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]
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.
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.
Guest star | Known for | Episode(s) |
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Richard Lewis | comedian | Episode 1, "The Pants Tent" Episode 4, "The Bracelet" Episode 9, "Affirmative Action" |
Kathy Griffin | actress, comedian | Episode 1, "The Pants Tent" |
Ted Danson | actor, husband of Mary Steenburgen | Episode 2, "Ted and Mary" |
Mary Steenburgen | actress, wife of Ted Danson | Episode 2, "Ted and Mary" |
Julia Louis-Dreyfus | actress, "Elaine" on Seinfeld | Episode 6, "The Wire" |
Brad Hall | writer, actor, husband of Julia Louis-Dreyfus | Episode 6, "The Wire" |
Ted Harbert | president of NBC Studios | Episode 9, "Affirmative Action" |
Guest star | Role | Episode(s) |
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Wayne Federman | Dean Weinstock | Episode 6, "The Wire" |
Sofia Milos | Richard's girlfriend | Episode 1, "The Pants Tent" Episode 9, "Affirmative Action" |
Laraine Newman | the director | Episode 10, "The Group" |
Oscar Nunez | car park attendant | Episode 5, "Interior Decorator" |
Bob Odenkirk | Gil | Episode 3, "Porno Gil" |
Tim Bagley | shoe salesman | Episode 2, "Ted and Mary" |
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".
Guest star | Known for | Episode(s) |
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Jason Alexander | actor, "George" on Seinfeld | Episode 11, "The Car Salesman" Episode 12, "Thor" |
Richard Lewis | comedian | Episode 11, "The Car Salesman" Episode 15, "The Thong" Episode 18, "Shaq" Episode 19, "The Baptism" |
Wanda Sykes | comedian | Episode 12, "Thor" Episode 20, "The Massage" |
Julia Louis-Dreyfus | actress, "Elaine" on Seinfeld | Episode 14, "The Shrimp Incident" Episode 17, "The Doll" Episode 20, "The Massage" |
Brad Hall | writer, actor, husband of Julia Louis-Dreyfus | Episode 14, "The Shrimp Incident" |
Rob Reiner | actor, director, producer | Episode 15, "The Thong" |
Shaquille O'Neal | basketball player | Episode 18, "Shaq" |
Mike Binder | creator and star of The Mind of the Married Man | Episode 20, "The Massage" |
Guest star | Role | Episode(s) |
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Susie Essman | Susie Greene | Episode 12, "Thor" Episode 17, "The Doll" |
Deron McBee | Thor Olson | Episode 12, "Thor" |
Ed Asner | Mr. Weiner | Episode 16, "The Acupuncturist" |
Rita Wilson | Anne Michaelson | Episode 17, "The Doll" |
Paul Dooley | Cheryl's father | Episode 18, "Shaq" |
Doug Benson | Barry’s cousin | Episode 16, “The Acupuncturist” |
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.
Guest star | Known for | Episode(s) |
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Ted Danson | actor | Episode 21, "Chet's Shirt" Episode 23, "Club Soda and Salt" Episode 24, "The Nanny from Hell" Episode 27, "The Corpse-Sniffing Dog" |
Wanda Sykes | comedian | Episode 22, "The Benadryl Brownie" Episode 25, "The Terrorist Attack" Episode 28, "Krazee-Eyez Killa" |
Michael York | actor | Episode 21, "Chet's Shirt" Episode 24, "The Nanny from Hell" Episode 27, "The Corpse-Sniffing Dog" Episode 30, "The Grand Opening" |
Richard Lewis | comedian | Episode 22, "The Benadryl Brownie" Episode 24, "The Nanny from Hell" Episode 26, "The Special Section" Episode 30, "The Grand Opening" |
Joan Rivers | comedian, actress | Episode 22, "The Benadryl Brownie" |
Alanis Morissette | singer-songwriter | Episode 25, "The Terrorist Attack" |
Paul Reiser | comedian, actor | Episode 25, "The Terrorist Attack" |
Martin Short | comedian, actor | Episode 25, "The Terrorist Attack" |
Martin Scorsese | film director | Episode 26, "The Special Section" Episode 28, "Krazee-Eyez Killa" |
Guest appearance by | Known for | Episodes |
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Lou DiMaggio [s3 1] | comedian, actor | Episode 21, "Chet's Shirt" Episode 24, "The Nanny from Hell" Episode 27, "The Corpse-Sniffing Dog" Episode 30, "The Grand Opening" |
Guest star | Role | Episode(s) |
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Susie Essman | Susie Greene | Episode 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 | Martine | Episode 24, "The Nanny from Hell" |
Tim Kazurinsky | Hugh Mellon | Episode 24, "The Nanny from Hell" |
Shelley Berman | Nat David | Episode 26, "The Special Section" Episode 30, "The Grand Opening" |
Richard Kind | Cousin Andy | Episode 26, "The Special Section" |
Paul Dooley | Cheryl's father | Episode 29, "Mary, Joseph, and Larry" Episode 30, "The Grand Opening" |
Paul Sand | Guy Bernier | Episode 30, "The Grand Opening" |
Paul Willson | Andy Portico | Episode 30, "The Grand Opening" |
David Koechner | Joseph | Episode 29, "Mary, Joseph, and Larry" |
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.
