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I got all the episodes years ago, and I've watched them all at least a dozen times, probably a lot more.
You're right: there is not ONE bad or even not-that-good episode. Amazing.
There are funny lines, of course, but the comedy for me comes from the characters. I totally get them; I probably AM some of them.
I particularly love how the minor characters are fleshed out and develop over time. It isn't all about Larry, or even Larry, Hank and Artie. It's also about a dry, cynical show booker (Paula), an over-grown-child writer (Phil), an overworked assistant who's probably too good for Larry (Beverly). And Scott Thompson should've won a few awards for his brave performance.
It's ultimately a show about values: What's the most important thing right now? And there is much comedy to be found when people choose wrong, usually due to their massive ego.
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