HIT HBO COMEDY SERIES "CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM," STARRING LARRY DAVID, RETURNS FOR ITS NINTH SEASON OCT. 1

The Emmy(R)- and Golden Globe-winning comedy series CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, starring Larry David, returns for its ten-episode ninth season SUNDAY, OCT. 1 (10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT), on HBO. The show stars "Seinfeld" co-creator David as an over-the-top version of himself in an unsparing but tongue-in-cheek depiction of his life. This season, Larry has a new venture that elicits promising feedback from a number of prospective investors - until a string of missteps undermines the plan, at least temporarily.

Returning for the new season are cast favorites Jeff Garlin as Jeff, Susie Essman as Susie, J.B. Smoove as Leon and Cheryl Hines as Cheryl, along with Richard Lewis, Bob Einstein, Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen.

Also appearing on CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM this season are Katie Aselton, Elizabeth Banks, Ed Begley, Jr., Carrie Brownstein, Bryan Cranston, Lauren Graham, Jimmy Kimmel, Nick Offerman, Nasim Pedrad, Elizabeth Perkins, June Diane Raphael, Andrea Savage, Damon Wayans, Jr., Steven Weber and Casey Wilson.

October's episodes:

Episode #81 (season 9, episode 1): "Foisted!"

Debut date: SUNDAY, OCT. 1 (10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT)

Larry tries to rid himself of an inept assistant, offends Jeff's barber and gets into hot water over a new project.

Story by Larry David & Jeff Schaffer; directed by Jeff Schaffer.

Episode #82 (season 9, episode 2): "The Pickle Gambit"

Debut date: SUNDAY, OCT. 8 (10:00-10:30 p.m.)

Larry reaches out to a familiar face, gives a hotel guest sartorial advice and looks to create a diversion to help a friend's nephew.

Story by Larry David & Jeff Schaffer & Justin Hurwitz; directed by David Steinberg.

Episode #83 (season 9, episode 3): "A Disturbance in the Kitchen"

Debut date: SUNDAY, OCT. 15 (10:00-10:30 p.m.)

Larry turns to a writer for advice; searching for Susie's missing "little sister," he gets ticketed by an overzealous cop.

Story by Larry David & Jeff Schaffer; directed by Jeff Schaffer.

Episode #84 (season 9, episode 4): "Running with the Bulls"

Debut date: SUNDAY, OCT. 22 (10:00-10:30 p.m.)

Larry's therapist accuses him of overstepping; Susie grows suspicious of Jeff; Larry bribes an usher at a funeral.

Story by Larry David & Jeff Schaffer; directed by Bryan Gordon.

Episode #85 (season 9, episode 5): "Thank You for Your Service"

Debut date: SUNDAY, OCT. 29 (10:15-10:45 p.m.)

Larry commits a faux pas with Sammi's fiancé, and tries to start over with his mail carrier and golf club security guard.

Story by Larry David & Jeff Schaffer; directed by Larry Charles.

The series is also available on HBO NOW, HBO GO, HBO On Demand and affiliate portals.

CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM was created by Larry David; executive produced by Larry David, Jeff Garlin and Jeff Schaffer.