List of Curb Your Enthusiasm guest stars

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Many episodes of the American HBO comedy television series Curb Your Enthusiasm feature guest stars. While a lot of these guest appearances are for fictional roles, a large number of the guest stars on the show are celebrities playing themselves (or fictionalized versions thereof), including actors, comedians and sportspeople. [1]

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Curb Your Enthusiasm stars Larry David (co-creator of Seinfeld ) as himself, with Cheryl Hines as his wife Cheryl, and Jeff Garlin as his best friend and manager Jeff. A number of the guest stars have recurring roles on the show, with some appearing especially frequently, such as Richard Lewis (himself), and Susie Essman (Susie Greene).

This list contains all guest appearances on Curb that received a "Guest Star" or "Special Guest Star" billing in the closing credits of at least one episode. Sometimes an actor might not be credited as guest star on his or her first appearance, but will be in subsequent episodes. For example, Susie Essman appears as Susie in several episodes of the first season, but only got nominated to guest star role in the second season. The list may also contain certain notable non-guest star appearances, if the person plays him- or herself; such as Dr. Phil McGraw's role in the episode "Vehicular Fellatio", in which he played himself but did not receive guest star billing.

Season 1 (2000)

In the first season, the characters of the show are introduced across a series of mostly isolated episodes, including recurring characters, such as Richard Lewis and Ted Danson. Jeff's wife Susie (Susie Essman) also appears in some of the episodes – however, she has only received guest star credit from season 2 onwards. Julia Louis-Dreyfus (who played Elaine in Seinfeld ) also makes an appearance, along with her husband.

As themselves

Guest starKnown forEpisode(s)
Richard Lewis comedianEpisode 1, "The Pants Tent"
Episode 4, "The Bracelet"
Episode 9, "Affirmative Action"
Kathy Griffin actress, comedianEpisode 1, "The Pants Tent"
Ted Danson actor, husband of Mary SteenburgenEpisode 2, "Ted and Mary"
Mary Steenburgen actress, wife of Ted DansonEpisode 2, "Ted and Mary"
Julia Louis-Dreyfus actress, "Elaine" on Seinfeld Episode 6, "The Wire"
Brad Hall writer, actor, husband of Julia Louis-DreyfusEpisode 6, "The Wire"
Ted Harbert president of NBC Studios Episode 9, "Affirmative Action"

In fictional roles

Guest starRoleEpisode(s)
Wayne Federman Dean WeinstockEpisode 6, "The Wire"
Sofia Milos Richard's girlfriendEpisode 1, "The Pants Tent"
Episode 9, "Affirmative Action"
Laraine Newman the directorEpisode 10, "The Group"
Oscar Nunez car park attendantEpisode 5, "Interior Decorator"
Bob Odenkirk GilEpisode 3, "Porno Gil"
Tim Bagley shoe salesmanEpisode 2, "Ted and Mary"

Season 2 (2001)

In season two, Cheryl is tired of Larry not working, so he begins to develop a new television show, first with guest stars Jason Alexander and Julia Louis-Dreyfus (George and Elaine on Seinfeld , respectively) as themselves. However, Larry's constant social faux pas ruin all of their chances with every major television network. This season also begins a long running tradition of Wanda Sykes appearing to chastise Larry whenever he does something seemingly (but not actually) racist. Other notable guest stars playing themselves include Rob Reiner, and professional basketball player Shaquille "Shaq" O'Neal in the episode "Shaq".

As themselves

Guest starKnown forEpisode(s)
Jason Alexander actor, "George" on Seinfeld Episode 11, "The Car Salesman"
Episode 12, "Thor"
Richard Lewis comedianEpisode 11, "The Car Salesman"
Episode 15, "The Thong"
Episode 18, "Shaq"
Episode 19, "The Baptism"
Wanda Sykes comedianEpisode 12, "Thor"
Episode 20, "The Massage"
Julia Louis-Dreyfus actress, "Elaine" on SeinfeldEpisode 14, "The Shrimp Incident"
Episode 17, "The Doll"
Episode 20, "The Massage"
Brad Hall writer, actor, husband of Julia Louis-DreyfusEpisode 14, "The Shrimp Incident"
Rob Reiner actor, director, producerEpisode 15, "The Thong"
Shaquille O'Neal basketball playerEpisode 18, "Shaq"
Mike Binder creator and star of The Mind of the Married Man Episode 20, "The Massage"

In fictional roles

Guest starRoleEpisode(s)
Susie Essman Susie GreeneEpisode 12, "Thor"
Episode 17, "The Doll"
Deron McBee Thor OlsonEpisode 12, "Thor"
Ed Asner Mr. WeinerEpisode 16, "The Acupuncturist"
Rita Wilson Anne MichaelsonEpisode 17, "The Doll"
Paul Dooley Cheryl's fatherEpisode 18, "Shaq"
Doug Benson Barry’s cousinEpisode 16, “The Acupuncturist”

Season 3 (2002)

In season three, Larry, along with Ted Danson and Michael York, invests in a restaurant enterprise which finally opens despite many mishaps, most of which are Larry's fault. Director Martin Scorsese appears in a short story arc, in which Larry is given a film role. The episode "The Terrorist Attack" features singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette, as well as actors Paul Reiser and Martin Short.