Guest star | Known for | Episode(s) |
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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 | actor | Episode 31, "Mel's Offer" Episode 32, "Ben's Birthday Party" Episode 33, "The Blind Date" |
Christine Taylor | actress, wife of Ben Stiller | Episode 31, "Mel's Offer" Episode 32, "Ben's Birthday Party" Episode 33, "The Blind Date" |
Cady Huffman | actress, "Ulla" in The Producers | Episode 31, "Mel's Offer" Episode 32, "Ben's Birthday Party" Episode 33, "The Blind Date" Episode 40, "Opening Night" |
Richard Lewis | comedian | Episode 32, "Ben's Birthday Party" Episode 37, "The Surrogate" |
Ted Danson | actor | Episode 34, "The Weatherman" |
David Schwimmer | actor | Episode 35, "The 5 Wood" Episode 37, "The Surrogate" Episode 40, "Opening Night" |
Muggsy Bogues | basketball player | Episode 37, "The Surrogate" |
Wanda Sykes | comedian | Episode 37, "The Surrogate" |
Anne Bancroft | actress, wife of Mel Brooks | Episode 40, "Opening Night" |
Nathan Lane | actor, "Max Bialystock" in The Producers | Episode 40, "Opening Night" |
Susan Stroman | director and choreographer of The Producers | Episode 40, "Opening Night" |
Guest appearance by | Known for | Episode |
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Lewis J. Stadlen | actor, "Max Bialystock" in The Producers | Episode 31, "Mel's Offer" |
Stephen Colbert | comedian, TV Host | Episode 40, "Opening Night" (patron who spooks Larry after an argument outside the theater [2] ) |
Don Stephenson | actor, "Leo Bloom" in The Producers | Episode 31, "Mel's Offer" |
The Producers ensemble | the ensemble of the musical | Episode 40, "Opening Night" |
The Producers orchestra | orchestra of the musical | Episode 40, "Opening Night" |
Jerry Seinfeld [s4 1] | co-creator and star of Seinfeld | Episode 40, "Opening Night" |
Guest star | Role | Episode(s) |
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Philip Baker Hall | Dr. Morrison | Episode 31, "Mel's Offer" |
Paul Mazursky | Norm | Episode 31, "Mel's Offer" Episode 33, "The Blind Date" Episode 35, "The 5 Wood" Episode 40, "Opening Night" |
Susie Essman | Susie Greene | Episode 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, Stewart | Episode 33, The Blind Date |
Moon Zappa | Haboos | Episode 33, The Blind Date |
Shelley Berman | Nat David | Episode 34, "The Weatherman" Episode 36, "The Car Pool Lane" Episode 39, "The Survivor" |
Bob Einstein [s4 2] | Marty Funkhouser | Episode 35, "The 5 Wood" Episode 36, "The Car Pool Lane" |
Saul Rubinek | Dr. Saul Funkhouser | Episode 34, "The Weatherman" Episode 35, "The 5 Wood" |
Melissa McCarthy | salesperson | Episode 37, "The Surrogate" |
Russel Means | Wandering Bear | Episode 38, "Wandering Bear" |
Paul Dooley | Cheryl's father | Episode 39, "The Survivor" |
Gina Gershon | Anna | Episode 39, "The Survivor" |
Richard Kind | Cousin Andy | Episode 40, "Opening Night" |
Jorge Garcia | drug dealer | Episode 36, "The Car Pool Lane" |
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".
