The Larry Sanders Show Episode Guide

Episode Guide

The Larry Sanders Show: Season 6 (1998)

• Season 6 Episode 12: Flip : Part Two

  It's the final show, and the celebrities are making sure it doesn't go smoothly. Guests include Sean Penn, Tim Allen, Ellen DeGeneres and Jerry Seinfeld. Last in series

• Season 6 Episode 11: Flip : Part One

  Part one. The final show is approaching and several celebrities have refused to appear, while the staff try to keep their emotions in check. Guests include Warren Beatty and Jim Carrey

• Season 6 Episode 10: Putting the Gay Back in Litigation

  Larry coaches date Illeana Douglas through a segment; Brian charges Phil in a sexual harassment suit.

• Season 6 Episode 9: Just the Perfect Blendship

  Mary-Lou reluctantly allows Wendy to appear as a comic on the show, while Larry worries that dating Gina Gershon will ruin his long-standing friendship with Jeff Goldblum

• Season 6 Episode 8: I Buried Sid

  Mary Lou books a psychic just as Larry embarks on a clandestine romance with Laura Dern. Meanwhile, Harry worries that his jealous criticism drove the cue card man to commit suicide. With guest Jerry Stiller

• Season 6 Episode 7: Beverly's Secret

  Beverly discovers she is pregnant - much to the delight of her workmates, who keep themselves amused by trying to guess which celebrity guest is the father. With Michael Bolton and Eriq La Salle

• Season 6 Episode 6: Adolf Hankler

  Hank tries to persuade Jon Stewart to keep him on the show, and Larry's brother pays a visit. With guests the Wu-Tang Clan

• Season 6 Episode 5: The Interview

  When Mary Lou refuses to own up to an accident, Hank jumps to his own conclusions - and decides that Vince Vaughn dented his Bentley. Elsewhere, Larry tries to have a revealing interview edited. With guests David Spade, James Belushi and the Ben Folds Five

• Season 6 Episode 4: Pilots and Pens Lost

  Phil quits the show to write his own sitcom, while Larry gives Hank an expensive pen - which he promptly loses and struggles to replace. With guests Bridget Fonda and Dave Chappelle

• Season 6 Episode 3: As My Career Lay Dying

  The show has only six weeks left to run, so the staff look for new opportunities. Beverly goes job hunting, Arthur decides to buy a ranch in Wyoming, and Hank lands a role in Caroline in the City

• Season 6 Episode 2: The Beginning of the End

  As the network stalls on his contract negotiations and starts interfering with the show, Larry worries that his days as host are numbered

• Season 6 Episode 1: Another List

  Hank meets a fan who is uncannily like him, while Larry ignores pressure from the network and concentrates on getting a date with Winona Ryder. With guests Jon Stewart and Smashmouth

The Larry Sanders Show: Season 5 (1996 - 1997)

• Season 5 Episode 13: Larry's New Love

  Larry is smitten with his new girlfriend, but his colleagues have their suspicions about her. Comedy, starring Garry Shandling

• Season 5 Episode 12: The Roast

  Larry is to be honoured at a celebrity dinner and Hank is keen to get involved. Comedy, starring Garry Shandling, with guests Dana Carvey, Bruno Kirby and Carl Reiner

• Season 5 Episode 11: Pain Equals Funny

  Larry tries to stop Paula leaving by offering her a promotion, while Phil finds that he is funnier when he's depressed. Comedy, starring Garry Shandling

• Season 5 Episode 10: The Book

  Hank is worried by Larry's plans to publish a revealing autobiography, while Artie decides to finish his own memoirs. Comedy, starring Garry Shandling

• Season 5 Episode 9: Prank

  Larry thinks his new girlfriend may be a thief, Hank uses his inimitable charms on a single mother and Phil takes advantage of a beautiful actress. Satirical American comedy, starring Garry Shandling

• Season 5 Episode 8: Artie & Angie & Hank & Hercules

  Arthur can't keep away from old flame Angie Dickinson, and Larry finds love with Laura Leighton from Melrose Place. Meanwhile, Hank has hopes of being the voice of Hercules. With guest Don Rickles

