The Larry Sanders Show

A comedic behind the scenes look at a late night talk show.

Genre: Comedy

Cast:Garry Shandling , Jeffrey Tambor , Wallace Langham , Rip Torn , Penny Johnson Jerald , Janeane Garofalo , Linda Doucett , Sid Newman , Scott Thompson , Jeremy Piven , Kathryn Harrold , Mary Lynn Rajskub , Megan Gallagher , Bob Odenkirk , Deborah May , John Riggi , Doug Ballard , Jon Stewart

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ What Have You Done for Me Lately?

Sat, Aug 15, 1992

Larry is pressed to do a sponsored live commercial for a gardening tool called The Garden Weasel during his show, which creates animosity between him and his boss, Melanie Parrish. Actor Robert Hays guests on the show.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ The Promise

Sat, Aug 22, 1992

Larry is upset when the up-and-coming comedian David Spade appears on rival Jay Leno's late-night talk show and tells the same jokes he was supposed to tell on his show first; Hank gives his elderly groupies a tour of the studio.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ The Spider Episode

Sat, Aug 29, 1992

Larry's fear of spiders poses a problem for the show.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ The Guest Host

Sat, Sep 5, 1992

Problems arise when Dana Carvey guest hosts Larry's show.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ The New Producer

Sat, Sep 12, 1992

A substitute producer causes panic among the show's staff.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ The Flirt Episode

Sat, Sep 19, 1992

Larry fears he might cheat on his wife after he flirts with Mimi Rogers during an interview and then invites her back for the next show.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ Hank's Contract

Sat, Sep 26, 1992

Hank threatens to leave the show without a better contract.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ Out of the Loop

Sat, Oct 3, 1992

Larry decides to get involved with the personal problems of his staff.

9Season 1

S1.E9 ∙ Talk Show

Sat, Oct 10, 1992

Larry's career jeopardizes his marriage.

10Season 1

S1.E10 ∙ Party

Sat, Oct 17, 1992

An innocent invitation to Arthur and his wife for dinner turns into a full-blown staff party

11Season 1

S1.E11 ∙ The Warmth Episode

Sat, Oct 24, 1992

After market research shows that audience members don't find him likable, Larry goes out of his way to be nice to everyone and asks Artie to run the show by focus groups.

12Season 1

S1.E12 ∙ A Brush with the Elbow of Greatness

Sat, Oct 31, 1992

After embarrassing CCTV footage of Larry emerges, he allows himself to be persuaded that all publicity is good publicity, a decision he grows to regret.

13Season 1

S1.E13 ∙ Hey Now

Sat, Nov 7, 1992

Larry becomes angry at Hank for taking so many outside jobs and retaliates by ordering him not to use his catchphrase on the show.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ The Breakdown: Part 1

Wed, Jun 2, 1993

Larry struggles with the prospect of another divorce.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ The Breakdown: Part 2

Wed, Jun 2, 1993

Artie and Hank try to help Larry cope with his divorce.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ The List

Wed, Jun 9, 1993

Larry discovers some revealing secrets about his ex-wife, Francine.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ The Stalker

Wed, Jun 16, 1993

Larry worries about being stalked by an obsessive fan.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Larry's Agent

Wed, Jun 23, 1993

Larry decides to drop his longtime manager with a new, hotshot, up-and-coming Hollywood agent.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ The Hankerciser 200

Wed, Jun 30, 1993

Hank's endorsement of an exercise device creates trouble; Arthur conducts a behind-the-scenes tour of the show for his television class.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ Life Behind Larry

Wed, Jul 7, 1993

Larry must choose the host for a new late night show; Hank goes on the rampage to find the prankster who sabotaged his fan newsletter with a lewd remark.

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ Artie's Gone

Wed, Jul 14, 1993

Arthur finds himself stuck on the road and asks Paula to produce the show in his absence, but no one tells Larry.

9Season 2

S2.E9 ∙ Larry Loses Interest

Wed, Jul 21, 1993

Larry begins to lose interest in his show and throws his interest into a potential film project.

10Season 2

S2.E10 ∙ Larry's Partner

Wed, Jul 28, 1993

Larry's old stand-up partner shows up unexpectedly.

11Season 2

S2.E11 ∙ Broadcast Nudes

Wed, Aug 4, 1993

Darlene is asked to pose for Playboy.

