Episode Rankings

1. #1 Worst Episode
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   7.2/10(185 votes)

   #1 - Make a Wish

   S5:E71/15/1997

   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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   Director:Michael Lehmann

   Writer:Jon Vitti
2. 

   7.3/10(233 votes)

   #2 - The Warmth Episode

   S1:E1110/24/1992

   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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   Director:Ken Kwapis

   Writer:Paul Simms
3. 

   7.3/10(135 votes)

   #3 - Larry's on Vacation

   S4:E1711/22/1995

   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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   Director:Todd Holland

   Writer:John Riggi
4. 

   7.4/10(170 votes)

   #4 - Larry Loses Interest

   S2:E97/21/1993

   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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   Director:Todd Holland

   Writer:Judd Apatow
5. 

   7.4/10(143 votes)

   #5 - Larry Loses a Friend

   S3:E118/31/1994

   Jon Lovitz makes a strong play for a reluctant Darlene.

   Director:Todd Holland

   Writer:John Riggi

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   Director:Todd Holland

   Writer:John Riggi
6. 

   7.4/10(159 votes)

   #6 - The P.A.

   S4:E68/23/1995

   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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   Director:Alan Myerson

   Writer:Unknown
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7. 

   7.4/10(183 votes)

   #7 - The Roast

   S5:E122/19/1997

   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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   Director:Michael Lehmann

   Writers:Garry Shandling, Peter Tolan
8. 

   7.5/10(174 votes)

   #8 - The Performance Artist

   S2:E148/25/1993

   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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   Director:Ken Kwapis

   Writers:Drake Sather, John Riggi
9. 

   7.5/10(155 votes)

   #9 - People's Choice

   S3:E57/20/1994

   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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   Director:Michael Lehmann

   Writers:Garry Shandling, Paul Simms
10. 

    7.5/10(145 votes)

    #10 - Arthur's Crises

    S3:E1610/5/1994

    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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    Director:Alan Myerson

    Writer:John Riggi
11. 

    7.5/10(145 votes)

    #11 - 0.409

    S4:E1511/8/1995

    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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    Director:Alan Myerson

    Writer:Peter Tolan
12. 

    7.5/10(130 votes)

    #12 - Larry's New Love

    S5:E132/26/1997

    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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    Writer:John Riggi
13. 

    7.6/10(343 votes)

    #13 - The Promise

    S1:E28/22/1992

    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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    Director:Ken Kwapis

    Writer:Joe Toplyn
14. 

    7.6/10(245 votes)

    #14 - Party

    S1:E1010/17/1992

    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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15. 

    7.6/10(221 votes)

    #15 - A Brush With (the Elbow of) Greatness

    S1:E1210/31/1992

    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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    Directors:Ken Kwapis, Peter Tolan

    Writer:Peter Tolan
16. 

    7.6/10(184 votes)

    #16 - The Stalker

    S2:E46/16/1993

    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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    Director:Todd Holland

    Writers:Garry Shandling, Paul Simms
17. 

    7.6/10(179 votes)

    #17 - Larry's Partner

    S2:E107/28/1993

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

    Director:Todd Holland

    Writer:Drake Sather

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    Writer:Drake Sather
18. 

    7.6/10(179 votes)

    #18 - Broadcast Nudes

    S2:E118/4/1993

    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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19. 

    7.6/10(144 votes)

    #19 - Doubt of the Benefit

    S3:E129/7/1994

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

    Director:Todd Holland

    Writers:Garry Shandling, Peter Tolan, Drake Sather

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    Director:Todd Holland

    Writers:Garry Shandling, Peter Tolan, Drake Sather
20. 

    7.6/10(148 votes)

    #20 - End of the Season

    S3:E1710/12/1994

    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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    Directors:Peter Tolan, Todd Holland

    Writer:Paul Simms
21. 

    7.6/10(134 votes)

    #21 - Brother, Can You Spare 1.2 Million?

    S4:E99/20/1995

    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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    Writer:Peter Tolan
22. 

    7.6/10(183 votes)

    #22 - Artie and Angie and Hank and Hercules

    S5:E81/22/1997

    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

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    Writer:Peter Tolan
23. 

    7.7/10(295 votes)

    #23 - Guest Host

    S1:E49/5/1992

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

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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24. 

    7.7/10(243 votes)

    #24 - The Talk Show Episode

    S1:E910/10/1992

    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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25. 

    7.7/10(197 votes)

    #25 - The Breakdown (1)

    S2:E16/2/1993

    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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    Director:Todd Holland

    Writers:Garry Shandling, Paul Simms