The Larry Sanders Show

Seasons

1992

USA

8.5

TV-MA

A comedic behind the scenes look at a late night talk show.

Episode List

S1 • E1

What Have You Done for Me Lately?

Larry is pressed to do a sponsored live commercial for a gardening tool called The Garden Weasel during his show, which creates animosity between him and his boss, Melanie Parrish. Actor Robert Hays guests on the show.

S1 • E2

The Promise

Larry is upset when the up-and-coming comedian David Spade appears on rival Jay Leno's late-night talk show and tells the same jokes he was supposed to tell on his show first; Hank gives his elderly groupies a tour of the studio.

S1 • E3

The Spider Episode

Larry's fear of spiders poses a problem for the show.

S1 • E4

The Guest Host

Problems arise when Dana Carvey guest hosts Larry's show. Hank doesn't like taking notes from Artie.

S1 • E5

The New Producer

A substitute producer causes panic among the show's staff. Hank appeals to a younger demographic.

S1 • E6

The Flirt Episode

Larry fears he might cheat on his wife after he flirts with Mimi Rogers during an interview and then invites her back for the next show.

S1 • E7

Hank's Contract

Hank threatens to leave the show without a better contract.

S1 • E8

Out of the Loop

Larry decides to get involved with the personal problems of his staff. Jerry can't keep his pants on.

S1 • E9

Talk Show

Larry's career jeopardizes his marriage.

S1 • E10

Party

An innocent invitation to Arthur and his wife for dinner turns into a full-blown staff party

S1 • E11

The Warmth Episode

After market research shows that audience members don't find him likable, Larry goes out of his way to be nice to everyone and asks Artie to run the show by focus groups.

S1 • E12

A Brush with the Elbow of Greatness

After embarrassing CCTV footage of Larry emerges, he allows himself to be persuaded that all publicity is good publicity, a decision he grows to regret.