him and the show. Feeling slighted, he decides to take action by pulling o...
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13
Hank's Divorce
It appears that Hank's marriage has come to an end, despite the attempts made by everyone to mend the relationship.
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14
The Fourteenth Floor
Larry sparks a conflict with the network after he mockingly critiques their new fall lineup during a broadcast.
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15
Next Stop...Bottom
Feeling down and discontent, Hank tries to charm every woman at the event. Eventually, he withdraws to his hotel room, where he indulges in a binge of...
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16
Arthur's Crises
Larry worries that Artie's close connection with a CBS executive could jeopardize their friendship. Meanwhile, Darlene dreams of performing alongside ...
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17
End of the Season
Roseanne notices that Larry is struggling with drug addiction and steps in to support him. She offers to be his friend and help him through the proces...
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1
Roseanne's Return
Larry feels uneasy about the upcoming visit from his ex-girlfriend Roseanne and opts to consult a psychiatrist for guidance. The therapist's office is...
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2
Hank's New Assistant
While on vacation, Darlene decides to resign, prompting Hank to bring on the temporary worker who had been covering for her. Meanwhile, Larry struggle...
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3
Arthur After Hours
Following a challenging day at the office, Arthur decides to stay overnight at the studio. He finds solace in the company of two new acquaintances: Ni...
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4
The Bump
Larry vows to avoid bumping comedian Jeff Cesario once more, but he soon discovers that the show is overbooked. To make matters more complicated, Hank...
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5
Jeannie's Visit
Title: Jeannie's Surprise Plot: When Larry's former wife unexpectedly drops by, it sparks a peculiar dynamic between her, Larry, and Hank. In an effo...
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6
The P.A.
Title: The P.A. Plot: The bonds of family are put to the test when Artie brings his troubled son on board as a production assistant. Meanwhile, Larry...
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7
Hank's Sex Tape
Title: Hank's Scandalous Video Plot: Hank becomes anxious about his professional future when Phil leaks a compromising sex tape that begins to spread...
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8
Nothing Personal
Paula struggles to secure guests for sweeps week, prompting her to turn to Larry for assistance. She asks him to reach out to his friend Jeff Goldblum...
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9
Brother, Can You Spare 1.2 Million?
Larry is in a panic as his accountant reveals that he has misplaced all of Larry's money. Desperate to get back on his feet, Larry looks for ways to e...
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10
Conflict of Interest
Paula is seeing Larry's agent, which worries Larry as he suspects the agent might be exploiting her to get his clients featured on the show. Meanwhile...
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11
I Was a Teenage Lesbian
As Paula anxiously waits for her breast biopsy results, her stress leads to a confrontation with Brett Butler, who then shares some advice with Larry ...
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12
Larry's Sitcom
Larry takes a sitcom script from Chris Elliott, set to be developed under his network deal, and hands it over to Phil for some "refinements." Meanwhil...
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13
Larry's Big Idea
Larry disregards Artie's advice and decides to unveil a new sketch that features characters inspired by the production team.
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14
Beverly and the Prop Job
Title: Beverly and the Prop Dilemma Plot: Beverly decides to leave her position after Larry and Artie dismiss her appeal for a black individual to be...
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15
0.409
Larry starts a relationship with a young intern from the show, stirring jealousy among his colleagues and leading to the uncomfortable situation of me...
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16
Eight
As the eighth anniversary special is being filmed, mayhem ensues while Larry makes several attempts to slip away for a bathroom break during the comme...
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17
Larry's on Vacation
Larry decides to take a break for some recovery after his plastic surgery, prompting Sandra Bernhard to step in as the show's host. However, things ta...
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1
Everybody Loves Larry
Title: Everyone's Fond of Larry Plot: Larry becomes anxious about the potential consequences of a long-term guest host and tries to undermine Jon Ste...
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2
My Name is Asher Kingsley
Hank's choice to reconnect with his Jewish roots sends shockwaves through both the office and the network. Meanwhile, Larry becomes increasingly anxio...
