The Larry Sanders Show: Season 4
Season 4 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 3.
- 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 4 Progress Shield
Roseanne's Return
Jul 19, 1995 · 26 min
Larry is apprehensive over a guest appearance by former girl friend Roseanne and decides to see a psychiatrist. The office follows the O.J. trial.
Hank's New Assistant
Jul 26, 1995 · 25 min
When Darlene quits while on vacation, Hank hires the temp who was filling in for her. Larry's reluctant to tell Dana Carvey he doesn't like Carvey's Larry Sanders impersonation.
Arthur After Hours
Aug 2, 1995 · 26 min
After a particularly trying day at work, Arthur spends the night at the studio with two new friends, Nicolae the janitor and Hank's karoake machine, and one old bottle of booze.
The Bump
Aug 9, 1995 · 23 min
Larry promises not to bump comic Jeff Cesario again, then finds the show overbooked and Hank needing four minutes for a tribute to his late father.
Jeannie's Visit
Aug 16, 1995 · 21 min
A surprise visit by Larry's ex-wife causes an unusual triangle between her, Larry and Hank. Larry offers a cappuccino machine as a substitute for the daily office run to Starbucks.
The P.A.
Aug 23, 1995 · 22 min
Family ties are stretched to the limit when Artie hires his delinquent son as a production assistant. Larry worries about his diet.
Hank's Sex Tape
Aug 30, 1995 · 23 min
Hank fears for his career after Phil sets a scandalous sex tape circulating among the entertainment community.
Nothing Personal
Sep 13, 1995 · 22 min
Paula has trouble booking guests for sweeps week, so she leans on Larry to ask his friend Jeff Goldblum, who in turn offers to help Larry get a date with a network publicist.
Brother, Can You Spare 1.2 Million?
Sep 20, 1995 · 21 min
Larry scrambles to make some money after his accountant admits he's lost all of Larry's funds. Artie and Hank set out to teach the guy a lesson.
Conflict of Interest
Sep 27, 1995 · 23 min
Paula's dating Larry's agent, but Larry fears he's just using her to book his clients on the show. The network objects to Larry's ethnic guest spots. Hank tries to stiff Phil on a
I Was a Teenage Lesbian
Oct 11, 1995 · 23 min
While awaiting the results of a breast biopsy, a tense Paula angers Brett Butler who offers Larry some tips on his weekly massage. Hank interviews possible new agents while his bel
Larry's Sitcom
Oct 18, 1995 · 23 min
Larry accepts a script from Chris Elliott for a new sitcom to be produced under Larry's deal with the network, then gives it to Phil for some ""fine tuning."" Hank honors his oldes
Larry's Big Idea
Oct 25, 1995 · 21 min
Larry goes against Artie's better judgement and introduces a new bit showcasing characters based on the production staff.
Beverly and the Prop Job
Nov 1, 1995 · 24 min
Beverly quits when Larry and Artie refuse to seriously consider her request that a job in the props department be given to a black person. Hank considers replacing Brian with a wom
0.409
Nov 8, 1995 · 22 min
Larry begins an affair with a much younger show intern which causes resentment among the staff and places him in the awkward position of meeting her parents. Hank insists on a buyi
Eight
Nov 15, 1995 · 30 min
Chaos reigns as the eighth anniversary show tapes and Larry tries repeatedly to sneak in a bathroom visit during a commercial break.
Larry's on Vacation
Nov 22, 1995 · 22 min
Larry takes a vacation to recover from plastic surgery leaving Sandra Bernhard to fill in as the show host. But her manager sends shock waves through the office with her pushy ways