Curb Your Enthusiasm - Season 1

Larry David made millions as the executive producer of Seinfeld and comic mastermind behind many of the best episodes, and now he has the spotlight with his own show on HBO. Enthusiasm has a similar feel and premise to Seinfeld with the whole thing basically revolving around nothing happening. At least in the first season, Larry never has much to do besides a few meetings about writing stuff for various people, and all of the conflict comes from everything that can possibly go wrong during the day. Missed appointments, bad directions, pretty much anything that can be messed up will be to great comedic effect.

I think the Seinfeld comparison is valid in terms of the general construction of most episodes, although the way it's actually done is notably different, with much more improvised dialogue, more freedom to be vulgar being on HBO, and filmed with one camera instead of on a set with an audience. George Costanza was more or less based on David's personality, and he's a unique, entertaining leading man. He's likable even when he screws up and his frequent shouting matches with people he angers or who anger him are always a treat. There's already been six seasons, but it's the kind of show that can keep on going for a long time.