Curb Your Enthusiasm season 6 episode 5 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Larry and Cheryl get ready for a party, debating a gift and discussing their new cemetery plots. At the party, Larry confronts Ted Danson about making staff wear bow ties and invites their limo driver inside, who gets drunk and disrupts the event, causing Larry and Cheryl to be kicked out. The next day, Larry, mistaken as a limo driver, awkwardly chauffeurs tennis star John McEnroe, discusses cemetery plots, and gets ejected from a pre-concert party due to a misunderstanding. The episode closes with Larry empathetically offering to help the limo driver with his father's burial arrangements.

Full Episode S06E05 Recap

### Opening Scene: Preparing for a Party - Larry and Cheryl are getting ready to go to a party. Cheryl shows Larry a book about freaks she plans to give as a gift. - Cheryl mentions that they have secured cemetery plots next to their friends Ted and Mary, and Jeff and Susie. - As they prepare to leave, their car service arrives, and Larry interacts with the driver, who is content to wait without any distractions. ### At the Party: The Bow Tie Incident - At the party, Larry notices a bartender wearing a bow tie, which he learns was a request from Ted Danson. - Larry confronts Ted about this, suggesting it's demeaning, but Ted disagrees. - Larry then asks Ted if his driver can join the party instead of waiting in the car, to which Ted reluctantly agrees. ### The Party Continues: Uncomfortable Conversations and a Gift - Larry and Cheryl engage in small talk with other guests. Larry brings up his discomfort with their cemetery plot arrangement. - Larry gives the book about freaks to the birthday guest, who appreciates it. - The driver, now inside the party, gets drunk and causes a scene, leading to Larry and Cheryl being kicked out. ### The Aftermath: A Drunken Driver and a Limo Ride - Larry refuses to let the drunk driver drive them home. Instead, Larry decides to drive the limo himself. - The next day, the driver, Charlie, pleads with Larry to pick up a VIP client, John McEnroe, from the airport as he's unable to do so. ### Larry as a Limo Driver: An Unusual Encounter with John McEnroe - Posing as Charlie, Larry picks up John McEnroe. Their conversation in the limo is awkward, with Larry asking personal questions. - Larry makes a detour to a cemetery to consider a different plot, leaving McEnroe waiting in the limo. ### The Unexpected Party: Larry and McEnroe's Adventure - Larry takes McEnroe to a pre-party for a Paul McCartney concert. They bring the freak book, which causes a misunderstanding leading to them being ejected from the party. - After the party, Larry returns the limo to Charlie, learning about the death of Charlie's father and his financial troubles. ### Closing Scene: A Solution for Charlie - Larry, moved by Charlie's situation, offers a solution for his father's burial, hinting at giving him the plot he originally purchased.

Frequently Asked Questions

What book does Cheryl plan to give as a gift at the party?

A book about freaks.

Why are Larry and Cheryl excited about their cemetery plots?

They have secured plots next to their friends Ted and Mary, and Jeff and Susie.

What request did Ted Danson make for the party staff?

He requested the bartender to wear a bow tie.

How does Larry feel about the cemetery plot arrangement?

He is uncomfortable and later suggests changing it.

What causes Larry and Cheryl to be kicked out of the party?

Their drunk driver causes a scene, groping a guest and breaking things.

Who does Larry have to pick up from the airport while pretending to be a limo driver?

John McEnroe.

How does Larry's interaction with John McEnroe in the limo go?

It's awkward, with Larry asking personal and unusual questions.

Why does Larry take John McEnroe to a cemetery?

To consider a different burial plot for himself.

What happens at the pre-party for the Paul McCartney concert?

Larry and McEnroe are kicked out due to a misunderstanding involving the freak book.

How does the episode end regarding Charlie, the limo driver?

Larry learns about Charlie's father's death and offers a solution for his burial.

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