TV series
Bitterly, brutally, blatantly hilarious.
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
Larry's going out of his mind with boredom up in Montana when Artie appears with a scheme to resurrect the show.
Directed by Todd HollandWritten by Garry Shandling, Peter TolanGuest stars Bernadette Peters, Robin Williams, David Warner, Shashawnee Hall
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Todd HollandGuest stars Ray Wise, Mimi Rogers, Jeanette O'Connor, Tracey Ellis, Sid Newman
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Todd HollandGuest stars French Stewart, Jason Alexander, Warren Frost
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Todd HollandWritten by Garry Shandling, Paul SimmsGuest stars Danny DeVito, Jimmie Walker, Paul Willson, Carol Siskind
Episode 5
Artie is chosen to produce the People's Choice Awards, prompting both Larry and Hank to try for a role in the show.
Directed by Michael LehmannWritten by Garry Shandling, Paul SimmsGuest stars Rita Moreno, Elvis Costello, Deborah May, Bob Odenkirk
Episode 6
Hank gets his shot at the big chair when Larry gets food poisoning just before a taping.
Directed by Todd HollandWritten by Peter TolanGuest stars George Wendt, Shadoe Stevens, Sid Newman
Episode 7
The office suffers when Larry and Darlene tentatively begin a romance, prompting a domino effect of hurt feelings and jealousy.
Directed by Alan MyersonGuest stars Bob Saget, Sid Newman
Episode 8
Larry hits it off with guest Sharon Stone, but finds he can't cope with her greater celebrity status.
Directed by Todd HollandWritten by Garry Shandling, Peter TolanGuest stars David Paymer, Sharon Stone, Julianne Phillips, Jack Blessing, Lisa Edelstein, Wesley Thompson, Sid Newman
Episode 9
Phil whines and pleads to be made headwriter for the show, then finds it isn't what he thought it would be.
Directed by Todd HollandWritten by Drake SatherGuest stars Doug Ballard, John Riggi, Dave Thomas, Jim Turner, Richard Narita
Episode 10
Regis Philbin causes some major unrest when he intimates to Hank that there might be 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.
Directed by Todd HollandWritten by Peter TolanGuest stars Bobcat Goldthwait, Regis Philbin, Phil Leeds, Sid Newman
Episode 11
Jon Lovitz makes a strong play for a reluctant Darlene.
Directed by Todd HollandWritten by John RiggiGuest stars Jon Lovitz, Elsa Raven, Mark Roberts
Episode 12
Larry becomes convinced that Rob Reiner is snubbing him and the show, and retaliates by canceling out of a benefit.
Directed by Todd HollandWritten by Garry Shandling, Peter Tolan, Drake SatherGuest stars Rob Reiner, Richard Belzer, Pauly Shore, Sid Newman
Episode 13
It looks like Hank's marriage is over, despite everyone's efforts to patch it up.
Directed by Todd HollandWritten by Paul SimmsGuest stars Leah Lail, Wayne Rogers, Sid Newman
Episode 14
Larry gets into a feud with the network when he makes fun of their new fall schedule on the air.
Directed by Todd HollandGuest stars Haley Joel Osment, Matt Letscher, John Ritter, Deborah May, Doug Ballard, Kerry Leigh Michaels, Robert Levine, Sid Newman
Episode 15
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.
Directed by Judd Apatow, Paul Simms, Todd HollandWritten by Judd ApatowGuest stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Phil Leeds, Mary Gross, Wendy Liebman, David Viscott, Patrick Bristow, Angelle Brooks, Gloria LeRoy
Episode 16
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.
Directed by Alan MyersonWritten by John RiggiGuest stars Sid Newman, Clint Black, Kris Kristofferson, Linda Gehringer, Jonathan Glabman
Episode 17
Roseanne spots Larry's drug dependence and offers herself as his friend and keeper as he kicks the habit.
Directed by Peter Tolan, Todd HollandWritten by Paul SimmsGuest stars Pat Sajak, Jeff Cesario, Roseanne Barr, Bob Odenkirk, James Noah, Mark Sweet
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Garry ShandlingLarry Sanders
Jeffrey TamborHank Kingsley
Wallace LanghamPhil
Rip TornArthur
Penny Johnson JeraldBeverly Barnes
Janeane GarofaloPaula
Linda DoucettDarlene Chapinni
Megan GallagherJeannie Sanders
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