Ep 1. The Larry David Sandwich

The Larry David Sandwich is the first episode of the fifth season of the American comedy television series Curb Your Enthusiasm. Created by and starring Larry David, the show follows a fictionalized version of the author as he navigates his life in Los Angeles and encounters various absurd situations.

In this episode, Larry David is back in Los Angeles after a long absence, and he is excited to try a new sandwich at a local deli. However, when he arrives at the restaurant, he finds out that the sandwich has been named after him, which he finds both flattering and awkward.

As Larry tries to order the sandwich, he keeps getting interrupted by various people who recognize him from his fame as a television writer and producer. While he tries to politely sign autographs and take pictures, the interruptions start to pile up and he begins to lose patience.

Things get even more complicated when Cheryl, Larry's ex-wife, calls him to ask for a favor. She explains that her friend Rosie O'Donnell is in town and wants to say hello, but she needs Larry to help set it up. Larry agrees to help, but when he tells his friend Jeff about it, Jeff warns him that Rosie is notoriously difficult to deal with.

Meanwhile, Larry's friend Richard Lewis is in the hospital after a minor surgery, and Larry agrees to help him out by delivering a gift to his girlfriend. However, Larry's plans go awry when he realizes that the gift he brought is actually a fruit basket that Richard had received as a get-well gift.

As the day continues, Larry finds himself getting more and more frustrated by all the people who keep interrupting him, and he starts to take out his anger on everyone around him. When he finally gets his sandwich, he impulsively throws it away in a fit of rage, despite the fact that he had been looking forward to trying it all day.

Despite the chaos of the day, Larry perseveres and manages to patch things up with both Cheryl and Rosie, although there are still some lingering tensions in their relationships. The episode ends with Larry, Jeff, and their friends back at Larry's house, discussing the events of the day and trying to make sense of it all.

Overall, The Larry David Sandwich is a classic episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm, full of the sharp wit, biting humor, and absurd situations that have made the show a fan favorite over the years. With a keen eye for social awkwardness and a knack for turning the mundane into the absurd, Larry David has created a truly unique and hilarious comedy series that continues to entertain audiences season after season.