Guest star | Known for | Episode(s) |
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Richard Lewis | comedian | Episode 41, "The Larry David Sandwich" Episode 45, "Lewis Needs a Kidney" Episode 48, "The Ski Lift" Episode 50, "The End" |
Ted Danson | actor | Episode 41, "The Larry David Sandwich" |
Kevin Nealon | actor, comedian | Episode 44, "Kamikaze Bingo" |
Hugh Hefner | founder of Playboy magazine, owner of the Playboy Mansion | Episode 46, "The Smoking Jacket" |
Gary Player | professional golfer | Episode 46, "The Smoking Jacket" |
George Lopez | comedian, actor, talk show host | Episode 48, "The Ski Lift" |
Bobbi Sue Luther | Bobbi Sue | Episode 46, "The Smoking Jacket" |
Holly Madison | Holly | Episode 46, "The Smoking Jacket" |
Kendra Wilkinson | Kendra | Episode 46, "The Smoking Jacket" |
Bridget Marquardt | Bridget | Episode 46, "The Smoking Jacket" |
Guest appearance by | Known for | Episode |
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Rosie O'Donnell | stand-up comedian, actress | Episode 42, "The Bowtie" |
Guest star | Role | Episode(s) |
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Shelley Berman | Nat David | Episode 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 Greene | Episode 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 Kimmons | Dr. Sewell | Episode 41, "The Larry David Sandwich" |
Ed O'Ross | Leo | Episode 41, "The Larry David Sandwich" |
Mayim Bialik | Jodi Funkhouser | Episode 42, "The Bowtie" |
Bob Einstein | Marty Funkhouser | Episode 42, "The Bowtie" Episode 45, "Lewis Needs a Kidney" |
Mekhi Phifer | Omar Jones | Episode 42, "The Bowtie" Episode 45, "Lewis Needs a Kidney" Episode 48, "The Ski Lift" Episode 50, "The End" |
Paul Dooley | Cheryl's Dad | Episode 43, "The Christ Nail" |
Julie Payne | Cheryl's Mom | Episode 43, "The Christ Nail" |
Mindy Kaling | Richard Lewis's Assistant | Episode 45, "Lewis Needs a Kidney" |
Frank Whaley | Pete Hagen | Episode 45, "Lewis Needs a Kidney" |
Bill Saluga | Louis Lewis | Episode 45, "Lewis Needs a Kidney" (picture) Episode 46, "The Smoking Jacket" Episode 48, "The Ski Lift" Episode 50, "The End" |
Richard Kind | Andy | Episode 46, "The Smoking Jacket" |
Rob Corddry | Rick Leftowitz | Episode 47, "The Seder" |
Bobby Lee | Sung | Episode 49, "The Korean Bookie" |
Dustin Hoffman | Guide #1 | Episode 50, "The End" |
Sacha Baron Cohen | Guide #2 | Episode 50, "The End" |
June Squibb | Larry's Mother | Episode 50, "The End" |
Bea Arthur | Also Larry's Mother | Episode 50, "The End" |
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.
