The BEST episodes of The Larry Sanders Show season 3

Every episode of The Larry Sanders Show season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Larry Sanders Show season 3!

Comic Garry Shandling draws upon his own talk show experiences to create the character of Larry Sanders, a paranoid, insecure host of a late night talk show. Larry, along with his obsequious TV sidekick Hank Kingsley and his fiercely protective producer Artie, allows Garry Shandling and his talented writers to look behind the scenes and to show us a convincing slice of behind the camera life.

Last Updated: 11/4/2024Network: HBOStatus: Ended
Like No Business I Know
star
8.89
99 votes

#1 - Like No Business I Know

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/24/1994

Regis Philbin causes some major unrest when he intimates to Hank that there might be place for him on Regis' new show. Larry and Artie worry about what guest Bobcat Goldthwait might do to top his chair-burning incident on The Tonight Show.

Directors: Todd Holland
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Hank's Divorce
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8.80
69 votes

#2 - Hank's Divorce

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/14/1994

It looks like Hank's marriage is over, despite everyone's efforts to patch it up.

Directors: Todd Holland
Writer: Paul Simms
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The Fourteenth Floor
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8.73
71 votes

#3 - The Fourteenth Floor

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 9/21/1994

Larry gets into a feud with the network when he makes fun of their new fall schedule on the air.

Directors: Todd Holland
Writer: Maya Forbes
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You're Having My Baby
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8.68
98 votes

#4 - You're Having My Baby

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/29/1994

Larry's chances with Mimi Rogers drop dramatically when a woman from Montana turns up with the claim that she's carrying Larry's baby.

Directors: Todd Holland
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Next Stop... Bottom
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8.41
69 votes

#5 - Next Stop... Bottom

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 9/28/1994

A depressed and unhappy Hank hits on all the female guests before retreating to a hotel room for a boozy marathon with a series of prostitutes.

Writer: Judd Apatow
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The Gift
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8.27
73 votes

#6 - The Gift

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/13/1994

Paula worries about her job when Larry gets angry with her over guests canceling, and really goes all out to convince a reluctant Danny DeVito not to cancel too. Larry and Artie try to decide what to choose as the guest gift.

Directors: Todd Holland
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Doubt of the Benefit
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8.26
70 votes

#7 - Doubt of the Benefit

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/7/1994

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

Directors: Todd Holland
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Office Romance
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8.23
74 votes

#8 - Office Romance

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/3/1994

The office suffers when Larry and Darlene tentatively begin a romance, prompting a domino effect of hurt feelings and jealousy.

Directors: Alan Myerson
Writer: Maya Forbes
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Would You Do Me a Favor?
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8.21
76 votes

#9 - Would You Do Me a Favor?

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/6/1994

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.

Directors: Todd Holland
Writer: Maya Forbes
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Montana
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8.19
74 votes

#10 - Montana

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/22/1994

Larry's going out of his mind with boredom up in Montana when Artie appears with a scheme to resurrect the show.

Directors: Todd Holland
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Larry Loses a Friend
star
8.11
72 votes

#11 - Larry Loses a Friend

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/31/1994

Jon Lovitz makes a strong play for a reluctant Darlene.

Directors: Todd Holland
Writer: John Riggi
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Hank's Night in the Sun
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8.07
104 votes

#12 - Hank's Night in the Sun

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/27/1994

Hank gets his shot at the big chair when Larry gets food poisoning just before a taping.

Directors: Todd Holland
Writer: Peter Tolan
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End of the Season
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7.94
70 votes

#13 - End of the Season

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 10/12/1994

Roseanne spots Larry's drug dependence and offers herself as his friend and keeper as he kicks the habit.

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People's Choice
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7.93
70 votes

#14 - People's Choice

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/20/1994

Artie is chosen to produce the People's Choice Awards, prompting both Larry and Hank to try for a role in the show.

Directors: Michael Lehmann
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The Mr. Sharon Stone Show
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7.89
72 votes

#15 - The Mr. Sharon Stone Show

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/10/1994

Larry hits it off with guest Sharon Stone, but finds he can't cope with her greater celebrity status.

Directors: Todd Holland
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Arthur's Crises (a.k.a. Artie's Crisis)
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7.80
69 votes

#16 - Arthur's Crises (a.k.a. Artie's Crisis)

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/5/1994

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.

Directors: Alan Myerson
Writer: John Riggi
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Headwriter (a.k.a. Headwriter Phil)
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7.75
71 votes

#17 - Headwriter (a.k.a. Headwriter Phil)

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/17/1994

Phil whines and pleads to be made headwriter for the show, then finds it isn't what he thought it would be.

Directors: Todd Holland
Writer: Drake Sather
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