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The Best Episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 5

Every episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 5!

The off-kilter, unscripted comic vision of Larry David, who plays himself in a parallel universe in which he can't seem to do anything right, and, by his standards, neither can anyone else.

Genre:Comedy
Network:HBO

Season 5 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" season 5 is "The Larry David Sandwich", rated 8/10 from 1775 user votes. It was directed by Robert B. Weide and written by Larry David. "The Larry David Sandwich" aired on 9/25/2005 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Bowtie".

  • The Larry David Sandwich
    8.0/10 1,775 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

  • The Bowtie
    8.2/10 1,787 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

  • The Christ Nail
    8.3/10 1,839 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

  • Kamikaze Bingo
    8.1/10 1,807 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

  • Lewis Needs a Kidney
    8.4/10 1,763 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

  • The Smoking Jacket
    7.6/10 1,689 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

  • The Seder
    8.4/10 1,755 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

  • The Ski Lift
    9.0/10 2,321 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

  • The Korean Bookie
    8.0/10 1,671 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

  • The End
    8.3/10 1,995 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