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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 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,...

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  1. 9.0/10(2.4k votes)

    #1 - The Ski Lift

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    S5:E8

    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]

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    Director:Larry Charles
  2. 8.4/10(1.8k votes)

    #2 - Lewis Needs a Kidney

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    S5:E5

    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.

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  3. 8.4/10(1.8k votes)

    #3 - The Seder

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    S5:E7

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

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  4. 8.3/10(1.9k votes)

    #4 - The Christ Nail

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    S5:E3

    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.

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  5. 8.3/10(2.1k votes)

    #5 - The End

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    S5:E10

    Larry finally learns the truth regarding his possible adoption, and makes his final decision about a kidney donation for Richard Lewis.

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    Director:Larry Charles
  6. 8.2/10(1.9k votes)

    #6 - The Bowtie

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    S5:E2

    Larry seeks professional help to secure information about his past. Meanwhile, his place as a gay rights supporter hits a snag.

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    Director:Larry Charles
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  8. 8.1/10(1.9k votes)

    #7 - Kamikaze Bingo

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    S5:E4

    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.

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  9. 8.0/10(1.9k votes)

    #8 - The Larry David Sandwich

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    S5:E1

    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.

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  10. 8.0/10(1.7k votes)

    #9 - The Korean Bookie

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    S5:E9

    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.

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    Director:Bryan Gordon
  11. 7.6/10(1.8k votes)

    #10 - The Smoking Jacket

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    S5:E6

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

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"The Ski Lift" is the best rated episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" season 5. It scored 9/10 based on 2423 votes. Directed by Larry Charles and written by Larry David, it aired on 11/20/2005. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Lewis Needs a Kidney".