The following is a list of episodes from the HBO television series, The Larry Sanders Show.
The series began on August 15, 1992 and aired its series finale on March 31, 1998. Six seasons were filmed, 89 episodes in total. The complete series is available on Region 1 DVD, released by Shout Factory, and seasons 1 and 2 are available on Region 2, released by Sony/ Mediumrare. Various compilations are also available worldwide.
The list is ordered by the episodes' original air dates.
Contents |
| # | Title | Written by | Directed by | Original Airdate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What Have You Done For Me Lately (AKA The Garden Weasel) | Peter Tolan | Ken Kwapis | August 15, 1992 | |
| Larry is asked to do commercials for the Garden Weasel during his show. Guest star: Robert Hays | |||||
| 2 | The Promise | Joe Toplyn | Ken Kwapis | August 22, 1992 | |
| Larry is upset over a young comedian appearing on a rival late-night talk show. Guest stars: Dana Delany, William Shatner, David Spade | |||||
| 3 | The Spiders Episode | Garry Shandling & Rosie Shuster and Paul Simms & Peter Tolan | Ken Kwapis | August 29, 1992 | |
| Larry's fear of spiders proves to be a problem for the show. Guest stars: Carol Burnett, Steve Duchesne, Jon Lovitz, Steven R. Kutcher | |||||
| 4 | The Guest Host | Garry Shandling and Paul Simms | Todd Holland | September 5, 1992 | |
| Larry has problems when Dana Carvey starts guest-hosting the show. Guest stars: Dana Carvey, Hervé Villechaize | |||||
| 5 | The New Producer | Story: Garry Shandling Teleplay: Dick Blasucci, Paul Simms, Howard Gewirtz and Chris Thompson |
Todd Holland | September 12, 1992 | |
| A substitute producer for the show causes the staff to panic. Guest stars: Robert Morton, Jeff Cesario | |||||
| 6 | The Flirt Episode | Garry Shandling and Fred Barron | Ken Kwapis | September 19, 1992 | |
| Larry worries over flirting with a guest on the show. Guest stars: Mimi Rogers, Michael Richards, Norm Crosby | |||||
| 7 | Hank's Contract | Paul Simms | Roy London | September 26, 1992 | |
| Hank threatens to leave the show until he receives a better contract. Guest stars: Robin Williams, George Foreman | |||||
| 8 | Out of the Loop | Marjorie Gross | Ken Kwapis | October 3, 1992 | |
| Larry decides to get involved with his staff's personal problems. Guest star: Peter Falk | |||||
| 9 | The Talk Show Episode | Maya Forbes | Todd Holland | October 10, 1992 | |
| Larry's career puts his marriage in jeopardy. Guest stars: Billy Crystal, Catherine O'Hara | |||||
| 10 | Party | Maya Forbes | Todd Holland | October 17, 1992 | |
| An innocent invitation to Arthur and his wife for dinner suddenly becomes a full-blown staff party. Guest stars: Martin Mull, Pamela Sue Martin | |||||
| 11 | The Warmth Episode | Paul Simms | Ken Kwapis | October 24, 1992 | |
| Larry worries about his audience liking him. Guest star: Richard Simmons | |||||
| 12 | A Brush With (The Elbow Of) Greatness | Story: Maya Forbes and Peter Tolan Peter Tolan |
Ken Kwapis | October 31, 1992 | |
| Larry is bothered by the press over inconsiderate behavior at a supermarket. Guest star: David Paymer | |||||
| 13 | The Hey Now Episode | Garry Shandling and Dennis Klein | Ken Kwapis | November 7, 1992 | |
| Larry dislikes what Hank does outside the show. Guest stars: Earl Holliman, Bob Saget, Ray Combs, T-Bone Burnett | |||||
| Episode Number | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Airdate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 (14) | The Breakdown, Part 1 | Paul Simms, Garry Shandling & Chris Thompson | Todd Holland | Wednesday, June 2, 1993 | |
| 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. Larry has a heart attack in the end of the episode. Kathy Ireland and Los Lobos guest. | |||||
| 02 (15) | The Breakdown, Part 2 | Paul Simms, Garry Shandling & Chris Thompson | Todd Holland | Wednesday, June 2, 1993 | |