12Season 2

S2.E12 ∙ Larry's Birthday

Wed, Aug 11, 1993

A staff shake-up interrupts preparations for Larry's surprise birthday party.

13Season 2

S2.E13 ∙ Being There

Wed, Aug 18, 1993

Larry struggles with Francine's independence; Hank feels threatened by a funny new bandleader.

14Season 2

S2.E14 ∙ Performance Artist

Wed, Aug 25, 1993

An avant garde artist's performance poses a problem for Larry.

15Season 2

S2.E15 ∙ Hank's Wedding

Wed, Sep 8, 1993

Hank decides to get married on the show.

16Season 2

S2.E16 ∙ Off Camera

Wed, Sep 15, 1993

A magazine writer peeks behind the scene of the show.

17Season 2

S2.E17 ∙ The Grand Opening

Wed, Sep 22, 1993

Hank struggles to open the Look-A-Round Café

18Season 2

S2.E18 ∙ NY or LA?

Wed, Sep 29, 1993

Larry's future is in doubt when the network is sold.

1Season 3

S3.E1 ∙ Montana

Wed, Jun 22, 1994

Arthur and Larry plot his return to the show.

2Season 3

S3.E2 ∙ You're Having My Baby

Wed, Jun 29, 1994

A Montana woman claims to be pregnant with Larry's child.

3Season 3

S3.E3 ∙ Would You Do Me a Favor?

Wed, Jul 6, 1994

Larry's father visits; Beverly feels under appreciated.

4Season 3

S3.E4 ∙ The Gift Episode

Wed, Jul 13, 1994

Paula struggles to keep guest Danny DeVito from canceling.

5Season 3

S3.E5 ∙ People's Choice

Wed, Jul 20, 1994

Larry is upset when Arthur is hired to produce the People's Choice Awards.

6Season 3

S3.E6 ∙ Hank's Night in the Sun

Wed, Jul 27, 1994

Larry takes ill and Hank is called on to host the show.

7Season 3

S3.E7 ∙ Office Romance

Wed, Aug 3, 1994

The show's staff is at odds over Larry's romance with Darlene.

8Season 3

S3.E8 ∙ The Mr. Sharon Stone Show

Wed, Aug 10, 1994

A date with guest Sharon Stone causes Larry problems.

9Season 3

S3.E9 ∙ Headwriter

Wed, Aug 17, 1994

Phil lobbies to be made the show's head writer.

10Season 3

S3.E10 ∙ Like No Business I Know

Wed, Aug 24, 1994

An appearance by Bobcat Goldthwait creates tension; Hank entertains a job offer from Regis Philbin.

11Season 3

S3.E11 ∙ Larry Loses a Friend

Wed, Aug 31, 1994

Guest Jon Lovitz pursues a date with Darlene.

12Season 3

S3.E12 ∙ Doubt of the Benefit

Wed, Sep 7, 1994

Larry thinks his refusal to host a charity benefit has spoiled his chances to get Rob Reiner as a guest.

13Season 3

S3.E13 ∙ Hank's Divorce

Wed, Sep 14, 1994

Hank's marriage is in trouble on its one year anniversary.

14Season 3

S3.E14 ∙ The Fourteenth Floor

Wed, Sep 21, 1994

Larry pays the price for offending the network on his show.

15Season 3

S3.E15 ∙ Next Stop Bottom

Wed, Sep 28, 1994

Hank hits the skids during his divorce.

16Season 3

S3.E16 ∙ Arthur's Crises

Wed, Oct 5, 1994

Although Arthur is having an affair, Larry worries that he is being courted for another job.

17Season 3

S3.E17 ∙ End of the Season

Wed, Oct 12, 1994

Roseanne helps Larry with his addiction to painkillers

1Season 4

S4.E1 ∙ Roseanne's Return

Wed, Jul 19, 1995

When Rosanne is scheduled to appear on the show, Larry fears an awkward reunion. To prove a point, someone eggs Hank's car.

2Season 4

S4.E2 ∙ Hank's New Assistant

Wed, Jul 26, 1995

Larry has a problem with the impression that Dana Carvey does of him. Hank struggles with the sexual orientation of his new assistant.

3Season 4

S4.E3 ∙ Arthur After Hours

Wed, Aug 2, 1995

Tired of the way Larry treats him, Arthur spends an intoxicated, late night in the studio telling his troubles to a new friend.