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3
Where is the Love?
Larry becomes frustrated after reading a harsh review from TV critic Tom Shales. In response, he decides to send a fax as retaliation and reaches out ...
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4
Ellen, or Isn't She?
Artie encourages Larry to persuade Ellen Degeneres to publicly come out during their show, but Larry decides to do some personal exploration before ta...
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5
The New Writer
Hank is consumed by paranoia, convinced that Kevin Nealon is lurking around to take his position. Meanwhile, Phil struggles to adapt to the new female...
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6
The Matchmaker
Paula's latest hire, Marylou, inadvertently irritates everyone around her, including the usually easygoing Tim Conway, with her clumsy interview prepa...
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7
Make a Wish
Title: Wish Upon a Star Plot: Larry dreams of landing a spot on People’s Ten Sexiest Men list, even if it requires eliminating guest star Ben Still...
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8
Artie and Angie and Hank and Hercules
Artie succumbs to his second addiction, Angie Dickinson, and they jet off to Venice together. Meanwhile, Larry's relationship with Laura Leighton hits...
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9
The Prank
Larry grows increasingly suspicious that his new girlfriend, Lori Loughlin, has stolen cash from his wallet. Meanwhile, Hank attempts to win over a wo...
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10
The Book
Larry is determined to pen a memoir about his life, following in the footsteps of Jay, Brett, Ellen, and Paul, which makes Hank anxious about “the i...
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11
Pain Equals Funny
Paula informs Larry that she’s heading off to produce the Caryl and Marilyn show, prompting him to hastily promote her to producer without discussin...
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12
The Roast
Title: The Roast Plot: Artie puts in a tremendous effort to ensure that all of Larry's so-called "friends" show up for a celebrity roast dedicated to...
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13
Larry's New Love
Larry finds his budding romance in jeopardy when his new girlfriend lands the role of a "mermaid" in a skit. Eager to leverage this opportunity for he...
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1
Another List
Larry's viewership is declining, prompting the network executives to consider replacing him with frequent guest host Jon Stewart. Meanwhile, Hank is o...
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The Beginning of the End
Kenny Mitchell steps in as the creative consultant, implementing significant alterations to the show's format. Meanwhile, Larry finds himself at odds ...
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3
As My Career Lay Dying
Larry's employees quietly start searching for new job opportunities as they brace themselves for the impending conclusion of their time at the company...
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4
Pilots and Pens Lost
Phil decides to step away from the show to focus on creating a new pilot. Meanwhile, Larry surprises Artie with a thoughtful and unique gift.
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5
The Interview
Mary Lou accidentally bumps into Hank's car, leaving a dent, but she is too scared to come clean about it. Meanwhile, Larry has the opportunity to be ...
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6
Adolf Hankler
Title: Adolf Hankler Plot: Larry takes a break to visit his brother, who presents an intriguing business opportunity. Meanwhile, guest host Jon Stewa...
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7
Beverly's Secret
Hank broadcasts live from Wisconsin, while the team engages in a playful guessing game about who the father of Beverly's baby might be.
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8
I Buried Sid
The impact of Sid's death weighs heavily on everyone, particularly Hank, who struggles with guilt, believing he might have been the one to drive Sid t...
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9
Just the Perfect Blendship
Larry flirts with a visitor, while Hank makes advances toward his physician. Meanwhile, Mary Lou thinks about giving her closest friend a chance to ap...
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10
Putting the "Gay" Back in Litigation
Larry starts a romantic relationship with Illeana Douglas, but he finds himself needing to practice her segment with her. At the same time, Brian deci...
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11
Flip
Larry races against the clock to finalize his final show, facing the challenge of addressing David Duchovny's romantic interest to ensure he appears a...
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12
Flip (2)
In the concluding episode of the series, Larry finds himself in trouble with Carol Burnett after claiming she was his top choice for the final show. H...