| After Larry's heart attack in the previous episode, he decides to find someone that makes him happy, but apparently no one makes him happy, until his ex-wife Francine shows up and begin a new relationship with him, much to Artie and Hank's dismay. Kristin Davis, Dana Delaney, Helen Hunt, Teri Garr, and Susan Anton guest. | |||||
| 03 (16) | The List | Maya Forbes | Roy London | Wednesday, June 9, 1993 | |
| A chance remark by Francine leads Larry to ask for a list of all her sexual partners since their divorce, and it is revealed that Francine slept with all the Baldwin brothers. Daniel Baldwin, Alec Baldwin, and Ed Begley, Jr. guest. | |||||
| 04 (17) | The Stalker | Paul Simms & Garry Shandling | Todd Holland | Wednesday, June 16, 1993 | |
| Larry gets a little paranoid because he believes he's being stalked by an obsessed fan. Phil Hartman and Corbin Bernsen guest. | |||||
| 05 (18) | Larry's Agent | Garry Shandling, Paul Simms, Maya Forbes & Drake Sather (teleplay) Victor Levine (story) |
Todd Holland | Wednesday, June 23, 1993 | |
| Larry decides he needs a new high-power agent to negotiate his new deal with the network. Barry Levinson, Tommy Newsom, and Doc Severinsen guest. | |||||
| 06 (19) | The Hankerciser 200 | John Riggi | Dennis Erdman | Wednesday, June 30, 1993 | |
| Francine is injured using an exercise device being endorsed by Hank, who's afraid she'll write about it. | |||||
| 07 (20) | Life Behind Larry | Peter Tolan | Todd Holland | Wednesday, July 7, 1993 | |
| 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. David Letterman, Kevin Nealon, Richard Lewis, Bobcat Goldthwait, Tom Snyder, and Steven Wright guest. | |||||
| 08 (21) | Artie's Gone | Paul Simms | Todd Holland | Wednesday, July 14, 1993 | |
| Artie gets stuck on the highway during torrential rains and mud-slides leaving Paula the booker to function as the producer for the show, while keeping Larry in the dark about Artie's absence. Steven Wright, Bruno Kirby, and Porno for Pyros guest. | |||||
| 09 (22) | Larry Loses Interest | Judd Apatow | Todd Holland | Wednesday, July 21, 1993 | |
| As the show's sixth anniversary show approaches, Larry finds it all boring and tedious, so he plays with the idea of writing a movie while rumors spread about a film role. Suzanne Somers and Joan Embry guest. | |||||
| 10 (23) | Larry's Partner | Drake Sather | Todd Holland | Wednesday, July 28, 1993 | |
| Larry reluctantly agrees to hire his former comedy partner as a show writer. Eric Bogosian guests. | |||||
| 11 (24) | Broadcast Nudes | Molly Newman | Todd Holland | Wednesday, August 4, 1993 | |
| Hank manipulates Darlene into agreeing to do a Playboy spread and Larry worries about appearing in Architectural Digest. Hugh Hefner guests. | |||||
| 12 (25) | Larry's Birthday | Maya Forbes | Todd Holland | Wednesday, August 11, 1993 | |
| Larry celebrates his birthday and the gang all struggle to top each other with their birthday gifts to him. Meanwhile the celebration is darkened by the firing of one of the writers. Sugar Ray Leonard guests. | |||||
| 13 (26) | Being There | Emily Marshall | Ken Kwapis | Wednesday, August 18, 1993 | |
| Larry and Francine quarrel over her commitment to their renewed relationship. Meanwhile, Hank has trouble with the show's new bandleader, who has noticeable onscreen chemistry with Larry. Gary Kemp and Talia Balsam guest. | |||||
| 14 (27) | Performance Artist | Chris Thompson & Drake Sather | Ken Kwapis | Wednesday, August 25, 1993 | |
| In an effort to freshen up the guest list, Larry agrees to have a controversial performance artist on, then chickens out when he sees the guy's routine. Roseanne Barr, Tom Arnold, Jay Leno, Tim Miller, and George Segal guest. | |||||
| 15 (28) | Hank's Wedding | Molly Newman, Judd Apatow & Maya Forbes | Ken Kwapis | Wednesday, September 8, 1993 | |
| 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. Ed McMahon, Adam Sandler, and Alex Trebek guest. | |||||
