The Best Episodes of The Larry Sanders Show Season 3

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

Director: Todd Holland

Writer: Peter Tolan

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 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

Paula worries about her job when Larry gets angry with her over guests canceling, and really goes all out to convince a reluctant Danny DeVito not to cancel too. Larry and Artie try to decide what to choose as the guest gift.

Director: Todd Holland

Writer: Paul Simms, Garry Shandling

The office suffers when Larry and Darlene tentatively begin a romance, prompting a domino effect of hurt feelings and jealousy.

Director: Alan Myerson

Writer: N/A

Larry hits it off with guest Sharon Stone, but finds he can't cope with her greater celebrity status.

Director: Todd Holland

Writer: Peter Tolan, Garry Shandling

It looks like Hank's marriage is over, despite everyone's efforts to patch it up.

Director: Todd Holland

Writer: Paul Simms

Regis Philbin causes some major unrest when he intimates to Hank that there might be place for him on Regis' new show. Larry and Artie worry about what guest Bobcat Goldthwait might do to top his chair-burning incident on The Tonight Show.

Director: Todd Holland

Writer: Peter Tolan

Larry's going out of his mind with boredom up in Montana when Artie appears with a scheme to resurrect the show.

Director: Todd Holland

Writer: Peter Tolan, Garry Shandling

Larry's chances with Mimi Rogers drop dramatically when a woman from Montana turns up with the claim that she's carrying Larry's baby.

Director: Todd Holland

Writer: N/A

Phil whines and pleads to be made headwriter for the show, then finds it isn't what he thought it would be.

Director: Todd Holland

Writer: Drake Sather

Larry's dad pays a visit to California, but Larry doesn't want to see him, so he adds that little chore to the things an already fed-up Beverly has to cope with.

Director: Todd Holland

Writer: N/A

Larry becomes convinced that Rob Reiner is snubbing him and the show, and retaliates by canceling out of a benefit.

Director: Todd Holland

Writer: Peter Tolan, Drake Sather, Garry Shandling

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

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

Director: Todd Holland, Peter Tolan

Writer: Paul Simms

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

Writer: Paul Simms, Garry Shandling

Jon Lovitz makes a strong play for a reluctant Darlene.

Director: Todd Holland

Writer: John Riggi