The Worst Episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm

Larry is forced to attend an ill-fated work meeting and investigates the truth behind a faulty toilet. Determined to unravel a mystery of his own, Jeff employs Larry's detective skills.

Director: Jeff Schaffer

Writer: N/A

Jeff gets a new car, and when Larry takes it for a spin, a commercial comes on the radio for AAMCO, with a noise sounding much like a car horn from behind. Upon hearing this, Larry curses the man behind him, prompting the man to rear-end Jeff's brand new car. Also, Larry and Cheryl hold a dinner party.

Director: Robert B. Weide

Writer: Larry David

Larry promises to pay an acupuncturist $5,000 if he can cure his neck. Meanwhile, a struggling writer asks Larry for a $5,000 loan which he promises to pay back after his father dies.

Director: Bryan Gordon

Writer: Larry David

Larry and Cheryl's fun-filled bowling date with Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen ends with Larry's shoes missing.

Director: David Steinberg

Writer: Larry David

Larry does the right thing (and regrets it) while seizing an unprecedented opportunity to avoid Irma. Jeff seeks out a pricey peace offering for Susie.

Director: Jeff Schaffer

Writer: N/A

Larry heads to Georgia to appear at the birthday party of a prominent businessman, while Leon takes the opportunity to visit his Auntie Rae. Later, Larry has some trouble with his glasses and faces off with a surly hotel cleaner.

Director: Jeff Schaffer

Writer: N/A

When Richard enlists Larry's help to buy a vintage car, his careless behavior leads to an unwanted outcome. Jeff secretly schemes to give Larry power of attorney.

Director: Robert B. Weide

Writer: N/A

Larry is continually thwarted in his effort to buy a bracelet as a peacemaking gift for Cheryl.

Director: Robert B. Weide

Writer: Larry David

Thanks to Larry's miscommunication on his new cell phone, Richard Lewis' girlfriend succumbs to peanut allergies a week before they're supposed to go to the Emmy Awards. A practicing Christian Scientist, she doesn't take any medicine, so Richard and Larry devise a scheme to cook up some brownies laced with medicine. Like all things Larry does, the plan backfires.

Director: Larry Charles

Writer: Larry David

A rumored threat of a terrorist attack undermines a benefit performance by Alanis Morissette at the home of one of Larry's friends. Meanwhile, Larry can't help snubbing Mindy Reiser, wife of actor Paul Reiser, during a series of encounters at a restaurant and the perfume shop where she works.

Director: N/A

Writer: N/A

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

Director: David Steinberg

Writer: Larry David

After enlisting Cheryl’s help in a last-ditch effort, Larry has an idea that could save his latest project.

Director: Jeff Schaffer

Writer: N/A

Larry navigates the complexities of requesting a new chauffeur, letting his roofer do his job, and imparting some constructive criticism to his chiropractor.

Director: Jeff Schaffer

Writer: N/A

Larry gives out some unsolicited marriage advice; Larry hosts an event for an American hero.

Director: Jeff Schaffer

Writer: Larry David, Jeff Schaffer

Still in Atlanta, Larry finds himself stuck at a rental home with a questionable lawn ornament. Meanwhile, Jeff pays the price for taking Larry's advice for Susie's birthday gift.

Director: Jeff Schaffer

Writer: N/A

Larry tries to make better use of the time he spends in the bathroom. Susie starts a new business, and her advertising has unexpected results. Later, Larry gives acting advice to an A-list actress.

Director: Jeff Schaffer

Writer: N/A

Hoping to bury an unsightly telephone wire dangling over their yard, Larry and Cheryl befriend a pair of bizarre neighbors who must approve the burial. The husband is an incompetent lawyer but a big Seinfeld fan, so to appease him Larry arranges to have Julia Louis-Dreyfuss come for a visit. But when the actress arrives, the lawyer is missing; he's been hired to defend Jeff in a case involving a destructive kid Jeff sponsored for a Fresh Air Fund camp. At Larry's house, Julia ends up buying a bracelet from the lawyer's wife -- the same kind Larry wanted in episode 4 -- only to later accuse Larry of stealing it after he buys a similar one for Cheryl.

Director: Larry Charles

Writer: Larry David

Larry and Richard Lewis, who both see the same psychotherapist, plot ways of ending their respective relationships with the therapist after Larry sees the man wearing a thong bathing suit.

Director: Jeff Garlin

Writer: Larry David

After going to a Karaoke bar that Mel Brooks is performing at, Mel is so impressed with Larry's singing that he asks Larry to be the star of his broadway show.

Director: Larry Charles

Writer: Larry David

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

Before Election Day, Larry gets involved in local politics while mediating a conflict on his set.

Director: Jeff Schaffer

Writer: N/A

An acquaintance from the club asks too much of Larry. Jeff and Freddy both use Larry's tactics to get out of unwanted obligations of their own.

Director: Jeff Schaffer

Writer: N/A

An innocent bunch-up in Larry's trousers gives rise to an embarrassing situation.

Director: Robert B. Weide

Writer: Larry David

Larry David and his wife purchase a new oceanfront home owned by a television star's agent. Meanwhile, Larry shocks his wife and friends by deciding to take a job as a car salesman.

Director: Robert B. Weide

Writer: Larry David

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