The Larry Sanders Show
an Episode Guide
by Donna Lemaster
and John Lavalie
Last updated:
Thu 25 Oct 2018 21:00
The Larry Sanders Showan Episode Guide
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| aired from: Aug 1992 to: May 1998 | 89 eps | HBO | 30 min | stereo | closed captioned |
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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.
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Larry finds himself in opposition to a network executive who wants him to do live commercials during the show for "The Garden Weasel."
b: 15 Aug 92 pc: 104 w: Peter Tolan d: Ken KwapisLarry can't decide what he should do when a comic scheduled for the show appears first on a rival talk show.
b: 22 Aug 92 pc: 105 w: Joe Toplyn d: Ken KwapisLarry battles his reluctance when real live spiders are scheduled for the show, and tries to find a sketch to do with guest Carol Burnett.
b: 29 Aug 92 pc: 106 w: Garry Shandling & Rosie Schuster and Paul Simms & Peter Tolan d: Ken KwapisThe success of Dana Carvey as a guest host on his show makes Larry very, very nervous.
b: 5 Sep 92 pc: 109 w: Garry Shandling & Paul Simms d: Todd HollandA friend of Larry's temporarily replaces Artie as producer but schemes to make the job permanent.
b: 12 Sep 92 pc: 111 w: Dick Blasucci & Paul Simms and Howard Gewirtz & Chris Thompson d: Todd HollandJeannie becomes very jealous and accuses Larry of flirting with a playful Mimi Rogers on the show.
b: 19 Sep 92 pc: 102 w: Garry Shandling & Fred Barron d: Ken KwapisIt's contract negotiation time for Hank and he's going for a raise ... and a golf cart.
b: 26 Sep 92 pc: 112 w: Paul Simms d: Ken KwapisLarry feels out of touch when he's the last to know that his headwriter is having a torrid office affair.
b: 3 Oct 92 pc: 107 w: Marjorie Gross d: Ken KwapisAn argument at home with Jeannie causes Larry to lose his concentration during the show that night.
b: 10 Oct 92 pc: 113 w: Maya Forbes d: Todd HollandLarry's little dinner at home with Arthur, initiated by Jeannie, escalates into a full-blown party and causes Larry to become extremely paranoid.
b: 17 Oct 92 pc: 108 w: Maya Forbes d: Todd HollandWorried about his ratings, Larry hires a focus group to help him tighten up the show.
b: 24 Oct 92 pc: 103 w: Paul Simms d: Ken KwapisLarry makes the tabloids when a woman claims he knocked her into a magazine rack and neglected to apologize.
b: 31 Oct 92 pc: 110 w: Peter Tolan s: Maya Forbes & Peter Tolan d: Ken KwapisHank falls asleep during the show, which is just the last straw for a fed-up Larry.
b: 7 Nov 92 pc: 101 w: Garry Shandling & Dennis Klein d: Ken Kwapis| Back to TOP of Page |
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Larry is a wreck as he faces sinking ratings, no Emmy nominations, and a divorce suit from Jeannie. So Hank and Artie try to fix him up with attractive women. But the only one he really connects with is Francine, his first wife.
b: 2 Jun 93 pc: 201 w: Garry Shandling & Chris Thompson and Paul Simms d: Todd HollandLarry is a wreck as he faces sinking ratings, no Emmy nominations, and a divorce suit from Jeannie. So Hank and Artie try to fix him up with attractive women. But the only one he really connects with is Francine, his first wife.
b: 2 Jun 93 pc: 202 w: Garry Shandling & Chris Thompson and Paul Simms d: Todd HollandA chance remark by Francine leads Larry to ask for a list of all her sexual partners since their divorce.
b: 9 Jun 93 pc: 203 w: Maya Forbes d: Roy LondonLarry gets a little paranoid when he learns he's being stalked by an obsessed fan.
b: 16 Jun 93 pc: 204 w: Garry Shandling & Paul Simms d: Todd HollandLarry decides he needs a new high-power agent to negotiate his new deal with the network.
b: 23 Jun 93 pc: 209 w: Garry Shandling & Paul Simms and Maya Forbes & Drake Sather s: Victor Levine d: Todd HollandFrancine is injured using an exercise device being endorsed by Hank who's afraid she'll write about it.
b: 30 Jun 93 pc: 207 w: John Riggi d: Dennis ErdmanEverybody has their own ideas about who should host the show being readied to follow Larry, while Larry worries over not winning a major award again.
b: 7 Jul 93 pc: 210 w: Peter Tolan d: Todd HollandArtie gets stuck on the highway during torrential rains and mud-slides leaving Paula the booker to function as the producer for the show.
b: 14 Jul 93 pc: 206 w: Paul Simms d: Todd HollandAs the show's traditional anniversary show approaches, Larry finds it all boring and tedious, so he plays with the idea of writing a book while rumors spread about a film role.