As themselves

Guest starKnown forEpisode(s)
Ted Danson actorEpisode 21, "Chet's Shirt"
Episode 23, "Club Soda and Salt"
Episode 24, "The Nanny from Hell"
Episode 27, "The Corpse-Sniffing Dog"
Wanda Sykes comedianEpisode 22, "The Benadryl Brownie"
Episode 25, "The Terrorist Attack"
Episode 28, "Krazee-Eyez Killa"
Michael York actorEpisode 21, "Chet's Shirt"
Episode 24, "The Nanny from Hell"
Episode 27, "The Corpse-Sniffing Dog"
Episode 30, "The Grand Opening"
Richard Lewis comedianEpisode 22, "The Benadryl Brownie"
Episode 24, "The Nanny from Hell"
Episode 26, "The Special Section"
Episode 30, "The Grand Opening"
Joan Rivers comedian, actressEpisode 22, "The Benadryl Brownie"
Alanis Morissette singer-songwriterEpisode 25, "The Terrorist Attack"
Paul Reiser comedian, actorEpisode 25, "The Terrorist Attack"
Martin Short comedian, actorEpisode 25, "The Terrorist Attack"
Martin Scorsese film directorEpisode 26, "The Special Section"
Episode 28, "Krazee-Eyez Killa"

As themselves, not credited as guest star

Guest appearance byKnown forEpisodes
Lou DiMaggio [s3 1] comedian, actorEpisode 21, "Chet's Shirt"
Episode 24, "The Nanny from Hell"
Episode 27, "The Corpse-Sniffing Dog"
Episode 30, "The Grand Opening"

In fictional roles

Guest starRoleEpisode(s)
Susie Essman Susie GreeneEpisode 22, "The Benadryl Brownie"
Episode 24, "The Nanny from Hell"
Episode 27, "The Corpse-Sniffing Dog"
Episode 28, "Krazee-Eyez Killa"
Episode 29, "Mary, Joseph, and Larry"
Episode 30, "The Grand Opening"
Cheri Oteri MartineEpisode 24, "The Nanny from Hell"
Tim Kazurinsky Hugh MellonEpisode 24, "The Nanny from Hell"
Shelley Berman Nat DavidEpisode 26, "The Special Section"
Episode 30, "The Grand Opening"
Richard Kind Cousin AndyEpisode 26, "The Special Section"
Paul Dooley Cheryl's fatherEpisode 29, "Mary, Joseph, and Larry"
Episode 30, "The Grand Opening"
Paul Sand Guy BernierEpisode 30, "The Grand Opening"
Paul Willson Andy PorticoEpisode 30, "The Grand Opening"
David Koechner JosephEpisode 29, "Mary, Joseph, and Larry"
  1. Lou DiMaggio played himself, and was an investor for the restaurant. He was credited as "Investor."

Season 4 (2004)

In season four, Mel Brooks casts Larry as the lead in his hit musical The Producers . Many episodes revolve around preparing for the opening night of the show, with the hour-long season finale taking place at the musical's premiere. Larry is first cast alongside Ben Stiller, who is later replaced by David Schwimmer. Both Stiller's wife, Christine Taylor, and Mel Brook's wife, Anne Bancroft guest star during the season, the latter in one of her latest appearances before her death. Professional basketball player Muggsy Bogues appears in the episode "The Surrogate". Several cast and crew members of the real life Producers production also appear, including the musical's orchestra and ensemble.

As themselves

Guest starKnown forEpisode(s)
Mel Brooks writer and director of The Producers Episode 31, "Mel's Offer"
Episode 33, "The Blind Date"
Episode 37, "The Surrogate"
Episode 40, "Opening Night"
Ben Stiller actorEpisode 31, "Mel's Offer"
Episode 32, "Ben's Birthday Party"
Episode 33, "The Blind Date"
Christine Taylor actress, wife of Ben StillerEpisode 31, "Mel's Offer"
Episode 32, "Ben's Birthday Party"
Episode 33, "The Blind Date"
Cady Huffman actress, "Ulla" in The ProducersEpisode 31, "Mel's Offer"
Episode 32, "Ben's Birthday Party"
Episode 33, "The Blind Date"
Episode 40, "Opening Night"
Richard Lewis comedianEpisode 32, "Ben's Birthday Party"
Episode 37, "The Surrogate"
Ted Danson actorEpisode 34, "The Weatherman"
David Schwimmer actorEpisode 35, "The 5 Wood"
Episode 37, "The Surrogate"
Episode 40, "Opening Night"
Muggsy Bogues basketball playerEpisode 37, "The Surrogate"
Wanda Sykes comedianEpisode 37, "The Surrogate"
Anne Bancroft actress, wife of Mel BrooksEpisode 40, "Opening Night"
Nathan Lane actor, "Max Bialystock" in The ProducersEpisode 40, "Opening Night"
Susan Stroman director and choreographer of The ProducersEpisode 40, "Opening Night"

