The Larry Sanders Show

Season 1

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HBO television sitcom about Larry Sanders, a talk-show host. This show goes 'behind-the-scenes' to reveal Larry's humorous interactions with the producers and guests.

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13 Episodes

The Garden Weasel
E1
The Garden WeaselLarry 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.
The Promise
E2
The PromiseLarry 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.
The Spiders Episode
E3
The Spiders EpisodeLarry battles his reluctance when real live spiders are scheduled for the show, and tries to find a sketch to do with guest Carol Burnett.
Guest Host
E4
Guest HostLarry goes on holiday and Dana Carvey takes over. Hank is not pleased.
The New Producer
E5
The New ProducerA friend of Larry's temporarily replaces Artie as producer but schemes to make the job permanent.
The Flirt Episode
E6
The Flirt EpisodeJeannie becomes very jealous and accuses Larry of flirting with a playful Mimi Rogers on the show.
Hank's Contract
E7
Hank's ContractIt's contract negotiation time for Hank and he's going for a raise ... and a golf cart.
Out of the Loop
E8
Out of the LoopLarry feels out of touch when he's the last to know that his headwriter is having a torrid office affair.
The Talk Show Episode
E9
The Talk Show EpisodeAn argument at home with Jeannie causes Larry to lose his concentration during the show that night.
Party
E10
PartyLarry's little dinner at home with Arthur, initiated by Jeannie, escalates into a full-blown party and causes Larry to become extremely paranoid.
The Warmth Episode
E11
The Warmth EpisodeWorried about his ratings, Larry hires a focus group to help him tighten up the show.
A Brush With (the Elbow of) Greatness
E12
A Brush With (the Elbow of) GreatnessLarry makes the tabloids when a woman claims he knocked her into a magazine rack and neglected to apologize.
The 'Hey Now' Episode
E13
The 'Hey Now' EpisodeHank falls asleep during the show, which is just the last straw for a fed-up Larry.