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The Worst Episodes of The Larry Sanders Show

Every episode of The Larry Sanders Show ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Larry Sanders Show!

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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

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Larry Sanders Show Season 5 Episode 7 - Make a Wish
    7.2/10(157 votes)

    S5:E7

    Larry wants to be on People's Ten Sexiest Men list, even if it means bumping off guest Ben Stiller. Beverly gets stuck taking care of their ""One Wish"" Foundation child when he comes to meet Larry. Hank distributes his illegally obtained Cuban cigars.

    Director:Michael Lehmann
    Writer:Jon Vitti

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  2. The Larry Sanders Show Season 1 Episode 11 - The Warmth Episode
    7.3/10(244 votes)

    S1:E11

    Worried about his ratings, Larry hires a focus group to help him tighten up the show.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  3. The Larry Sanders Show Season 4 Episode 17 - Larry's on Vacation
    7.3/10(143 votes)

    S4:E17

    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.

    Director:Todd Holland
    Writer:John Riggi

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  4. The Larry Sanders Show Season 3 Episode 11 - Larry Loses a Friend
    7.4/10(153 votes)

    S3:E11

    Jon Lovitz makes a strong play for a reluctant Darlene.

    Director:Todd Holland
    Writer:John Riggi

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  5. The Larry Sanders Show Season 4 Episode 6 - The P.A.
    7.4/10(170 votes)

    S4:E6

    Family ties are stretched to the limit when Artie hires his delinquent son as a production assistant. Larry worries about his diet.

    Director:Alan Myerson
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Larry Sanders Show Season 2 Episode 9 - Larry Loses Interest
    7.5/10(180 votes)

    S2:E9

    As the show's traditional anniversary show approaches, Larry finds it all boring and tedious, so he plays with the idea of writing a book while rumors spread about a film role.

    Director:Todd Holland
    Writer:Judd Apatow

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  7. The Larry Sanders Show Season 2 Episode 14 - The Performance Artist
    7.5/10(184 votes)

    S2:E14

    In an effort to freshen up the guest list, Larry agrees to have a controversial performance on, then chickens out when he sees the guy's routine.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
    Writers:Drake Sather, John Riggi

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  8. The Larry Sanders Show Season 4 Episode 15 - 0.409
    7.5/10(154 votes)

    S4:E15

    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 buying a race horse for himself, Larry and Artie in honor of the show's eighth anniversary.

    Director:Alan Myerson
    Writer:Peter Tolan

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  9. The Larry Sanders Show Season 5 Episode 12 - The Roast
    7.5/10(153 votes)

    S5:E12

    Artie works hard to make sure all of Larry's ""friends"" attend a celebrity roast in his honor while Hank tries to learn how to handle hecklers so he can be the roastmaster.

    Director:Michael Lehmann
    Writers:Garry Shandling, Peter Tolan

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  10. The Larry Sanders Show Season 1 Episode 2 - The Promise
    7.6/10(361 votes)

    S1:E2

    Larry is annoyed that David Spade is booked on another show and Hank's fan club visits.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
    Writer:Joe Toplyn

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  11. The Larry Sanders Show Season 1 Episode 12 - A Brush With (the Elbow of) Greatness
    7.6/10(234 votes)

    S1:E12

    Larry makes the tabloids when a woman claims he knocked her into a magazine rack and neglected to apologize.

    Directors:Ken Kwapis, Peter Tolan
    Writer:Peter Tolan

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  12. The Larry Sanders Show Season 2 Episode 4 - The Stalker
    7.6/10(194 votes)

    S2:E4

    Larry gets a little paranoid when he learns he's being stalked by an obsessed fan.

    Director:Todd Holland
    Writers:Garry Shandling, Paul Simms

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  13. The Larry Sanders Show Season 2 Episode 10 - Larry's Partner
    7.6/10(189 votes)

    S2:E10

    Larry reluctantly agrees to hire his former comedy partner as a show writer.

    Director:Todd Holland
    Writer:Drake Sather

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  14. The Larry Sanders Show Season 3 Episode 5 - People's Choice
    7.6/10(163 votes)

    S3:E5

    Artie is chosen to produce the People's Choice Awards, prompting both Larry and Hank to try for a role in the show.

    Director:Michael Lehmann
    Writers:Garry Shandling, Paul Simms

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  15. The Larry Sanders Show Season 3 Episode 16 - Arthur's Crises
    7.6/10(155 votes)

    S3:E16

    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.

    Director:Alan Myerson
    Writer:John Riggi

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  16. The Larry Sanders Show Season 3 Episode 17 - End of the Season
    7.6/10(159 votes)

    S3:E17

    Roseanne spots Larry's drug dependence and offers herself as his friend and keeper as he kicks the habit.

    Directors:Peter Tolan, Todd Holland
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  17. The Larry Sanders Show Season 4 Episode 9 - Brother, Can You Spare 1.2 Million?
    7.6/10(144 votes)

    S4:E9

    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.

    Director:Todd Holland
    Writer:Peter Tolan

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  18. The Larry Sanders Show Season 5 Episode 13 - Larry's New Love
    7.6/10(140 votes)

    S5:E13

    Larry's relationship with his new girlfriend is threatened when she takes on the ""mermaid"" role in a show skit, and wants to use it as a springboard for her career.

    Director:Todd Holland
    Writer:John Riggi

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  19. The Larry Sanders Show Season 1 Episode 4 - Guest Host
    7.7/10(310 votes)

    S1:E4

    Larry goes on holiday and Dana Carvey takes over. Hank is not pleased.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Larry Sanders Show Season 1 Episode 5 - The New Producer
    7.7/10(298 votes)

    S1:E5

    A friend of Larry's temporarily replaces Artie as producer but schemes to make the job permanent.

    Director:Todd Holland
    Writers:Howard Gewirtz, Paul Simms

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  21. The Larry Sanders Show Season 1 Episode 9 - The Talk Show Episode
    7.7/10(254 votes)

    S1:E9

    An argument at home with Jeannie causes Larry to lose his concentration during the show that night.

    Director:Todd Holland
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Larry Sanders Show Season 1 Episode 10 - Party
    7.7/10(255 votes)

    S1:E10

    Larry's little dinner at home with Arthur, initiated by Jeannie, escalates into a full-blown party and causes Larry to become extremely paranoid.

    Director:Todd Holland
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Larry Sanders Show Season 2 Episode 1 - The Breakdown (1)
    7.7/10(207 votes)

    S2:E1

    Larry is a wreck as he faces sinking ratings, no Emmy nominations, and a divorce suit from Jeannie. So Hank and Artie try to fix him up with attractive women. But the only one he really connects with is Francine, his first wife.

    Director:Todd Holland
    Writers:Garry Shandling, Paul Simms

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  24. The Larry Sanders Show Season 2 Episode 11 - Broadcast Nudes
    7.7/10(190 votes)

    S2:E11

    Hank manipulates Darlene into agreeing to do a Playboy spread and Larry worries about appearing in Architectural Digest.

    Director:Todd Holland
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Larry Sanders Show Season 2 Episode 13 - Being There
    7.7/10(176 votes)

    S2:E13

    Larry and Francine quarrel over her commitment to their renewed relationship.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Make a Wish" is the worst rated episode of "The Larry Sanders Show". It scored 7.2/10 based on 157 votes. Directed by Michael Lehmann and written by Jon Vitti, it aired on 1/15/1997. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Warmth Episode".