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Limited Series – Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness

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President and Mrs. Obama want to honor America's 250th anniversary and celebrate the history of the nation on the occasion, but then Larry David calls.
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Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness — Limited Series

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Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness offers flashes of Larry David's trademark caustic wit but its repetitive sketches and inconsistent satire make for a surprisingly lightweight, intermittently funny take on American history.

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Melanie McFarland Salon.com Jul 16
If our nation’s star misanthrope has a purpose greater than saluting the nation’s 250th birthday with a weak tea party, perhaps it is to put forth that the commonfolk are more aligned in our irritation with our government than we might think. Go to Full Review Nicholas Harris New Statesman Jul 10
Never quite attaining the heights of Curb or Seinfeld, it remains a respectable addition to the David extended universe. Go to Full Review Carol Midgley The Times (UK) Jul 6
Occasionally it is touched with brilliance, and David’s performances in various guises are the highlight — although there are some strong turns by the guest stars. Go to Full Review Michael Petrey Pop Culture Leftovers Jul 11
With over 2 decades of hit television comedies under David’s belt, he’s not looking to reinvent the wheel… Although I could easily see this as a premise in which Larry argues for the benefits of a stone octagon over a circular wheel. Go to Full Review Joyce Slaton Common Sense Media Jul 7
4/5
Viewers already know Larry David's brand of kvetching, persnickety humor from previous shows like Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm; now he turns his cranky gaze to history, to amusing effect. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Lucas A @LucasAshby 2d The first episode is meh, but it got better. Loved the McCarthy hearings, Lewis and Clark, and a few others. So glad Larry is back! See more Justin M @RT77247572 2d Who at. HBO signed off on this garbage? Pretty pretty preeetttyyyyyy bad See more chris Y @RT93511774 3d Had the potential to be Drunk History meats Curb Your Enthusiasm however Larry David’s fringe left politics take over and remove any chance of escapism. See more Deirdre D @RT5689042217366 3d Paul Rudd as Neil Armstrong and Larry as Buzz Aldrin arguing about who gets to step on the moon first was brilliant, as was Susie Essman as Susan B Anthony. See more Dee L @RT65890774 3d If you don’t like or understand Larry David humor. You will definitely miss this gem. The low ratings are from people with no sense of humor and great jokes fly over their head. See more Al L @Eggsocket 4d You have to be a Larry David fan and have a decent understanding of American history (and be left-of-center, like most LD fans are) to truly appreciate the brilliance of this series. Everything from the hilarious costumes to the sets to the dialogue makes this a must-see. While a few fall flat, the funniest sketches (Lewis & Clark and the OK Corral) are equal or better than anything in Seinfeld or Curb. See more Read all reviews
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Larry David

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Barack Obama

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Michelle Obama

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Larry David

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Jeff Schaffer

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Barack Obama

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 26, 2026 Livingston Robert Livingston takes a first pass at the Declaration of Independence; Rosa Parks settles in for an uncomfortable bus ride. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 3, 2026 Adieux Meriwether Lewis shares news of his upcoming travels with his long-suffering wife; Larry presses George Washington for answers. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 10, 2026 McCarthy Larry crashes a party in Boston Harbor; Joe McCarthy airs his grievances on the Senate floor. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 17, 2026 Deepthroat Bob Woodward meets with a questionable source; President Buchanan tries his luck with the ladies. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 24, 2026 Lincoln Larry plays a key role at the O.K. Corral showdown; President Lincoln receives advice from his Chief of Staff, Lawrence Butterfield; President Johnson recruits Butterfield to convince a grieving Mary Todd to move out of the White House. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 31, 2026 Buzz Those who don't know history...are doomed to watch Larry David repeat it. Details Episode 7 Airs Aug 7 Lawrence President and Mrs. Obama want to honor America's 250th anniversary and celebrate the history of the nation on the occasion, but then Larry David calls. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Larry David, Jeff Schaffer, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Ethan Lewis, Vinnie Malhotra
Network
HBO
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 26, 2026
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