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The Best Episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 5

Genre:Comedy
Network:HBO

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,...
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  1. 9.0/10(2.4k votes)

    #1 - The Ski Lift

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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 2413 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".