• Season 5 Episode 7: Make a Wish

  Larry is keen to be included in a magazine's Sexiest Man Alive list, while customs want a word with Hank about his cigar-smuggling racket. With guests Ben Stiller and James Belushi

• Season 5 Episode 6: Matchmaker

  Hank feels the need to put the record straight after he is rumoured to be gay, while Larry is reluctant to sack a useless employee. With Harvey Fierstein and Nicolette Sheridan

• Season 5 Episode 5: The New Writer

  Phil tries to undermine the show's new female writer, while Hank worries that Kevin Nealon might be in line for his job. Comedy, starring Garry Shandling

• Season 5 Episode 4: Ellen or Isn't She?

  The budget is leaked to the staff; Larry pesters Ellen DeGeneres on the air about sexual preference; with Bob Odenkirk.

• Season 5 Episode 3: Where is the Love?

  The TV host is feeling severely disgruntled after a series of harsh reviews, and Hank offers his resignation. With guests Sting and Sally Field

• Season 5 Episode 2: My Name is Asher Kingsley

  Hank's decision to re-embrace Judaism causes problems at the office, while Larry vows to track down whoever has been using his new massaging recliner

• Season 5 Episode 1: Everybody Loves Larry

  Larry struggles to justify his existence as Jon Stewart takes over as guest presenter, while an encounter with X Files star David Duchovny leaves the ousted host pondering the actor's sexuality. US comedy, guest starring Elvis Costello

The Larry Sanders Show: Season 4 (1995)

• Season 4 Episode 17: Larry's On Vacation

  Sandra Bernhard hosts the show while Larry is on vacation - and is reluctant to give the job up. With guests Gloria Steinem and Julianna Margulies

• Season 4 Episode 16: Eight

  The show's star-studded eighth anniversary special does not go to plan. With guests Rosie O'Donnell, kd lang, Mandy Patinkin, ER's Noah Wyle, Ryan O'Neal, Farrah Fawcett and George Segal

• Season 4 Episode 15: 0.409

  The talk-show host's romance with a teenage studio trainee scandalises the team and sparks off a verbal assassination from outrageous DJ Howard Stern. Comedy, starring Garry Shandling, with guest appearances from Shawn Colvin, John Stamos and Sam Rubin

• Season 4 Episode 14: Beverly and the Prop Job

  Beverly takes offence at her brother's pointed remarks regarding her role on the show - chiefly because she suspects there may be some truth in what he says. Whatever the case, she's not sticking around to find out. Comedy, guest starring Victoria Principal, with Garry Shandling and Penny Johnson

• Season 4 Episode 13: Larry's Big Idea

  Rosie Perez persuades Larry to let his production staff feature as regular cast members on the show. However, it soon becomes evident they haven't got what it takes. Hit American comedy, starring Garry Shandling, with guests Courteney Cox and David Letterman

• Season 4 Episode 12: Larry's Sitcom

  Larry is over the moon to have won a contract to produce a new series, but immediately clashes with the network bosses over two little things - the writer and the storyline. Comedy, starring Garry Shandling and Rip Torn

• Season 4 Episode 11: I Was a Teenage Lesbian

  Paula's distress at finding a lump in her breast is compounded by the discovery that her lesbian ex-lover is guesting on the show and wants a quiet word with her. With comedienne Brett Butler

• Season 4 Episode 10: Conflict of Interest

  The affair between Paula and Larry's agent proves the old adage that business and pleasure don't mix - as a clash of opinion threatens to bring the show to its knees. Comedy, guest starring Beck and Jennifer Aniston

• Season 4 Episode 9: Brother, Can You Spare 1.2 Million?