Guest star | Known for | Episode(s) |
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Richard Lewis | comedian | Episode 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 Steenburgen | Episode 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 Danson | Episode 51, "Meet the Blacks" Episode 52, "The Anonymous Donor" Episode 55, "The Freak Book" |
Senator Barbara Boxer | United States Senator from California | Episode 52, "The Anonymous Donor" |
John McEnroe | professional tennis player | Episode 55, "The Freak Book" |
Lucy Lawless | actress, "Xena" in Xena: Warrior Princess | Episode 57, "The TiVo Guy" |
Ben Stiller | actor | Episode 58, "The N Word" |
John Legend | musician | Episode 60, "The Bat Mitzvah" |
Guest star | Role | Episode(s) |
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Susie Essman | Susie Greene | Episode 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 Black | Episode 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 Funkhouser | Episode 53, "The Ida Funkhouser Roadside Memorial" Episode 57, "The TiVo Guy" |
Bob Einstein | Marty Funkhouser | Episode 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] | Leon | Episode 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 | Anna | Episode 52, "The Anonymous Donor" |
Ken Jeong | pedestrian | Episode 52, "The Anonymous Donor" |
Shelley Berman | Nat David | Episode 56, "The Rat Dog" |
Tim Meadows | Hal | Episode 56, "The Rat Dog" |
Steve Coogan | Dr. Bright | Episode 59, "The Therapists" |
Michael McKean | Matt Tessler | Episode 60, "The Bat Mitzvah" |
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 Seinfeld – Jerry 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.
Guest star | Known for | Episode(s) |
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Richard Lewis | comedian | Episode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister" Episode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio" Episode 66, "The Bare Midriff" |
Wanda Sykes | comedian | Episode 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 Seinfeld | Episode 63, "The Reunion" Episode 66, "The Bare Midriff" Episode 69, "The Table Read" Episode 70, "Seinfeld" |
Jason Alexander* | actor, "George" on Seinfeld | Episode 63, "The Reunion" Episode 69, "The Table Read" Episode 70, "Seinfeld" |
Michael Richards* | actor, "Kramer" on Seinfeld | Episode 63, "The Reunion" Episode 69, "The Table Read" Episode 70, "Seinfeld" |
Meg Ryan | actress | Episode 63, "The Reunion" |
David Spade | actor | Episode 63, "The Reunion" |
Ted Danson | actor, husband of Mary Steenburgen | Episode 64, "The Hot Towel" Episode 65, "Denise Handicapped" |
Mary Steenburgen | actress, wife of Ted Danson | Episode 64, "The Hot Towel" |
Christian Slater | actor | Episode 64, "The Hot Towel" |
Rosie O'Donnell | stand-up comedian, actress | Episode 65, "Denise Handicap" |
* "Special Guest Star" credit.
Guest appearance by | Known for | Episode |
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Lou DiMaggio | comedian, actor | Episode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister" |
Dr. Phil McGraw | host of Dr. Phil | Episode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio" |
Chee-Yun | violinist | Episode 65, "Denise Handicapped" |
Marc Hirschfeld | casting director on Seinfeld | Episode 68, "Officer Krupke" |
Estelle Harris | actress, "Estelle Costanza" on Seinfeld | Episode 69, "The Table Read" |
Steve Hytner | actor, "Kenny Bania" on Seinfeld | Episode 69, "The Table Read" |
Wayne Knight | actor, "Newman" on Seinfeld | Episode 69, "The Table Read" |
Guest star | Role | Episode(s) |
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Susie Essman | Susie Greene | Episode 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 Black | Episode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister" Episode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio" |
J. B. Smoove | Leon | Episode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister" Episode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio" Episode 65, "Denise Handicapped" Episode 69, "The Table Read" |
Ellia English [s7 1] | Auntie Rae | Episode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister" Episode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio" |
Bob Einstein | Marty Funkhouser | Episode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister" Episode 67, "The Black Swan" Episode 69, "The Table Read" |
Catherine O'Hara | Bam Bam | Episode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister" |
Sharon Lawrence | Dr. Trundle | Episode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio" |
Lolita Davidovich | Beverly | Episode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio" |
Wayne Federman [s7 2] | Dean Weinstock | Episode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio" |
Philip Baker Hall | Dr. Morrison | Episode 64, "The Hot Towel" |
Sherry Stringfield | Mary Jane Porter | Episode 64, "The Hot Towel" |
Anita Barone | Denise | Episode 65, "Denise Handicapped" |
Jamie Denbo | Jamie Fowler | Episode 65, "Denise Handicapped" |
Amy Pietz | Wendy | Episode 65, "Denise Handicapped" |
Jillian Bell | Maureen | Episode 66, "The Bare Midriff" |
Shelley Berman | Nat David | Episode 67, "The Black Swan" |
Richard Kind | Cousin Andy | Episode 67, "The Black Swan" |
Paul Mazursky | Norm | Episode 67, "The Black Swan" |
Carol Leifer | Carol | Episode 68, "Officer Krupke" |
John Schneider | Dennis | Episode 68, "Officer Krupke" |
Elisabeth Shue | Virginia | Episode 68, "Officer Krupke" Episode 70, "Seinfeld" |
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.