| 16 (29) | Off Camera | Peter Tolan | Ken Kwapis | Wednesday, September 15, 1993 | |
| Artie has a terrible day backstage with an Entertainment Weekly writer (Played by Joshua Malina) prowling around, John Ritter and Gene Siskel nearly coming to blows, and a stray dog nipping at everyone. John Ritter, Gene Siskel, Elizabeth Ashley, and Warren Zevon guest. Peter Tolan also guest stars as Ritter's agent, Adam Loderman. | |||||
| 17 (30) | The Grand Opening | Paul Simms | Paul Flaherty | Wednesday, September 22, 1993 | |
| 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. Burt Reynolds, Jerry Seinfeld, and Martin Mull guest. | |||||
| 18 (31) | L.A. or N.Y.? | Garry Shandling, Peter Tolan & Paul Simms | Todd Holland | Wednesday, September 29, 1993 | |
| 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. Robin Quivers, Howard Stern, and Chris Farley guest. | |||||
| Episode Number | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Airdate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 (32) | Montana | Garry Shandling, Peter Tolan & Paul Simms | Todd Holland | Wednesday, June 22, 1994 | |
| Larry's going out of his mind with boredom up in Montana when Artie appears with a scheme to resurrect the show. Robin Williams and Bernadette Peters guest. | |||||
| 02 (33) | You're Having My Baby | Mike Martineau | Todd Holland | Wednesday, June 29, 1994 | |
| 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. Mimi Rogers and The Raspini Brothers guest. | |||||
| 03 (34) | Would You Do Me a Favor? | Maya Forbes | Todd Holland | Wednesday, July 6, 1994 | |
| 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. Jason Alexander guests. | |||||
| 04 (35) | The Gift Episode | Garry Shandling & Paul Simms | Todd Holland | Wednesday, July 13, 1994 | |
| 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. Danny DeVito and Jimmie Walker guest. | |||||
| 05 (36) | People's Choice | Molly Newman, Garry Shandling & Paul Simms | Michael Lehmann | Wednesday, July 20, 1994 | |
| Artie is chosen to produce the People's Choice Awards, prompting both Larry and Hank to try for a role in the show. Elvis Costello and The Attractions and Rita Moreno guest. | |||||
| 06 (37) | Hank's Night in the Sun | Peter Tolan | Todd Holland | Wednesday, July 27, 1994 | |
| Hank gets his shot at the big chair when Larry gets food poisoning just before a taping. George Wendt and Shadoe Stevens guest. | |||||
| 07 (38) | Office Romance | Maya Forbes | Alan Myerson | Wednesday, August 3, 1994 | |
| The office suffers when Larry and Darlene tentatively begin a romance, prompting a domino effect of hurt feelings and jealousy. Bob Saget guests. | |||||
| 08 (39) | The Mr. Sharon Stone Show | Garry Shandling & Peter Tolan | Todd Holland | Wednesday, August 10, 1994 | |
| Larry hits it off with guest Sharon Stone, but finds he can't cope with her greater celebrity status. Julianne Phillips and Sharon Stone guest. | |||||
| 09 (40) | Headwriter | Drake Sather | Todd Holland | Wednesday, August 17, 1994 | |
| Phil whines and pleads to be made headwriter for the show, then finds it isn't what he thought it would be. Dave Thomas guests. | |||||
| 10 (41) | Like No Business I Know | Mike Martineau & Peter Tolan | Todd Holland | Wednesday, August 24, 1994 | |
| Regis Philbin causes some major unrest when he intimates to Hank that there might be a place for him on Regis' new show. Larry and Artie worry about what guest Bobcat Goldthwait might do to top his chair-burning incident on The Tonight Show. Regis Philbin and Bobcat Goldthwait guest. | |||||
| 11 (42) | Larry Loses a Friend | John Riggi | Todd Holland | Wednesday, August 31, 1994 | |
| Jon Lovitz makes a strong play for a reluctant Darlene. Jon Lovitz guests. | |||||
| 12 (43) | Doubt of the Benefit | Drake Sather, Garry Shandling & Peter Tolan | Todd Holland | Wednesday, September 7, 1994 | |