As themselves, not credited as guest star

Guest appearance byKnown forEpisode
Lewis J. Stadlen actor, "Max Bialystock" in The Producers Episode 31, "Mel's Offer"
Stephen Colbert comedian, TV HostEpisode 40, "Opening Night" (patron who spooks Larry after an argument outside the theater [2] )
Don Stephenson actor, "Leo Bloom" in The ProducersEpisode 31, "Mel's Offer"
The Producers ensemblethe ensemble of the musicalEpisode 40, "Opening Night"
The Producers orchestraorchestra of the musicalEpisode 40, "Opening Night"
Jerry Seinfeld [s4 1] co-creator and star of Seinfeld Episode 40, "Opening Night"

In fictional roles

Guest starRoleEpisode(s)
Paul Mazursky NormEpisode 31, "Mel's Offer"
Episode 33, "The Blind Date"
Episode 35, "The 5 Wood"
Episode 40, "Opening Night"
Susie Essman Susie GreeneEpisode 32, "Ben's Birthday Party"
Episode 33, "The Blind Date"
Episode 34, "The Weatherman"
Episode 35, "The 5 Wood"
Episode 38, "Wandering Bear"
Episode 39, "The Survivor"
Anton Yelchin Cheryl's cousin, StewartEpisode 33, The Blind Date
Moon Zappa HaboosEpisode 33, The Blind Date
Shelley Berman Nat DavidEpisode 34, "The Weatherman"
Episode 36, "The Car Pool Lane"
Episode 39, "The Survivor"
Bob Einstein [s4 2] Marty FunkhouserEpisode 35, "The 5 Wood"
Episode 36, "The Car Pool Lane"
Saul Rubinek Dr. Saul FunkhouserEpisode 34, "The Weatherman"
Episode 35, "The 5 Wood"
Melissa McCarthy salespersonEpisode 37, "The Surrogate"
Russel Means Wandering BearEpisode 38, "Wandering Bear"
Paul Dooley Cheryl's fatherEpisode 39, "The Survivor"
Gina Gershon AnnaEpisode 39, "The Survivor"
Richard Kind Cousin AndyEpisode 40, "Opening Night"
Jorge Garcia drug dealerEpisode 36, "The Car Pool Lane"
  1. Jerry Seinfeld is in the crowd on the musical's opening night. Uncredited cameo appearance.
  2. Bob Einstein first appeared as Marty Funkhouser in episode 34, "The Weatherman", but was not credited as guest star until his next appearance.

Season 5 (2005)

In season five, Larry's friend Richard Lewis gets very ill and requires a kidney transplant. Larry is a match, but he spends the season looking for other sources of a kidney for Lewis. Also in season five, Larry suspects he may be adopted and embarks on a search to find his biological parents. Celebrities playing themselves this season include Kevin Nealon and George Lopez, as well as professional golfer Gary Player. The episode "The Smoking Jacket" is partly set in the Playboy Mansion, and Playboy founder Hugh Hefner appears. A special segment in the season finale features Dustin Hoffman and Sacha Baron Cohen as Larry's "guides".

As themselves

Guest starKnown forEpisode(s)
Richard Lewis comedianEpisode 41, "The Larry David Sandwich"
Episode 45, "Lewis Needs a Kidney"
Episode 48, "The Ski Lift"
Episode 50, "The End"
Ted Danson actorEpisode 41, "The Larry David Sandwich"
Kevin Nealon actor, comedianEpisode 44, "Kamikaze Bingo"
Hugh Hefner founder of Playboy magazine, owner of the Playboy Mansion Episode 46, "The Smoking Jacket"
Gary Player professional golferEpisode 46, "The Smoking Jacket"
George Lopez comedian, actor, talk show hostEpisode 48, "The Ski Lift"
Bobbi Sue Luther Bobbi SueEpisode 46, "The Smoking Jacket"
Holly Madison HollyEpisode 46, "The Smoking Jacket"
Kendra Wilkinson KendraEpisode 46, "The Smoking Jacket"
Bridget Marquardt BridgetEpisode 46, "The Smoking Jacket"

As themselves, not credited as guest star

Guest appearance byKnown forEpisode
Rosie O'Donnell stand-up comedian, actressEpisode 42, "The Bowtie"

