Best Episodes
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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A 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.
The episode was rated 7.59 from 27 votes.
Jon Lovitz makes a strong play for a reluctant Darlene.
The episode was rated 7.61 from 28 votes.
Larry gets into a feud with the network when he makes fun of their new fall schedule on the air.
The episode was rated 7.62 from 29 votes.
Phil whines and pleads to be made headwriter for the show, then finds it isn't what he thought it would be.
The episode was rated 7.63 from 27 votes.
Larry's chances with Mimi Rogers drop dramatically when a woman from Montana turns up with the claim that she's carrying Larry's baby.
The episode was rated 7.64 from 25 votes.
Larry fears that Artie's intimate relationship with a CBS network executive spells the end of their relationship. Darlene longs to sing with Clint Black.
The episode was rated 7.66 from 29 votes.
Larry becomes convinced that Rob Reiner is snubbing him and the show, and retaliates by canceling out of a benefit.
The episode was rated 7.67 from 30 votes.
Larry hits it off with guest Sharon Stone, but finds he can't cope with her greater celebrity status.
The episode was rated 7.68 from 28 votes.
Paula 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.
The episode was rated 7.72 from 29 votes.
The office suffers when Larry and Darlene tentatively begin a romance, prompting a domino effect of hurt feelings and jealousy.
The episode was rated 7.78 from 27 votes.
Larry'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.
The episode was rated 7.82 from 33 votes.
Roseanne spots Larry's drug dependence and offers herself as his friend and keeper as he kicks the habit.
The episode was rated 7.83 from 29 votes.
Artie is chosen to produce the People's Choice Awards, prompting both Larry and Hank to try for a role in the show.
The episode was rated 7.87 from 30 votes.
Larry's going out of his mind with boredom up in Montana when Artie appears with a scheme to resurrect the show.
The episode was rated 7.93 from 30 votes.
Hank gets his shot at the big chair when Larry gets food poisoning just before a taping.
The episode was rated 8.13 from 30 votes.