| Larry becomes convinced that Rob Reiner is snubbing him and the show, and retaliates by canceling out of a benefit. Pauly Shore, Richard Belzer, and Rob Reiner guest. | |||||
| 13 (44) | Hank's Divorce | Paul Simms | Todd Holland | Wednesday, September 14, 1994 | |
| It looks like Hank's marriage is over, despite everyone's efforts to patch it up. Joan Embry, Alex Trebek, and Wayne Rogers guest. | |||||
| 14 (45) | The Fourteenth Floor | Maya Forbes | Todd Holland | Wednesday, September 21, 1994 | |
| Larry gets into a feud with the network when he makes fun of their new fall schedule on the air. John Ritter guests. | |||||
| 15 (46) | Next Stop Bottom | Judd Apatow, Garry Shandling & Paul Simms | Todd Holland | Wednesday, September 28, 1994 | |
| 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. Mary Gross, Sarah Jessica Parker, David Viscott, Wendy Leibman, and George Segal guest. | |||||
| 16 (47) | Arthur's Crisis | Judd Apatow & Drake Sather | Alan Myerson | Wednesday, October 5, 1994 | |
| 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. Kris Kristofferson and Clint Black guest. | |||||
| 17 (48) | End of the Season | Garry Shandling, Maya Forbes, Peter Tolan & Paul Simms | Todd Holland | Wednesday, October 12, 1994 | |
| Roseanne spots Larry's drug dependence and offers herself as his friend and keeper as he kicks the habit. Roseanne Barr, Pat Sajak, Jeff Cesario, and Mark Sweet guest. | |||||
| Episode Number | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Airdate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 (49) | Roseanne's Return | Maya Forbes, Steven Levitan & Garry Shandling | Todd Holland | Wednesday, July 19, 1995 | |
| Larry tries to bump Roseanne from the show because he is still hurt that she dumped him. Hank and Phil argue about the O. J. Simpson trial. Roseanne and Chevy Chase guest. | |||||
| 02 (50) | Hank's New Assistant | John Riggi | Todd Holland | Wednesday, July 26, 1995 | |
| After Darlene writes to tell Hank she won't be coming back from vacation, he hires Brian (Scott Thompson) as her permanent replacement. Hank begins to regret that decision when he finds out that Brian is gay. Meanwhile, Larry is bothered by an impression of him that Dana Carvey wants to do on the show. Dana Carvey guests. | |||||
| 03 (51) | Arthur After Hours | Peter Tolan | Todd Holland | Wednesday, August 2, 1995 | |
| Artie works out his frustrations with work by spending the night in the studio drinking and bonding with the janitor. Ryan O'Neal and Sandra Bernhard guest. | |||||
| 04 (52) | The Bump | Judd Apatow, Garry Shandling & Jeff Cesario | Todd Holland | Wednesday, August 9, 1995 | |
| Larry is tired of always bumping Jeff Cesario from the show and promises him that he will appear on the next broadcast. However, the guest spots are already filled and Hank also wants time to do a tribute to his father who died that morning. Larry has to rush through all the interviews to get everyone in. Jeff Cesario, Rob Lowe, Vendela Kirsebom, and David Duchovny guest. | |||||
| 05 (53) | Jeannie's Visit | Jon Vitti | Todd Holland | Wednesday, August 16, 1995 | |
| An unexpected visit from Larry's ex-wife causes tension between Hank and Larry after both of them have sex with her. Tatjana Patitz guests. | |||||
| 06 (54) | The P.A. | Maya Forbes | Alan Myerson | Wednesday, August 23, 1995 | |
| Artie hires his son Cully (Colin Quinn) as a production assistant and everyone has trouble with his poor job performance and bad attitude. Chris Isaak and Larry King guest. | |||||
| 07 (55) | Hank's Sex Tape | Jon Vitti | Todd Holland | Wednesday, August 30, 1995 | |
| While rummaging through Hank's desk, Phil finds a tape of Hank having sex with two women. Copies of the tape begin to circulate causing Hank to worry that he could lose his career. Henry Winkler and Norm Macdonald guest. | |||||
| 08 (56) | Nothing Personal | Garry Shandling & Steven Levitan | Todd Holland | Wednesday, September 13, 1995 | |