Guest star | Known for | Episode(s) |
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Richard Lewis | comedian | Episode 72, "The Safe House" Episode 74, "The Smiley Face" Episode 75, "Vow of Silence" |
Ricky Gervais | comedian, actor | Episode 76, "The Hero" |
Rosie O'Donnell | stand-up comedian, actress | Episode 77, "The Bi-Sexual" |
Wanda Sykes | comedian | Episode 78, "Car Periscope" |
Michael J. Fox | actor | Episode 80, "Larry vs. Michael J. Fox" |
Guest appearance by | Known for | Episode |
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Bill Buckner | baseball player | Episode 79, "Mister Softee" |
Mookie Wilson | baseball player | Episode 79, "Mister Softee" |
Michael Bloomberg | Mayor of New York | Episode 80, "Larry vs. Michael J. Fox" |
Guest star | Role | Episode(s) |
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J. B. Smoove | Leon | Episode 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 Funkhouser | Episode 71, "The Divorce" Episode 72, "The Safe House" Episode 73, "Palestinian Chicken" Episode 75, "Vow of Silence" |
Gary Cole | Joe O'Donnell | Episode 71, "The Divorce" |
Paul F. Tompkins | Andrew Berg | Episode 71, "The Divorce" |
Scott Aukerman | Episode 73, "Palestinian Chicken" | |
Michael Gross | Dr. Rivkin | Episode 74, "The Smiley Face" |
Michael McKean | Tessler | Episode 75, "Vow of Silence" |
Samantha Mathis | Donna | Episode 76, "The Hero" |
Chris Parnell | Hank | Episode 76, "The Hero" |
Amy Landecker | Jane | Episode 77, "The Bi-Sexual" |
Aida Turturro | Gabby | Episode 78, "Car Periscope" |
Robert Smigel | Yari | Episode 79, "Mister Softee |
Ana Gasteyer | Jennifer | Episode 79, "Mister Softee" Episode 80, "Larry vs. Michael J. Fox" |
Michaela Watkins | Saundra | Episode 72, "The Safe House" |
In this season J. B. Smoove (Leon Black) joins, and Cheryl Hines (Cheryl) re-joins the main cast.
Guest star | Known for | Episode(s) |
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Elizabeth Banks | actress | Episode 83, "A Disturbance in the Kitchen" |
Ted Danson | actor | Episode 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 host | Episode 81, "Foisted!" |
Richard Lewis | comedian | Episode 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 commentator | Episode 81, "Foisted!" |
Salman Rushdie | author | Episode 83, "A Disturbance in the Kitchen" |
Judge Judy Sheindlin | television personality | Episode 89, "The Shucker" |
Mary Steenburgen | actress | Episode 82, "The Pickle Gambit" |
F. Murray Abraham | actor | Episode 90, "Fatwa!" |
Lin-Manuel Miranda | composer, actor | Episode 89, "The Shucker" Episode 90, "Fatwa!" |
Guest star | Role | Episode(s) |
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Carrie Brownstein | Mara | Episode 81, "Foisted!" |
Julie Goldman | Betty | Episode 81, "Foisted!" |
Nasim Pedrad | Numa | Episode 81, "Foisted!" |
Jim Rash | hotel day manager | Episode 82, "The Pickle Gambit" |
Bob Einstein | Marty Funkhouser | Episode 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 | chef | Episode 83, "A Disturbance in the Kitchen" |
Damon Wayans Jr. | cop | Episode 83, "A Disturbance in the Kitchen" |
Gary Anthony Williams | judge | Episode 83, "A Disturbance in the Kitchen" |
