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 is apprehensive over a guest appearance by former girl friend Roseanne and decides to see a psychiatrist. The office follows the O.J. trial.
Directed by Todd HollandWritten by Steven LevitanGuest stars Charles Cioffi, Roseanne Barr, Sid Newman, Chevy Chase, Marina Maximova, Bernadette Birkett
Episode 2
When Darlene quits while on vacation, Hank hires the temp who was filling in for her. Larry's reluctant to tell Dana Carvey he doesn't like Carvey's Larry Sanders impersonation.
Directed by Todd HollandWritten by John RiggiGuest stars Dana Carvey, Sid Newman, Peter Dante
Episode 3
After a particularly trying day at work, Arthur spends the night at the studio with two new friends, Nicolae the janitor and Hank's karoake machine, and one old bottle of booze.
Directed by Todd HollandWritten by Peter TolanGuest stars Elya Baskin, Sandra Bernhard, Ryan O'Neal
Episode 4
Larry promises not to bump comic Jeff Cesario again, then finds the show overbooked and Hank needing four minutes for a tribute to his late father.
Directed by Todd HollandWritten by Garry Shandling, Judd ApatowGuest stars Rob Lowe, David Duchovny, Jeff Cesario, Sid Newman, Vendela Kirsebom, Barry Nolan, Sue Ann Gilfillan
Episode 5
A surprise visit by Larry's ex-wife causes an unusual triangle between her, Larry and Hank. Larry offers a cappuccino machine as a substitute for the daily office run to Starbucks.
Directed by Todd HollandWritten by Jon VittiGuest stars Megan Gallagher, Tatjana Patitz
Episode 6
Family ties are stretched to the limit when Artie hires his delinquent son as a production assistant. Larry worries about his diet.
Directed by Alan MyersonGuest stars Colin Quinn, Chris Isaak, Larry King, Eli Kodjayan
Episode 7
Hank fears for his career after Phil sets a scandalous sex tape circulating among the entertainment community.
Directed by Todd HollandWritten by Jon VittiGuest stars Norm Macdonald, Phil Leeds, Sid Newman, Henry Winkler, Jennifer Rhodes, Athena Massey, Meadow Williams, Jon Favreau
Episode 8
Paula has trouble booking guests for sweeps week, so she leans on Larry to ask his friend Jeff Goldblum, who in turn offers to help Larry get a date with a network publicist.
Directed by Todd HollandWritten by Garry Shandling, Steven LevitanGuest stars Jeff Goldblum, Marg Helgenberger
Episode 9
Larry scrambles to make some money after his accountant admits he's lost all of Larry's funds. Artie and Hank set out to teach the guy a lesson.
Directed by Todd HollandWritten by Peter TolanGuest stars Paul Willson, Joel Polis, Molly Hagan, Wesley Leong, Bob Odenkirk
Episode 10
Paula's dating Larry's agent, but Larry fears he's just using her to book his clients on the show. The network objects to Larry's ethnic guest spots. Hank tries to stiff Phil on a $20 loan.
Directed by Judd Apatow, Todd HollandWritten by Judd ApatowGuest stars Jennifer Aniston, Deborah May, Bob Odenkirk, Doug Ballard, Andy Kindler, Jim Lau, Beck
Episode 11
While awaiting the results of a breast biopsy, a tense Paula angers Brett Butler who offers Larry some tips on his weekly massage. Hank interviews possible new agents while his beloved Sid lies gravely ill in the hospital.
Directed by Michael LehmannWritten by Peter TolanGuest stars Brett Butler, Susan Gibney, Mark Benninghoffen, Michael Boatman, Matt Hannigan, Pamala Tyson
Episode 12
Larry accepts a script from Chris Elliott for a new sitcom to be produced under Larry's deal with the network, then gives it to Phil for some ""fine tuning."" Hank honors his oldest fan.
Directed by Todd HollandWritten by John Riggi, Jon VittiGuest stars Jennie Garth, Kevin Nealon, Bob Odenkirk, Sid Newman, Chris Elliott, Tim Grimm, Peter Dante, Michael Lowry
Episode 13
Larry goes against Artie's better judgement and introduces a new bit showcasing characters based on the production staff.
Directed by Todd HollandGuest stars David Letterman, Kevin Steinberg, Sid Newman, Courteney Cox, Kent Zbornak
Episode 14
Beverly quits when Larry and Artie refuse to seriously consider her request that a job in the props department be given to a black person. Hank considers replacing Brian with a woman.
Directed by Todd HollandWritten by Garry ShandlingGuest stars Victoria Principal, Paul Mooney, Dick Anthony Williams, Bobbi Jo Lathan, Susan Leslie
Episode 15
Larry begins an affair with a much younger show intern which causes resentment among the staff and places him in the awkward position of meeting her parents. Hank insists on a buying a race horse for himself, Larry and Artie in honor of the show's eighth anniversary.
Directed by Alan MyersonWritten by Peter TolanGuest stars Sid Newman, Juliet Tablak, Shawn Colvin, John Stamos, Sam Rubin, Gerrit Graham, Jan Lucas
Episode 16
Chaos reigns as the eighth anniversary show tapes and Larry tries repeatedly to sneak in a bathroom visit during a commercial break.
Directed by Todd HollandWritten by Peter TolanGuest stars Pat O'Brien, Farrah Fawcett, George Segal, Ryan O'Neal, Frederick de Cordova, K.D. Lang, Mandy Patinkin, Rosie O'Donnell
Episode 17
Larry takes a vacation to recover from plastic surgery leaving Sandra Bernhard to fill in as the show host. But her manager sends shock waves through the office with her pushy ways.
Directed by Todd HollandWritten by John RiggiGuest stars Deborah May, Doug Ballard, Sandra Bernhard, Julianna Margulies, Gloria Steinem, Lois Foraker, Rob Bloch
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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