| Paula has trouble booking guest for sweeps week, so she leans on Larry to ask his friend Jeff Goldblum, who in turns offer helps Larry get a date with a network publicist. | |||||
| 09 (57) | Brother, Can You Spare 1.2 Million? | Peter Tolan | Todd Holland | Wednesday, September 20, 1995 | |
| Larry discovers that his business manager has lost most of his money. While Larry tries to find extra work to make more money quickly, Artie and Hank seek revenge on Larry's behalf. | |||||
| 10 (58) | Conflict of Interest | Judd Apatow, Maya Forbes & Garry Shandling | Todd Holland | Wednesday, September 27, 1995 | |
| Paula is dating Larry's agent, but Larry fears that he is just using her to book his clients on the show. The network objects Larry's ethnic guest spots. Meanwhile Hank tries to stiff Phil on a $20 loan. Jennifer Aniston, Andy Kindler, and Beck guest. | |||||
| 11 (59) | I Was a Teenage Lesbian | Peter Tolan | Michael Lehmann | Wednesday, October 11, 1995 | |
| Paula is in a bad mood as she waits for the biopsy results on a lump on her breast. Brett Butler (who is going to guest star on the show) tells Artie that she had a lesbian relationship with Paula ten years ago. Hank spends the day interviewing replacements for his agent, Sid, who Hank thinks is about to die. Larry tries (and fails) to get a decent massage. Brett Butler guests. | |||||
| 12 (60) | Larry's Sitcom | Jon Vitti, Mark LaVine & Eddie Ring | Todd Holland | Wednesday, October 18, 1995 | |
| Larry works with Chris Elliot on an idea for a new show. Chris is displeased when he learns that Larry gave the script to Phil to rewrite to make it more appealing to the network executives. Also Hank gets a visit from his oldest living fan and Brian flirts with the water delivery men. Chris Elliott, Jennie Garth, and Kevin Nealon guest. | |||||
| 13 (61) | Larry's Big Idea | Lester Lewis | Todd Holland | Wednesday, October 25, 1995 | |
| Larry goes against Artie's better judgment and introduces a new bit showcasing characters based on the production staff. Courteney Cox and David Letterman guest. | |||||
| 14 (62) | Beverly and the Prop Job | Maya Forbes & Garry Shandling | Todd Holland | Wednesday, November 1, 1995 | |
| A visit from Beverly's cousin Clyde (Paul Mooney) prompts her to push for more affirmative action hiring on the show. When Larry resists, she looks for work elsewhere. Meanwhile, Hank tries to use a job opening on the show to help him get a date. Victoria Principal guests. | |||||
| 15 (63) | 0.409 | Peter Tolan | Alan Myerson | Wednesday, November 8, 1995 | |
| Larry begins an affair with a much younger show intern which causes resentment among the staff and places him in an awkward position of meeting with her parents. Meanwhile Hank insist in buying a race horse for him, Larry and Artie in honor of the show's eighth anniversary. John Stamos and Shawn Colvin guest. | |||||
| 16 (64) | Eight | Peter Tolan | Todd Holland | Wednesday, November 15, 1995 | |
| The eight anniversary special of The Larry Sanders Show struggles to survive several crises: Hank argues with k.d. lang, Mandy Patinkin argues with Noah Wyle, Rosie O'Donnell argues with Larry and Farrah Fawcett, Ryan O'Neal argues with Larry, and all the while Larry desperately needs to go to the bathroom. Rosie O'Donnell, k.d. lang, Mandy Patinkin. Noah Wyle, Ryan O'Neal, Farrah Fawcett, George Segal, Pat O'Brien, and Fred De Cordova guest. | |||||
| 17 (65) | Larry's on Vacation | Maya Forbes | Todd Holland | Wednesday, November 22, 1995 | |
| While Larry is recovering from a plastic surgery, Sandra Bernhard guest hosts for him. Her new manager takes the opportunity to try to make Sandra Larry's permanent replacement, causing Larry to replace her and return sooner than expected. Sandra Bernhard, Gloria Steinem and Julianna Margulies guest star. | |||||
