Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: an Almost History of America
President and Mrs. Obama wanted to honor America’s 250th anniversary and celebrate the unique history of our nation on this special occasion. ...But then Larry David called.
- Metascore58
- 2026-2026
- 1 season
- HBO Max
- Comedy, Documentary
- TV-MA
President and Mrs. Obama wanted to honor America’s 250th anniversary and celebrate the unique history of our nation on this special occasion. ...But then Larry David called.
Season 1 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 2026
Episode 1
Livingston
Fri, Jun 26, 2026 32 mins
Robert Livingston takes a first pass at the Declaration of Independence. Rosa Parks settles in for an uncomfortable bus ride.
Episode 2
Farewell
Fri, Jul 3, 2026 31 mins
Meriwether Lewis shares news of his upcoming travels with his long-suffering wife. Larry presses George Washington for answers.
Episode 3
McCarthy
Fri, Jul 10, 2026 35 mins
Larry crashes a party in Boston Harbor. Jonesy makes a stop on the Underground Railroad. The Wright Brothers prepare for their first flight. Senator Joe McCarthy calls out his fellow congressmen for their problematic conduct.
Episode 4
Deepthroat
Fri, Jul 17, 2026 35 mins
Bob Woodward receives some questionable intel. Henry Ford is forced to take a local mensch out for a test drive. Bachelor president James Buchanan tries his luck with the ladies. Vaccine pioneer Jonas Salk makes his mother a little too proud.
Episode 5
Lincoln
Fri, Jul 24, 2026 34 mins
Larry plays a key role during the showdown at the O.K. Corral. President Lincoln receives advice from his Chief of Staff, Lawrence Butterfield. President Johnson recruits Butterfield to help convince a grieving Mary Todd to move out of the White House.
Episode 6
Buzz
Fri, Jul 31, 2026 35 mins
After Paul Revere issues his warning, Larry and his wife prepare to flee. At the Alamo, Davy Crockett hides a crucial secret. Susan B. Anthony deals with a rude dinner guest. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin butt heads during their lunar mission.
Episode 7
Lawrence
Fri, Aug 7, 2026 32 mins
Larry gets caught up in the moment on VJ Day. After delivering a lengthy speech, President William Henry Harrison falls ill. Rescuers question the surviving members of the Donner Party. In 2014, President Obama makes waves for his apparel decisions.
