n the eighth-season finale, Larry clashes with his New York neighbor Michael J. Fox; Jeff makes a sacrifice for Susie; and Larry is flagged for giving an improper birthday gift.
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Show summary:
Each half-hour episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm features verit?-style footage of David (playing himself) at home, at work and around town, as he gets into predicaments with fictional and real-life personalities. With cast regulars Jeff Garlin (as manager Jeff Greene) and Cheryl Hines (as wife Cheryl), the series features appearances by guest celebrities playing themselves or character roles. Candid, unsparing and self-deprecating, Curb Your Enthusiasm brings the off-kilter comic vision of Larry David--co-creator and co-executive producer of one of the most lauded comedy series in TV history, Seinfeld--to HBO. The series blurs the lines between reality and fiction, as David (playing himself) and a cast of real and fictional characters are followed around Los Angeles by a ubiquitous camera that chronicles the private, often banal world of a (relatively) public man. Having evolved from the 1999 HBO special Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm, this series proves how seemingly trivial details of one's day-to-day life--a trip to the movies, a phone call, a visit from some trick-or-treaters--can precipitate a "Murphy's Law" chain of misfortune to hilarious effect. Like George Costanza in Seinfeld, the protagonist of Curb Your Enthusiasm has a knack for getting himself into uncomfortable situations that end up alienating him from peers and acquaintances. To keep the narrative fresh and spontaneous, Curb Your Enthusiasm is shot without a script; the cast is given scene outlines and often improvise lines as they go. The result is an unpredictable format that's unlike anything else on TV.
In Germany the show is known as Lass es, Larry! ("Stop it, Larry!")In French the show is known as Larry et son nombril ("Larry and his Belly Button"), though in Quebec the show is known as Cache ta joie ("Hide Your Joy")In Portuguese the show is known as A Louca Vida de Larry ("Larry's Crazy Life")In Norway it is known is Ingen grunn til begeistringIn Sweden it is known as Simma lugnt, Larry!In Finland it is known as J?it? hattuun
Each half-hour episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm features verit?-style footage of David (playing himself) at home, at work and around town, as he gets into predicaments with fictional and real-life personalities. With cast regulars Jeff Garlin (as manager Jeff Greene) and Cheryl Hines (as wife Cheryl), the series features appearances by guest celebrities playing themselves or character roles. Candid, unsparing and self-deprecating, Curb Your Enthusiasm brings the off-kilter comic vision of Larry David--co-creator and co-executive producer of one of the most lauded comedy series in TV history, Seinfeld--to HBO. The series blurs the lines between reality and fiction, as David (playing himself) and a cast of real and fictional characters are followed around Los Angeles by a ubiquitous camera that chronicles the private, often banal world of a (relatively) public man. Having evolved from the 1999 HBO special Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm, this series proves how seemingly trivial details of one's day-to-day life--a trip to the movies, a phone call, a visit from some trick-or-treaters--can precipitate a "Murphy's Law" chain of misfortune to hilarious effect. Like George Costanza in Seinfeld, the protagonist of Curb Your Enthusiasm has a knack for getting himself into uncomfortable situations that end up alienating him from peers and acquaintances. To keep the narrative fresh and spontaneous, Curb Your Enthusiasm is shot without a script; the cast is given scene outlines and often improvise lines as they go. The result is an unpredictable format that's unlike anything else on TV.
In Germany the show is known as Lass es, Larry! ("Stop it, Larry!")In French the show is known as Larry et son nombril ("Larry and his Belly Button"), though in Quebec the show is known as Cache ta joie ("Hide Your Joy")In Portuguese the show is known as A Louca Vida de Larry ("Larry's Crazy Life")In Norway it is known is Ingen grunn til begeistringIn Sweden it is known as Simma lugnt, Larry!In Finland it is known as J?it? hattuun
Larry is haunted by a traumatic childhood experience involving an ice-cream truck, which affects his relationship with his girlfriend (Ana Gasteyer), an important softball game and his therapy bills. Meanwhile, Larry pal...
Larry and Jeff mull an investment opportunity; Larry's training schedule is preempted by Wanda Sykes.
Larry and Rosie O'Donnell vie for the same woman's affection. Meanwhile, Larry gets to the bottom of a Japanese cultural tradition and turns down lunch with a Los Angeleno.
Larry's heroic side comes out in the air and underground; Jeff pursues a professional relationship with Ricky Gervais.
Larry's evolving alibi to get out of a charity function results in unexpected travel plans. Meanwhile, Susie makes demands for the terminally ill family dog's last meal; and Larry points out personal flaws in the buffet ...
Larry challenges the rules of dating and rethinks a decision regarding a new workplace neighbor. Meanwhile, Jeff invents an ill-advised excuse to get out of a dining engagement.
Larry relishes his role as a "social assassin" until it becomes a liability with his friends, on the golf course and at a Palestinian restaurant.