  When Larry's business manager absconds, leaving the TV host facing financial ruin, Artie and Hank decide to avenge him. Comedy, starring Garry Shandling, Rip Torn and Jeffrey Tambor

• Season 4 Episode 8: Nothing Personal

  Arthur persuades Larry to break an old rule and invite a personal friend to guest on his show, but the host with the most is more interested in head-hunting gorgeous network publicist Susan. Comedy, starring Garry Shandling with guest star Jeff Goldblum

• Season 4 Episode 7: Hank's Sex Tape

  Compromising video tapes of Hank's sexual escapades start circulating on the LA showbiz underground, jeopardising his job on the show. Comedy, with guests Henry Winkler and Norm MacDonald

• Season 4 Episode 6: The PA

  Artie makes the mistake of hiring his delinquent son as a production assistant, while Larry worries about his diet. Chris Isaak guest stars, with Garry Shandling and Rip Torn

• Season 4 Episode 5: Jeannie's Visit

  Jeannie pays a surprise visit, leading to an unusual triangle between her, Hank and ex-husband Larry. American comedy, starring Larry Sanders, Jeffrey Tambor and Megan Gallagher, with guest Tatjana Patitiz

• Season 4 Episode 4: The Bump

  Comedian Jeff Cesario has been dropped from the show on nine previous occasions and hopes for a break at the 10th attempt. With guests Rob Lowe and David Duchovny

• Season 4 Episode 3: Arthur After Hours

  Larry's sudden infatuation with comedienne Sandra Bernhard leads to a heated confrontation with Arthur - who promptly hits the bottle for solace. Comedy, guest starring Ryan O'Neal

• Season 4 Episode 2: Hank's New Assistant

  When Darlene quits her job, Paula recommends that her gay friend Brian should be Hank's new assistant. Garry Shandling stars

• Season 4 Episode 1: Roseanne's Return

  Arthur puts the cat among the pigeons by booking Larry's ex - outspoken actress Roseanne Barr - to appear on his show. Maybe a spot of counselling will help the host confront his worst fears? Garry Shandling stars with Roseanne and Chevy Chase

The Larry Sanders Show: Season 3 (1994)

• Season 3 Episode 17: End of the Season

  Roseanne Barr finds out about Larry's drug dependency and dedicates herself to helping him kick the habit. With Seinfeld's Michael Richards

• Season 3 Episode 16: Arthur's Crisis

  Artie's lunch with the CBS vice president leaves Larry thinking he might be about to lose his producer to the rival company. Meanwhile, Darlene is over the moon at the prospect of meeting her hero Clint Black. Starring Garry Shandling, with guest Kris Kristofferson

• Season 3 Episode 15: Next Stop Bottom

  Hank feels depressed over his divorce, and decides the best way to deal with his misery is to hit on the show's female guests. With appearances by Sarah Jessica Parker and George Segal

• Season 3 Episode 14: The Fourteenth Floor

  Larry mocks the network's schedule on air, but finds himself drawn into the murky world of office politics as a result. With guest star John Ritter

• Season 3 Episode 13: Hank's Divorce

  Margaret delivers a startling piece of news for Hank on their first wedding anniversary. Chat show comedy, starring Garry Shandling and Jeffrey Tambor

• Season 3 Episode 12: Doubt of the Benefit

  Larry believes director Rob Reiner is snubbing his show, so pulls out of a charity benefit in retaliation. However, he is forced to reconsider when the film-maker agrees to put in an appearance

• Season 3 Episode 11: Larry Loses a Friend

  Darlene seeks advice from Hank about a comedian who's pursuing her and showering her with gifts. Featuring a guest appearance from Jon Lovitz

• Season 3 Episode 10: Like No Business I Know

  Paula books a difficult guest, leaving Larry and Artie shaking in their boots at the thought of what he might get up to - an understandable reaction in view of his antics on a rival show. Bobcat Goldthwait guest stars

• Season 3 Episode 9: Head Writer

  Larry agrees to give Phil a shot as the show's head writer, despite Artie's reservations about his temper. Meanwhile, the police alert Hank that drug dealers are operating in his cafe. Garry Shandling and Rip Torn star

