Ep 2. The Bowtie

In season 5 episode 2 of Curb Your Enthusiasm, titled "The Bowtie," Larry David once again finds himself in numerous uncomfortable situations throughout the episode. The main storyline follows Larry's attempt to woo an attractive jeweler named Toni Bowls (played by Cheri Oteri) into making him a custom bowtie. While Larry is initially drawn to Toni's pieces, he becomes frustrated with her lack of enthusiasm and poor customer service.

Meanwhile, Larry's friend and former manager, Jeff Greene (played by Jeff Garlin), has a problem with his vacation home that he's rented out to a group of nudists, but can't manage to get rid of them. In addition, Larry's assistant Antoinette (played by A.J. Langer) struggles to get her boyfriend to propose to her and turns to Larry for advice on the matter.

As always, Larry finds himself in a variety of awkward situations, including a run-in with a group of truly obnoxious parents who have taken over the public playground, a bizarre interpretation of a friend's health food regimen, and several uncomfortable social interactions throughout the episode.

Much of the episode's humor comes from the various misunderstandings and miscommunications that arise between characters. Additionally, Larry's signature bluntness and unwillingness to conform to social norms often put him at odds with those around him, leading to some hilariously uncomfortable confrontations.

Overall, "The Bowtie" is a funny and well-crafted episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm that showcases the series' trademark blend of clever writing, sharp humor, and uncomfortable situations that keep viewers coming back for more.