Bryan Cranston | Dr. Templeton | Episode 84, "Running with the Bulls" |
Katie Aselton | Jean | Episode 85, "Thank You for Your Service" |
Chet Hanks | Victor Chesnick | Episode 85, "Thank You for Your Service" Episode 90, "Fatwa!" |
Joe Regalbuto | Sal | Episode 85, "Thank You for Your Service" |
Ed Begley Jr. | Dr. Winocur | Episode 86, "The Accidental Text on Purpose" |
Andrea Savage | Rhonda | Episode 86, “The Accidental Text on Purpose” |
Elizabeth Perkins | Marilyn | Episode 86, "The Accidental Text on Purpose" Episode 88, "Never Wait for Seconds!" |
Lauren Graham | Bridget | Episode 87, "Namaste" Episode 88, "Never Wait for Seconds!" Episode 89, "The Shucker" |
America Ferrera | Lin's wife | Episode 89, "The Shucker" |
Nick Offerman | Cody Gutcher | Episode 90, "Fatwa!" |
Flula Borg | Ernst | Episode 90, "Fatwa!" |
Guest star | Known for | Episode(s) |
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Laverne Cox | actress | Episode 93, "Artificial Fruit" |
Ted Danson | actor | Episode 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 | actor | Episode 98, "Elizabeth, Margaret and Larry" [3] |
Jonah Hill | actor | Episode 100, "The Spite Store" [4] |
Hoda Kotb | journalist, co-host of Today | Episode 100, "The Spite Store" |
Mila Kunis | actress | Episode 100, "The Spite Store" |
Christine Lahti | actress | Episode 93, "Artificial Fruit" |
Richard Lewis | comedian | Episode 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 | musician | Episode 96, "The Surprise Party" |
Clive Owen | actor | Episode 95, "Insufficient Praise" |
Sean Penn | actor | Episode 100, "The Spite Store" |
Phil Rosenthal | producer | Episode 91, "Happy New Year" |
Guest star | Role | Episode(s) |
---|---|---|
Saverio Guerra | Mocha Joe | Episode 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 99, "Beep Panic" |
Fred Armisen | Wally | Episode 96, "The Surprise Party" [5] |
Chaz Bono | Joey Funkhouser | Episode 100, "The Spite Store" |
Jon Daly | mailman | Episode 92, "Side Sitting" Episode 95, "Insufficient Praise" |
Megan Ferguson | Alice | Episode 91, "Happy New Year" Episode 92, "Side Sitting" Episode 93, "Artificial Fruit" Episode 100, "The Spite Store"" |
Isla Fisher | Carol | Episode 95, "Insufficient Praise" |
Abbi Jacobson | Diane | Episode 99, "Beep Panic" [6] |
Richard Kind | Cousin Andy | Episode 92, "Side Sitting" Episode 93, "Artificial Fruit" |
Jane Krakowski | Veronica | Episode 97, “The Ugly Section” |
Nick Kroll | restaurant manager | Episode 97, "The Ugly Section" [7] |
Esai Morales | Francisco | Episode 93, "Artificial Fruit" |
Kaitlin Olson | Becky | Episode 98, "Elizabeth, Margaret and Phillip" [8] |
Timothy Olyphant | Mickey | Episode 94, "You're Not Going to Get Me To Say Anything Bad About Mickey" |
Lennon Parham | Randi | Episode 91, "Happy New Year" |
Megyn Price | Donna | Episode 94, "You're Not Going to Get Me To Say Anything Bad About Mickey" |
Teri Polo | Rita | Episode 92, "Side Sitting" |
Ben Shenkman | Roger Swindell | Episode 92, "Side Sitting" Episode 93, "Artificial Fruit" Episode 94, "You're Not Going to Get Me To Say Anything Bad About Mickey" |
Alan Tudyk | Boris | Episode 96, "The Surprise Party" |
Vince Vaughn | Freddie Funkhouser | Episode 95, "Insufficient Praise" Episode 96, "The Surprise Party" Episode 99, "Beep Panic" |