b: 21 Jul 93 pc: 205 w: Judd Apatow d: Todd HollandLarry reluctantly agrees to hire his former comedy partner as a show writer.
b: 28 Jul 93 pc: 211 w: Drake Sather d: Todd HollandHank manipulates Darlene into agreeing to do a Playboy spread and Larry worries about appearing in Architectural Digest.
b: 4 Aug 93 pc: 208 w: Molly Newman d: Todd HollandLarry's birthday promises to be absolutely lousy thanks to a staff firing.
b: 11 Aug 93 pc: 212 w: Maya Forbes d: Todd HollandLarry and Francine quarrel over her commitment to their renewed relationship.
b: 18 Aug 93 pc: 213 w: Emily Marshall d: Ken KwapisIn an effort to freshen up the guest list, Larry agrees to have a controversial performance on, then chickens out when he sees the guy's routine.
b: 25 Aug 93 pc: 215 w: Chris Thompson and John Riggi & Drake Sather d: Ken KwapisLarry tries to decide about warning an elated Hank about his new bride when the "Hey now!" guy announces he's going to marry a younger woman he has just recently met.
b: 8 Sep 93 pc: 214 w: Molly Newman and Judd Apatow & Maya Forbes d: Ken KwapisArtie has a terrible day backstage with an Entertainment Weekly writer prowling around, John Ritter and Gene Siskel nearly coming to blows, and a stray dog nipping at everyone.
b: 15 Sep 93 pc: 216 w: Peter Tolan d: Ken KwapisLarry goes on vacation, but the problems follow him as Hank alienates a series of co-hosts as he anxiously awaits the opening night of Hank's Lookaround Restaurant.
b: 22 Sep 93 pc: 217 w: Paul Simms d: Paul FlahertyLarry seriously considers either quitting the biz or moving his show to New York after the network's new owner begins to meddle with the format.
b: 29 Sep 93 pc: 218 w: Garry Shandling & Peter Tolan & Paul Simms d: Todd Holland| Back to TOP of Page |
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Larry's going out of his mind with boredom up in Montana when Artie appears with a scheme to resurrect the show.
b: 22 Jun 94 pc: 302 w: Garry Shandling & Peter Tolan & Peter Simms d: Todd HollandLarry's chances with Mimi Rogers drop dramatically when a woman from Montana turns up with the claim that she's carrying Larry's baby.
b: 29 Jun 94 pc: 303 w: Mike Martineau d: Todd HollandLarry's dad pays a visit to California, but Larry doesn't want to see him, so he adds that little chore to the things an already fed-up Beverly has to cope with.
b: 6 Jul 94 pc: 304 w: Maya Forbes d: Todd HollandPaula worries about her job when Larry gets angry with her over guests canceling, and really goes all out to convince a reluctant Danny DeVito not to cancel too. Larry and Artie try to decide what to choose as the guest gift.
b: 13 Jul 94 pc: 301 w: Garry Shandling & Paul Simms d: Todd HollandArtie is chosen to produce the People's Choice Awards, prompting both Larry and Hank to try for a role in the show.
b: 20 Jul 94 pc: 307 w: Molly Newman and Garry Shandling & Paul Simms d: Michael LehmannHank gets his shot at the big chair when Larry gets food poisoning just before a taping.
b: 27 Jul 94 pc: 309 w: Peter Tolan d: Todd HollandThe office suffers when Larry and Darlene tentatively begin a romance, prompting a domino effect of hurt feelings and jealousy.
b: 3 Aug 94 pc: 310 w: Maya Forbes d: Alan MyersonLarry hits it off with guest Sharon Stone, but finds he can't cope with her greater celebrity status.
b: 10 Aug 94 pc: 308 w: Garry Shandling & Peter Tolan d: Todd HollandPhil whines and pleads to be made headwriter for the show, then finds it isn't what he thought it would be.
b: 17 Aug 94 pc: 306 w: Drake Sather d: Todd HollandRegis Philbin causes some major unrest when he intimates to Hank that there might be place for him on Regis' new show. Larry and Artie worry about what guest Bobcat Goldthwait might do to top his chair-burning incident on The Tonight Show.
b: 24 Aug 94 pc: 311 w: Mike Martineau and Peter Tolan d: Todd HollandJon Lovitz makes a strong play for a reluctant Darlene.
b: 31 Aug 94 pc: 312 w: John Riggi d: Todd HollandLarry becomes convinced that Rob Reiner is snubbing him and the show, and retaliates by canceling out of a benefit.
b: 7 Sep 94 pc: 313 w: Drake Sather and Garry Shandling & Peter Tolan d: Todd HollandIt looks like Hank's marriage is over, despite everyone's efforts to patch it up.
