The Larry Sanders Show — Season 2

The numbers were plummeting, an Emmy nomination seemed impossible, and Jeannie had filed for divorce – Larry was adrift. Sensing his distress, Hank and Artie attempted a remedy, setting him up on dates with a series of appealing women. Yet,…

The numbers were plummeting, the Emmys had passed them by, and Jeannie was seeking a divorce – Larry felt utterly undone. In an attempt to lift his spirits, Hank and Artie arranged for him to meet several appealing women. Yet, despite their…

A casual comment from Francine prompted Larry to request a complete accounting of her romantic relationships following their separation.

A disquieting unease settled over Larry as he realized someone was fixated on him, following his movements with unsettling persistence. A creeping paranoia began to take hold.

Feeling the need for stronger representation, Larry resolved to secure a top-tier agent to handle the negotiations surrounding his upcoming contract with the network.

Francine sustained an injury while using an exercise machine, one which Hank was publicly promoting; he now fears she’ll chronicle the incident.

There's considerable speculation surrounding the replacement for Larry when his time is up, while he himself frets over another year without a significant accolade.

A sudden deluge of rain and mudslides brought traffic on the highway to a standstill, effectively trapping Artie. This left Paula, the show's booker, unexpectedly thrust into the role of producer.

With the customary celebratory broadcast looming for the show, Larry felt an unusual weariness toward the whole affair, finding it dull and repetitive. He began to entertain the notion of writing a book, even as whispers circulated regardin…

With considerable hesitation, Larry conceded and brought his old comedy partner on board as a writer for the show.

Hank persuaded Darlene to consider a photo shoot for *Playboy*, while Larry fretted over the prospect of being featured in *Architectural Digest*.

It was Larry’s birthday, and a spirited competition erupted amongst the group as everyone attempted to outdo one another with extravagant presents. However, a shadow fell over the festivities; news had broken that one of the writing staff h…
A disagreement arose between Larry and Francine, centered on her dedication to rebuilding their connection.

To inject some novelty into the gathering, Larry consented to featuring a performer known for his provocative act—only to back down when witnessing the man’s material firsthand.

As Larry wrestled with whether to caution the jubilant Hank regarding his impending marriage, a voice boomed, "Hey now!"—and declared his intention to wed a much younger woman he’d only just encountered.

It was a truly dreadful day for Artie behind the scenes; an *Entertainment Weekly* reporter seemed determined to be everywhere at once, John Ritter and Gene Siskel were on the verge of a shouting match, and a loose dog kept darting about, s…

Larry takes a holiday, yet his troubles persist, while Hank finds himself driving away potential collaborators as he nervously anticipates the grand opening of Hank’s Lookaround Restaurant.

Following the network’s acquisition and subsequent interference with the program’s structure, Larry is giving serious thought to abandoning television altogether, or relocating his show to New York.


