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The Best Episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 8

Every episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 8!

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 8 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" season 8 is "The Divorce", rated 8.1/10 from 1703 user votes. It was directed by David Steinberg and written by Larry David. "The Divorce" aired on 7/10/2011 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Safe House".

  • The Divorce
    8.1/10 1,703 votes

    #1 - The Divorce

    Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 7/10/2011

    Larry learns his lawyer isn't kosher, and rescinds a cookie order from the Girl Scout daughter of a beleaguered sports owner.

    Director: David Steinberg

    Writer: Larry David

  • The Safe House
    8.2/10 1,692 votes

    #2 - The Safe House

    Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 7/17/2011

    Larry becomes an unlikely role model for battered women. Richard Lewis's relationship with a burlesque performer is put to the test. Leon survives a case of mistaken identity.

    Director: Bryan Gordon

    Writer: Larry David

  • Palestinian Chicken
    9.2/10 2,939 votes

    #3 - Palestinian Chicken

    Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 7/24/2011

    A Palestinian chicken restaurant is incredibly popular with Larry and his friends despite its open hostility towards Jews and Israel. Meanwhile, Larry's approached to inform people that their habits are agitating by family members too scared to do so.

    Director: Robert B. Weide

    Writer: Larry David

  • The Smiley Face
    7.8/10 1,580 votes

    #4 - The Smiley Face

    Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 7/31/2011

    Larry challenges the rules of dating and rethinks a decision regarding a new workplace neighbor. Meanwhile, Jeff invents an ill-advised excuse to get out of a dining engagement.

    Director: Jeff Schaffer

    Writer: Larry David

  • Vow of Silence
    8.4/10 1,646 votes

    #5 - Vow of Silence

    Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 8/7/2011

    Larry's evolving alibi to get out of a charity function results in unexpected travel plans. Meanwhile, Susie makes demands for the terminally ill family dog's last meal; and Larry points out personal flaws in the buffet line and in parking lots.

    Director: Alec Berg

    Writer: Larry David

  • The Hero
    8.6/10 1,706 votes

    #6 - The Hero

    Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 8/14/2011

    Larry plays the hero in the sky and underground; Jeff’s courtship of Ricky Gervais is sabotaged by a nosy waiter.

    Director: Alec Berg

    Writer: Larry David

  • The Bi-Sexual
    7.9/10 1,614 votes

    #7 - The Bi-Sexual

    Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 8/21/2011

    Larry competes with Rosie O’Donnell for the same woman, explores the nuances of Japanese bows, and refuses lunch with an LA acquaintance.

    Director: David Mandel

    Writer: Larry David

  • Car Periscope
    7.9/10 1,538 votes

    #8 - Car Periscope

    Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 8/28/2011

    Larry and Jeff weigh an investment opportunity; Wanda Sykes preempts Larry’s training schedule.

    Director: David Mandel

    Writer: Larry David

  • Mister Softee
    8.7/10 1,832 votes

    #9 - Mister Softee

    Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 9/4/2011

    An ice cream truck triggers a painful childhood memory for Larry.

    Director: Larry Charles

    Writer: Larry David

  • Larry vs. Michael J. Fox
    8.9/10 2,038 votes

    #10 - Larry vs. Michael J. Fox

    Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 9/11/2011

    Larry accuses his neighbor, Michael J. Fox of harassment; Jeff takes a bullet for Susie; Larry gives an inappropriate gift to Elizabeth's son.

    Director: Alec Berg

    Writer: Larry David