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.

Where to Watch Season 1

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.

Cast of Season 1

  • Garry ShandlingLarry Sanders
  • Jeffrey TamborHank Kingsley
  • Wallace LanghamPhil
  • Rip TornArthur
  • Penny Johnson JeraldBeverly Barnes
  • Janeane GarofaloPaula
  • Linda DoucettDarlene Chapinni
  • Megan GallagherJeannie Sanders
  • Jeremy PivenJerry Capen
  • John MarkusWriter / Producer
  • Victor LevinWriter
  • Maya ForbesWriter / Producer
  • Rosie ShusterWriter
  • Peter HuyckProducer
  • Adam ResnickProducer
  • Earl PomerantzProducer
  • Jeff CesarioProducer
  • John ZiffrenProducer
  • Judd ApatowProducer
  • Michael FitzsimmonsProducer
  • Craig ZiskProducer
  • Paul SimmsProducer
  • Carol LeiferProducer
  • Steven LevitanProducer
  • Brad IsaacsProducer
  • Richard DayProducer
  • Jon VittiProducer
  • Peter TolanProducer
  • Dick BlasucciProducer
  • John RiggiProducer
  • Becky Hartman EdwardsProducer
  • Todd HollandProducer

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  • The Larry Sanders Show: Season 1
    The Larry Sanders Show: Season 1Trailer

 

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