b: 14 Sep 94 pc: 314 w: Paul Simms d: Todd HollandLarry gets into a feud with the network when he makes fun of their new fall schedule on the air.
b: 21 Sep 94 pc: 305 w: Maya Forbes d: Todd HollandA depressed and unhappy Hank hits on all the female guests before retreating to a hotel room for a boozy marathon with a series of prostitutes.
b: 28 Sep 94 pc: 317 w: Judd Apatow s: Garry Shandling & Paul Simms and Judd Apatow d: Todd HollandLarry fears that Artie's intimate relationship with a CBS network executive spells the end of their relationship. Darlene longs to sing with Clint Black.
b: 5 Oct 94 pc: 315 w: John Riggi d: Alan MyersonRoseanne spots Larry's drug dependence and offers herself as his friend and keeper as he kicks the habit.
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Larry is apprehensive over a guest appearance by former girl friend Roseanne and decides to see a psychiatrist. The office follows the O.J. trial.
b: 19 Jul 95 pc: 401 w: Maya Forbes & Steve Levitan s: Garry Shandling d: Todd Holland NOTE: The character of Maya on the series Just Shoot Me! gets her name from the co-writer of the teleplay for this episode, Maya Forbes. The executive producer of that series is the other co-writer of this teleplay, Steve Levitan. Maya is currently executive prodcuer of The Naked Truth.When Darlene quits while on vacation, Hank hires the temp who was filling in for her. Larry's reluctant to tell Dana Carvey he doesn't like Carvey's Larry Sanders impersonation.
b: 26 Jul 95 pc: 402 w: John Riggi d: Todd HollandAfter a particularly trying day at work, Arthur spends the night at the studio with two new friends, Nicolae the janitor and Hank's karoake machine, and one old bottle of booze.
b: 2 Aug 95 pc: 405 w: Peter Tolan d: Todd HollandLarry promises not to bump comic Jeff Cesario again, then finds the show overbooked and Hank needing four minutes for a tribute to his late father.
b: 9 Aug 95 pc: 404 w: Judd Apatow and Garry Shandling s: Jeff Cesario d: Todd HollandA surprise visit by Larry's ex-wife causes an unusual triangle between her, Larry and Hank. Larry offers a cappuccino machine as a substitute for the daily office run to Starbucks.
b: 16 Aug 95 pc: 406 w: Jon Vitti d: Todd HollandFamily ties are stretched to the limit when Artie hires his delinquent son as a production assistant. Larry worries about his diet.
b: 23 Aug 95 pc: 407 w: Maya Forbes d: Alan MeyersonHank fears for his career after Phil sets a scandalous sex tape circulating among the entertainment community.
b: 30 Aug 95 pc: 403 w: Jon Vitti d: Todd HollandPaula has trouble booking guests for sweeps week, so she leans on Larry to ask his friend Jeff Goldblum, who in turn offers to help Larry get a date with a network publicist.
b: 13 Sep 95 pc: 409 w: Steve Levitan and Garry Shandling d: Todd HollandLarry scrambles to make some money after his accountant admits he's lost all of Larry's funds. Artie and Hank set out to teach the guy a lesson.
b: 20 Sep 95 pc: 410 w: Peter Tolan d: Todd HollandPaula's dating Larry's agent, but Larry fears he's just using her to book his clients on the show. The network objects to Larry's ethnic guest spots. Hank tries to stiff Phil on a $20 loan.
b: 27 Sep 95 pc: 411 w: Judd Apatow & Maya Forbes s: Judd Apatow & Garry Shandling d: Todd HollandWhile awaiting the results of a breast biopsy, a tense Paula angers Brett Butler who offers Larry some tips on his weekly massage. Hank interviews possible new agents while his beloved Sid lies gravely ill in the hospital.
b: 11 Oct 95 pc: 412 w: Peter Tolan d: Michael LehrmanLarry accepts a script from Chris Elliott for a new sitcom to be produced under Larry's deal with the network, then gives it to Phil for some "fine tuning." Hank honors his oldest fan.
b: 18 Oct 95 pc: 413 w: John Riggi & Jon Vitti s: Mark Lavine & Eddie Ring d: Todd HollandLarry goes against Artie's better judgement and introduces a new bit showcasing characters based on the production staff.
b: 25 Oct 95 pc: 408 w: Lester Lewis d: Todd HollandBeverly quits when Larry and Artie refuse to seriously consider her request that a job in the props department be given to a black person. Hank considers replacing Scott with a woman.
b: 1 Nov 95 pc: 414 w: Maya Forbes and Garry Shandling d: Todd HollandLarry begins an affair with a much younger show intern which causes resentment among the staff and places him in the awkward position of meeting her parents. Hank insists on a buying a race horse for himself, Larry and Artie in honor of the show's eighth anniversary.
b: 8 Nov 95 pc: 415 w: Peter Tolan d: Alan MyersonChaos reigns as the eighth anniversary show tapes and Larry tries repeatedly to sneak in a bathroom visit during a commercial break.
b: 15 Nov 95 pc: 417 w: Peter Tolan d: Todd HollandLarry takes a vacation to recover from plastic surgery leaving Sandra Bernhard to fill in as the show host. But her manager sends shock waves through the office with her pushy ways.
