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  • TV-14
  • HBO
  • Nov 20, 1996
  • 29 m
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  • HBO
  • Nov 20, 1996
  • 29 m

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...

Directed By: Todd Holland

Written By: Garry Shandling, Dennis Klein, Peter Tolan

  • TV-14
  • HBO
  • Nov 20, 1996
  • 29 m
  • TV-14
  • HBO
  • Nov 20, 1996
  • 29 m
The Larry Sanders Show
S5 • Episode 2
My Name Is Asher Kingsley
Air Date: Nov 20, 1996
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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 • Nov 13, 1996 • 24 m
Everybody Loves Larry
The network wants Jon Stewart to be the permanent guest host, but Arthur knows they want him to take over for Larry. Larry thinks David Duchovny has a crush on him. Hank gets ripped off by Elvis Costello.
Episode 2 • Nov 20, 1996 • 29 m
My Name Is Asher Kingsley
When Hank decides to embrace his religion, he causes problems with Larry, the network, and his fans.
Episode 3 • Nov 27, 1996 • 22 m
Where Is the Love?
When a television critic gives Larry a bad review, Larry starts a feud by responding on his show.
Episode 4 • Dec 11, 1996 • 22 m
Ellen, or Isn't She?
A copy of the show's budget, including employee salaries, gets passed around the office, and everyone is upset. Larry is supposed to try to get Ellen Degeneres to come out on his show, but he isn't entirely sure that she is gay.
Episode 5 • Dec 18, 1996 • 30 m
The New Writer
Phil has trouble accepting the new female writer. Kevin Nealon starts hanging around the office so much that Hank worries he is going to steal his job.
Episode 6 • Jan 8, 1997 • 23 m
The Matchmaker
Larry has trouble firing a staff member that is consistently messing up. Hank does something nice for his assistant and it results in a rumor that he might be gay.
Episode 7 • Jan 15, 1997 • 23 m
Make a Wish
Larry is desperate to make People Magazine's Sexiest Men Alive list, and it causes problems with Ben Stiller, his friend and guest on the show. Customs busts Hank for importing Cuban cigars.
Episode 8 • Jan 22, 1997 • 24 m
Artie and Angie and Hank and Hercules
Angie Dickinson is appearing on the show. This is a problem for Arthur because of their past and his inability to control himself around her. Hank attempts to get a part in Disney's Hercules.
Episode 9 • Jan 29, 1997 • 22 m
The Prank
Larry thinks that Lori Loughlin stole money out of his wallet. Hank falls for a single mom and books her son on the show. Phil hatches a scheme to meet models and attractive actresses.
Episode 10 • Feb 5, 1997 • 22 m
The Book
Beverly has a secret admirer. Larry decides to write a revealing book about his life and career, but regrets it when he sees who he is on paper. Hank worries that the book will include an embarrassing incident.
Episode 11 • Feb 12, 1997 • 21 m
Pain Equals Funny
Phil's writing suffers when he gets a new girlfriend, but thrives whenever she hurts him. Paula is offered another job, so Larry promotes her in order to keep her around. Unhappy with this, Arthur walks off the show.
Episode 12 • Feb 19, 1997 • 23 m
The Roast
Larry is roasted by his friends and a couple strangers.
Episode 13 • Feb 26, 1997 • 22 m
Larry's New Love
Larry's new girlfriend convinces him to put her in a sketch on the show, and nobody trusts her motive.
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