Concerned by the prospect of a lasting substitute host, Larry actively undermined the interim presence of Jon Stewart. Meanwhile, Hank acquired a decidedly flawed secondhand automobile from Elvis Costello. And Larry found himself strangely …

A stir rippled through the office and across the network when Hank announced his return to practicing Judaism. Meanwhile, Larry fretted over the unsettling possibility that an imposter had been enjoying his newly acquired massaging recliner…

A scathing review from television critic Tom Shales sent Larry into a fury, leading him to compose an angry fax as a response and subsequently seeking solace and understanding from show guest Sally Field.

Artie pressured Larry into trying to coax Ellen DeGeneres into publicly acknowledging her sexuality during an appearance on their program, though Larry felt compelled to do some preliminary investigation of his own. Meanwhile, Beverly inadv…

A wave of paranoia grips Hank whenever he suspects Kevin Nealon might be lurking, attempting to usurp his position. Meanwhile, Phil struggles to reconcile himself with the female writer Larry recently brought on board.

Paula’s new assistant, Marylou, seemed determined to offend everyone, even the famously good-natured Tim Conway, through her clumsy preparation for interviews and superficial research into celebrities. Meanwhile, Hank’s attempt to lift Bria…

Larry harbors a fervent desire to appear on *People’s* list of the Ten Sexiest Men, a goal he's willing to pursue with unsettling ambition, even if it necessitates eliminating visiting guest Ben Stiller from the equation. Meanwhile, Beverly…

Artie succumbed to temptation once more, this time with Angie Dickinson, and impulsively flew off to Venice with her. Larry’s entanglement with Laura Leighton faltered, undone by their separate fixations on their own television programs. Me…

Larry grew increasingly certain that his new girlfriend, Lori Loughlin, had pilfered money from his wallet. Meanwhile, Hank attempted to win over a woman by featuring her remarkably intelligent son on the program, presenting him as an autho…

Larry is determined to write an autobiography, following the examples set by Jay, Brett, Ellen, and Paul, which leaves Hank preoccupied with “the incident” and Artie scrambling to complete his own memoirs. Meanwhile, Beverly has received fl…

Paula informed Larry of her departure to oversee the Caryl and Marilyn production, prompting him to spontaneously elevate her to producer—a decision made without seeking Artie’s input. Meanwhile, Phil’s output proved erratic, mirroring the …

Artie diligently ensured that all of Larry’s self-proclaimed “friends” were present for a celebratory roast held in his honor, while Hank attempted to master the art of handling hecklers in preparation for his role as roastmaster.

A shadow fell over Larry’s budding romance when his girlfriend accepted a part playing a “mermaid” in a theatrical sketch. She saw the opportunity not just as performance, but as a launchpad for her ambitions, and this newfound focus began …