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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!

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 5 Episode 1 - The Larry David Sandwich
    8.0/10(1948 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 5 Episode 2 - The Bowtie
    8.2/10(1963 votes)

    #2 - 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.

    Director:Larry Charles

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  3. Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 5 Episode 3 - The Christ Nail
    8.3/10(2024 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 5 Episode 4 - Kamikaze Bingo
    8.1/10(1992 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 5 Episode 5 - Lewis Needs a Kidney
    8.4/10(1932 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 5 Episode 6 - The Smoking Jacket
    7.6/10(1857 votes)

    #6 - The Smoking Jacket

    S5:E6

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

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  8. Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 5 Episode 7 - The Seder
    8.4/10(1926 votes)

    #7 - The Seder

    S5:E7

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

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  9. Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 5 Episode 8 - The Ski Lift
    9.0/10(2556 votes)

    #8 - 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]

    Director:Larry Charles

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  10. Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 5 Episode 9 - The Korean Bookie
    8.0/10(1840 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.

    Director:Bryan Gordon

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  11. Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 5 Episode 10 - The End
    8.3/10(2189 votes)

    #10 - 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.

    Director:Larry Charles

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"The Larry David Sandwich" is the best rated episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" season 5. It scored 8/10 based on 1948 votes. Directed by Robert B. Weide and written by Larry David, it aired on 9/25/2005. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Bowtie".