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  • HBO
  • Jun 2, 1993
  • HBO
  • Jun 2, 1993

Summary 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...

Created By: Dennis Klein, Garry Shandling

  • HBO
  • Jun 2, 1993
  • HBO
  • Jun 2, 1993
The Larry Sanders Show
Season 2
6 Seasons
Season Premiere: Jun 2, 1993
Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 11 Critic Reviews
91
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 21 User Ratings
6.8
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Summary 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...

Created By: Dennis Klein, Garry Shandling

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Episode 1 • Jun 2, 1993 • 22 m
The Breakdown: Part 1
Larry struggles with the prospect of another divorce.
Episode 2 • Jun 2, 1993 • 23 m
The Breakdown: Part 2
Artie and Hank try to help Larry cope with his divorce.
Episode 3 • Jun 9, 1993 • 30 m
The List
Larry discovers some revealing secrets about his ex-wife, Francine.
Episode 4 • Jun 16, 1993 • 24 m
The Stalker
Larry worries about being stalked by an obsessive fan.
Episode 5 • Jun 23, 1993 • 30 m
Larry's Agent
Larry decides to drop his longtime manager with a new, hotshot, up-and-coming Hollywood agent.
Episode 6 • Jun 30, 1993 • 22 m
The Hankerciser 200
Hank's endorsement of an exercise device creates trouble; Arthur conducts a behind-the-scenes tour of the show for his television class.
Episode 7 • Jul 7, 1993 • 30 m
Life Behind Larry
Larry must choose the host for a new late night show; Hank goes on the rampage to find the prankster who sabotaged his fan newsletter with a lewd remark.
Episode 8 • Jul 14, 1993 • 30 m
Artie's Gone
Arthur finds himself stuck on the road and asks Paula to produce the show in his absence, but no one tells Larry.
Episode 9 • Jul 21, 1993 • 22 m
Larry Loses Interest
Larry begins to lose interest in his show and throws his interest into a potential film project.
Episode 10 • Jul 28, 1993 • 30 m
Larry's Partner
Larry's old stand-up partner shows up unexpectedly.
Episode 11 • Aug 4, 1993 • 30 m
Broadcast Nudes
Darlene is asked to pose for Playboy.
Episode 12 • Aug 11, 1993 • 30 m
Larry's Birthday
A staff shake-up interrupts preparations for Larry's surprise birthday party.
Episode 13 • Aug 18, 1993 • 30 m
Being There
Larry struggles with Francine's independence; Hank feels threatened by a funny new bandleader.
Episode 14 • Aug 25, 1993 • 30 m
Performance Artist
An avant garde artist's performance poses a problem for Larry.
Episode 15 • Sep 8, 1993 • 30 m
Hank's Wedding
Hank decides to get married on the show.
Episode 16 • Sep 15, 1993 • 30 m
Off Camera
A magazine writer peeks behind the scene of the show.
Episode 17 • Sep 22, 1993 • 30 m
The Grand Opening
Hank struggles to open the Look-A-Round Café
Episode 18 • Sep 29, 1993 • 24 m
NY or LA?
Larry's future is in doubt when the network is sold.
6 Seasons

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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 11 Critic Reviews
91
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0% Mixed
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Universal Acclaim Based on 11 Critic Reviews
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0% Mixed
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100
Jul 17, 2013
"Larry Sanders" seems to be continuing waspishly along on track, blurring the line between reality and fantasy in wry, inventive ways, using a show biz milieu to comment on a lot more than just show biz. [2 Jun 1993]
By Tom Shales FULL REVIEW
100
Jun 10, 2013
The Larry Sanders Show is all tension, cynicism, profound shallowness, and naughty-boy bonding — it's just the way you imagine life behind a big-time TV talk show to be, except infinitely funnier.
By Ken Tucker FULL REVIEW
90
Jul 17, 2013
This isn't the stuff network sitcoms are made of, but that's what makes The Larry Sanders Show so special. Adult, darkly funny, it jabs the medium for its excesses and pretentiousness. [2 Jun 1993]
By Hal Boedeker FULL REVIEW
90
Jul 17, 2013
Shandling is perfect in a role he created, skillfully balancing arrogance and insecurity; Torn, always exasperated, and Tambor, forever fawning, are spectacular foils in a show that is stunningly quick-witted. [2 Jun 1993]
By Rick Kogan FULL REVIEW
90
Jul 17, 2013
As witty and well-written as comedy series get. ... They used to say it was impossible to satirize something as self-satiric as television. That was before "The Larry Sanders Show." [1 Jun 1993]
By Ed Siegel FULL REVIEW
88
Jul 17, 2013
At its best, "Sanders" takes the late-night smorgasbord and wickedly stirs it to a froth. [1 Jun 1993]
FULL REVIEW
80
Jul 17, 2013
There's a shrewd madness in this straight-faced satire. [2 Jun 1993]
By John J. O'Connor FULL REVIEW

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 21 User Ratings
6.8
71% Positive
15 Ratings
5% Mixed
1 Rating
24% Negative
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71% Positive
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5% Mixed
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24% Negative
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