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Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: an Almost History of America (2026)

Comedy · History

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

IMDb rating: 6.6 (5,630 votes)
Episode average: 7.4 ↑ +0.8 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): HBO Max
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Larry David Various Characters

Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

7.40 avg 7 episodes 7.0 → 7.9 33 min avg

Big finale

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Livingston	7.0	1,024
2	Farewell	7.7	901
3	McCarthy	7.3	549
4	Deepthroat	7.0	492
5	Lincoln	7.5	425
6	Buzz	7.4	356
7	Lawrence	7.9	373