The BEST episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm season 5

Every episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm season 5!

An unscripted series that brings the off-kilter 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.

Last Updated: 11/2/2024Network: HBOStatus: Ended
The Ski Lift
star
7.96
842 votes

#1 - The Ski Lift

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2005

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.

Directors: Larry Charles
Writer: Larry David
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The Seder
star
7.79
799 votes

#2 - The Seder

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2005

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

Directors: Robert B. Weide
Writer: Larry David
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The End
star
7.78
847 votes

#3 - The End

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/4/2005

Larry finally learns the truth regarding his possible adoption, and makes his final decision about a kidney donation for Richard Lewis.

Directors: Larry Charles
Writer: Larry David
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The Bowtie
star
7.71
777 votes

#4 - The Bowtie

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2005

Larry seeks professional help to secure information about his past. Meanwhile, his place as a gay rights supporter hits a snag.

Directors: Larry Charles
Writer: Larry David
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The Christ Nail
star
7.69
842 votes

#5 - The Christ Nail

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2005

An 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.

Directors: Robert B. Weide
Writer: Larry David
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Lewis Needs a Kidney
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7.61
776 votes

#6 - Lewis Needs a Kidney

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2005

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.

Directors: Robert B. Weide
Writer: Larry David
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Kamikaze Bingo
star
7.59
782 votes

#7 - Kamikaze Bingo

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2005

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.

Directors: Robert B. Weide
Writer: Larry David
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The Korean Bookie
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7.58
783 votes

#8 - The Korean Bookie

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/27/2005

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.

Directors: Bryan Gordon
Writer: Larry David
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The Larry David Sandwich
star
7.57
804 votes

#9 - The Larry David Sandwich

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2005

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.

Directors: Robert B. Weide
Writer: Larry David
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The Smoking Jacket
star
7.52
819 votes

#10 - The Smoking Jacket

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2005

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

Directors: David Steinberg
Writer: Larry David
Watch Now:Apple TV