The Larry Sanders Show

10 Best Episodes of The Larry Sanders Show - Season 5

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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The Larry Sanders Show - S5E9

#13 - The Prank (Season 5 - Episode 9)

Larry 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.

The episode was rated 7.44 from 18 votes.

The Larry Sanders Show - S5E12

#12 - The Roast (Season 5 - Episode 12)

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Artie 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.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 20 votes.

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#11 - Everybody Loves Larry (Season 5 - Episode 1)

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.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 27 votes.

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#10 - Larry's New Love (Season 5 - Episode 13)

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Larry'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.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 19 votes.

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#9 - The Book (Season 5 - Episode 10)

Larry 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.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 17 votes.

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#8 - Make a Wish (Season 5 - Episode 7)

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Larry 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.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 22 votes.

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#7 - The Matchmaker (Season 5 - Episode 6)

Paula'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.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 20 votes.

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#6 - The New Writer (Season 5 - Episode 5)

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Hank 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.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 21 votes.

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#5 - My Name is Asher Kingsley (Season 5 - Episode 2)

Hank'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.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 21 votes.

The Larry Sanders Show - S5E11

#4 - Pain Equals Funny (Season 5 - Episode 11)

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Paula 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.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 20 votes.

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#3 - Where is the Love? (Season 5 - Episode 3)

Larry 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.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 18 votes.

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#2 - Arthur and Angie and Hank and Hercules (Season 5 - Episode 8)

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Artie 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.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 19 votes.

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#1 - Ellen, or Isn't She? (Season 5 - Episode 4)

Artie 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.

The episode was rated 8.22 from 23 votes.

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