Larry David’s petty, childish perspective on modern life had us laughing and cringing through 12 seasons of Fight your enthusiasmand now everyone’s favorite grump has turned his neurotic lens on American history, for a seven-episode sketch show Life, Larry and the pursuit of misfortune.
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Produced by Barack and Michelle Obama to mark the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence, Life, Larry and the pursuit of misfortune follows a clever format—an alternate history of America told through Larry David’s gripes and faux pas—albeit one that borrows heavily from the Mel Brooks vehicle History of the world.
Each episode consists of four separate sketches, a couple of which have been teased in the trailer (embedded below). Larry David, hijacking the VJ Day celebrations for his own merry purposes, looks particularly promising.
Not everyone was a fan of latter-day catchphrase, perma-shouting Larry David Curbstoneand the show didn’t always benefit from its abundance of guest cameos from the spheres of Hollywood and politics, but that seems to be the approach that Life, Larry and the pursuit of misfortune joins Barack Obama, Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Hamm, Isla Fischer, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Bill Hader, Kathryn Hahn and Vince Vaughn among those getting in on the action.
On the plus side, it will too Curbstone regulars Susie Essman, Jeff Garlin and JB Smoove. Don’t hold your breath for a Cheryl Hines performance.
Read on as we explain how to watch Life, Larry and the pursuit of misfortune from anywhere.
Can you watch Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness for free?
Yes. YouTube TV offers new subscribers a whopping 21-day FREE trial, and all of its current plans allow you to add the HBO Max streaming service.
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How to watch Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness in the US
Life, Larry and the pursuit of misfortune premiered on HBO on 9:00 PM ET/PT on Friday, June 26. Additional episodes are broadcast one at a time in the same slot weekly.
If you don’t already have access to HBO, you can still watch Life, Larry and the pursuit of misfortune and all its programming online thanks to HBO Max streaming platform. Plans start at $10.99 a month, or you can pay more to add live sports and bundle in other streaming services like Disney Plus and Hulu.
HBO is also available with various OTT cord-cutting services, often as an optional extra. YouTube TVlets you e.g. add HBO Max and is available to try before you buy thanks to its free trial.
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How to watch Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness in the UK
In Great Britain, Life, Larry and the pursuit of misfortune is exclusive to HBO Max. Episodes land every Saturday and start June 27.
HBO Max comes free with Sky TV plans, or you can get a standalone subscription from just £5.99/month.
Away from home? You can still connect to your usual streaming services by download a VPN and points your location back to the UK.
How to watch Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness in Canada
In Canada, Life, Larry and the pursuit of misfortune will be aired on Dry afterleaves at 9:00 PM ET/PT on Fridays starting June 26.
Desire plans start at $11.99 per month, with more expensive tiers available if you want to ditch ads or bundle additional services like Disney+ or TSN.
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How to watch Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness in Australia
Life, Larry and the pursuit of misfortune goes out on HBO Max in Australia from Saturday 27 June.
Prices start at $11.99/month and new episodes land weekly.
Outside Australia? Aussies away from home can use a VPN to unblock HBO Max and look LLPU as they would at home.
Life, Larry and the pursuit of unhappiness – need to know
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When is the release date for Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness?
Life, Larry and the pursuit of misfortune premiere in the USA and Canada d Friday, June 26 and continues weekly for seven episodes.
In the UK and Australia, episodes will arrive a day later, starting from Saturday 27 June.
Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness episode guide
Life, Larry and the pursuit of misfortune includes seven episodes, which will air in North America on the following schedule:
- Section 1 – Friday, June 26
- Section 2 – Friday 3 July
- Section 3 – Friday 10 July
- Section 4 – Friday 17 July
- Section 5 – Friday 24 July
- Section 6 – Friday 31 July
- Section 7 – Friday, August 7
Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness cast
- Larry David
- Barack Obama
- Bill Hader
- Kathryn Hahn
- Jon Hamm
- Sean Hayes
- Jerry Seinfeld
- Chris Parnell
- Susie Essman
- Jane Krakowski
- Isla Fisher
- Vince Vaughn
- Rita Wilson
- Essence Atkins
- Toby Huss
- Greg Kinnear
- Lin-Manuel Miranda
- Joe Manganiello
- Alan Tudyk
- Fred Melamed
- Jeff Garlin
- JB Smoove
When is the season finale of Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness?
Seventh and final episode of Life, Larry and the pursuit of misfortune ships in the US and Canada Friday, August 7and in the UK and Australia on Saturday 8 August.
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