The Larry Sanders Show: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Larry Sanders Show Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
The Breakdown (1)
Jun 2, 1993 · 22 min
Larry is a wreck as he faces sinking ratings, no Emmy nominations, and a divorce suit from Jeannie. So Hank and Artie try to fix him up with attractive women. But the only one he r
The Breakdown (2)
Jun 2, 1993 · 23 min
Larry is a wreck as he faces sinking ratings, no Emmy nominations, and a divorce suit from Jeannie. So Hank and Artie try to fix him up with attractive women. But the only one he r
The List
Jun 9, 1993 · 25 min
A chance remark by Francine leads Larry to ask for a list of all her sexual partners since their divorce.
The Stalker
Jun 16, 1993 · 24 min
Larry gets a little paranoid when he learns he's being stalked by an obsessed fan.
Larry's Agent
Jun 23, 1993 · 25 min
Larry decides he needs a new high-power agent to negotiate his new deal with the network.
The Hankerciser 200
Jun 30, 1993 · 22 min
Francine is injured using an exercise device being endorsed by Hank who's afraid she'll write about it.
Life Behind Larry
Jul 7, 1993 · 27 min
Everybody has their own ideas about who should host the show being readied to follow Larry, while Larry worries over not winning a major award again.
Artie's Gone
Jul 14, 1993 · 27 min
Artie gets stuck on the highway during torrential rains and mud-slides leaving Paula the booker to function as the producer for the show.
Larry Loses Interest
Jul 21, 1993 · 22 min
As the show's traditional anniversary show approaches, Larry finds it all boring and tedious, so he plays with the idea of writing a book while rumors spread about a film role.
Larry's Partner
Jul 28, 1993 · 26 min
Larry reluctantly agrees to hire his former comedy partner as a show writer.
Broadcast Nudes
Aug 4, 1993 · 23 min
Hank manipulates Darlene into agreeing to do a Playboy spread and Larry worries about appearing in Architectural Digest.
Larry's Birthday
Aug 11, 1993 · 23 min
Larry celebrates his birthday and the gang all struggle to top each other with their birthday gifts to him. Meanwhile the celebration is darkened by the firing of one of the writer
Being There
Aug 18, 1993 · 24 min
Larry and Francine quarrel over her commitment to their renewed relationship.
The Performance Artist
Aug 25, 1993 · 24 min
In an effort to freshen up the guest list, Larry agrees to have a controversial performance on, then chickens out when he sees the guy's routine.
Hank's Wedding
Sep 8, 1993 · 28 min
Larry tries to decide about warning an elated Hank about his new bride when the ""Hey now!"" guy announces he's going to marry a younger woman he has just recently met.
Off Camera
Sep 15, 1993 · 22 min
Artie has a terrible day backstage with an Entertainment Weekly writer prowling around, John Ritter and Gene Siskel nearly coming to blows, and a stray dog nipping at everyone.
The Grand Opening
Sep 22, 1993 · 23 min
Larry goes on vacation, but the problems follow him as Hank alienates a series of co-hosts as he anxiously awaits the opening night of Hank's Lookaround Restaurant.
N.Y. or L.A.
Sep 29, 1993 · 23 min
Larry seriously considers either quitting the biz or moving his show to New York after the network's new owner begins to meddle with the format.