IMDb 6.7 1993 HD

The John Larroquette Show

The John Larroquette Show

1993
Comedy
6.7 IMDB

The John Larroquette Show is an American television sitcom .The show was a vehicle for John Larroquette following his run as Dan Fielding on Night Court. The series…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Starring
John Larroquette / Liz Torres / Daryl Mitchell / Chi McBride / Lenny Clarke / Gigi Rice / Elizabeth Berridge / Bill Morey

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

gritty character-driven dark humour poignant realistic overlooked lives addiction themes nuanced uneven bleak compelling

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
May 31, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This series saw John Larroquette step into a role that allowed for a different kind of performance, moving away from the exaggerated character he was known for. 'The John Larroquette Show' is set in a bus terminal and…

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Arthur Pendelton
May 31, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

Following his memorable role on 'Night Court', John Larroquette embarked on 'The John Larroquette Show', a sitcom that endeavoured to blend humour with the harsh realities of working a night shift in a St. Louis bus terminal. The…

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Genevieve Dubois
May 31, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'The John Larroquette Show' is a fascinating experiment in television comedy, offering a vehicle for its star that is both a showcase for his talent and a surprisingly poignant examination of overlooked lives. Larroquette is, as expected, brilliant,…

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Marcus Bellweather
May 31, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This sitcom served as a deliberate departure for John Larroquette, shifting from the courtroom antics of Dan Fielding to the more grounded, and at times, somber, existence of a bus terminal employee. The show's premise, focusing on the…

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Eleanor Vance
May 31, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

John Larroquette's return to series television after his iconic stint on Night Court was met with considerable anticipation, and 'The John Larroquette Show' offered a compelling, if sometimes uneven, exploration of life's underbelly. Set against the backdrop of…

FAQs

The John Larroquette Show distinguished itself by placing a comedic lead, John Larroquette, in a setting as unglamorous as a seedy bus terminal at night. More significantly, it chose to explore the lead character's struggle with alcoholism, a theme not commonly found in sitcoms of its era. This willingness to tackle darker, more complex personal issues within a comedic framework offered a more nuanced and potentially resonant viewing experience for audiences.