Ep 6. The Matchmaker

The Larry Sanders Show is an American television sitcom that aired from 1992 to 1998. Created by Garry Shandling and Dennis Klein, the show is set behind the scenes of a fictional late-night talk show and explores the relationships between the host, his staff, and the celebrities who appear on the show.

In season 5 episode 6, titled "The Matchmaker," Larry is tasked with finding a date for his friend and fellow talk show host, Artie. With his own relationship woes still unresolved, Larry agrees to help Artie find love and sets him up with a woman he knows from the show's staff.

As Larry sets out to play matchmaker, he finds himself drawn into their budding romance and starts to question his own feelings for his ex-girlfriend, Francine. Meanwhile, the staff faces their own romantic complications as they struggle to balance their work and their personal lives.

As the episode unfolds, Larry's attempts at matchmaking become increasingly complicated and his own insecurities begin to surface. With tensions mounting both on and off the set, Larry must navigate the tricky waters of love and friendship in order to salvage both his own sanity and Artie's love life.

Filled with sharp humor and incisive commentary on the world of television, "The Matchmaker" is a standout episode of The Larry Sanders Show that is not to be missed. With its deft insights into the human psyche and its razor-sharp insights into the world of television, this episode is a must-watch for fans of the show and anyone who enjoys smart, sophisticated comedy.