Curb Your Enthusiasm episode 9 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Larry David faces a series of social mishaps. He's diagnosed with dermatitis and accidentally gives his wife's prescription to a maitre d' as a bribe. At a dinner, he offends Dr. Grambs with an awkward joke about affirmative action and encounters Denise Pendergrass, who accuses him of racism for a past hiring decision. Trying to resolve the prescription mix-up, Larry apologizes to Dr. Grambs at a friend's house, but the situation escalates when Denise reappears, further accusing him of racism. The episode ends with Larry being thrown out of a pharmacy for mistakenly trying to bribe the pharmacist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What diagnosis does Larry receive from his doctor?
Larry is diagnosed with dermatitis.
Why does Richard Lewis insist on meeting Larry in person?
Richard feels neglected in their friendship and wants to discuss it personally.
What issue does Larry have with Richard Lewis' girlfriend, Sofia?
Larry doesn't get along with Sofia, which is why he avoids contacting Richard.
What inappropriate joke does Larry make to Dr. Grambs?
Larry makes an awkward joke about affirmative action to Dr. Grambs.
How does Larry manage to get a table quickly at the Byzantine?
Larry uses a bribe to get a table at the Byzantine.
Who confronts Larry in the bathroom about a job opportunity?
Denise Pendergrass confronts Larry about not hiring her for a job in the past.
What mistake does Larry make with his wife's prescription?
Larry accidentally gives his wife's prescription to the maitre d' instead of a bribe.
How do Larry and his wife plan to solve the prescription issue?
They plan to contact Dr. Grambs for help with the prescription.
What does Larry do at Richard's house?
Larry apologizes for his earlier comment and requests a prescription from Dr. Grambs.
How does Denise Pendergrass further accuse Larry at Richard's house?
Denise accuses Larry of being racist and not hiring black people.
Why is Larry expelled from the pharmacy?
Larry is expelled for mistakenly attempting to bribe the pharmacist.
What is Larry's relationship with Richard Lewis?
Larry and Richard Lewis are friends, but their relationship is strained.
What is the main conflict in this episode?
The main conflict revolves around Larry's social faux pas and the mishandling of his wife's prescription.
How does Larry try to avoid Ted Harbert at the Byzantine?
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