S05 Episode 1

Everybody Loves Larry

David Duchovny's overtures of friendship make Larry uncomfortable.

23 mins · Wed, 13 Nov 1996

S05 Episode 2

My Name Is Asher Kingsley

Hank gets in touch with his Jewish roots.

27 mins · Wed, 20 Nov 1996

S05 Episode 3

Where is the Love?

Larry gets upset over a review from TV critic Tom Shales, prompting him to fire off a fax in retaliation and to seek sympathy from show guest Sally Field.

30 mins · Wed, 27 Nov 1996

S05 Episode 4

Ellen, or Isn't She?

Larry has Ellen DeGeneres as his guest, and is duly fascinated by the subject of her sexuality, not merely on behalf of his audience.

20 mins · Wed, 11 Dec 1996

S05 Episode 5

The New Writer

Hank suffers paranoid agonies when he fears that Kevin Nealon is hanging around trying to get his job. Phil has trouble adjusting to the woman Larry has hired as a new writer.

30 mins · Wed, 18 Dec 1996

S05 Episode 6

The Matchmaker

Paula's new assistant, Marylou, manages to upset everyone, even the affable Tim Conway, with her ineffective pre-interview techniques and celebrity research. Hank's effort to cheer up a despondent Brian with a night on the town at several gay bars earns him a prominent mention in Army Archerd's column.

30 mins · Wed, 8 Jan 1997

S05 Episode 7

Make a Wish

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.

30 mins · Wed, 15 Jan 1997

S05 Episode 8

Artie and Angie and Hank and Hercules

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.

30 mins · Wed, 22 Jan 1997

S05 Episode 9

The Prank

Larry becomes convinced that his new paramour Lori Loughlin has taken money from his wallet. Hank tries to impress a woman by putting her precocious son on the show as an expert in geography. Phil arranges for phony auditions so he can meet some beautiful actresses.

30 mins · Wed, 29 Jan 1997

S05 Episode 10

The Book

Larry insists on writng a book about his life, just like Jay, Brett, Ellen and Paul, leaving Hank worrying about ""the incident"" and Artie to finish off his own memoirs. Beverly receives flowers from a secret admirer and jumps to conclusions.

30 mins · Wed, 5 Feb 1997

S05 Episode 11

Pain Equals Funny

Paula tells Larry that she's leaving to produce the Caryl and Marilyn show, so he impulsively promotes her to producer without consulting Artie. The quality of Phil's work goes up and down as his new girlfriend plays with his affections.

30 mins · Wed, 12 Feb 1997

S05 Episode 12

The Roast

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.

30 mins · Wed, 19 Feb 1997

S05 Episode 13

Larry's New Love

Larry is in love, but his colleagues suspect that his new girlfriend may have ulterior motives.

21 mins · Wed, 26 Feb 1997

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