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The Prank

7.7/10 · 142 votesJan 29, 199723 min

Ranked #10 of 13 in Season 5•−0.1 vs season avg

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Larry becomes convinced that his new paramour Lori Loughlin has taken money from his wallet. Hank tries to impress a woman by putting her precocious son on the show as an expert in geography. Phil arranges for phony auditions so he can meet some beautiful

Directed byMichael Lange
Written byCarol Leifer

Seasons6

Season 5 Episodes13

Cast7

Garry Shandling

Garry Shandling

Larry Sanders

Jeffrey Tambor

Jeffrey Tambor

Hank Kingsley

Wallace Langham

Wallace Langham

Phil

Rip Torn

Rip Torn

Arthur

Penny Johnson Jerald

Penny Johnson Jerald

Beverly Barnes

Mary Lynn Rajskub

Mary Lynn Rajskub

Marylou Collins

Scott Thompson

Scott Thompson

Brian

Crew2

Carol Leifer

Carol Leifer

Writer

M

Michael Lange

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Prank" is episode 9 of The Larry Sanders Show season 5. It scored 7.7/10 from 142 votes, ranking #10 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Michael Lange and written by Carol Leifer, it aired on January 29, 1997.