In fictional roles

Guest starRoleEpisode(s)
Shelley Berman Nat DavidEpisode 41, "The Larry David Sandwich"
Episode 43, "The Christ Nail"
Episode 44, "Kamikaze Bingo"
Episode 46, "The Smoking Jacket"
Episode 47, "The Seder"
Episode 50, "The End"
Susie Essman Susie GreeneEpisode 41, "The Larry David Sandwich"
Episode 42, "The Bowtie"
Episode 43, "The Christ Nail"
Episode 45, "Lewis Needs a Kidney"
Episode 47, "The Seder"
Episode 48, "The Ski Lift"
Episode 50, "The End"
Kenneth KimmonsDr. SewellEpisode 41, "The Larry David Sandwich"
Ed O'Ross LeoEpisode 41, "The Larry David Sandwich"
Mayim Bialik Jodi FunkhouserEpisode 42, "The Bowtie"
Bob Einstein Marty FunkhouserEpisode 42, "The Bowtie"
Episode 45, "Lewis Needs a Kidney"
Mekhi Phifer Omar JonesEpisode 42, "The Bowtie"
Episode 45, "Lewis Needs a Kidney"
Episode 48, "The Ski Lift"
Episode 50, "The End"
Paul Dooley Cheryl's DadEpisode 43, "The Christ Nail"
Julie Payne Cheryl's MomEpisode 43, "The Christ Nail"
Mindy Kaling Richard Lewis's AssistantEpisode 45, "Lewis Needs a Kidney"
Frank Whaley Pete HagenEpisode 45, "Lewis Needs a Kidney"
Bill Saluga Louis LewisEpisode 45, "Lewis Needs a Kidney" (picture)
Episode 46, "The Smoking Jacket"
Episode 48, "The Ski Lift"
Episode 50, "The End"
Richard Kind AndyEpisode 46, "The Smoking Jacket"
Rob Corddry Rick LeftowitzEpisode 47, "The Seder"
Bobby Lee SungEpisode 49, "The Korean Bookie"
Dustin Hoffman Guide #1Episode 50, "The End"
Sacha Baron Cohen Guide #2Episode 50, "The End"
June Squibb Larry's MotherEpisode 50, "The End"
Bea Arthur Also Larry's MotherEpisode 50, "The End"

Season 6 (2007)

Season six is built around Cheryl persuading Larry to take in a black family that is left homeless after a major Gulf Coast hurricane. Special guest stars playing themselves include Senator Barbara Boxer, Lucy Lawless (who played the title character in Xena: Warrior Princess ), Ben Stiller, and professional tennis player John McEnroe. The season introduces Vivica A. Fox as Loretta, and J. B. Smoove as Leon.

As themselves

Guest starKnown forEpisode(s)
Richard Lewis comedianEpisode 51, "Meet the Blacks"
Episode 53, "The Ida Funkhouser Roadside Memorial"
Episode 54, "The Lefty Call"
Episode 57, "The TiVo Guy"
Episode 60, "The Bat Mitzvah"
Ted Danson actor, husband of Mary SteenburgenEpisode 51, "Meet the Blacks"
Episode 52, "The Anonymous Donor"
Episode 55, "The Freak Book"
Episode 57, "The TiVo Guy"
Mary Steenburgen actress, wife of Ted DansonEpisode 51, "Meet the Blacks"
Episode 52, "The Anonymous Donor"
Episode 55, "The Freak Book"
Senator Barbara Boxer United States Senator from CaliforniaEpisode 52, "The Anonymous Donor"
John McEnroe professional tennis playerEpisode 55, "The Freak Book"
Lucy Lawless actress, "Xena" in Xena: Warrior Princess Episode 57, "The TiVo Guy"
Ben Stiller actorEpisode 58, "The N Word"
John Legend musicianEpisode 60, "The Bat Mitzvah"

In fictional roles

Guest starRoleEpisode(s)
Susie Essman Susie GreeneEpisode 51, "Meet the Blacks"
Episode 52, "The Anonymous Donor"
Episode 53, "The Ida Funkhouser Roadside Memorial"
Episode 54, "The Lefty Call"
Episode 55, "The Freak Book"
Episode 56, "The Rat Dog"
Episode 57, "The TiVo Guy"
Episode 58, "The N Word"
Episode 59, "The Therapists"
Episode 60, "The Bat Mitzvah"
Vivica A. Fox Loretta BlackEpisode 51, "Meet the Blacks"
Episode 52, "The Anonymous Donor"
Episode 53, "The Ida Funkhouser Roadside Memorial"
Episode 54, "The Lefty Call"
Episode 56, "The Rat Dog"
Episode 57, "The TiVo Guy"
Episode 58, "The N Word"
Episode 59, "The Therapists"
Episode 60, "The Bat Mitzvah"
Mayim Bialik Jodi FunkhouserEpisode 53, "The Ida Funkhouser Roadside Memorial"
Episode 57, "The TiVo Guy"
Bob Einstein Marty FunkhouserEpisode 51, "Meet the Blacks"
Episode 53, "The Ida Funkhouser Roadside Memorial"
Episode 57, "The TiVo Guy"
Episode 59, "The Therapists"
Episode 60, "The Bat Mitzvah"
J. B. Smoove [s6 1] LeonEpisode 52, "The Anonymous Donor"
Episode 54, "The Lefty Call"
Episode 56, "The Rat Dog"
Episode 57, "The TiVo Guy"
Episode 58, "The N Word"
Episode 59, "The Therapists"
Episode 60, "The Bat Mitzvah"
Gina Gershon AnnaEpisode 52, "The Anonymous Donor"
Ken Jeong pedestrianEpisode 52, "The Anonymous Donor"
Shelley Berman Nat DavidEpisode 56, "The Rat Dog"
Tim Meadows HalEpisode 56, "The Rat Dog"
Steve Coogan Dr. BrightEpisode 59, "The Therapists"
Michael McKean Matt TesslerEpisode 60, "The Bat Mitzvah"
  1. J. B. Smoove first appeared as Leon in episode 52, "The Anonymous Donor", but was not credited as guest star until his next appearance.

Season 7 (2009)

Most of season seven is centered on creating a Seinfeld reunion show with the original cast, while Larry is trying to get back with Cheryl. All four stars of SeinfeldJerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander and Michael Richards – appear as special guest stars in a number of episodes, including the season finale, in which an all-new Seinfeld segment is shown. Actors who played recurring roles on Seinfeld also appear in the episode "The Table Read". Celebrities who portrayed themselves include Meg Ryan, David Spade, Christian Slater, and Rosie O'Donnell.

As themselves

Guest starKnown forEpisode(s)
Richard Lewis comedianEpisode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister"
Episode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio"
Episode 66, "The Bare Midriff"
Wanda Sykes comedianEpisode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister"
Jerry Seinfeld*comedian, co-creator of and "Jerry" on Seinfeld Episode 63, "The Reunion"
Episode 66, "The Bare Midriff"
Episode 68, "Officer Krupke"
Episode 69, "The Table Read"
Episode 70, "Seinfeld"
Julia Louis-Dreyfus*actress, "Elaine" on SeinfeldEpisode 63, "The Reunion"
Episode 66, "The Bare Midriff"
Episode 69, "The Table Read"
Episode 70, "Seinfeld"
Jason Alexander*actor, "George" on SeinfeldEpisode 63, "The Reunion"
Episode 69, "The Table Read"
Episode 70, "Seinfeld"
Michael Richards*actor, "Kramer" on SeinfeldEpisode 63, "The Reunion"
Episode 69, "The Table Read"
Episode 70, "Seinfeld"
Meg Ryan actressEpisode 63, "The Reunion"
David Spade actorEpisode 63, "The Reunion"
Ted Danson actor, husband of Mary SteenburgenEpisode 64, "The Hot Towel"
Episode 65, "Denise Handicapped"
Mary Steenburgen actress, wife of Ted DansonEpisode 64, "The Hot Towel"
Christian Slater actorEpisode 64, "The Hot Towel"
Rosie O'Donnell stand-up comedian, actressEpisode 65, "Denise Handicap"

* "Special Guest Star" credit.

As themselves, not credited as guest star

Guest appearance byKnown forEpisode
Lou DiMaggiocomedian, actorEpisode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister"
Dr. Phil McGraw host of Dr. Phil Episode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio"
Chee-Yun violinistEpisode 65, "Denise Handicapped"
Marc Hirschfeldcasting director on Seinfeld Episode 68, "Officer Krupke"
Estelle Harris actress, "Estelle Costanza" on SeinfeldEpisode 69, "The Table Read"
Steve Hytner actor, "Kenny Bania" on SeinfeldEpisode 69, "The Table Read"
Wayne Knight actor, "Newman" on SeinfeldEpisode 69, "The Table Read"

In fictional roles

Guest starRoleEpisode(s)
Susie Essman Susie GreeneEpisode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister"
Episode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio"
Episode 63, "The Reunion"
Episode 64, "The Hot Towel"
Episode 65, "Denise Handicapped"
Episode 68, "Officer Krupke"
Episode 70, "Seinfeld"
Vivica A. Fox Loretta BlackEpisode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister"
Episode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio"
J. B. Smoove LeonEpisode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister"
Episode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio"
Episode 65, "Denise Handicapped"
Episode 69, "The Table Read"
Ellia English [s7 1] Auntie RaeEpisode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister"
Episode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio"
Bob Einstein Marty FunkhouserEpisode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister"
Episode 67, "The Black Swan"
Episode 69, "The Table Read"
Catherine O'Hara Bam BamEpisode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister"
Sharon Lawrence Dr. TrundleEpisode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio"
Lolita Davidovich BeverlyEpisode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio"
Wayne Federman [s7 2] Dean WeinstockEpisode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio"
Philip Baker Hall Dr. MorrisonEpisode 64, "The Hot Towel"
Sherry Stringfield Mary Jane PorterEpisode 64, "The Hot Towel"
Anita Barone DeniseEpisode 65, "Denise Handicapped"
Jamie Denbo Jamie FowlerEpisode 65, "Denise Handicapped"
Amy Pietz WendyEpisode 65, "Denise Handicapped"
Jillian Bell MaureenEpisode 66, "The Bare Midriff"
Shelley Berman Nat DavidEpisode 67, "The Black Swan"
Richard Kind Cousin AndyEpisode 67, "The Black Swan"
Paul Mazursky NormEpisode 67, "The Black Swan"
Carol Leifer CarolEpisode 68, "Officer Krupke"
John Schneider DennisEpisode 68, "Officer Krupke"
Elisabeth Shue VirginiaEpisode 68, "Officer Krupke"
Episode 70, "Seinfeld"
  1. Ellia English appeared as Auntie Rae in several episodes of season 6, but was only promoted to guest star status in season 7.
  2. Wayne Federman appeared as Dean Weinstock in episode 6, "The Wire" (season 1), but was not credited as guest star.