4Season 4

S4.E4 ∙ The Bump

Wed, Aug 9, 1995

Hank's father passes away and Hank wants to give him a tribute on the show. This further complicates the problems Larry and Arthur are already having with a show that has too many guests.

5Season 4

S4.E5 ∙ Jeannie's Visit

Wed, Aug 16, 1995

Problems arise when Larry's ex-wife, Jeannie, comes to visit.

6Season 4

S4.E6 ∙ The P.A.

Wed, Aug 23, 1995

Nearly everyone has difficulties dealing with Arthur's son who has been hired as a P.A.

7Season 4

S4.E7 ∙ Hank's Sex Tape

Wed, Aug 30, 1995

Hank worries that his life is ruined when someone steals an embarrassing videotape from his office.

8Season 4

S4.E8 ∙ Nothing Personal

Wed, Sep 13, 1995

Larry tries to get a "big name" on the show while struggling to get a date with the network publicist.

9Season 4

S4.E9 ∙ Brother, Can You Spare 1.2 Million?

Wed, Sep 20, 1995

Larry finds himself in financial trouble because of his business manager.

10Season 4

S4.E10 ∙ Conflict of Interest

Wed, Sep 27, 1995

Problems arise when Paula dates Larry's agent.

11Season 4

S4.E11 ∙ I Was a Teenage Lesbian

Wed, Oct 11, 1995

Someone from Paula's past is booked on the show, but Paula is distracted by health concerns. Hank must weigh his options when his agent is hospitalized.

12Season 4

S4.E12 ∙ Larry's Sitcom

Wed, Oct 18, 1995

Larry is given the opportunity to produce a sitcom with a young comedian. However, Larry finds it difficult to sell his idea to the network.

13Season 4

S4.E13 ∙ Larry's Big Idea

Wed, Oct 25, 1995

Larry causes problems when he puts his staff on the show.

14Season 4

S4.E14 ∙ Beverly and the Prop Job

Wed, Nov 1, 1995

Upset about the lack of black people both working and appearing on the show, Beverly considers quitting.

15Season 4

S4.E15 ∙ 0.409

Wed, Nov 8, 1995

Larry experiences dating a much younger woman, a college intern, and it leads to problems.

16Season 4

S4.E16 ∙ Eight

Wed, Nov 15, 1995

The Larry Sanders Show celebrates its 8th anniversary, the guests get into arguments, and Larry really has to go to the bathroom.

17Season 4

S4.E17 ∙ Larry's on Vacation

Wed, Nov 22, 1995

Larry is recovering from surgery and Sandra Bernhard is booked to guest host. However, Larry's break is ended short when Sandra's manager attempts to steal the show from him.

1Season 5

S5.E1 ∙ Everybody Loves Larry

Wed, Nov 13, 1996

The network wants Jon Stewart to be the permanent guest host, but Arthur knows they want him to take over for Larry. Larry thinks David Duchovny has a crush on him. Hank gets ripped off by Elvis Costello.

2Season 5

S5.E2 ∙ My Name Is Asher Kingsley

Wed, Nov 20, 1996

When Hank decides to embrace his religion, he causes problems with Larry, the network, and his fans.

3Season 5

S5.E3 ∙ Where Is the Love?

Wed, Nov 27, 1996

When a television critic gives Larry a bad review, Larry starts a feud by responding on his show.

4Season 5

S5.E4 ∙ Ellen, or Isn't She?

Wed, Dec 11, 1996

A copy of the show's budget, including employee salaries, gets passed around the office, and everyone is upset. Larry is supposed to try to get Ellen Degeneres to come out on his show, but he isn't entirely sure that she is gay.

5Season 5

S5.E5 ∙ The New Writer

Wed, Dec 18, 1996

Phil has trouble accepting the new female writer. Kevin Nealon starts hanging around the office so much that Hank worries he is going to steal his job.

6Season 5

S5.E6 ∙ The Matchmaker

Wed, Jan 8, 1997

Larry has trouble firing a staff member that is consistently messing up. Hank does something nice for his assistant and it results in a rumor that he might be gay.

7Season 5

S5.E7 ∙ Make a Wish

Wed, Jan 15, 1997

Larry is desperate to make People Magazine's Sexiest Men Alive list, and it causes problems with Ben Stiller, his friend and guest on the show. Customs busts Hank for importing Cuban cigars.

