Richard Lewis is a fictional character portrayed by Richard Lewis in the TV series Curb Your Enthusiasm.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled The Pants Tent (season 1), they were 53 years old.
They appear in 40 episodes out of a total of 120 aired and have accumulated 1450 positive votes.
The character of Richard Lewis is mainly associated with Larry David and Cheryl David.
Episodes40
The Pants Tent
episode S1.E1 october 2000An innocent bunch-up in Larry's trousers causes a misunderstanding with Cheryl's friend Nancy at the movies. He also manages to offend his friend Richard Lewis' new girlfriend.
The Bracelet
episode S1.E4 november 2000Larry gets into a tense, heated fight with Cheryl, and Larry's secretary suggests that he buy her a present to make up for it. After having lunch with Richard Lewis and helping a blind man, Larry spots the perfect present for Cheryl - a bracelet. Unfortunately, Richard also covets it.
Affirmative Action
episode S1.E9 december 2000Cheryl's quest to get a prescription filled is repeatedly complicated by Larry, including a bad joke that he tells in front of Richard Lewis' doctor.
The Car Salesman
episode S2.E1 september 2001The Davids buy a house and move in but it makes settling sounds. Larry is not enthused about any show biz projects but does want and lands a car salesman job. Despite customers asking dumb questions, Larry does have a one ready to buy.
The Thong
episode S2.E5 october 2001Larry no longer feels comfortable going to his psychiatrist after he sees him wearing a thong at the beach.
Shaq
episode S2.E8 november 2001After Larry accidentally trips and injures Shaq during a Lakers game, everything seems to start going his way.
The Baptism
episode S2.E9 november 2001Cheryl and Larry head to Monterey to attend her sister Becky's wedding... to a Jewish man who's converting to Christianity. When Larry misplaces the plane tickets, he accuses other passengers of stealing them.
The Benadryl Brownie
episode S3.E2 september 2002A drop in a phone call on a new phone is blamed for Richard Lewis' girlfriend being hit by peanut allergies a week before the Emmys. She is a Christian Scientist and refuses medicine. Larry and Richard plot to cook brownies with Benadryl.
The Nanny from Hell
episode S3.E4 october 2002A restaurant investor has a pool party but only Larry and Jeff show. Larry uses the house toilet and gets the nanny fired. Larry suggests her to Jeff and Susie. She snaps and Susie's life is threatened. Lewis wants in a quotation book.
The Special Section
episode S3.E6 october 2002Larry works in New York and returns to learn his mother died and was buried in an area for criminals because she had a tattoo. He plots to get his mother moved out of the "special section" and he uses the loss to decline unwanted invites.
The Grand Opening
episode S3.E10 november 2002Larry loses his trust in their restaurant chef and fires him. Later, Larry accidentally injures an influential food critic who is to come to the opening. Larry apologizes to the critic who connects him to a chef with an interesting quirk.
Ben's Birthday Party
episode S4.E2 january 2004Mel Brooks taps Ben Stiller to be Larry's co-star in The Producers. But when Larry accidentally punches Ben Stiller in the eye during a birthday party game gone wrong, Ben drops out of the production.
The Surrogate
episode S4.E7 february 2004Larry inadvertently jeopardizes friends' adoption. He needs a clean bill of health for "The Producers" and has to wear a heart monitor. He uses it in bad situations; a bathroom indiscretion and a car accident. Wanda accuses him of racism.
The Larry David Sandwich
episode S5.E1 september 2005Larry is changed by a near-death experience, a revelation about his father, and a sandwich named after him.
Lewis Needs a Kidney
episode S5.E5 october 2005Larry learns that Richard Lewis is bedridden and needs a kidney transplant. Larry and Jeff both turn up as positive matches for Lewis, but neither one are willing to give up their precious organs that easily.
The Ski Lift
episode S5.E8 november 2005In Larry's hunt to get Richard Lewis a kidney, he ingratiates himself to the head of a kidney consortium by playing to the man's very Orthodox Jew aims. Also, Larry suspects Lewis' nurse has a disturbing way of hiding items she has stolen.
The End
episode S5.E10 december 2005In the season finale, Larry learns who his real parents are and flies to Arizona to meet them. After a life-changing religious revelation, Larry decides to give Richard Lewis a kidney. Will Larry survive the operation - or is it the end?
Meet the Blacks
episode S6.E1 september 2007Larry's trick to avoid a party backfires on he and Cheryl, infuriating her. To make amends, he agrees to take in the Black family who lost their home in Hurricane Edna. Cheryl plans her own party and Larry makes an unfortunate cake choice.
The Ida Funkhouser Roadside Memorial
episode S6.E3 september 2007A sweaty $50 bill, a sample abuser, a roadside memorial, and a private school superintendent are all things that intimidate Larry while he tries to help Marty Funkhouser cope with the sudden death of his mother in a freak accident.
The Lefty Call
episode S6.E4 september 2007Questions about Larry's bathroom habits become concern when Larry gets Richard Lewis' girlfriend a job at a place across the hall from his office. Meanwhile an incident involving a waiter and some take-out food threatens Jeff's dog.
The TiVo Guy
episode S6.E7 october 2007Cheryl is finally tired of Larry being Larry after her plane encounters severe turbulence and Larry seems more concerned about a malfunctioning TV device. After Cheryl announces that she's leaving Larry, the incident quickly splits up Larry's friends, who now have to break the news to Larry as to whose side they are taking.
The Bat Mitzvah
episode S6.E10 november 2007The Blacks learn some good news: they get to go home. As Larry says goodbye, he once again offends the wrong person, who takes his revenge on Larry by spreading a nasty rumor involving him and a gerbil. But thankfully Jeff's daughter's bat mitzvah is coming up, and that provides Larry with the perfect, public opportunity to clear up that nasty rumor, as well as one more chance to patch things up with Cheryl.
Vehicular Fellatio
episode S7.E2 september 2009Larry deliberately tries to annoy Loretta, against the advice of a renowned doctor. Later, Larry dooms Richard Lewis' new relationship, and ends up profiting from Leon's indiscretion with the wife of a depressed pal.
The Bare Midriff
episode S7.E6 october 2009Larry inadvertently creates a miracle when he fires his assistant for exposing her waistline around the office. Jerry gets the idea to use Larry's latest mishap as part of the upcoming Seinfeld reunion show.
The Safe House
episode S8.E2 july 2011Larry becomes an unlikely role model for battered women; Richard Lewis's relationship with a burlesque performer is put to the test; Leon survives a case of mistaken identity.
The Smiley Face
episode S8.E4 july 2011Larry vows to topple a sacred dating taboo, and regrets making concessions to his new office neighbor.
Vow of Silence
episode S8.E5 august 2011A friend who has taken a vow of silence creates a stir at multiple parties, Larry eats Jeff's dog's last meal, and Richard Lewis is snubbed meeting Larry for lunch.
Foisted!
episode S9.E1 october 2017Larry tries to rid himself of an inept assistant, offends Jeff's barber, and gets into hot water over a new project.
Running with the Bulls
episode S9.E4 october 2017Larry's therapist accuses him of overstepping doctor-patient bounds; Susie grows suspicious of Jeff; and Larry bribes an usher at a funeral.
Thank You for Your Service
episode S9.E5 october 2017Larry fails to be suitably patriotic when meeting Jeff's future son-in-law; he also tries to reset his relationships with his mail carrier and security guard.
The Accidental Text on Purpose
episode S9.E6 november 2017Larry invents an ingenious ploy for getting his friends out of relationship jams; he also upsets Funkhouser's new girlfriend.
Fatwa!
episode S9.E10 december 2017On Jeff and Susie's daughter Sammi's wedding day, Larry has a scheduling conflict, takes issue with some work associates, and hosts a pair of ungrateful houseguests.
Happy New Year
episode S10.E1 january 2020Larry kicks off the new year with new rival Mocha Joe; at a cocktail party hosted by Jeff and Susie, Larry gets roped into lunch plans and has a misunderstanding with a caterer.
Side Sitting
episode S10.E2 january 2020Larry's lawyer tries to resolve the situation with his assistant, Alice; Larry surprises Susie with an impressive birthday gift and comes one step closer to exacting revenge on Mocha Joe.
Artificial Fruit
episode S10.E3 february 2020Larry drops the ball when he gets the chance to make amends with his assistant Alice. Larry and Richard go to extreme lengths for their upcoming lunch date.
