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, worried about the implications of a permanent guest host, sabotages temporary host Jon Stewart at every turn. Hank buys a less-than-perfect used car from Elvis Costello. David Duchovny's friendliness makes Larry wonder about his sexual orientation.
Directed by Todd HollandWritten by Peter TolanGuest stars Jon Stewart, David Duchovny, Elvis Costello, Deborah May, Doug Ballard, Peter Dante, Charles Nelson Reilly, Laura Cayouette
Episode 2
Hank's decison to re-embrace Judaism throws the office and the network into a tizzy. Larry worries that someone has been sitting in his new massaging recliner.
Directed by Todd HollandWritten by Peter TolanGuest stars Deborah May, Amy Aquino, Tom Poston, Jon Korkes, Ned Bellamy
Episode 3
Larry gets upset over a review from TV critic Tom Shales, prompting him to fire off a fax in retaliation and to seek sympathy from show guest Sally Field.
Directed by Todd HollandGuest stars John Hoffman, Sally Field, Sting, Jake Johannsen, Tom Shales
Episode 4
Artie pushes Larry to get Ellen Degeneres to come out of the closet on their show, but Larry pursues some personal research first. Beverly spoils Artie's birthday by circulating the show's budget, with everyone's salary, amongst the staff.
Directed by Judd Apatow, Todd HollandWritten by Judd ApatowGuest stars Ellen DeGeneres, Bob Odenkirk, Sid Newman, Scott Jaeck
Episode 5
Hank suffers paranoid agonies when he fears that Kevin Nealon is hanging around trying to get his job. Phil has trouble adjusting to the woman Larry has hired as a new writer.
Directed by Michael LehmannWritten by John RiggiGuest stars Kevin Nealon, Todd Barry, Sarah Silverman, Shawn Colvin, Bil Dwyer
Episode 6
Paula's new assistant, Marylou, manages to upset everyone, even the affable Tim Conway, with her ineffective pre-interview techniques and celebrity research. Hank's effort to cheer up a despondent Brian with a night on the town at several gay bars earns him a prominent mention in Army Archerd's column.
Directed by Todd HollandWritten by John RiggiGuest stars Tim Conway, Harvey Fierstein, Nicollette Sheridan, Tim DeKay, Tim Maculan
Episode 7
Larry wants to be on People's Ten Sexiest Men list, even if it means bumping off guest Ben Stiller. Beverly gets stuck taking care of their ""One Wish"" Foundation child when he comes to meet Larry. Hank distributes his illegally obtained Cuban cigars.
Directed by Michael LehmannWritten by Jon VittiGuest stars Jim Belushi, Brooke Smith, David Paymer, Ben Stiller, Chauncey Leopardi, Jack Shearer
Episode 8
Artie falls off the wagon with his second addiction, Angie Dickinson, and flies to Venice with her. Larry's affair with Laura Leighton stumbles over their obsessions with watching their own TV shows. Hank auditions for a voice part in the new Disney movie, Hercules.
Directed by John RiggiWritten by Peter TolanGuest stars Laura Leighton, Angie Dickinson, Don Rickles, Taylor Nichols
Episode 9
Larry becomes convinced that his new paramour Lori Loughlin has taken money from his wallet. Hank tries to impress a woman by putting her precocious son on the show as an expert in geography. Phil arranges for phony auditions so he can meet some beautiful actresses.
Directed by Michael LangeWritten by Carol LeiferGuest stars Todd Barry, John Stamos, Lori Loughlin, Jennette Robbins, Cecil Hoffman, Robert Mailhouse, Christopher Riccio
Episode 10
Larry insists on writng a book about his life, just like Jay, Brett, Ellen and Paul, leaving Hank worrying about ""the incident"" and Artie to finish off his own memoirs. Beverly receives flowers from a secret admirer and jumps to conclusions.
Directed by Alan MyersonGuest stars Bruno Kirby, Dana Delany, Bob Odenkirk, Brooke Shields, Joyce Brothers, Jack Jason, Joseph C. Phillips, Phil Dicker
Episode 11
Paula tells Larry that she's leaving to produce the Caryl and Marilyn show, so he impulsively promotes her to producer without consulting Artie. The quality of Phil's work goes up and down as his new girlfriend plays with his affections.
Directed by Todd HollandWritten by Jeff CesarioGuest stars Kirk Baily, Jenica Bergere, Suli McCullough
Episode 12
Artie works hard to make sure all of Larry's ""friends"" attend a celebrity roast in his honor while Hank tries to learn how to handle hecklers so he can be the roastmaster.
Directed by Michael LehmannWritten by Garry Shandling, Peter TolanGuest stars Jon Stewart, Bruno Kirby, Carl Reiner, Dana Carvey, David Paymer, Bob Odenkirk, Kip Addota, Norm Crosby
Episode 13
Larry's relationship with his new girlfriend is threatened when she takes on the ""mermaid"" role in a show skit, and wants to use it as a springboard for her career.
Directed by Todd HollandWritten by John RiggiGuest stars Daisy Fuentes, Jeff Foxworthy, Bruce Greenwood, Melinda McGraw, Warren Littlefield
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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