The Best Episodes of The Larry Sanders Show

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.

Director: Todd Holland

Writer: Steven Levitan

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.

Director: Todd Holland

Writer: Peter Tolan

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.

Director: Todd Holland

Writer: Judd Apatow, Garry Shandling

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.

Director: Todd Holland

Writer: Jon Vitti

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: N/A

Hank fears for his career after Phil sets a scandalous sex tape circulating among the entertainment community.

Director: Todd Holland

Writer: Jon Vitti

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

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 beloved Sid lies gravely ill in the hospital.

Director: Michael Lehmann

Writer: Peter Tolan

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 oldest fan.

Director: Todd Holland

Writer: John Riggi, Jon Vitti

Larry goes against Artie's better judgement and introduces a new bit showcasing characters based on the production staff.

Director: Todd Holland

Writer: N/A

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 Scott with a woman.

Director: Todd Holland

Writer: Garry Shandling

Chaos reigns as the eighth anniversary show tapes and Larry tries repeatedly to sneak in a bathroom visit during a commercial break.

Director: Todd Holland

Writer: Peter Tolan

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

Part 2 of the final ever show. Larry is in hot water with Carol Burnet when he tells her she was the first person he chose to be on his final show. This doesn't appear to be the case as Ellen confirms. Bruno Kirby is bumped again. Clint Black sings goodbye to Larry.

Director: N/A

Writer: N/A

Larry scrambles to get his last show together, and must confront David Duchovny's affections in order to secure him as a guest. Arthur tries to keep the staff's emotions together as things are packed up and the last show is done.

Director: Todd Holland

Writer: Garry Shandling, Dennis Klein, Peter Tolan

Hank gets his shot at the big chair when Larry gets food poisoning just before a taping.

Director: Todd Holland

Writer: Peter Tolan

Larry, worried about the implications of a permanent guest host, sabotages temporary host Jon Stewart at every turn. Hank buys a less-than-perfect used car from Elvis Costello. David Duchovny's friendliness makes Larry wonder about his sexual orientation.

Director: Todd Holland

Writer: Peter Tolan

Larry spends his vacation with his brother who has a business proposition. Guest host Jon Stewart tests the network's censors by booking the Wu-Tang Clan.

Director: N/A

Writer: Peter Huyck

A depressed and unhappy Hank hits on all the female guests before retreating to a hotel room for a boozy marathon with a series of prostitutes.

Director: Judd Apatow, Paul Simms, Todd Holland

Writer: Judd Apatow

Larry battles his reluctance when real live spiders are scheduled for the show, and tries to find a sketch to do with guest Carol Burnett.

Director: Ken Kwapis

Writer: Garry Shandling, Peter Tolan, Paul Simms

Artie has a terrible day backstage with an Entertainment Weekly writer prowling around, John Ritter and Gene Siskel nearly coming to blows, and a stray dog nipping at everyone.

Director: Ken Kwapis

Writer: Peter Tolan

Larry seriously considers either quitting the biz or moving his show to New York after the network's new owner begins to meddle with the format.

Director: Todd Holland

Writer: Garry Shandling, Peter Tolan, Paul Simms

Larry gets into a feud with the network when he makes fun of their new fall schedule on the air.

Director: Todd Holland

Writer: N/A

Phil leaves the show to write a pilot. Larry gives Artie a special gift.

Director: Alan Myerson

Writer: Peter Tolan

Larry begins to date Illeana Douglas, but feels compelled to rehearse her through her segment. Meanwhile, Brian brings a sexual harassment suit against Phil for all his gay jokes.

Director: Judd Apatow

Writer: Richard Day, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory