Ep 5. Thank You for Your Service

Larry David's Curb Your Enthusiasm is back with an all-new season. Each episode is a witty and awkward comedy filled with humorous and cringe-worthy moments. Season 9 Episode 5 is titled "Thank You for Your Service", and it delivers as an entertaining and funny episode.

The episode revolves around Larry and his social interactions becoming more irritating as the show progresses. Dr. Templeton, a friend of Larry's, arrives in town. She is a therapist for military veterans, and she has a prosthetic leg from her time serving in the war. The artificial limb proves to be a source of discomfort in various social situations. After briefly commenting on its appearance, Larry's prying curiosity leads him to ask Dr. Templeton if he can try it on, which unsurprisingly doesn't go well.

Larry also deals with Uncle Leon's obsession with taking pictures of everything, leading to one or two hilarious photos. Jeff and Susie's relationship is also hilarious in this episode with respect to their usual argumentative nature. In the midst of all this, we get to see Jeff try to solve his brand-new problem: the annoying sound of his air-conditioner.

The episode offers plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, from Jeff's obsession with his noisy air-conditioner to Larry's awkward encounters with Dr. Templeton. The show remains sharp and witty, and each character is brilliantly executed. Despite being a satire sitcom, the show's humor hits the core of most social and political issues. It offers an honest, witty, and unapologetic view of social interactivity. Larry's impossible interactions with almost everyone he meets provide a consistent source of laughter throughout the series.

Overall, "Thank You for Your Service" is an entertaining episode, with great performances from the cast, interesting storytelling, and witty social commentary. Fans of the show will not be disappointed, and newcomers will enjoy a fantastic introduction to the show's style, tone and themes. In conclusion this is a smart, funny with biting satire that is a must-watch for fans of comedies.