Season 8 (2011)

Season 8 continues to follow Larry's single life. At the midpoint of the season, the main characters all move to New York City, where the rest of the season is set. The premiere episode is the only one that features Cheryl Hines (Cheryl David), and subsequent episodes this season do not credit her as part of the main cast. Starting with this season however, Susie Essman (Susie Green) has been promoted to the main cast of the show. Prominent celebrities that played themselves in this season include Ricky Gervais, Rosie O'Donnell, and Michael J. Fox. Ana Gasteyer played Larry's date Jennifer in two episodes.

As themselves

Guest starKnown forEpisode(s)
Richard Lewis comedianEpisode 72, "The Safe House"
Episode 74, "The Smiley Face"
Episode 75, "Vow of Silence"
Ricky Gervais comedian, actorEpisode 76, "The Hero"
Rosie O'Donnell stand-up comedian, actressEpisode 77, "The Bi-Sexual"
Wanda Sykes comedianEpisode 78, "Car Periscope"
Michael J. Fox actorEpisode 80, "Larry vs. Michael J. Fox"

As themselves, not credited as guest star

Guest appearance byKnown forEpisode
Bill Buckner baseball playerEpisode 79, "Mister Softee"
Mookie Wilson baseball playerEpisode 79, "Mister Softee"
Michael Bloomberg Mayor of New YorkEpisode 80, "Larry vs. Michael J. Fox"

In fictional roles

Guest starRoleEpisode(s)
J. B. Smoove LeonEpisode 71, "The Divorce"
Episode 72, "The Safe House"
Episode 77, "The Bi-Sexual"
Episode 79, "Mister Softee"
Episode 80, "Larry vs. Michael J. Fox"
Bob Einstein Marty FunkhouserEpisode 71, "The Divorce"
Episode 72, "The Safe House"
Episode 73, "Palestinian Chicken"
Episode 75, "Vow of Silence"
Gary Cole Joe O'DonnellEpisode 71, "The Divorce"
Paul F. Tompkins Andrew BergEpisode 71, "The Divorce"
Scott Aukerman Episode 73, "Palestinian Chicken"
Michael Gross Dr. RivkinEpisode 74, "The Smiley Face"
Michael McKean TesslerEpisode 75, "Vow of Silence"
Samantha Mathis DonnaEpisode 76, "The Hero"
Chris Parnell HankEpisode 76, "The Hero"
Amy Landecker JaneEpisode 77, "The Bi-Sexual"
Robert Smigel YariEpisode 79, "Mister Softee
Ana Gasteyer JenniferEpisode 79, "Mister Softee"
Episode 80, "Larry vs. Michael J. Fox"
Michaela Watkins SaundraEpisode 72, "The Safe House"

Season 9 (2017)

In this season J. B. Smoove (Leon Black) joined, and Cheryl Hines (Cheryl) re-joined the main cast.

As themselves

Guest starKnown forEpisode(s)
Elizabeth Banks actressEpisode 83, "A Disturbance in the Kitchen"
Ted Danson actorEpisode 81, "Foisted!"
Episode 82, "The Pickle Gambit"
Episode 83, "A Disturbance in the Kitchen"
Episode 84, "Running with the Bulls"
Episode 89, "The Shucker"
Episode 90, "Fatwa!"
Jimmy Kimmel comedian, late night hostEpisode 81, "Foisted!"
Richard Lewis comedianEpisode 81, "Foisted!"
Episode 84, "Running with the Bulls"
Episode 85, "Thank You for Your Service"
Episode 86, "The Accidental Text on Purpose"
Episode 90, "Fatwa!"
Lawrence O'Donnell political commentatorEpisode 81, "Foisted!"
Salman Rushdie authorEpisode 83, "A Disturbance in the Kitchen"
Judge Judy Sheindlin television personalityEpisode 89, "The Shucker"
Mary Steenburgen actressEpisode 82, "The Pickle Gambit"
F. Murray Abraham actorEpisode 90, "Fatwa!"
Lin-Manuel Miranda composer, actorEpisode 89, "The Shucker"
Episode 90, "Fatwa!"

