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.
Air date: 1998-03-15
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Larry's ratings are slipping and the suits are looking to replace him with regular guest host Jon Stewart. Hank tries to trade for a fan's ""Hey Now"" license plates.
Air date: 1998-03-22
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Kenny Mitchell joins the show as creative consultant and makes major changes to the format. Larry battles with the network and his agent over his contract.
Air date: 1998-03-29
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Larry's staff prepares for the end by secretly looking for new jobs.
Air date: 1998-04-05
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Phil leaves the show to write a pilot. Larry gives Artie a special gift.
Air date: 1998-04-12
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Mary Lou dents Hank's car but is terrified to tell him. Larry is interviewed for Extra!
Air date: 1998-04-19
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Larry spends his vacation with his brother who has a business proposition. Guest host Jon Stewart tests the network's censors by booking the Wu-Tang Clan.
Air date: 1998-04-26
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Hank does a remote from Wisconsin. The staff tries to guess the father of Beverly's baby.
Air date: 1998-05-03
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Everyone takes Sid's death hard, especially Hank who thinks he may have pushed Sid over the edge.
Air date: 1998-05-10
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Larry hits on a guest. Hank hits on his doctor. Mary Lou considers letting her best friend be on the show.
Air date: 1998-05-17
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Larry begins to date Illeana Douglas, but feels compelled to rehearse her through her segment. Meanwhile, Brian brings a sexual harassment suit against Phil for all his gay jokes.
Air date: 1998-05-31
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Larry scrambles to get his last show together, and must confront David Duchovny's affections in order to secure him as a guest. Arthur tries to keep the staff's emotions together as things are packed up and the last show is done.
Air date: 1998-05-31
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Part 2 of the final ever show. Larry is in hot water with Carol Burnet when he tells her she was the first person he chose to be on his final show. This doesn't appear to be the case as Ellen confirms. Bruno Kirby is bumped again. Clint Black sings goodbye to Larry.
