Ep 5. Insufficient Praise

Larry is back with another episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm and this time he is feeling unappreciated. In season 10 episode 5, titled "Insufficient Praise," Larry finds himself dealing with a lack of recognition for his contributions in various areas of his life. He is not getting the praise he feels he deserves from his friends, colleagues, and even his assistant.

The episode starts with Larry trying to get his assistant, Alice, to acknowledge an email he sent about an important project. She brushes it off and Larry becomes frustrated as he feels she should be more appreciative of his efforts. This sets off a chain of events where Larry seeks praise from everyone he encounters, including his friends Richard Lewis and Jeff Garlin and even his therapist.

As Larry navigates these situations, he also finds himself dealing with a few other problems. He gets into an awkward encounter with a woman he meets at a restaurant, and also tries to convince a mechanic to declare his car a total loss, despite it not being damaged enough to qualify.

Throughout the episode, Larry's search for praise and recognition continues, but he quickly learns that it's not always worth it. He discovers that seeking praise can lead to more problems than it solves, and sometimes it's better to just keep quiet and let things play out.

As with most episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm, "Insufficient Praise" is filled with hilarious and cringe-worthy moments. Larry's interactions with Alice are some of the best, as he struggles to get her to appreciate his work while she remains unimpressed. Meanwhile, his attempts to get praise from his friends and colleagues lead to some uncomfortable situations and plenty of awkward conversations.

Overall, "Insufficient Praise" is another great addition to the Curb Your Enthusiasm canon. It's a funny and relatable look at the desire for recognition and appreciation, and how it can sometimes lead to more problems than it solves. Larry David's performance is as sharp as ever, and the writing is spot-on throughout the episode. If you're a fan of the show, you won't want to miss this one.