The Larry Sanders Show
Garry Shandling is Larry Sanders in this iconic showbiz comedy about a fictional late night talk show host and his dysfunctional staff.
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- 1992-1998
- 6 seasons
- HBO
- Comedy
- TV-MA
Garry Shandling is Larry Sanders in this iconic showbiz comedy about a fictional late night talk show host and his dysfunctional staff.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1992
Episode 1
What Have You Done for Me Lately?
Sat, Aug 15, 1992 30 mins
Larry Sanders has a reasonably successful talk show. The network people, in particular Melanie Parish, want him to do live, spoken commercials during his show. Larry is not comfortable with this as it runs against the flow and format of his show. Unfortunately there doesn't seem any way out.
Episode 2
The Promise
Sat, Aug 22, 1992 24 mins
Larry is upset when the up-and-coming comedian David Spade appears on rival Jay Leno's late-night talk show and tells the same jokes he was supposed to tell on his show first; Hank gives his elderly groupies a tour of the studio.
Episode 3
The Spider Episode
Sat, Aug 29, 1992 28 mins
Larry's fear of spiders poses a problem for the show.
Episode 4
The Guest Host
Sat, Sep 5, 1992 29 mins
Problems arise when Dana Carvey guest hosts Larry's show. Hank doesn't like taking notes from Artie.
Episode 5
The New Producer
Sat, Sep 12, 1992 28 mins
A substitute producer causes panic among the show's staff. Hank appeals to a younger demographic.
Episode 6
The Flirt Episode
Sat, Sep 19, 1992 24 mins
Larry fears he might cheat on his wife after he flirts with Mimi Rogers during an interview and then invites her back for the next show.
Episode 7
Hank's Contract
Sat, Sep 26, 1992 29 mins
Hank threatens to leave the show without a better contract.
Episode 8
Out of the Loop
Sat, Oct 3, 1992 23 mins
Larry decides to get involved with the personal problems of his staff. Jerry can't keep his pants on.
Episode 9
Talk Show
Sat, Oct 10, 1992 25 mins
Larry's career jeopardizes his marriage.
Episode 10
Party
Sat, Oct 17, 1992 23 mins
An innocent invitation to Arthur and his wife for dinner turns into a full-blown staff party
Episode 11
The Warmth Episode
Sat, Oct 24, 1992 23 mins
After market research shows that audience members don't find him likable, Larry goes out of his way to be nice to everyone and asks Artie to run the show by focus groups.
Episode 12
A Brush with the Elbow of Greatness
Sat, Oct 31, 1992 23 mins
After embarrassing CCTV footage of Larry emerges, he allows himself to be persuaded that all publicity is good publicity, a decision he grows to regret.
Episode 13
Hey Now
Sat, Nov 7, 1992 21 mins
Larry becomes angry at Hank for taking so many outside jobs and retaliates by ordering him not to use his catchphrase on the show.