Rebecca Romijn | Penelope | Episode 96, "The Surprise Party" [9] |
Guest star | Known for | Episode(s) |
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Albert Brooks | actor/director | Episode 101, "The Five-Foot Fence" [10] |
Lily Collins | actress | Episode 110, "The Mormon Advantage" |
Ted Danson | actor | Episode 103, "The Mini-Bar" [11] Episode 107, "Irma Kostroski" Episode 108, "What Have I Done?" Episode 110, "The Mormon Advantage" |
Jon Hamm | actor | Episode 101, "The Five-Foot Fence" [12] |
Woody Harrelson | actor | Episode 104, "The Watermelon [13] |
Richard Lewis | comedian | Episode 107, "Irma Kostroski" [14] |
Lucy Liu | actress | Episode 101, "The Five-Foot Fence" [15] |
Dylan O'Brien | actor | Episode 102, "Angel Muffin" |
Seth Rogen | actor and comedian | Episode 106, "Man Fights Tiny Woman" |
Alexander Vindman | U.S. Army officer and whistleblower | Episode 110, "The Mormon Advantage" |
Guest star | Role | Episode(s) |
---|---|---|
Mark McKinney | Dennis Zweibel | Episode 101, "The Five-Foot Fence" |
Julie Bowen | Gabby McAfee | Episode 105, "IRASHAIMASSE!" |
Kaley Cuoco | Heidi | Episode 104, "The Watermelon" [16] |
Josh Gad | Chiropractor | Episode 106, "Man Fights Tiny Woman" |
Bill Hader | Igor, Gregor and Timor | Episode 109, "Igor, Gregor & Timor" |
Richard Kind | Cousin Andy | Episode 103, "The Mini Bar" [17] |
Briana Cuoco | Female Employee #1 | Episode 103, "The Mini Bar" |
Marc Menchaca | Klansman Joe | Episode 104, "The Watermelon" [18] |
Rob Morrow | Hal Berman | Episode 105, "IRASHAIMASSE!" [19] |
Patton Oswalt | Harry Baskin | Episode 103, "The Mini Bar" [20] |
Jon Rudnitsky | Asa | Episode 107, "Irma Kostroski" [21] |
Reid Scott | Don Winslow Jr. | Episode 101, "The Five-foot Fence" Episode 102, "Angel Muffin" |
Tracey Ullman | Irma Kostroski | Episode 107, "Irma Kostroski" [22] Episode 108, "What Have I Done?" Episode 109, "Igor, Gregor & Timor" Episode 110, "The Mormon Advantage" |
Vince Vaughn | Freddie Funkhouser | Episode 102, "Angel Muffin" Episode 103, "The Mini Bar" Episode 104, "The Watermelon" Episode 105, "IRASHAIMASSE!" Episode 106, "Man Fights Tiny Woman" |
Guest star | Known for | Episode(s) |
---|---|---|
Dan Abrams | journalist | Episode 120, "No Lessons Learned" |
Stacey Abrams | politician | Episode 112, "The Lawn Jockey" |
Mika Brzezinski | actor | Episode 112, "The Lawn Jockey" |
Ted Danson | actor | Episode 113, "Vertical Drop, Horizontal Tug" Episode 115, "Fish Stuck" Episode 116, "The Gettysburg Address" Episode 120, "No Lessons Learned" |
Willie Geist | journalist | Episode 112, "The Lawn Jockey" Episode 114, "Disgruntled" Episode 120, "No Lessons Learned" |
Savannah Guthrie | journalist | Episode 119, "Ken/Kendra" |
Chris Hayes | journalist | Episode 120, "No Lessons Learned" |
Jimmy Kimmel | comedian | Episode 111, "Atlanta" |
Hoda Kotb | journalist | Episode 119, "Ken/Kendra" |
Troy Kotsur | actor | Episode 113, "Vertical Drop, Horizontal Tug" |
Lori Laughlin | actress | Episode 116, "The Gettysburg Address" |
Richard Lewis | comedian | Episode 113, "Vertical Drop, Horizontal Tug" Episode 115, "Fish Stuck" Episode 117, "The Dream Scheme" Episode 118, "The Colostomy Bag" Episode 120, "No Lessons Learned" |
