Curb Your Enthusiasm: Season 5

2005 · 10 episodes · ★ 7.7

What Season 5 of Curb Your Enthusiasm

A near-death experience, a revelation about his father and a sandwich named after him prompt Larry to undertake a sentimental journey in search of his roots...and step on a few toes along the way.

10episodes

Sep 25, 2005premiered

Dec 4, 2005final episode

5.3 hrtotal runtime

Season 5 Episodes

5x01 The Larry David Sandwich
Sep 25, 2005 · 31 min · ★ 7.7
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.
Directed by: Robert B. Weide · Starring: Susie Essman, Kenneth Kimmins, Ed O'Ross, Galvin Chapman
5x02 The Bowtie
Oct 2, 2005 · 31 min · ★ 7.1
Larry seeks professional help to secure information about his past. Meanwhile, his place as a gay rights supporter hits a snag.
Directed by: Larry Charles · Starring: Susie Essman, Craig Cackowski, Josh Cooke, Michael D'Amore
5x03 The Christ Nail
Oct 9, 2005 · 29 min · ★ 7.4
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.
Directed by: Robert B. Weide · Starring: Susie Essman, Paul Dooley, Lydia Blanco Garza, Lydia Cornell
5x04 Kamikaze Bingo
Oct 16, 2005 · 31 min · ★ 7.6
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.
Directing: Robert B. Weide · Starring: Kevin Nealon, Matt DeCaro, Ann Morgan Guilbert, Elaine Kao
5x05 Lewis Needs a Kidney
Oct 30, 2005 · 31 min · ★ 7.9
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.
Directed by: Robert B. Weide · Starring: Susie Essman, Frank Whaley, Timothy Brennen, Claudia Cohen
5x06 The Smoking Jacket
Nov 6, 2005 · 30 min · ★ 7.6
His father's smoking jacket and ""bathroom contamination"" cause grief for Larry.
Directed by: David Steinberg · Starring: Hugh Hefner, Gary Player, Trisha Debski, Bobbi Sue Luther
5x07 The Seder
Nov 13, 2005 · 31 min · ★ 8.1
Cheryl puts on a Passover Seder, which Larry promptly finds numerous ways to ruin.
Directing: Robert B. Weide · Starring: Susie Essman, Rob Corddry, Emily Christine, Lisa Gerstein
5x08 The Ski Lift
Nov 20, 2005 · 34 min · ★ 8.4
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]
Directing: Larry Charles · Starring: Susie Essman, George López, Mo Collins, James Pickens Jr.
5x09 The Korean Bookie
Nov 27, 2005 · 29 min · ★ 7.4
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.
Directing: Bryan Gordon · Starring: Susie Essman, Bobby Lee, Iris Bahr, Mike Coleman
5x10 The End Season Finale
Dec 4, 2005 · 43 min · ★ 7.8
Larry finally learns the truth regarding his possible adoption, and makes his final decision about a kidney donation for Richard Lewis.
Directing: Larry Charles · Starring: Susie Essman, Dustin Hoffman, Sacha Baron Cohen, Bea Arthur