• Season 3 Episode 8: Mr Sharon Stone Show

  Sharon Stone guest stars on the show, and Larry's basic instincts are aroused by the discovery that she is on the lookout for a new man. However, dating someone whose celebrity eclipses his own proves awkward for the host

• Season 3 Episode 7: Office Romance

  Office relationships are strained just before the annual staff holiday as Larry offers Darlene a lift home - a kind gesture which provides the gossip-mongers with more than enough ammunition to set the corridors buzzing

• Season 3 Episode 6: Hank's Night in the Sun

  Larry is struck down with food poisoning, leaving Hank feeling decidedly nervous at the prospect of stepping into his shoes. Comedy, starring Garry Shandling, Jeffrey Tambor and guests George Wendt and Shadoe Stevens

• Season 3 Episode 5: The People's Choice

  Larry is keen to host an awards programme produced by Artie and demands to know why his agent hasn't put his name forward. Garry Shandling stars, with guests Elvis Costello and Rita Moreno

• Season 3 Episode 4: The Gift Episode

  Danny DeVito pulls out of the show at the last minute and Paula blames the lousy perks they regularly offer celebrity interviewees - so Larry and Artie try to come up with the perfect gift

• Season 3 Episode 3: Would You Do Me a Favor?

  Money starts to disappear from the chat show host's account and Beverly refuses to cover for his absences

• Season 3 Episode 2: You're Having My Baby

  Hollywood actress Mimi Rogers is booked to appear on the show and the host plans to sweep her off her feet - until a Montana woman launches a paternity suit against him

• Season 3 Episode 1: Montana

  Larry finds his retirement from showbiz unbearably boring - but fortunately, Artie has a plan to resurrect the talk show. Robin Williams and David Warner guest star

The Larry Sanders Show: Season 2 (1993)

• Season 2 Episode 18: LA or NY?

  The talk show host considers switching networks - which would mean leaving Los Angeles and relocating to New York - or alternatively, giving up showbiz altogether. Howard Stern, Chris Farley and David Warner guest star

• Season 2 Episode 17: The Grand Opening

  Larry goes on vacation, leaving a succession of celebrities to host the show. However, as he anxiously awaits the grand opening of his revolving restaurant, Hank manages to alienate each and every guest presenter - from Burt Reynolds and Jerry Seinfeld to Pauly Shore and Martin Mull

• Season 2 Episode 16: Off Camera

  A magazine reporter covers a day in the life of the show. Artie rekindles an old romance and a stray dog creates havoc. With John Ritter and Gene Siskel

• Season 2 Episode 15: Hank's Wedding

  A reluctant Larry has to organise Hank's stag night and be best man at the televised wedding. Chat-show comedy, guest starring Adam Sandler and Ed McMahon

• Season 2 Episode 14: The Performance Artist

  Larry decides his show needs spicing up and making more edgy, but gay performance artist Tim Miller proves to be a little too daring. Comedy, with guests Jay Leno, Roseanne Barr, Tom Arnold and George Segal

• Season 2 Episode 13: Being There

  Hank gets jealous of the new bandleader, who is funnier and better-looking than he is, while Larry fears Francine isn't committed to their new relationship

• Season 2 Episode 12: Larry's Birthday

  Larry's staff vow to ensure he enjoys his birthday, and try to outdo each other by buying the most extravagant gift. However, a sour note is introduced by the firing of one of the show's writers. With guest Sugar Ray Leonard

• Season 2 Episode 11: Broadcast Nudes

  Hugh Hefner appears on the show, and Hank sees the perfect opportunity to publicise his restaurant - but first he'll have to persuade Darlene to pose naked, Meanwhile, Larry worries about appearing in Architectural Digest

• Season 2 Episode 10: Larry's Partner

  Larry reluctantly agrees to hire his former comedy partner as as one of the show's regular stable of writers. Comedy, starring Garry Shandling, Rip Torn and Jeffrey Tambor

• Season 2 Episode 9: Larry Loses Interest

  The show's anniversary plunges Larry into misery, and he causes consternation among the staff by considering a change of career - either writing a novel or becoming a film star

