The Worst Episodes of The Larry Sanders Show

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

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

Director: Ken Kwapis

Writer: Paul Simms

Jon Lovitz makes a strong play for a reluctant Darlene.

Director: Todd Holland

Writer: John Riggi

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

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

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

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

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

Writer: Peter Tolan, Garry Shandling

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

Director: Ken Kwapis

Writer: Joe Toplyn

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

Director: Todd Holland

Writer: Paul Simms, Garry Shandling

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

Director: Todd Holland

Writer: Drake Sather

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

Writer: John Riggi, Drake Sather

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

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

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

Artie falls off the wagon with his second addiction, Angie Dickinson, and flies to Venice with her. Larry's affair with Laura Leighton stumbles over their obsessions with watching their own TV shows. Hank auditions for a voice part in the new Disney movie, Hercules.

Director: John Riggi

Writer: Peter Tolan

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

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

Director: Todd Holland

Writer: N/A

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: N/A

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

Director: Peter Tolan, Ken Kwapis

Writer: Peter Tolan

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

Writer: Paul Simms, Garry Shandling

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

Director: Todd Holland

Writer: N/A

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