| Episode Number | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Airdate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 (66) | Everybody Loves Larry | Jon Vitti | Todd Holland | Wednesday, November 13, 1996 | |
| When the network makes Jon Stewart the permanent guest host, Larry worries that they are trying to push him out. Hank buys a car from Elvis Costello that immediately starts having huge problems. Larry worries that his friend David Duchovny might be sexually attracted to him. Jon Stewart, Elvis Costello, David Duchovny, and Charles Nelson Reilly guest. | |||||
| 02 (67) | My Name Is Asher Kingsley | Peter Tolan | Todd Holland | Wednesday, November 20, 1996 | |
| Hank's sudden decision to begin practicing Judaism again disrupts the show backstage. Then, when he insists on wearing his yarmulka on the show the problems rise to a whole new level. Larry gets a new massage chair and becomes annoyed when he discovers that someone else in the office is using it. Tom Poston and They Might Be Giants guest. | |||||
| 03 (68) | Where Is the Love? | John Markus & Garry Shandling | Todd Holland | Wednesday, November 27, 1996 | |
| Larry gets into a feud with critic Tom Shales. Hank accidentally gets caught in the crossfire. Sally Field, Sting, Jake Johannsen and Tom Shales guest. | |||||
| 04 (69) | Ellen, or Isn't She? | Judd Apatow, John Markus & Garry Shandling | Todd Holland | Wednesday, December 11, 1996 | |
| When Ellen DeGeneres is booked for the show, Artie and Larry's agent both push Larry to try to get Ellen to respond to public rumors and reveal on the show whether she or her character is a lesbian. Larry has sex with her the night before she is on the show, complicating matters for him. Meanwhile, everyone backstage is distracted after a copy of the budget, revealing everyone's salaries, begins to circulate. Ellen Degeneres guests. | |||||
| 05 (70) | The New Writer | Becky Hartman Edwards & Garry Shandling | Michael Lehmann | Wednesday, December 18, 1996 | |
| The show hires a new writer (Sarah Silverman), despite Phil's objection that girls aren't funny. When Phil refuses to show Larry any of her jokes, Beverly steps in to help, but only makes matters worse. Kevin Nealon is hanging around the studio a lot, making Hank think Nealon wants to replace him as Larry's sidekick. Kevin Nealon and Shawn Colvin guest. | |||||
| 06 (71) | The Matchmaker | John Riggi | Todd Holland | Wednesday, January 8, 1997 | |
| Hank takes Brian out to several gay bars and clubs to cheer him up after his boyfriend dumps him. The next day, Army Archerd writes about it in his column, causing Hank to worry that people will think he is gay. So Hank decides to invite a date to the show and have her shown on camera. The plan backfires when Harvey Fierstein reveals on the show that she used to be a man. Meanwhile, Paula's assistant Marylou can't seem to do anything right, causing headaches for Paula, Artie, and Larry. Nicollette Sheridan, Tim Conway, and Harvey Fierstein guest. | |||||
| 07 (72) | Make a Wish | Jon Vitti | Michael Lehmann | Wednesday, January 15, 1997 | |
| Hank gets in trouble for illegally importing Cuban cigars, Larry fights with guest Ben Stiller over Larry's publicist's (David Paymer) attempt to have Larry replace Stiller on People's Ten Sexiest Men list, and Larry gets a visit from a terminally ill boy from the One Wish Foundation. Ben Stiller and James Belushi guest. | |||||
| 08 (73) | Artie and Angie and Hank and Hercules | Peter Tolan | John Riggi | Wednesday, January 22, 1997 | |
| Artie re-ignites a steamy relationship with guest Angie Dickinson, which leads them to run off to Italy together. Larry argues with new girlfriend Laura Leighton because both want to watch themselves on television. Guest Don Rickles helps Hank get an audition for Disney's new animated movie, Hercules. Angie Dickinson, Don Rickles, and Laura Leighton guest. | |||||
