The Best Episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 5

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.0/10(2016 votes)

   #1 - The Larry David Sandwich

   S5:E19/25/2005

   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:Unknown

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   Director:Robert B. Weide

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   8.2/10(2021 votes)

   #2 - The Bowtie

   S5:E210/2/2005

   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:Unknown

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   Director:Larry Charles

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3. 

   8.3/10(2103 votes)

   #3 - The Christ Nail

   S5:E310/9/2005

   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:Unknown

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   Director:Robert B. Weide

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   8.1/10(2056 votes)

   #4 - Kamikaze Bingo

   S5:E410/16/2005

   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:Unknown

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   Director:Robert B. Weide

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   8.4/10(1976 votes)

   #5 - Lewis Needs a Kidney

   S5:E510/30/2005

   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:Unknown

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   Director:Robert B. Weide

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6. 

   7.6/10(1905 votes)

   #6 - The Smoking Jacket

   S5:E611/6/2005

   His father's smoking jacket and ""bathroom contamination"" cause grief for Larry.

   Director:David Steinberg

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:David Steinberg

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   8.4/10(1975 votes)

   #7 - The Seder

   S5:E711/13/2005

   Cheryl puts on a Passover Seder, which Larry promptly finds numerous ways to ruin.

   Director:Robert B. Weide

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Robert B. Weide

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   9.0/10(2637 votes)

   #8 - The Ski Lift

   S5:E811/20/2005

   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:Unknown

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   Director:Larry Charles

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9. 

   8.0/10(1887 votes)

   #9 - The Korean Bookie

   S5:E911/27/2005

   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:Unknown

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   Director:Bryan Gordon

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    8.3/10(2247 votes)

    #10 - The End

    S5:E1012/4/2005

    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:Unknown

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    Director:Larry Charles

    Writer:Unknown