Curb Your Enthusiasm season 4 episode 9 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Larry, preparing for his 10-year vow renewal, mistakenly believes Hasidic Jews have sex through a sheet. He seeks advice from a Rabbi about an unusual agreement with his wife: for their anniversary, she'll allow him a one-time affair. At a dinner party, Larry confuses a "Survivor" contestant for a Holocaust survivor, leading to an awkward clash. The vow renewal is a disaster; Larry forgets his vows and injures himself. Afterwards, he consummates the affair with Anna, the dry cleaner's wife, despite realizing the sheet myth is false.

Full Episode S04E09 Recap

### Scene 1: At the Dry Cleaner - Larry visits the dry cleaner and chats with Anna, the owner. He needs his suit cleaned for his vow renewal with his wife. - Anna complains about her husband, Shlomo, calling him a schmuck. - Larry jokes about his fitness routine, saying he stays fit by running from hoodlums. ### Scene 2: Rabbi's Advice - Larry discusses with the Rabbi a unique agreement with his wife: if they stay married for 10 years, she'll allow him one-time relations with another woman. - The Rabbi, using the story of Abraham and Sarah as a precedent, gives Larry his blessing to go through with it. ### Scene 3: Dinner Party Confusion - At a dinner party, Larry meets a man he thinks is a Holocaust survivor but turns out to be a contestant from the TV show "Survivor". - The mix-up leads to an awkward confrontation between the contestant and an actual Holocaust survivor, Solly. ### Scene 4: Preparing for Vow Renewal - Larry and Cheryl prepare for their vow renewal ceremony. - Cheryl is upset with Larry for not taking the ceremony seriously and not finalizing his vows. - Larry is frustrated about his suit not being ready and decides to visit Anna, the dry cleaner's wife, at her home to retrieve it. ### Scene 5: Anna's Proposition - At Anna's house, Larry learns that she is unhappy in her marriage and is open to having an affair with him. - Larry is tempted by Anna's proposition, especially after learning that the Hasidic tradition of sex through a sheet is a myth. ### Scene 6: Vow Renewal Goes Awry - The vow renewal ceremony is fraught with mishaps, including Larry forgetting his vows and accidentally hurting himself while breaking the glass. - Larry's inappropriate comments and casual demeanor upset the Rabbi and other guests, causing tension and discomfort. ### Scene 7: Aftermath and Anna's Choice - Post-ceremony, Larry visits Anna to drop off his stained suit. - Anna initially refuses to take the suit but eventually relents, leading to them consummating their affair. ### Key Dialogue - Larry to Rabbi: "This is the only opportunity I'll have for the rest of my life. I've never cheated on her, I never would cheat." - Anna to Larry: "You come here to fuck or you come here to talk about your dirty suit?"

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the unique agreement between Larry and his wife regarding their marriage?

If they stay married for 10 years, she'll allow him one-time relations with another woman.

Who does Larry initially mistake as a Holocaust survivor at the dinner party?

A contestant from the TV show "Survivor".

What story from the Bible does the Rabbi use to advise Larry?

The story of Abraham and Sarah, where Sarah allows Abraham to have relations with Hagar.

How does Larry describe his fitness routine?

He jokes that he stays fit by running from hoodlums.

What is Larry's wife upset about before the vow renewal ceremony?

Larry not taking the ceremony seriously and not finalizing his vows.

Where does Larry go to retrieve his suit for the vow renewal?

He visits Anna, the dry cleaner's wife, at her home.

What is the misconception Larry has about Hasidic sexual tradition?

He believes they have sex through a sheet, but learns it's a myth.

How does the vow renewal ceremony go for Larry?

It's filled with mishaps, including him forgetting his vows and accidentally hurting himself.

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