Sienna Miller | actress | Episode 113, "Vertical Drop, Horizontal Tug" Episode 115, "Fish Stuck" Episode 116, "The Gettysburg Address" |
Conan O'Brien | comedian | Episode 118, "The Colostomy Bag" |
Joe Scarborough | television host | Episode 112, "The Lawn Jockey" |
Jerry Seinfeld | comedian | Episode 120, "No Lessons Learned" |
Bruce Springsteen | singer | Episode 112, "The Lawn Jockey" Episode 119, "Ken/Kendra" Episode 120, "No Lessons Learned" |
Alexander Vindman | U.S. Army officer and whistleblower | Episode 120, "No Lessons Learned" |
Guest star | Role | Episode(s) |
---|---|---|
Essence Atkins | Renee Holcomb | Episode 117, "The Dream Scheme" |
Iris Bahr | Rachel Heineman | Episode 120, "No Lessons Learned" |
Ike Barinholtz | Shimon | Episode 116, "The Gettysburg Address" |
Jillian Bell | Maureen | Episode 120, "No Lessons Learned" |
Matt Berry | Les McCrabb | Episode 119, "Ken/Kendra" |
Steve Buscemi | Mike DiCarlo | Episode 118, "The Colostomy Bag" |
Sharlto Copley | Michael Fouchay | Episode 111, "Atlanta" Episode 120, "No Lessons Learned" |
Trevor Einhorn | Waylan Grossbard | Episode 117, "The Dream Scheme" |
Ellia English | Auntie Rae | Episode 111, "Atlanta" Episode 112, "The Lawn Jockey" Episode 120, "No Lessons Learned" |
Arabella Field | Gina Grossbard | Episode 117, "The Dream Scheme" |
Patrick Gallo | Stu Grossbard | Episode 117, "The Dream Scheme" |
Tania Gunadi | Chunhua | Episode 119, "Ken/Kendra" |
Saverio Guerra | Joe D'Angelo | Episode 112, "The Lawn Jockey" |
Mocha Joe | Episode 120, "No Lessons Learned" | |
Ian Harvie | Ken | Episode 119, "Ken/Kendra" |
Sean Hayes | Christopher Mantle | Episode 115, "Fish Stuck" Episode 118, "The Colostomy Bag" |
Allison Janney | Cynthia | Episode 120, "No Lessons Learned" |
Moshe Kasher | Restaurant Manager | Episode 117, "The Dream Scheme" |
Greg Kinnear | Earl Mack | Episode 120, "No Lessons Learned" |
Sanaa Lathan | Sibby Sanders | Episode 119, "Ken/Kendra" Episode 120, "No Lessons Learned" |
Dana Lee | Mr. Takahashi | Episode 113, "Vertical Drop, Horizontal Tug" Episode 114, "Disgruntled" Episode 120, "No Lessons Learned" |
Dan Levy | Abe Zeckelman | Episode 115, "Fish Stuck" |
Al Madrigal | Lorenzo | Episode 119, "Ken/Kendra" |
Keyla Monterroso Mejia | Maria Sofia | Episode 111, "Atlanta" |
Brad Morris | Mock Trial Prosecutor | Episode 118, "The Colostomy Bag" |
Annie Mumolo | Dr. Melanie Stainback | Episode 114, "Disgruntled" |
Dean Norris | Judge Whittaker | Episode 120, "No Lessons Learned" |
Drew Powell | Cyrus | Episode 111, "Atlanta" Episode 114, "Disgruntled" Episode 115, "Fish Stuck" |
Jon Reep | Emmett | Episode 112, "The Lawn Jockey" |
Rob Riggle | Hobie Turner | Episode 114, "Disgruntled" |
Kali Rocha | Betty | Episode 111, "Atlanta" |
Mitch Rouse | Hotel Manager | Episode 111, "Atlanta" |
Tracey Ullman | Irma Kostrowski | Episode 111, "Atlanta" Episode 113, "Vertical Drop, Horizontal Tug" Episode 114, "Disgruntled" Episode 115, "Fish Stuck" Episode 120, "No Lessons Learned" |
Vince Vaughn | Freddie Funkhouser | Episode 113, "Vertical Drop, Horizontal Tug" Episode 115, "Fish Stuck" Episode 117, "The Dream Scheme" |
Stephanie Styles | Jenna | Episode 115, "The Fish Stuck" |
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