| 09 (74) | The Prank | Carol Leifer & Lester Lewis | Michael Lange | Wednesday, January 29, 1997 | |
| Larry is convinced that Lori Loughlin has taken money from his wallet. Hank tries to impress a woman by putting her son on the show as an expert in geography, but on the show. Phil arranges for phony auditions so that he can meet some beautiful actresses. Lori Loughlin, Butthole Surfers, Jennette Robbins, and John Stamos guest. | |||||
| 10 (75) | The Book | Maya Forbes | Alan Myerson | Wednesday, February 5, 1997 | |
| Larry decides to write an autobiography. Hank worries that Larry will include a story of him masturbating before a show. After Larry reads the finished product, he becomes depressed about his life and locks himself in the grip room. The staff and guests Brooke Shields, Marlee Matlin, and Dr. Joyce Brothers all fail in attempts to get him to come out. Only when Artie starts the show and Larry hears the theme song does he emerge. Meanwhile, Beverly mistakenly thinks that gifts from a secret admirer are coming from a studio executive she likes. Dana Delany, Bruno Kirby, Brooke Shields, Marlee Matlin, Jack Jason, and Dr. Joyce Brothers guest. | |||||
| 11 (76) | Pain Equals Funny | Jeff Cesario | Todd Holland | Wednesday, February 12, 1997 | |
| When Paula tells Larry she is quitting to take a producing job elsewhere, Larry promotes her without consulting Artie. Artie worries he is going to be pushed out and so walks out on the show. Larry decides he has to fire Paula to convince Artie to come back. Artie comes back, but tells Paula she can stay. Meanwhile, the quality of Phil's writing varries wildly, depending on how things are going with his girlfriend. | |||||
| 12 (77) | The Roast | Peter Tolan & Garry Shandling | Michael Lehmann | Wednesday, February 19, 1997 | |
| Artie, Larry's publicist, and Larry's agent work together to organize a roast for Larry. Hank is disappointed when he is not invited to be the roastmaster. Larry's enjoyment of the roast decreases throughout the evening, especially when Hank and Artie almost come to blows. Dana Carvey, Bill Maher, Carl Reiner, Kip Addotta, Norm Crosby, Al Franken, Bruno Kirby, Jon Stewart and Carrot Top guest. | |||||
| 13 (78) | Larry's New Love | John Riggi | Todd Holland | Wednesday, February 26, 1997 | |
| Larry's relationship with his new girlfriend, Alex (Melinda McGraw) comes to a quick end when she uses Larry to get on the show to further her own career ambitions. Paul Westerberg, Daisy Fuentes, Warren Littlefield and Jeff Foxworthy guest. | |||||
| Episode Number | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Airdate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 (79) | Another List | Garry Shandling & Adam Resnick | Thomas Schlamme | Sunday, March 15, 1998 | |
| The network threatens to replace Larry with guest host Jon Stewart unless he makes some changes. Hank tries to convince a fan to give him his "Hey Now" license plates. Jon Stewart, Smashmouth, and Winona Ryder guest. | |||||
| 02 (80) | The Beginning of the End | Garry Shandling & Dennis Klein | David Mirkin | Sunday, March 22, 1998 | |
| The network continues to force Larry to make substantial changes in the look and format of the show and assign executive Kenny Mitchell to be a new "creative consultant" to oversee the changes. Artie, Hank, and Larry are all frustrated by the changes. Ultimately, Larry decides to announce on the show that he will be leaving when his contract expires in eight weeks time. Jon Stewart and Colin Hay guest. | |||||
| 03 (81) | As My Career Lay Dying | Peter Tolan | Garry Shandling | Sunday, March 29, 1998 | |
| As the end of the show gets closer, the entire staff are busy lining up new jobs. Hank finds the task more difficult than he thought it would be. Lea Thompson, Bob Costas, Jim Gray, Fred De Cordova, Pat Sajak, Andy Williams and Donny Osmond guest. | |||||
| 04 (82) | Pilots and Pens Lost | Peter Tolan | Alan Myerson | Sunday, April 5, 1998 | |
