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Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America.

Name: Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2026-06-26
Rating: 5.5

He can tell a lie.

5.5 / 1020261 seasons7 episodesEnded

An improvised, comedic approach to major events in American history in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

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Created by Larry David, Jeff Schaffer

THE STORY CONTINUES

Miniseries.

Livingston

2026-06-26 · 33m3.5

Robert Livingston takes a first pass at the Declaration of Independence. Rosa Parks settles in for an uncomfortable bus ride.

Farewell

2026-07-03 · 32m3.3

Meriwether Lewis shares news of his upcoming travels with his long-suffering wife. Larry presses George Washington for answers.

McCarthy

2026-07-10 · 35m3.2

Larry crashes a party in Boston Harbor. Jonesy makes a stop on the Underground Railroad. The Wright Brothers prepare for their first flight. Senator Joe McCarthy calls out his fellow congressmen for their problematic conduct.

Deepthroat

2026-07-17 · 36m2.9

Bob Woodward receives some questionable intel. Henry Ford is forced to take a local mensch out for a test drive. Bachelor president James Buchanan tries his luck with the ladies. Vaccine pioneer Jonas Salk makes his mother a little too proud.

Lincoln

2026-07-24 · 35m3.8

Larry plays a key role during the showdown at the O.K. Corral. President Lincoln receives advice from his Chief of Staff, Lawrence Butterfield. President Johnson recruits Butterfield to help convince a grieving Mary Todd to move out of the White House.

Buzz

2026-07-31 · 35m3.8

After Paul Revere issues his warning, Larry and his wife prepare to flee. At the Alamo, Davy Crockett hides a crucial secret. Susan B. Anthony deals with a rude dinner guest. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin butt heads during their lunar mission.

Lawrence

2026-08-07 · 32m3.8

Larry gets caught up in the moment on VJ Day. After delivering a lengthy speech, President William Henry Harrison falls ill. Rescuers question the surviving members of the Donner Party. In 2014, President Obama makes waves for his apparel decisions.