Insufficient Praise
episode S10.E5 february 2020Larry receives a problematic gift from Freddy Funkhouser, causes trouble with Richard's new girlfriend, and offends one of Jeff's A-list clients.
The Ugly Section
episode S10.E7 march 2020Larry attempts to capitalize on a friend's unexpected death, takes issue with a pattern of discrimination at a trendy restaurant, and offers his dermatologist's son a job; Richard has a suspiciously-good day on the golf course.
Elizabeth, Margaret and Larry
episode S10.E8 march 2020A prominent actor shadows Larry to prepare for an upcoming role; Larry meddles in the sale of Cheryl's sister's house, helps Leon grow a new business, and stirs up trouble at a dinner party hosted by Richard's girlfriend.
Beep Panic
episode S10.E9 march 2020Mocha Joe hatches a plan to sabotage his adversary. Larry develops a debilitating habit and takes pity on a waitress. Richard prepares for a career-defining role.
Irma Kostroski
episode S11.E7 december 2021Ahead of Election Day, Larry befriends City Councilwoman Irma Kostroski while mediating a conflict between a difficult actor and his prop master.
- The Pants Tent
- The Bracelet
- Affirmative Action
- The Car Salesman
- The Thong
- Shaq
- The Baptism
- The Benadryl Brownie
- The Nanny from Hell
- The Special Section
- The Grand Opening
- Ben's Birthday Party
- The Surrogate
- The Larry David Sandwich
- Lewis Needs a Kidney
- The Ski Lift
- The End
- Meet the Blacks
- The Ida Funkhouser Roadside Memorial
- The Lefty Call
- The TiVo Guy
- The Bat Mitzvah
- Vehicular Fellatio
- The Bare Midriff
- The Safe House
- The Smiley Face
- Vow of Silence
- Foisted!
- Running with the Bulls
- Thank You for Your Service
- The Accidental Text on Purpose
- Fatwa!
- Happy New Year
- Side Sitting
- Artificial Fruit
- Insufficient Praise
- The Ugly Section
- Elizabeth, Margaret and Larry
- Beep Panic
- Irma Kostroski
Best moments10
- A drop in a phone call on a new phone is blamed for Richard Lewis' girlfriend being hit by peanut allergies a week before the Emmys. She is a Christian Scientist and refuses medicine. Larry and Richard plot to cook brownies with Benadryl.
- Larry gets into a tense, heated fight with Cheryl, and Larry's secretary suggests that he buy her a present to make up for it. After having lunch with Richard Lewis and helping a blind man, Larry spots the perfect present for Cheryl - a bracelet. Unfortunately, Richard also covets it.
- A friend who has taken a vow of silence creates a stir at multiple parties, Larry eats Jeff's dog's last meal, and Richard Lewis is snubbed meeting Larry for lunch.
- Larry inadvertently creates a miracle when he fires his assistant for exposing her waistline around the office. Jerry gets the idea to use Larry's latest mishap as part of the upcoming Seinfeld reunion show.
- Ahead of Election Day, Larry befriends City Councilwoman Irma Kostroski while mediating a conflict between a difficult actor and his prop master.
- Larry becomes an unlikely role model for battered women; Richard Lewis's relationship with a burlesque performer is put to the test; Leon survives a case of mistaken identity.
- Larry no longer feels comfortable going to his psychiatrist after he sees him wearing a thong at the beach.
- Larry works in New York and returns to learn his mother died and was buried in an area for criminals because she had a tattoo. He plots to get his mother moved out of the "special section" and he uses the loss to decline unwanted invites.
- Mocha Joe hatches a plan to sabotage his adversary. Larry develops a debilitating habit and takes pity on a waitress. Richard prepares for a career-defining role.
- Larry attempts to capitalize on a friend's unexpected death, takes issue with a pattern of discrimination at a trendy restaurant, and offers his dermatologist's son a job; Richard has a suspiciously-good day on the golf course.
- The Benadryl Brownie
- The Bracelet
- Vow of Silence
- The Bare Midriff
- Irma Kostroski
- The Safe House
- The Thong
- The Special Section
- Beep Panic
- The Ugly Section