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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.
b: 13 Nov 96 pc: 503 w: Peter Tolan d: Todd HollandHank'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.
b: 20 Nov 96 pc: 505 w: Peter Tolan d: Todd HollandLarry 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.
b: 27 Nov 96 pc: 501 w: John Marcus s: Garry Shandling and John Marcus d: Todd HollandArtie 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.
b: 11 Dec 96 pc: 508 w: Judd Apatow & John Marcus s: Garry Shandling and Judd Apatow & John Markus d: Todd HollandHank 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.
b: 18 Dec 96 pc: 507 w: Becky Hartman Edwards and John Riggi s: Becky Hartman Edwards and Garry Shandling d: Michael LehmannPaula'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.
b: 8 Jan 97 pc: 506 w: John Riggi d: Todd HollandLarry 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.
b: 15 Jan 97 pc: 509 w: Jon Vitti d: Michael LehmannArtie 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.
b: 22 Jan 97 pc: 511 w: Peter Tolan d: John RiggiLarry 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.
b: 29 Jan 97 pc: 510 w: Carol Leifer & Lester Lewis d: Michael LangeLarry 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.
b: 5 Feb 97 pc: 512 w: Maya Forbes d: Alan MyersonPaula 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.
b: 12 Feb 97 pc: 504 w: Jeff Cesario d: Todd HollandArtie 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.
b: 19 Feb 97 pc: 513 w: Peter Tolan and Garry Shandling d: Michael LehmannLarry'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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Larry's ratings are slipping and the suits are looking to replace him with regular guest host Jon Stewart. Hank tries to trade for a fan's "Hey Now" license plates.
b: 15 Mar 98 pc: 603 w: Garry Shandling & Adam Resnick d: Thomas SchlammeKenny Mitchell joins the show as creative consultant and makes major changes to the format. Larry battles with the network and his agent over his contract.
b: 22 Mar 98 pc: 604 w: Garry Shandling & Dennis Klein d: David Mirkin NOTE: In real life Jon Stewart joined the show as creative consultant.Larry's staff prepares for the end by secretly looking for new jobs.
b: 29 Mar 98 pc: 606 w: Peter Tolan d: Garry ShandlingPhil leaves the show to write a pilot. Larry gives Artie a special gift.
b: 5 Apr 98 pc: 602 w: Peter Tolan d: Alan MyersonMary Lou dents Hank's car but is terrified to tell him. Larry is interviewed for Extra!
b: 12 Apr 98 pc: 607 w: Kell Cahoon & Tom Saunders s: Kell Cahoon & Tom Saunders and Garry Shandling d: Todd HollandLarry spends his vacation with his brother who has a business proposition. Guest host Jon Stewart tests the network's censors by booking the Wu-Tang Clan.
b: 19 Apr 98 pc: 605 w: Alex Gregory & Peter Huyck d: Garry ShandlingHank does a remote from Wisconsin. The staff tries to guess the father of Beverly's baby.
b: 26 Apr 98 pc: 601 w: Adam Resnick s: Garry Shandling & Adam Resnick d: Alan MyersonEveryone takes Sid's death hard, especially Hank who thinks he may have pushed Sid over the edge.
b: 3 May 98 pc: 608 w: Judd Apatow & Adam Resnick s: Garry Shandling and Judd Apatow & Adam Resnick d: Garry ShandlingLarry hits on a guest. Hank hits on his doctor. Mary Lou considers letting her best friend be on the show.
b: 10 May 98 pc: 610 w: Peter Tolan and Kell Cahoon & Tom Saunders d: Melanie MayronTired of Phil's gay jokes, Brian sues the show for sexual harrassment.
b: 17 May 98 pc: 609 w: Richard Day and Alex Gregory & Peter Huyck d: Judd ApatowLarry tapes his last show.
b: 31 May 98 pc: 611/612 w: Peter Tolan & Garry Shandling d: Todd Holland NOTE: Larry makes a reference to actor Garry Shandling and also comments are made about The Ropers, the Three's Company spinoff starring Jeffrey Tambor.| Back to TOP of Page |
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Editor's Note (3/98): I am saddened to report that Donna died unexpectedly last month.
Thanks to Paul S. Manson for his input.