Curb Your Enthusiasm (Season 5)

Deep inside you know you're him.

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.

The Larry David Sandwich (Episode 1) 7.7
Writer: Larry David
Air date: 2005-09-25
Runtime: 31 min
Overview: 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.
The Bowtie (Episode 2) 7.2
Writer: Larry David
Air date: 2005-10-02
Runtime: 31 min
Overview: Larry seeks professional help to secure information about his past. Meanwhile, his place as a gay rights supporter hits a snag.
The Christ Nail (Episode 3) 7.6
Writer: Larry David
Air date: 2005-10-09
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: 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.
Kamikaze Bingo (Episode 4) 7.5
Writer: Larry David
Air date: 2005-10-16
Runtime: 31 min
Overview: 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.
Lewis Needs a Kidney (Episode 5) 8.0
Writer: Larry David
Air date: 2005-10-30
Runtime: 31 min
Overview: 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.
The Smoking Jacket (Episode 6) 7.5
Writer: Larry David
Air date: 2005-11-06
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: His father's smoking jacket and ""bathroom contamination"" cause grief for Larry.
The Seder (Episode 7) 8.1
Writer: Larry David
Air date: 2005-11-13
Runtime: 31 min
Overview: Cheryl puts on a Passover Seder, which Larry promptly finds numerous ways to ruin.
The Ski Lift (Episode 8) 8.3
Writer: Larry David
Air date: 2005-11-20
Runtime: 34 min
Overview: 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]
The Korean Bookie (Episode 9) 7.4
Writer: Larry David
Air date: 2005-11-27
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: 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.
The End (Episode 10) 7.6
Writer: Larry David
Air date: 2005-12-04
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Larry finally learns the truth regarding his possible adoption, and makes his final decision about a kidney donation for Richard Lewis.