The Larry Sanders Show - Season 1

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The Garden Weasel

1 - The Garden Weasel

Air Date: August 15, 1992

Over Larry's strong protests, network executives force him to do a live commercial on the show for one of his sponsors.

The Promise

2 - The Promise

Air Date: August 22, 1992

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

The Spiders Episode

3 - The Spiders Episode

Air Date: August 29, 1992

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.

Guest Host

4 - Guest Host

Air Date: September 5, 1992

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

The New Producer

5 - The New Producer

Air Date: September 12, 1992

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

The Flirt Episode

6 - The Flirt Episode

Air Date: September 19, 1992

Jeannie becomes very jealous and accuses Larry of flirting with a playful Mimi Rogers on the show.

Hank's Contract

7 - Hank's Contract

Air Date: September 26, 1992

It's contract negotiation time for Hank and he's going for a raise ... and a golf cart.

Out of the Loop

8 - Out of the Loop

Air Date: October 3, 1992

Larry feels out of touch when he's the last to know that his headwriter is having a torrid office affair.

The Talk Show Episode

9 - The Talk Show Episode

Air Date: October 10, 1992

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

Party

10 - Party

Air Date: October 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.

The Warmth Episode

11 - The Warmth Episode

Air Date: October 24, 1992

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

A Brush With (the Elbow of) Greatness

12 - A Brush With (the Elbow of) Greatness

Air Date: October 31, 1992

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

The 'Hey Now' Episode

13 - The 'Hey Now' Episode

Air Date: November 7, 1992

Hank falls asleep during the show, which is just the last straw for a fed-up Larry.