In fictional roles

Guest starRoleEpisode(s)
Carrie Brownstein MaraEpisode 81, "Foisted!"
Julie Goldman BettyEpisode 81, "Foisted!"
Nasim Pedrad NumaEpisode 81, "Foisted!"
Jim Rash hotel day managerEpisode 82, "The Pickle Gambit"
Bob Einstein Marty FunkhouserEpisode 82, "The Pickle Gambit"
Episode 84, "Running with the Bulls"
Episode 86, "The Accidental Text on Purpose"
Episode 88, "Never Wait For Seconds!"
Episode 90, "Fatwa!"
Stephen Rannazzisi chefEpisode 83, "A Disturbance in the Kitchen"
Damon Wayans Jr. copEpisode 83, "A Disturbance in the Kitchen"
Gary Anthony Williams judgeEpisode 83, "A Disturbance in the Kitchen"
Bryan Cranston Dr. TempletonEpisode 84, "Running with the Bulls"
Katie Aselton JeanEpisode 85, "Thank You for Your Service"
Chet Hanks Victor ChesnickEpisode 85, "Thank You for Your Service"
Episode 90, "Fatwa!"
Joe Regalbuto SalEpisode 85, "Thank You for Your Service"
Ed Begley Jr. Dr. WinocurEpisode 86, "The Accidental Text on Purpose"
Elizabeth Perkins MarilynEpisode 86, "The Accidental Text on Purpose"
Episode 88, "Never Wait for Seconds!"
Lauren Graham BridgetEpisode 87, "Namaste"
Episode 88, "Never Wait for Seconds!"
Episode 89, "The Shucker"
America Ferrera Lin's wifeEpisode 89, "The Shucker"
Nick Offerman Cody GutcherEpisode 90, "Fatwa!"
Flula Borg ErnstEpisode 90, "Fatwa!"

Season 10 (2020)

As themselves

Guest starKnown forEpisode(s)
Laverne Cox actressEpisode 93, "Artificial Fruit"
Ted Danson actorEpisode 91, "Happy New Year"
Episode 92, "Side Sitting"
Episode 93, "Artificial Fruit"
Episode 94, "You're Not Going to Get Me To Say Anything Bad About Mickey"
Episode 95, "Insufficient Praise"
Episode 97, "The Ugly Section"
Episode 99, "Beep Panic"
Savannah Guthrie journalist, co-host of Today Episode 100, "The Spite Store"
Jon Hamm actorEpisode 98, "Elizabeth, Margaret and Larry" [3]
Jonah Hill actorEpisode 100, "The Spite Store" [4]
Hoda Kotb journalist, co-host of TodayEpisode 100, "The Spite Store"
Mila Kunis actressEpisode 100, "The Spite Store"
Christine Lahti actressEpisode 93, "Artificial Fruit"
Richard Lewis comedianEpisode 91, "Happy New Year"
Episode 92, "Side Sitting"
Episode 93, "Artificial Fruit"
Episode 95, "Insufficient Praise"
Episode 97, "The Ugly Section"
Episode 98, "Elizabeth, Margaret and Larry"
Episode 99, "Beep Panic"
Josh Mankiewicz journalist, NBC News Episode 100, "The Spite Store"
Chris Martin musicianEpisode 96, "The Surprise Party"
Clive Owen actorEpisode 95, "Insufficient Praise"
Sean Penn actorEpisode 100, "The Spite Store"
Phil Rosenthal producerEpisode 91, "Happy New Year"

In fictional roles

Guest starRoleEpisode(s)
Saverio GuerraMocha JoeEpisode 91, "Happy New Year"
Episode 92, "Side Sitting"
Episode 93, "Artificial Fruit"
Episode 94, "You're Not Going to Get Me To Say Anything Bad About Mickey"
Episode 95, "Insufficient Praise"
Episode 100, "The Spite Store"
Fred Armisen WallyEpisode 96, "The Surprise Party" [5]
Chaz Bono Joey FunkhouserEpisode 100, "The Spite Store"
Jon Daly mailmanEpisode 92, "Side Sitting"
Episode 95, "Insufficient Praise"
Megan Ferguson AliceEpisode 91, "Happy New Year"
Episode 92, "Side Sitting"
Episode 93, "Artificial Fruit"
Episode 100, " "The Spite Store""
Isla Fisher CarolEpisode 95, "Insufficient Praise"
Abbi Jacobson DianeEpisode 99, "Beep Panic" [6]
Richard Kind Cousin AndyEpisode 92, "Side Sitting"
Episode 93, "Artificial Fruit"
Jane Krakowski VeronicaEpisode 97, “The Ugly Section”
Nick Kroll restaurant managerEpisode 97, "The Ugly Section" [7]
Esai Morales FranciscoEpisode 93, "Artificial Fruit"
Kaitlin Olson BeckyEpisode 98, "Elizabeth, Margaret and Phillip" [8]
Timothy Olyphant MickeyEpisode 94, "You're Not Going to Get Me To Say Anything Bad About Mickey"
Lennon Parham RandiEpisode 91, "Happy New Year"
Megyn Price DonnaEpisode 94, "You're Not Going to Get Me To Say Anything Bad About Mickey"
Teri Polo RitaEpisode 92, "Side Sitting"
Ben Shenkman Roger SwindellEpisode 92, "Side Sitting"
Episode 93, "Artificial Fruit"
Episode 94, "You're Not Going to Get Me To Say Anything Bad About Mickey"
Alan Tudyk BorisEpisode 96, "The Surprise Party"
Vince Vaughn Freddie FunkhouserEpisode 95, "Insufficient Praise"
Episode 96, "The Surprise Party"
Episode 100, "The Spite Store"
Rebecca Romijn PenelopeEpisode 96, "The Surprise Party" [9]

