Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 5

Season 5

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.

Air date: 2005-09-25

Episodes: 10

Episodes

E1: The Larry David Sandwich

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.

Air date: 2005-09-25 • ★ 7.7

E2: The Bowtie

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

Air date: 2005-10-02 • ★ 6.882

E3: The Christ Nail

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.

Air date: 2005-10-09 • ★ 7.222

E4: Kamikaze Bingo

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.

Air date: 2005-10-16 • ★ 7.5

E5: Lewis Needs a Kidney

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.

Air date: 2005-10-30 • ★ 8

E6: The Smoking Jacket

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

Air date: 2005-11-06 • ★ 7.5

E7: The Seder

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

Air date: 2005-11-13 • ★ 8.1

E8: The Ski Lift

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]

Air date: 2005-11-20 • ★ 8.3

E9: The Korean Bookie

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.

Air date: 2005-11-27 • ★ 7.4

E10: The End

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

Air date: 2005-12-04 • ★ 7.6