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The Best Episodes Written By Larry Charles

Every TV Episode Written by Larry Charles Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 4 Episode 17 - The Outing
    9.1/10(28 votes)

    #1 - The Outing

    S4:E17

    Elaine's prank leads a reporter to believe Jerry and George are a gay couple.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Larry Charles

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Chinatown
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #2 - Chinatown

    S2:E6

    Ari encourages Vince to shoot a lucrative foreign commercial, and Drama wants to get in on the action. Eric struggles to convince Walsh to release an advance print of 'Queens Blvd.' Turtle preps for an Xbox tournament.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Larry Charles

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 19 - The Limo
    8.4/10(31 votes)

    #3 - The Limo

    S3:E19

    Jerry and George take a limo meant for another, whose agenda includes more than just getting in from the airport.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Larry Charles

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - New York
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #4 - New York

    S1:E8

    Sick of being known as 'Vince's guy,' Eric wants a title commensurate with his responsibilities. With his latest shoot taking him to New York for three months, Vince prepares to say goodbye to L.A. – as well as his many 'special' girlfriends. Meanwhile, Drama debates taking either a high-paying TV role or a low-paying film gig, and Turtle stakes out a claim as Vince's 'farewell party' promoter.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Larry Charles

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  5. undefined Season 4 Episode 12 - The Airport
    8.3/10(25 votes)

    #5 - The Airport

    S4:E12

    On a flight to NYC, Jerry has a first-class time, but Elaine suffers in coach. Meanwhile, Kramer and George try to hit the right airport.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Larry Charles

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  6. undefined Season 5 Episode 12 - The Stall
    8.3/10(27 votes)

    #6 - The Stall

    S5:E12

    George is charmed by Elaine's new boyfriend; Kramer thinks Jerry's new girlfriend is his phone-sex mate.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Larry Charles

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 20 - The Fire
    8.2/10(26 votes)

    #7 - The Fire

    S5:E20

    George embarrasses himself at a kids' birthday party; Jerry heckles back at a heckler.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Larry Charles

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - The Library
    8.1/10(36 votes)

    #8 - The Library

    S3:E5

    A library cop says Jerry is 20 years overdue with a steamy novel.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Larry Charles

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 16 - The Fix-Up
    8.1/10(28 votes)

    #9 - The Fix-Up

    S3:E16

    Jerry and Elaine fix up George with Elaine's friend--then wait nervously.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Larry Charles

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 7 - The Bubble Boy
    8.0/10(32 votes)

    #10 - The Bubble Boy

    S4:E7

    A weekend is kaput, partly because of George's driving.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Larry Charles

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 23 - The Keys
    8.0/10(25 votes)

    #11 - The Keys

    S3:E23

    Kramer hits the road after a dispute over his use of his keys to Jerry's apartment.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Larry Charles

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Busey and the Beach
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #12 - Busey and the Beach

    S1:E6

    Ari's former assistant Josh, now a competing agent, woos Vince and the boys at a wild Malibu beach party. Drama ponders an alternate career in the food-service industry; Eric puts Emily in a compromising position; and Turtle irritates an actor at an art opening.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Larry Charles

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  13. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - The Grant
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - The Grant

    S5:E2

    Jamie tries to stay awake, avoid coffee and continue to manage Brockwell's campaign. Meanwhile, while Paul is trying to figure out how to use a sizeable grant that has come his way, his Uncle Phil asks Paul and Ira to visit him in Brooklyn.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Larry Charles

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  14. undefined Season 5 Episode 14 - The Penis
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - The Penis

    S5:E14

    The Buchmans promise to name their baby, if it's a boy, after Paul's ailing Uncle Phil, then find out his real name. Meanwhile, Paul is suddenly sure of the baby's sex.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Larry Charles

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  15. undefined Season 5 Episode 24 - The Birth (2)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - The Birth (2)

    S5:E24

    Jamie runs into an old flame in a cab on the way to the hospital. Meanwhile, Paul gets a grand tour of the innards of Roosevelt Hospital courtesy of a film star. And, oh yeah, the baby arrives.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Larry Charles

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  16. undefined Season 4 Episode 23 - The Finale (2)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - The Finale (2)

    S4:E23

    Ira and Lisa try to engineer the Buchman reconciliation, except it proves easier to resolve the scheduling conflict between Burt and Sylvia's 45th anniversary party and Lisa's engagement party.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Larry Charles

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  17. undefined Season 4 Episode 14 - Fertility
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Fertility

    S4:E14

    Paul and Jamie embark on an organic fertility enhancement program with Mark's help, plus a day off at a fancy local hotel at Fran's suggestion.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Larry Charles

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  18. undefined Season 4 Episode 21 - The Award
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - The Award

    S4:E21

    Nominated once again for the Silver Sprocket, a reluctant Paul is coaxed into a tuxedo by Ira and expects to attend the ceremony with Jamie at his side to counter the weasels from the Explorer Channel and find new connections for new jobs. Of course, things don't quite work out that way.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Larry Charles

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  19. undefined Season 4 Episode 24 - The Finale (3)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - The Finale (3)

    S4:E24

    Paul and Jamie take a walk through the park to talk their differences out by themselves. They succeed, and return to their apartment, where Jamie springs a surprise on Paul.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Larry Charles

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - The Subway
    7.8/10(39 votes)

    #20 - The Subway

    S3:E13

    A beauty picks up George; Jerry makes friends with a naked guy; Kramer is tipped off about a hot horse; Elaine gets stuck en route to a lesbian wedding.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Larry Charles

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  21. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - The Trip (2)
    7.7/10(30 votes)

    #21 - The Trip (2)

    S4:E2

    Jerry and George find Kramer, whose past is laid out by the lieutenant seeking his confession.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Larry Charles

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  22. undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - The Bris
    7.7/10(29 votes)

    #22 - The Bris

    S5:E5

    Godparenting is a chore for Jerry and Elaine; tragedy befalls George's car; Kramer decries a genetic experiment.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Larry Charles

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  23. undefined Season 5 Episode 9 - The Masseuse
    7.7/10(27 votes)

    #23 - The Masseuse

    S5:E9

    Jerry's masseuse-girlfriend doesn't like George; Elaine's boyfriend shares a moniker with a mass murderer.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Larry Charles

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Talk Show
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #24 - Talk Show

    S1:E3

    After meeting a talk-show host at a boxing after-party in L.A., Vince agrees to appear on his show – despite a long-standing rift between the host and Drama. Eric and Kristen share a long goodbye; Ari puts the full-court press on a famous comic; and Luke Wilson tells Turtle how to score a free home-theater system for Vince.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Larry Charles

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  25. undefined Season 4 Episode 9 - The Opera
    7.7/10(29 votes)

    #25 - The Opera

    S4:E9

    The man who's threatening Jerry is the same Joe who's dating Elaine.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Larry Charles

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Larry Charles Ratings Summary

"The Outing" is the best rated episode written by Larry Charles. It scored 9.107/10 based on 28 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 2/11/1993 and is rated 0.6 points higher than their second-best episode, "Chinatown".