These episodes are prett-ay, prett-ay, prett-ay good.

How long should you hold the door for someone?

When should younotput trash in a garbage can?

Cheryl Hines and Larry David on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’

Cheryl Hines and Larry David on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’.HBO

When is a “stop and chat” necessary?

Larry simply cannot abide by society’s little lies (i.e.

“How are you?”

The Doll (2001) Larry David in Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)

Larry David and Richard Lewis on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’.HBO

“Fine.")

(Even the extras look like they want to throttle him.)

So why does he do it?

Chet’s Shirt (2002) Larry David in Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)

Larry David and Richard Lewis on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’.HBO

The answer’s right there on our screens: The look of relief (even joy!)

on his face when he says what he’s thinking, consequences be damned.

This episode firmly establishes her asCurb’s resident badass, complete with her own Spaghetti Western theme music.

The Special Section (2002) Larry David and Richard Lewis in Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)

Larry David and Richard Lewis on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’.HBO

Jam-packed, the episode also features guest starJulia Louis-Dreyfus, who successfully pitches a new ABC show with Larry.

Unfortunately, Larry endangers the deal after giving the doll of the daughter of an ABC executive a haircut.

as a replacement, which, of course,doesn’t sit so well with a fire-breathing Susie.

CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM | SEASON 3 | EPISODE 8 Krazee-Eyez Killa

Larry David on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’.HBO

“‘Cause you twoSICKOStook the head for god knows what reason, someVOODOO S—you’re doing!”

She deserved an Emmy.

as revenge for not accepting a dinner invite.

Larry David on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’

Larry David on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’.HBO

Her death is the perfect excuse to get out of stuff!

(The Netflix docLong Shotgets into all the details.)

The episode circles around loose themes of sex, drugs, and breakin’ the law.

Gina Gershon and Larry David on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’

Gina Gershon and Larry David on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’.HBO

After the game, Marty Funkhouser (Bob Einstein, a.k.a.

It’s the kind of gasp-worthy bit you’ll only find onCurb.

(Spoiler: Cheryl’s gift is not redeemed.)

Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’

Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’.HBO

Coogan is arrested, and the experience is so traumatic that he becomes a patient himself.

Larry also enjoys the feeling of moral superiority he’s granted by others for dating a disabled woman.

This leads him to finding another woman who uses a wheelchair to bring instead.

CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, Jeff Garlin, Larry David, (Season 6, 2007-2008), The Freak Book (Season 6, Episode 5) 2000-, photo: Claudette Barius / ©HBO / courtesy Everett Collection

Jeff Garlin and Larry David on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’.Claudette Barius/HBO/Everett

In madcap sitcom fashion, Denise ends up being there and both ladies confront Larry.

(Kind: “This isha-rrible!")

We begin with Susie finding women’s underwear in the glovebox of Jeff’s car.

The Therapists (2007) Steve Coogan and Larry David in Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)

Steve Coogan on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’.HBO

14 and 15.

But it doesn’t end there.

McKean returns athirdtime with athirdnew date for the event… and Larry lies again!

Denise Handicap CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM | SEASON 7 | EPISODE 5 Denise Handicap

Larry David on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’.HBO

McKean then offers him an apartment to use for his now three-month New York visit.

(“What is this, the raid on Entebbe?”

“Be proud here in the parking lot!")

Larry David on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’

Larry David on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’.HBO

“Larry vs. Michael J.

He also accidentally introduces Jennifer’s mini fashionista son, Greg, to Hitler mustaches (and swastikas).

“Foisted” (season 9, episode 1)

Season 9 is whenJ.B.

Susie Essman on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’

Susie Essman on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’.HBO

Smoove’s slick, motor-mouthed Leon became truly essential toCurb.

He attacked it with gusto.

The cameos Fred Armisen,Rebecca Romijn, andChris Martin each hit like a shot of espresso.

Larry David and the cast of ‘Seinfeld’ on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’

Larry David and the cast of ‘Seinfeld’ on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’.HBO/Everett

“What Have I Done?”

Still, the most memorable parts of “What Have I Done?”

The episode ends with a true twist when Susie discovers a text on Jeff’s secret cell phone.

Larry David and JB Smoove on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’

Larry David and JB Smoove on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’.HBO

This episode is also notable for wrapping up Irma’s story and revealing Leon’s glorious middle name Luscious.

Larry David on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’

Larry David on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’.HBO

Michael J. Fox and Larry David on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’

Michael J. Fox and Larry David on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’.Jessica Miglio/HBO/EVerett

curb your enthusiasm

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Larry David and Jeff Garlin on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’

Larry David and Jeff Garlin on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’.HBO

Larry David and JB Smoove on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’

Larry David and JB Smoove on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’.HBO

Curb Your Enthusiasm The Surprise Party Larry enlists the help of a new friend to ensure Jeff’s surprise party doesn’t go awry

Larry David and JB Smoove on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’.HBO

Larry David and Woody Harrelson on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’

Larry David and Woody Harrelson on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’.John P. Johnson/HBO/Everett

Larry David and Tracey Ullman on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’

Larry David and Tracey Ullman on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’.John P. Johnson/HBO

Larry David and Ted Danson on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’

Larry David and Ted Danson on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’.John P. Johnson/HBO