8.0/101,810 votes#1 - The Larry David Sandwich
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2005
As the Jewish high holy days approach, a near-death experience, coupled with a comment made by his father, leaves Larry wondering if there's more to his identity than he thought. In better news, a sandwich now bears his name, but it's not entirely to his liking.
Director: Robert B. Weide
Writer: Larry David
8.2/101,822 votes#2 - The Bowtie
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2005
Larry seeks professional help to secure information about his past. Meanwhile, his place as a gay rights supporter hits a snag.
Director: Larry Charles
Writer: Larry David
8.3/101,868 votes#3 - The Christ Nail
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2005
A undergarment purchase for his housekeeper lands Larry in hot water, while his father-in-law's fondness for The Passion of the Christ comes in handy more than once.
Director: Robert B. Weide
Writer: Larry David
8.1/101,835 votes#4 - Kamikaze Bingo
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2005
Larry wonders how a Japanese WWII veteran can call himself a kamikaze, and feels a nursing home bingo game may not be on the up-and-up.
Director: Robert B. Weide
Writer: Larry David
8.4/101,791 votes#5 - Lewis Needs a Kidney
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2005
When Richard Lewis finds out he needs a kidney transplant, he finds two friends who match him, leaving them to decide who ""gets"" to give up their organ.
Director: Robert B. Weide
Writer: Larry David
7.7/101,719 votes#6 - The Smoking Jacket
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2005
His father's smoking jacket and ""bathroom contamination"" cause grief for Larry.
Director: David Steinberg
Writer: Larry David
8.4/101,787 votes#7 - The Seder
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2005
Cheryl puts on a Passover Seder, which Larry promptly finds numerous ways to ruin.
Director: Robert B. Weide
Writer: Larry David
9.0/102,358 votes#8 - The Ski Lift
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2005
Anticipating having to give a kidney to Richard Lewis, Larry tries to develop a contingency plan should he need a kidney donation himself. Meanwhile, a nurse claims Jeff has some shortcomings. [tv.com]
Director: Larry Charles
Writer: Larry David
8.0/101,702 votes#9 - The Korean Bookie
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 11/27/2005
Larry has his jacket borrowed without permission, but he manages to end up the bad guy. Meanwhile, his investigation into what happened to Jeff's missing dog, Oscar, leads him to suspect his Korean bookie.
Director: Bryan Gordon
Writer: Larry David
8.3/102,035 votes#10 - The End
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 12/4/2005
Larry finally learns the truth regarding his possible adoption, and makes his final decision about a kidney donation for Richard Lewis.
Director: Larry Charles
Writer: Larry David
The Best Episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 5
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Season 5 Ratings Summary
"The Larry David Sandwich" is the best rated episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" season 5. It scored 8/10 based on 1810 votes. Directed by Robert B. Weide and written by Larry David, it aired on 9/25/2005. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Bowtie".