Curb Your Enthusiasm season 4 episode 4 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Larry visits the dentist, where a sedative injection stretches his shirt cuff. At home, his father criticizes him for sitting down to pee. Larry and Cheryl plan to attend a dinner party at Susie's, discussing guests like Marty Funkhouser and Ted Danson. At the party, Larry's refusal to share his glasses with a Russian guest and a photo of his tooth lead to awkwardness. Later, Larry falls into the toilet, injuring his back. He confronts a weatherman at Uncle Leo's testimonial, suspecting him of manipulating weather forecasts for golfing benefits. A heated exchange with a Russian guest about Larry's glasses and dental hygiene ensues.

Full Episode S04E04 Recap

### Larry's Dental Appointment - **Scene Location**: Dentist's office - **Characters**: Larry, Delilah (dental assistant), Dr. Funkhouser, Saul (patient) - **Key Events**: - Larry has a dental appointment with Dr. Funkhouser. - He discusses his allergy to anesthesia gas and opts for a sedative injection instead. - Dr. Funkhouser hastily administers the sedative, stretching Larry's shirt cuff in the process. ### Conversation about Uncle Leo - **Scene Location**: Dentist's office - **Characters**: Larry, Dr. Funkhouser - **Key Events**: - Larry and Dr. Funkhouser talk about Uncle Leo's testimonial, mentioning guests coming from Russia. - They discuss Uncle Leo's health and his golf-playing habits. ### Larry at Home - **Scene Location**: Larry's home - **Characters**: Larry, Cheryl, Larry's father - **Key Events**: - Larry's father criticizes him for sitting down to pee. - Cheryl asks Larry to pick up glaucoma drops for his father. - Larry and Cheryl discuss an upcoming dinner party at Susie's house. ### Dinner Party Planning - **Scene Location**: Larry's home - **Characters**: Larry, Cheryl - **Key Events**: - Cheryl informs Larry about the dinner party, mentioning guests like Marty Funkhouser and Ted Danson. - Larry complains about his stretched shirt cuff and expresses his dissatisfaction with social gatherings. ### The Dinner Party - **Scene Location**: Susie's house - **Characters**: Larry, Cheryl, Susie, Marty Funkhouser, Russian guests, Ted Danson, Mary, Sammi - **Key Events**: - At the dinner party, Larry interacts awkwardly with Russian guests and refuses to let one try on his glasses. - Larry's unusual sitting-to-pee habit is revealed, leading to a humorous debate. - A photo of Larry's tooth, sent by the dentist, disgusts the guests and causes tension. - Larry falls into the toilet at home, injuring his back. ### Uncle Leo's Testimonial - **Scene Location**: Country Club - **Characters**: Larry, Cheryl, Dr. Funkhouser, Russian guests, others - **Key Events**: - At Uncle Leo's testimonial, Larry confronts the weatherman about manipulating forecasts for personal golf benefits. - A confrontation with a Russian guest over Larry's glasses and alleged dental plaque escalates. - Larry falls and hurts his back again, causing a scene during the testimonial speech. ### Miscellaneous Interactions - **Various Locations** - **Characters**: Larry, Cheryl, Jeff, Susie, Ted Danson, others - **Key Events**: - Larry discusses various personal and social issues with friends and acquaintances. - Conversations range from mundane topics like dental hygiene to more complex social dynamics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Larry visit the dentist?

Larry visits the dentist to fix a lost crown.

What allergy does Larry have at the dentist?

Larry is allergic to anesthesia gas and opts for a sedative injection.

Who is hosting the dinner party Larry and Cheryl discuss?

Susie is hosting the dinner party.

Which guests are expected at Susie's dinner party?

Marty Funkhouser, his Russian cousins, Ted Danson, and Mary are expected guests.

What does Larry's father criticize him for?

Larry's father criticizes him for sitting down to pee.

Why does Larry fall into the toilet at home?

Larry falls into the toilet because Cheryl left the seat up.

What causes tension at Susie's dinner party?

A photo of Larry's tooth sent by the dentist causes tension.

What is Larry's theory about the weatherman?

Larry suspects the weatherman predicts rain to clear the golf course for himself.

What confrontation occurs at Uncle Leo's testimonial?

Larry confronts a Russian guest over trying on his glasses and comments about his dental plaque.

What injury does Larry sustain at the testimonial?

Larry hurts

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