8Season 5

S5.E8 ∙ Artie and Angie and Hank and Hercules

Wed, Jan 22, 1997

Angie Dickinson is appearing on the show. This is a problem for Arthur because of their past and his inability to control himself around her. Hank attempts to get a part in Disney's Hercules.

9Season 5

S5.E9 ∙ The Prank

Wed, Jan 29, 1997

Larry thinks that Lori Loughlin stole money out of his wallet. Hank falls for a single mom and books her son on the show. Phil hatches a scheme to meet models and attractive actresses.

10Season 5

S5.E10 ∙ The Book

Wed, Feb 5, 1997

Beverly has a secret admirer. Larry decides to write a revealing book about his life and career, but regrets it when he sees who he is on paper. Hank worries that the book will include an embarrassing incident.

11Season 5

S5.E11 ∙ Pain Equals Funny

Wed, Feb 12, 1997

Phil's writing suffers when he gets a new girlfriend, but thrives whenever she hurts him. Paula is offered another job, so Larry promotes her in order to keep her around. Unhappy with this, Arthur walks off the show.

12Season 5

S5.E12 ∙ The Roast

Wed, Feb 19, 1997

Larry is roasted by his friends and a couple strangers.

13Season 5

S5.E13 ∙ Larry's New Love

Wed, Feb 26, 1997

Larry's new girlfriend convinces him to put her in a sketch on the show, and nobody trusts her motive.

1Season 6

S6.E1 ∙ Another List

Sun, Mar 15, 1998

Larry is reluctant to give in to network suggestions on how to improve the show. Hank meets a fan that looks like him.

2Season 6

S6.E2 ∙ The Beginning of the End

Sun, Mar 22, 1998

The network executive assigned to retool the show has gone too far with his changes, and Larry's agent betrays him. Upset with all that is going on, Larry announces to his audience that he will be leaving the show when his contract expires.

3Season 6

S6.E3 ∙ As My Career Lay Dying

Sun, Mar 29, 1998

With the show winding down, everyone begins trying to secure future jobs. Hank is the most worried about his future, especially after auditioning for a job as a game show host and appearing on Caroline In The City.

4Season 6

S6.E4 ∙ Pilots and Pens Lost

Sun, Apr 5, 1998

Phil decides to leave the show early when the network takes interest in his pilot. Larry buys Arthur a special gift, and Arthur loses it.

5Season 6

S6.E5 ∙ The Interview

Sun, Apr 12, 1998

Larry embarrasses himself during an interview and enlists Arthur to help him get it edited. Mary Lou hits Hank's car and ends up on a date with him when she has trouble telling him about it. Hank gets in trouble when he blames Vince Vaughn.

6Season 6

S6.E6 ∙ Adolf Hankler

Sun, Apr 19, 1998

The network is furious after guest host, Jon Stewart, writes a sketch starring Hank, as Hitler, and invites The Wu Tang Clan to perform on the show. Larry's brother comes to visit.

7Season 6

S6.E7 ∙ Beverly's Secret

Sun, Apr 26, 1998

Beverly is pregnant, and it turns out that one of the guests on the show is the father. While Larry and the staff try to figure out who it is, Hank spends a week in Wisconsin with a married couple for a new segment.

8Season 6

S6.E8 ∙ I Buried Sid

Sun, May 3, 1998

Hank blames himself for the recent suicide of Larry's cue card man, Sid, because of some hurtful things he said after a rehearsal. Larry tries to keep his relationship with guest, Laura Dern, a secret from the staff and his audience.

9Season 6

S6.E9 ∙ Just the Perfect Blendship

Sun, May 10, 1998

Friendships are tested when Larry wants to date Jeff Goldblum's ex, Gina Gershon, and Mary Lou agrees to book Wendy on the show. Hank falls for the female doctor that gives him his first colonoscopy.

10Season 6

S6.E10 ∙ Putting the 'Gay' Back in Litigation

Sun, May 17, 1998

Brian can no longer take Phil's homophobic jokes and threatens to sue the show for sexual harassment. Larry's tests his girlfriend, actress Illeana Douglas' guest appeal. Hank prepares celebrity farewell videos for Larry's departure.

11Season 6

S6.E11 ∙ Flip

Sun, May 31, 1998

Larry, Hank, Arthur and the staff prepare for, and put on, Larry's last show.