Larry becomes a role model for battered women; Richard Lewis' relationship is tested; Leon survives a case of mistaken identity.
Larry learns that his divorce lawyer is not kosher; Larry cancels a Girl Scout cookie order.
In the seventh-season finale, Larry misses out on spending time with Cheryl due to the return of a favor
Cheryl has competition for the "Seinfeld" role from one of Jeff's clients; a law-enforcement officer's name is a topic of interest; and Larry gets in touch with his feminine side.
Larry and Jerry Seinfeld consider incorporating Larry's latest real-life experience into the reunion show.
Larry has a run-in with Rosie O'Donnell over a restaurant bill, and also learns a lesson about being disabled.
Larry makes an enemy of Christian Slater at Ted and Mary's anniversary party, but gets his payback while at a restaurant with an old flame. Meanwhile, Larry's doctor gives him his personal number and soon regrets it.
Jeff pitches the idea of doing a Seinfeld reunion to Larry.
Larry deploys an ulterior motive by convincing Loretta to consult a doctor who specializes in cancer patients and their relationships; Richard Lewis is offended by Larry's treatment of his new girlfriend; Leon asks Larry...
Marty Funkhouser cashing in on Larry's empty gesture regarding his mentally ill sister and Susie's dinner party invitation protocols land Jeff in a sticky situation. Fearing the results of Loretta's biopsy, Larry wants t...
Larry uses Sammy Greene's bat mitzvah to try and clear up a nasty rumor about him; the Blacks announce they're returning home; Larry makes another attempt at dating.
Larry tries to use Cheryl's therapist to get back into her good graces after getting bad advice from his own; Larry's miffed at Marty's participation level in an Alzheimer's walk.
Larry's uncontrolled arousal offends Loretta's Auntie Rae; Larry dates an orthopedist whose personal interactions mimic her professional ones; Larry's quoting of the N-word introduces Jeff to the world of bald discrimina...
When Larry snubs a frightened Cheryl's phone call in favor of dealing with a TiVo repairman, she walks out on him, leaving their friends to decide which of the pair to stay true to.
A slow toaster makes life tough for Loretta, Leon, and Cheryl; Larry is flummoxed dealing with a deaf woman; the Greenes' exterminator tries to befriend Larry
Larry is obsessed with a book about freaks; a drunk limo driver creates trouble; the Davids, Greenes, Ted Danson, and Mary Steenburgen plan to be buried together.
Larry regrets getting Cha Cha a job in his building when she monitors his bathroom habits, and runs into further problems with her when he has to make phone calls 'lefty'; the Blacks and Larry are fed up with Cheryl's en...
Marty Funkhouser is outraged when flowers from his mother's memorial are stolen; Larry complains about "sample abusers" in stores; Jeff and Susie find knowing Larry to be a liability when trying to get Sammy into an excl...
It's moving day for both the Blacks and the Davids; Larry's prized Joe Pepitone jersey is lost at the dry cleaners; Larry's irked at Ted Danson's anonymous donation; Cheryl is grossed out by a semen stain on a guest-room...
The Davids take in a family whose life was destroyed by a hurricane; Larry comes up with a way to avoid going to parties he has no desire to attend.
Larry finally learns the truth regarding his possible adoption, and makes his final decision about a kidney donation for Richard Lewis.
Larry has his jacket borrowed without permission, but he manages to end up the bad guy. Meanwhile, his investigation into what happened to Jeff's missing dog, Oscar, leads him to suspect his Korean bookie.
Anticipating having to give a kidney to Richard Lewis, Larry tries to develop a contingency plan should he need a kidney donation himself. Meanwhile, a nurse claims Jeff has some shortcomings.
Cheryl puts on a Passover Seder, which Larry promptly finds numerous ways to ruin.
His father's smoking jacket and "bathroom contamination" cause grief for Larry.
When Richard Lewis finds out he needs a kidney transplant, he finds two friends who match him, leaving them to decide who "gets" to give up their organ.
Larry wonders how a Japanese WWII veteran can call himself a kamikaze, and feels a nursing home bingo game may not be on the up-and-up.
A undergarment purchase for his housekeeper lands Larry in hot water, while his father-in-law's fondness for The Passion of the Christ comes in handy more than once.
Larry seeks professional help to secure information about his past. Meanwhile, his place as a gay rights supporter hits a snag.
As the Jewish high holy days approach, a near-death experience, coupled with a comment made by his father, leaves Larry wondering if there's more to his identity than he thought. In better news, a sandwich now bears his ...
The show travels to New York City as Larry prepares to open on Broadway in The Producers. Larry also is down to the final days for his chance for his chance to have sex with another woman with out a problem with his wife...
The true definition of being a "survivor" is rousingly debated. Meanwhile, Larry's preparations to renew his wedding vows with Cheryl lead to an opportunity to cash in his 10th anniversary gift, with blessings from a rab...
