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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Hank does a remote from Wisconsin. The staff tries to guess the father of Beverly's baby.
The episode was rated 7.35 from 17 votes.
Phil leaves the show to write a pilot. Larry gives Artie a special gift.
The episode was rated 7.38 from 21 votes.
Everyone takes Sid's death hard, especially Hank who thinks he may have pushed Sid over the edge.
The episode was rated 7.43 from 21 votes.
Larry's staff prepares for the end by secretly looking for new jobs.
The episode was rated 7.50 from 18 votes.
Larry hits on a guest. Hank hits on his doctor. Mary Lou considers letting her best friend be on the show.
The episode was rated 7.52 from 21 votes.
Mary Lou dents Hank's car but is terrified to tell him. Larry is interviewed for Extra!
The episode was rated 7.65 from 20 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.73 from 22 votes.
Kenny 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.
The episode was rated 7.86 from 22 votes.
Larry 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.
The episode was rated 7.95 from 20 votes.
Larry tapes his last show.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 20 votes.
Tired of Phil's gay jokes, Brian sues the show for sexual harrassment.
The episode was rated 8.05 from 20 votes.
Part 2 of the final ever show. Larry is in hot water with Carol Burnet when he tells her she was the first person he chose to be on his final show. This doesn't appear to be the case as Ellen confirms. Bruno Kirby is bumped again. Clint Black sings goodbye to Larry.
The episode was rated 8.47 from 15 votes.