• Season 2 Episode 8: Artie's Gone

  Artie gets stuck in a flood leaving Paula forced to take over his job for the day - without telling Larry

• Season 2 Episode 7: Life Behind Larry

  Hank faces a showdown with someone who has been altering his fan newsletter. Candidates vie for a new talk show on the network, and Larry frets over failing to win an award. David Letterman guest stars

• Season 2 Episode 6: The Hankerciser 200

  Hank endorses an exercise machine which has dubious results, and fears for his career when Francine injures herself while using it

• Season 2 Episode 5: Larry's Agent

  Larry decides contract negotiations with the network are not working out as well as he would like - so he decides to replace his agent with someone a bit more aggressive

• Season 2 Episode 4: The Stalker

  Larry tightens up on security, convinced he is being stalked by an obsessive fan whose attentions spell danger. Comedy, starring Garry Shandling

• Season 2 Episode 3: The List

  Larry makes an unusual demand of Francine, and is horrified when he learns the identities of his forthcoming guests. Meanwhile, Hank tries to find backers for his latest business venture. Alec Baldwin guest stars

• Season 2 Episode 2: The Breakdown : Part Two

  Part two of two. Larry dates a series of female celebrities in an attempt to take his mind off his collapsing marriage and floundering ratings, while Hank's efforts to play matchmaker cause further chaos. Helen Hunt guest stars

• Season 2 Episode 1: The Breakdown : Part One

  Part one of two. Larry faces pressure when Jeannie divorces him and the show's ratings plummet. Hank and Artie try to lift his mood by arranging a blind date - with his first wife

The Larry Sanders Show: Season 1 (1992)

• Season 1 Episode 13: Hey Now!

  Larry becomes increasingly annoyed with Hank, and when he falls asleep during the show it proves the final straw. Blues singer T-Bone Burnett guest stars

• Season 1 Episode 12: A Brush with the Elbow of Greatness

  A woman in a supermarket accuses Larry of assault - and it's not long before the story is all over the tabloids

• Season 1 Episode 11: The Warmth Episode

  Larry suffers in the ratings war due to his lack of on-screen friendliness, so he hires a focus group to help him learn how to be more appealing

• Season 1 Episode 10: Party

  An intimate dinner for Artie turns into a party for the cast and crew, leaving Larry increasingly paranoid

• Season 1 Episode 9: Talk Show

  Larry's wife causes disruption backstage, which reverberates on set while the charming chat show host talks with Billy Crystal

• Season 1 Episode 8: Out of the Loop

  Larry is taken aback to discover he's the last to know about one of his writers' affairs, and decides to become a more caring host. Peter Falk guests

• Season 1 Episode 7: Hank's Contract

  Hank tries to renegotiate his contract so he can get a raise - and a golf cart. Unfortunately, it looks like his demands are set to fall on deaf ears yet again. Guest starring Robin Williams and George Foreman

• Season 1 Episode 6: The Flirt Episode

  Mimi Rogers appears as a studio guest and Larry discovers the nature of on-screen chemistry when Jeannie becomes jealous of their flirting

• Season 1 Episode 5: The New Producer

  A friend of Larry's takes over Artie's job and enforces a new regime, causing a mass outbreak of paranoia among members of staff. To make matters worse, he has plans to claim the position permanently. Garry Shandling stars

• Season 1 Episode 4: Guest Host

  Dana Carvey is asked to present the programme in Larry's absence, but proves so successful the host starts to fear for his job

• Season 1 Episode 3: The Spider Episode

  An entomologist appears on the programme and brings his spiders with him - which poses a problem for Larry, who's terrified of the creatures. Guest starring Carol Burnett

• Season 1 Episode 2: The Promise

  A comedian breaches the unwritten rule of broadcasting by appearing on a rival TV show the night before he is due to be Larry's guest. William Shatner and David Spade guest star

• Season 1 Episode 1: What Have You Done for Me Lately?

  Chat show comedy, starring Garry Shandling, Rip Torn and Jeffrey Tambor