Curb Your Enthusiasm season 2 episode 9 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Larry faces criticism for wearing the same maroon jacket he's had since his "Seinfeld" days, leading to a suggestion to donate it to a homeless man. Meanwhile, he gets into a heated argument with Richard Lewis over an allegedly stolen answering machine message. Preparing for a baptism in Monterey, Larry exhibits ignorance about the ritual. Chaos ensues when their airline tickets to Monterey go missing, leading to a confrontation at the airport. At the baptism, Larry mistakenly interrupts, thinking the participant is in danger, causing the participant to reconsider his conversion. The episode ends with Larry and Cheryl returning home, encountering the homeless man who ended up with their missing tickets.

Full Episode S02E09 Recap

### Scene: Larry and His Jacket - Larry is criticized for wearing the same maroon jacket he wore the previous day. He defends it, noting it's his "show night jacket" from his Seinfeld days. - A suggestion is made to donate the jacket to a homeless man, which Larry initially resists. ### Scene: Conversation with Richard Lewis - Larry and Richard Lewis argue over an answering machine message. Lewis claims Larry stole it from him, while Larry insists it was his original message. - Lewis pleads with Larry to change the message, citing personal reasons, which Larry reluctantly agrees to do. ### Scene: The Baptism Discussion - Larry discusses plans to attend a baptism in Monterey, expressing ignorance about the ritual. - The conversation shifts to the topic of conversion and religious beliefs, with Larry making a comparison between religion and personal preferences like food. ### Scene: The Missing Airline Tickets - Larry discovers their airline tickets to Monterey are missing, suspecting a man who saw his office security code. - They rush to the airport, hoping to resolve the issue, but face multiple challenges including parking and airline bureaucracy. ### Scene: Confrontation at the Airport - Larry confronts a man at the airport he suspects of stealing his tickets. The man denies it, leading to a heated exchange. - They fail to board their flight due to the tickets issue and plan an alternative route via San Francisco. ### Scene: The Baptism Interruption - At the baptism, Larry mistakenly thinks the ritual is harming the participant and interrupts, causing a scene. - The disruption leads to a revelation for the participant, who decides not to convert, much to the dismay of his fiancée. ### Scene: The Aftermath of the Baptism - The incident at the baptism causes tension and debate among the attendees about religion and personal choices. - Larry is praised by some for his unintended intervention, which is seen as a positive action within the Jewish community. ### Scene: Returning Home - Larry and Cheryl return home, encountering the homeless man with Larry's jacket, which he had eventually donated. - They find out their missing tickets were with the man all along, revealing a misunderstanding rather than theft.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Larry wear the same jacket two days in a row?

Larry finds the decision process of picking an outfit awful and prefers wearing the same maroon jacket he wore since his Seinfeld days.

What is the conflict between Larry and Richard Lewis about?

They argue over an answering machine message, which Lewis claims Larry stole from him.

Why is Larry going to Monterey?

He is attending Cheryl's sister's wedding and a baptism in Monterey.

What does Larry think about baptisms?

Larry is ignorant about baptisms and doesn't understand why they are significant.

How do Larry's airline tickets to Monterey get stolen?

Larry suspects a man who saw his office security code stole them, but it's later revealed they were with a homeless man.

What happens at the baptism?

Larry interrupts the baptism, mistakenly thinking the participant is being harmed, which leads to the participant deciding not to convert.

How do others react to Larry's interruption of the baptism?

Some praise Larry for his action, seeing it as a positive intervention, while others are dismayed by the disruption.

What happens to Larry's jacket?

Larry eventually donates it to a homeless man, who is later found with the missing airline tickets.

Curb Your Enthusiasm season 2 episode 9

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