The Larry Sanders Show: Season 3
Season 3 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 2.
- 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 3 Progress Shield
Montana
Jun 22, 1994 · 25 min
Larry's going out of his mind with boredom up in Montana when Artie appears with a scheme to resurrect the show.
You're Having My Baby
Jun 29, 1994 · 22 min
Larry's chances with Mimi Rogers drop dramatically when a woman from Montana turns up with the claim that she's carrying Larry's baby.
Would You Do Me a Favor?
Jul 6, 1994 · 28 min
Larry's dad pays a visit to California, but Larry doesn't want to see him, so he adds that little chore to the things an already fed-up Beverly has to cope with.
The Gift Episode
Jul 13, 1994 · 21 min
Paula worries about her job when Larry gets angry with her over guests canceling, and really goes all out to convince a reluctant Danny DeVito not to cancel too. Larry and Artie tr
People's Choice
Jul 20, 1994 · 24 min
Artie is chosen to produce the People's Choice Awards, prompting both Larry and Hank to try for a role in the show.
Hank's Night in the Sun
Jul 27, 1994 · 28 min
Hank gets his shot at the big chair when Larry gets food poisoning just before a taping.
Office Romance
Aug 3, 1994 · 23 min
The office suffers when Larry and Darlene tentatively begin a romance, prompting a domino effect of hurt feelings and jealousy.
The Mr. Sharon Stone Show
Aug 10, 1994 · 23 min
Larry hits it off with guest Sharon Stone, but finds he can't cope with her greater celebrity status.
Headwriter Phil
Aug 17, 1994 · 25 min
Phil whines and pleads to be made headwriter for the show, then finds it isn't what he thought it would be.
Like No Business I Know
Aug 24, 1994 · 26 min
Regis Philbin causes some major unrest when he intimates to Hank that there might be place for him on Regis' new show. Larry and Artie worry about what guest Bobcat Goldthwait migh
Larry Loses a Friend
Aug 31, 1994 · 22 min
Jon Lovitz makes a strong play for a reluctant Darlene.
Doubt of the Benefit
Sep 7, 1994 · 24 min
Larry becomes convinced that Rob Reiner is snubbing him and the show, and retaliates by canceling out of a benefit.
Hank's Divorce
Sep 14, 1994 · 21 min
It looks like Hank's marriage is over, despite everyone's efforts to patch it up.
The Fourteenth Floor
Sep 21, 1994 · 22 min
Larry gets into a feud with the network when he makes fun of their new fall schedule on the air.
Next Stop...Bottom
Sep 28, 1994 · 22 min
A depressed and unhappy Hank hits on all the female guests before retreating to a hotel room for a boozy marathon with a series of prostitutes.
Arthur's Crises
Oct 5, 1994 · 22 min
Larry fears that Artie's intimate relationship with a CBS network executive spells the end of their relationship. Darlene longs to sing with Clint Black.
End of the Season
Oct 12, 1994 · 22 min
Roseanne spots Larry's drug dependence and offers herself as his friend and keeper as he kicks the habit.