Season 11 (2021)

As themselves

Guest starKnown forEpisode(s)
Albert Brooks actor/directorEpisode 101, "The Five-Foot Fence" [10]
Lily Collins actressEpisode 110, "The Mormon Advantage"
Ted Danson actorEpisode 103, "The Mini-Bar" [11]
Episode 107, "Irma Kostroski"
Episode 108, "What Have I Done?"
Episode 110, "The Mormon Advantage"
Jon Hamm actorEpisode 101, "The Five-Foot Fence" [12]
Woody Harrelson actorEpisode 104, "The Watermelon [13]
Richard Lewis comedianEpisode 107, "Irma Kostroski" [14]
Lucy Liu actressEpisode 101, "The Five-Foot Fence" [15]
Dylan O'Brien actorEpisode 102, "Angel Muffin"
Seth Rogen actor and comedianEpisode 106, "Man Fights Tiny Woman"
Alexander Vindman U.S. Army officer and whistleblowerEpisode 110, "The Mormon Advantage"

In fictional roles

Guest starRoleEpisode(s)
Mark McKinney Dennis ZweibelEpisode 101, "The Five-Foot Fence"
Julie Bowen Gabby McAfeeEpisode 105, "IRASHAIMASSE!"
Kaley Cuoco HeidiEpisode 104, "The Watermelon" [16]
Josh Gad ChiropractorEpisode 106, "Man Fights Tiny Woman"
Bill Hader Igor, Gregor and TimorEpisode 109, "Igor, Gregor & Timor"
Richard Kind Cousin AndyEpisode 103, "The Mini Bar" [17]
Briana Cuoco Female Employee #1Episode 103, "The Mini Bar"
Marc Menchaca Klansman JoeEpisode 104, "The Watermelon" [18]
Rob Morrow Hal BermanEpisode 105, "IRASHAIMASSE!" [19]
Patton Oswalt Harry BaskinEpisode 103, "The Mini Bar" [20]
Jon Rudnitsky AsaEpisode 107, "Irma Kostroski" [21]
Reid Scott Don Winslow Jr.Episode 101, "The Five-foot Fence"
Episode 102, "Angel Muffin"
Tracey Ullman Irma KostroskiEpisode 107, "Irma Kostroski" [22]
Episode 108, "What Have I Done?"
Episode 109, "Igor, Gregor & Timor"
Episode 110, "The Mormon Advantage"
Vince Vaughn Freddie FunkhouserEpisode 102, "Angel Muffin"
Episode 103, "The Mini Bar"
Episode 104, "The Watermelon"
Episode 105, "IRASHAIMASSE!"
Episode 106, "Man Fights Tiny Woman"

Season 12 (2024)

As themselves

Guest starKnown forEpisode(s)
Stacey Abrams politicianEpisode 112, "The Lawn Jockey"
Mika Brzezinski actorEpisode 112, "The Lawn Jockey"
Ted Danson actorEpisode 113, "Vertical Drop, Horizontal Tug"
Willie Geist journalistEpisode 112, "The Lawn Jockey"
Jimmy Kimmel comedianEpisode 111, "Atlanta"
Troy Kotsur actorEpisode 113, "Vertical Drop, Horizontal Tug"
Richard Lewis comedianEpisode 113, "Vertical Drop, Horizontal Tug"
Sienna Miller actressEpisode 112, "The Lawn Jockey"
Joe Scarborough television hostEpisode 112, "The Lawn Jockey"
Bruce Springsteen singerEpisode 112, "The Lawn Jockey"

In fictional roles

Guest starRoleEpisode(s)
Sharlto Copley Michael FouchayEpisode 111, "Atlanta"
Ellia English Auntie RaeEpisode 111, "Atlanta"
Vince Vaughn Freddie FunkhouserEpisode 113, "Vertical Drop, Horizontal Tug"

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