The Larry Sanders Show 1992
“Bitterly, brutally, blatantly hilarious.”
What is The Larry Sanders Show?
The Larry Sanders Show is a television series that premiered in 1992 and it was created by Dennis Klein and Garry Shandling. The show is a comedic behind the scenes look at a late night talk show.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1992
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 90
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Aug 15, 1992
- Last aired
- May 31, 1998
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- HBO
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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The Larry Sanders Show is a television series that premiered in 1992 and it was created by Dennis Klein and Garry Shandling. The show is a comedic behind the scenes look at a late night talk show. Garry Shandling stars in the series, which also features Jeffrey Tambor, Wallace Langham, and Rip Torn. The series is based on Garry Shandling's own talk show experiences and he plays the character of Larry Sanders, a paranoid and insecure host of a late night talk show. The show allows the writers to look behind the scenes and show a convincing slice of behind the camera life. The Larry Sanders Show can be streamed online and it has been made available on various platforms. The series was directed by Todd Holland and it has been listed on several online platforms, including IMDb and Plex.
Should you watch it?
“A paranoid late night talk show host navigates the chaotic world behind the scenes of his program.”
- sharp writing
- insightful industry portrayal
- cynical tone
Watch it if you enjoy behind-the-scenes looks at the television industry.
The series features cynical humor and adult themes appropriate for mature audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Garden Weasel Aug 15, 1992
- E2 The Promise Aug 22, 1992
- E3 The Spiders Episode Aug 29, 1992
- E4 Guest Host Sep 5, 1992
- E5 The New Producer Sep 12, 1992
- E6 The Flirt Episode Sep 19, 1992
- E7 Hank's Contract Sep 26, 1992
- E8 Out of the Loop Oct 3, 1992
- E9 The Talk Show Episode Oct 10, 1992
- E10 Party Oct 17, 1992
- E11 The Warmth Episode Oct 24, 1992
- E12 A Brush With (the Elbow of) Greatness Oct 31, 1992
- E13 The 'Hey Now' Episode Nov 7, 1992
Season 2 · 18 episodes
- E1 The Breakdown (1) Jun 2, 1993
- E2 The Breakdown (2) Jun 2, 1993
- E3 The List Jun 9, 1993
- E4 The Stalker Jun 16, 1993
- E5 Larry's Agent Jun 23, 1993
- E6 The Hankerciser 200 Jun 30, 1993
- E7 Life Behind Larry Jul 7, 1993
- E8 Artie's Gone Jul 14, 1993
- E9 Larry Loses Interest Jul 21, 1993
- E10 Larry's Partner Jul 28, 1993
- E11 Broadcast Nudes Aug 4, 1993
- E12 Larry's Birthday Aug 11, 1993
- E13 Being There Aug 18, 1993
- E14 The Performance Artist Aug 25, 1993
- E15 Hank's Wedding Sep 8, 1993
- E16 Off Camera Sep 15, 1993
- E17 The Grand Opening Sep 22, 1993
- E18 N.Y. or L.A. Sep 29, 1993
Season 3 · 17 episodes
- E1 Montana Jun 22, 1994
- E2 You're Having My Baby Jun 29, 1994
- E3 Would You Do Me a Favor? Jul 6, 1994
- E4 The Gift Episode Jul 13, 1994
- E5 People's Choice Jul 20, 1994
- E6 Hank's Night in the Sun Jul 27, 1994
- E7 Office Romance Aug 3, 1994
- E8 The Mr. Sharon Stone Show Aug 10, 1994
- E9 Headwriter Phil Aug 17, 1994
- E10 Like No Business I Know Aug 24, 1994
- E11 Larry Loses a Friend Aug 31, 1994
- E12 Doubt of the Benefit Sep 7, 1994
- E13 Hank's Divorce Sep 14, 1994
- E14 The Fourteenth Floor Sep 21, 1994
- E15 Next Stop...Bottom Sep 28, 1994
- E16 Arthur's Crises Oct 5, 1994
- E17 End of the Season Oct 12, 1994
Season 4 · 17 episodes
- E1 Roseanne's Return Jul 19, 1995
- E2 Hank's New Assistant Jul 26, 1995
- E3 Arthur After Hours Aug 2, 1995
- E4 The Bump Aug 9, 1995
- E5 Jeannie's Visit Aug 16, 1995
- E6 The P.A. Aug 23, 1995
- E7 Hank's Sex Tape Aug 30, 1995
- E8 Nothing Personal Sep 13, 1995
- E9 Brother, Can You Spare 1.2 Million? Sep 20, 1995
- E10 Conflict of Interest Sep 27, 1995
- E11 I Was a Teenage Lesbian Oct 11, 1995
- E12 Larry's Sitcom Oct 18, 1995
- E13 Larry's Big Idea Oct 25, 1995
- E14 Beverly and the Prop Job Nov 1, 1995
- E15 0.409 Nov 8, 1995
- E16 Eight Nov 15, 1995
- E17 Larry's on Vacation Nov 22, 1995
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Everybody Loves Larry Nov 13, 1996
- E2 My Name is Asher Kingsley Nov 20, 1996
- E3 Where is the Love? Nov 27, 1996
- E4 Ellen, or Isn't She? Dec 11, 1996
- E5 The New Writer Dec 18, 1996
- E6 The Matchmaker Jan 8, 1997
- E7 Make a Wish Jan 15, 1997
- E8 Artie and Angie and Hank and Hercules Jan 22, 1997
- E9 The Prank Jan 29, 1997
- E10 The Book Feb 5, 1997
- E11 Pain Equals Funny Feb 12, 1997
- E12 The Roast Feb 19, 1997
- E13 Larry's New Love Feb 26, 1997
Frequently asked questions
Who created the show?
The series was created by comedian Garry Shandling.
What is the show about?
It follows the life of a late night talk show host and his production team.
Who is the main character?
The protagonist is Larry Sanders, a paranoid and insecure talk show host.
Are there other key characters?
Yes, the show features his sidekick Hank Kingsley and his producer Artie.
Is the show based on reality?
It draws upon the real-life talk show experiences of Garry Shandling.