| Phil quits so he can write a new sitcom, but the deal falls through when he discovers the network wants him to rewrite it as a vehicle for Dave Chappelle. Larry buys Artie a pen, which he promptly loses. He is desperate to find it after being told how expensive it is. Dave Chappelle, Bridget Fonda and Jonathan Katz guest. | |||||
| 05 (83) | The Interview | Kell Cahoon, Tom Saunders & Garry Shandling | Todd Holland | Sunday, April 12, 1998 | |
| Larry cries on a taped TV interview and Artie unsuccussfully tries to prevent it being shown. Hank believes that Vince Vaughn hit his car, but it was in fact Mary Lou. She finally confesses, but not before Hank smears dog faeces on Vaughn's car. Ben Folds Five, Vince Vaughn, James Belushi, Maureen O'Boyle, and David Spade guest. | |||||
| 06 (84) | Adolf Hankler | Alex Gregory & Peter Huyck | Garry Shandling | Sunday, April 19, 1998 | |
| Larry has his brother Stan over for a personal visit but ends up being bombarded with business "opportunities". Jon Stewart guest hosts the show but the show gets cut after he insists on putting on the Wu-Tang Clan, and Hank as Adolf Hitler, against the network's wishes. Hank chases Jon for a promise that he will keep his job when Jon takes over. Jon Stewart, Wu-Tang Clan, Jason Alexander, Kristen Johnston guest. | |||||
| 07 (85) | Beverly's Secret | Adam Resnick & Garry Shandling | Alan Myerson | Sunday, April 26, 1998 | |
| Hank does a remote broadcast from a couple's home in Wisconsin and ends up ruining their relationship. Beverley reveals she is pregnant and that the father is a former guest. Larry blames Michael Bolton, who walks off the show, but the father turns out to be Eriq La Salle. Steven Wright, Eriq La Salle, Drew Carey and Michael Bolton guest. | |||||
| 08 (86) | I Buried Sid | Judd Apatow, Adam Resnick & Garry Shandling | Garry Shandling | Sunday, May 3, 1998 | |
| Larry tries to keep his new relationship with Laura Dern a secret, but psychic guest Char Margolis tells him she knows. Hank humiliates the cue man Sid when he is due to impersonate Liza Minelli on the show and is racked with guilt when Sid kills himself shortly afterwards. Larry Miller, Laura Dern, Char Margolis, Rosey Grier, Jerry Stiller, and Heidi Klum guest. | |||||
| 09 (87) | Just the Perfect Blendship | Peter Tolan, Kell Cahoon & Tom Saunders | Melonie Mayron | Sunday, May 10, 1998 | |
| Larry and Jeff Goldblum's friendship is slightly strained when he finds himself attracted to Jeff's old flame Gina Gershon. Hank has a colonoscopy and invites the attractive doctor onto the show for a tour, with poor results. Joke writer Wendy Traston (Sarah Silverman) gets a spot on the show itself and performs well. Jeff Goldblum, Gina Gershon, Illeana Douglas, Terry Bradshaw guest. | |||||
| 10 (88) | Putting the 'Gay' Back in Litigation | Richard Day, Alex Gregory & Peter Huyck | Judd Apatow | Sunday, May 17, 1998 | |
| Brian sues the show for sexual harassment because of Phil's endless string of gay jokes. Hank puts together a film of celebrity tributes to Larry. Larry worries that Illeana Douglas won't be a good guest. Illeana Douglas, Bruno Kirby, Ed Begley, Jr. and Drew Barrymore guest. | |||||
| 11 (89) | Flip | Garry Shandling & Peter Tolan | Todd Holland | Sunday, May 31, 1998 | |
| Larry tapes his final show with a long list of big name guests. As always, there is more than a little bit of backstage drama as angry former employees show up and guests get into fights. Warren Beatty, David Duchovny, Jon Stewart, Greg Kinnear, Bruno Kirby, Jim Carrey, Tom Petty, Clint Black, Carol Burnett, Ellen DeGeneres, Sean Penn, Tim Allen, and Jerry Seinfeld guest.
Note- In 1998 this episode won the Emmy for Outstanding in a Comedy Series.[1] |
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Out of the show's 89 episodes, 13 aired on Saturdays, 65 aired on Wednesdays and 11 aired on Sundays.