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The Larry Sanders Show Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1996 - 1997
Episode 1
Everybody Loves Larry
Wed, Nov 13, 199624 mins
The network wants Jon Stewart to be the permanent guest host, but Arthur knows they want him to take over for Larry. Larry thinks David Duchovny has a crush on him. Hank gets ripped off by Elvis Costello.
Episode 2
My Name Is Asher Kingsley
Wed, Nov 20, 199629 mins
When Hank decides to embrace his religion, he causes problems with Larry, the network, and his fans.
Episode 3
Where Is the Love?
Wed, Nov 27, 199622 mins
When a television critic gives Larry a bad review, Larry starts a feud by responding on his show.
Episode 4
Ellen, or Isn't She?
Wed, Dec 11, 199622 mins
A copy of the show's budget, including employee salaries, gets passed around the office, and everyone is upset. Larry is supposed to try to get Ellen Degeneres to come out on his show, but he isn't entirely sure that she is gay.
Episode 5
The New Writer
Wed, Dec 18, 199630 mins
Phil has trouble accepting the new female writer. Kevin Nealon starts hanging around the office so much that Hank worries he is going to steal his job.
Episode 6
The Matchmaker
Wed, Jan 8, 199723 mins
Larry has trouble firing a staff member that is consistently messing up. Hank does something nice for his assistant and it results in a rumor that he might be gay.
Episode 7
Make a Wish
Wed, Jan 15, 199723 mins
Larry is desperate to make People Magazine's Sexiest Men Alive list, and it causes problems with Ben Stiller, his friend and guest on the show. Customs busts Hank for importing Cuban cigars.
Episode 8
Artie and Angie and Hank and Hercules
Wed, Jan 22, 199724 mins
Angie Dickinson is appearing on the show. This is a problem for Arthur because of their past and his inability to control himself around her. Hank attempts to get a part in Disney's Hercules.
Episode 9
The Prank
Wed, Jan 29, 199722 mins
Larry thinks that Lori Loughlin stole money out of his wallet. Hank falls for a single mom and books her son on the show. Phil hatches a scheme to meet models and attractive actresses.
Episode 10
The Book
Wed, Feb 5, 199722 mins
Beverly has a secret admirer. Larry decides to write a revealing book about his life and career, but regrets it when he sees who he is on paper. Hank worries that the book will include an embarrassing incident.
Episode 11
Pain Equals Funny
Wed, Feb 12, 199721 mins
Phil's writing suffers when he gets a new girlfriend, but thrives whenever she hurts him. Paula is offered another job, so Larry promotes her in order to keep her around. Unhappy with this, Arthur walks off the show.
Episode 12
The Roast
Wed, Feb 19, 199723 mins
Larry is roasted by his friends and a couple strangers.
Episode 13
Larry's New Love
Wed, Feb 26, 199722 mins
Larry's new girlfriend convinces him to put her in a sketch on the show, and nobody trusts her motive.
