Curb Your Enthusiasm season 5 episode 5 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Larry David struggles with a security protocol when trying to call Omar Jones. He then gets locked out of his car and resorts to hitching a ride with a stranger named Pete to order food at a drive-thru. Meanwhile, Larry and his friend Jeff discuss their mutual friend Lewis who urgently needs a kidney transplant. They consider potential donors, including Lewis' uncooperative

Full Episode S05E05 Recap

### Larry's Frustrating Call - Larry David attempts to call Omar Jones but is stopped by a security check. He refuses to divulge the call's purpose, leading to an argument. ### Locked Out and Hungry - Larry gets locked out of his car and tries to order food at a drive-thru on foot, violating their policy. - After several rejections, a man named Pete agrees to let Larry order from his car. ### Conversation with Pete - In the car, Pete talks about his past in dental work and current interest in landscaping. - They are interrupted by Jeff, who picks up Larry. Pete and Jeff meet. ### Lewis Needs a Kidney - Larry and Jeff discuss their friend Lewis needing a kidney transplant and the difficulty in finding a donor. - They recall Lewis' cousin Louis Lewis, who refuses to donate until after his death. ### The Snuggle Dilemma - Larry and his partner argue about snuggling leading to sex, with Larry unable to separate the two. ### A Call Gone Wrong - Larry calls Richard Lewis's office to discuss his kidney transplant, inadvertently informing his assistant about it for the first time. - The assistant is upset, feeling excluded from Richard's personal matters. ### Larry Agrees to Take the Test - Larry visits Richard and agrees to take the kidney compatibility test. - They discuss the hypothetical situation of needing a kidney in reverse roles. ### A Coincidence with Pete - Larry receives a call to be an alibi for Pete, the man he met earlier, in a police lineup. - At the police station, Larry and Jeff discover they are both compatible kidney donors for Lewis. ### The Kidney Decision - Jeff and Larry discuss who should donate the kidney, considering factors like age and health. - They decide to let Lewis choose the donor. ### The Eeny Meeny Decision - Larry and Jeff play "eeny meeny miney moe" to decide the donor, leading to confusion and argument over the rules. - The situation escalates with more people getting involved in the decision-making process. ### Consolation Turned Awkward - Larry tries to console Richard's assistant, leading to a misunderstanding and accusations of inappropriate behavior. - The episode ends with unresolved tensions and decisions regarding the kidney donation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Larry David call Omar Jones?

Larry calls Omar Jones to discuss a personal matter.

What problem does Larry face at the drive-thru?

Larry is unable to order food because he is not in a car, violating the drive-thru policy.

Who is Pete and how does he help Larry?

Pete is a man Larry meets at the drive-thru, who allows Larry to order food from his car.

What is Lewis' medical issue?

Lewis needs a kidney transplant.

Why can't Louis Lewis donate his kidney to Lewis?

Louis Lewis wants to donate his organs after his death, not before.

What leads to a misunderstanding between Larry and his partner?

A disagreement about snuggling leading to sex causes the misunderstanding.

What mistake does Larry make during a phone call to Richard Lewis's office?

Larry unintentionally informs Richard's assistant about his kidney transplant.

How does Larry get involved in a police lineup?

Larry becomes an alibi for Pete, whom he met at the drive-thru, and has to identify him in a lineup.

What is the result of Larry and Jeff's kidney compatibility tests?

Both Larry and Jeff are compatible donors for Lewis' kidney transplant.

How do Larry and Jeff decide who will donate the kidney?

They attempt to use "eeny meeny miney moe" and a coin flip to decide the donor.

What causes the argument during the "eeny meeny miney moe" game?

Confusion over the rules of the game leads to the argument.

How does the episode conclude regarding the kidney donation?

The episode concludes without a clear decision on who will donate the kidney.

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Lewis Needs a Kidney