Personal problems cause Antoinette to lose focus at work, putting Larry in a difficult situation, made worse by a video purchase she discovers. Meanwhile, Jeff's attempts to aid Larry's sex life end up creating a unique ...
Larry decides to buy a surrogate mother a gift, but it backfires. He tries (and fails) to pass a routine physical and uses it as an advantage. Meanwhile, Wanda constantly observes him engaging in seemingly racist behavio...
After evading jury duty, Larry purchases marijuana for his father and comes up with a rather unique way to get to Dodger Stadium in time for a game. All three events later combine to put Larry in a difficult spot.
Larry almost immediately finds a way to cause friction with his new Producers co-star, David Schwimmer. Meanwhile, his messy locker and a tiff with a club house attendant lead to the loss of something dear to him. Larry ...
Larry David has a huge problem with name tags. Meanwhile, Larry reveals a bathroom preference that disgusts Jeff and later manages to traumatize his daughter, Sammy. Larry also suspects a weatherman's forecasts may have ...
Larry sets up his blind friend, Michael, on a date with a Muslim woman. Meanwhile, Larry's continued friction with Ben Stiller forces Mel Brooks to decide the future of the play.
Ben Stiller gets upset when Larry refuses to sing "Happy Birthday" to him. Larry then hits him in the eye with a toothpick.
After going to a karaoke bar that Mel Brooks is performing at, Mel is so impressed with Larry's singing that he asks Larry to be the star of "The Producers". Meanwhile, Larry reminds Cheryl of her unusual 10th anniversar...
With the restaurant's opening at hand, Larry decides now is the time to fire the chef and aggrieve a popular restaurant critic. As Susie and Cheryl clash over misunderstandings and missed lunch dates, Larry finds a repla...
Christmas causes no end of difficulty for Larry: country club tipping puts him in an uncomfortable situation, dealings with his maid and gardener cause a rift (further deepened by a web of lies meant to help Jeff), and t...
After some rather personal conversation with rapper Krazee-Eyez Killa, Wanda's fiancé, Larry is accused of letting the details...
At a meal to make amends with the Braudys, Larry offends Susan before the dinner is over. As Jeff returns home from his and Susie's separation, his dog allergy causes new strain in the family, leaving Larry find a way to...
Returning from filming a movie, Larry is stunned over not being told of his mother's death until after the funeral. He still finds a way to use her death to his benefit, but a secret from his mother's past forces Larry t...
After snubbing Paul Reiser's wife, Mindy, Larry breaks a confidence to patch things up, though his decision comes to alienate the Braudys, ruin an Alanis Morrisette benefit, and leave Mindy as aggravated as before. His s...
After inadvertantly getting a nanny fired, Larry discovers she's a "nanny from hell," but not before she causes a tummolt at the Greene household. Meanwhile, Larry's "penis faux pas" may ruin Richard Lewis' quest to fina...
Left needing to find a new chef for the restaurant, Larry sinks Ted Danson's rescue attempt. Meanwhile, Larry is jealous of Cheryl's friendship with a male cast member of Tony & Tina's Wedding, and a late wedding gift ca...
Cell phone drop-out causes difficulties for Richard Lewis, as an allergic reaction leaves him and Larry scrambling to get his Christian Scientist girlfriend presentable for a walk down the red carpet at the Emmys. Meanwh...
While shopping with Jeff for uniforms for their new restaurant, a gift purchased for friend, and co-investor, Ted Danson leads both down a bitter path of spite and greed, and forces Larry to pay dearly for an earlier lie...
Jeff offers Cheryl a role in The Vagina Monologues; Larry attends an incest survivors group with an old girlfriend.
Larry makes an off-color remark to an African-American doctor; Larry and Cheryl travel across L.A. to retrieve a prescription.
Cheryl's parents ask Larry to write an obituary for Cheryl's aunt, which accidentally results in an obscene typo.
Cheryl holds a dinner party; Larry test drives Jeff's car which leads to an accident after hearing the trademark double-horn sound effect in an radio commercial, mistaking it for a real horn.
To bury a telephone wire, Larry must befriend his next door neighbors, the Weinstocks (Wayne Federman, Lucy Webb), who ask to meet Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
Larry keeps missing appointments with Diane Keaton; Larry is angered by the operations of his doctor's office.
Larry wants to buy a bracelet for Cheryl but looks unpresentable in his appearance; later, Larry and Richard Lewis help a blind man move into his apartment.
Larry and Cheryl are invited to a dinner party thrown by a retired porn star, Gil Bang (Bob Odenkirk). Jeff asks Larry to hide his porn collection from Susie.
Larry goes shopping with Mary Steenburgen and her mother, but things take a turn when Larry takes a drink out of Mary's mother's glass of water. When he realizes whose water it is, he stops... then gags!
This is the series' pilot episode. Larry's new pants (which are so baggy in the front that they make it look like he has an erection every time he sits down) create awkward misunderstandings between Larry, Cheryl, and he...
