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.
Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 24, 2023.
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As 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.
The episode was rated 7.57 from 37 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.66 from 44 votes.
Larry reluctantly agrees to hire his former comedy partner as a show writer.
The episode was rated 7.67 from 33 votes.
A chance remark by Francine leads Larry to ask for a list of all her sexual partners since their divorce.
The episode was rated 7.67 from 42 votes.
Everybody 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.
The episode was rated 7.68 from 34 votes.
Larry and Francine quarrel over her commitment to their renewed relationship.
The episode was rated 7.68 from 25 votes.
Larry 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.
The episode was rated 7.70 from 27 votes.
Francine is injured using an exercise device being endorsed by Hank who's afraid she'll write about it.
The episode was rated 7.70 from 44 votes.
Larry decides he needs a new high-power agent to negotiate his new deal with the network.
The episode was rated 7.71 from 38 votes.
Larry 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.
The episode was rated 7.72 from 29 votes.
Larry gets a little paranoid when he learns he's being stalked by an obsessed fan.
The episode was rated 7.75 from 40 votes.
Artie gets stuck on the highway during torrential rains and mud-slides leaving Paula the booker to function as the producer for the show.
The episode was rated 7.82 from 34 votes.
Hank manipulates Darlene into agreeing to do a Playboy spread and Larry worries about appearing in Architectural Digest.
The episode was rated 7.91 from 33 votes.
Artie 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.
The episode was rated 7.94 from 31 votes.
Larry 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.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 30 votes.
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