Curb Your Enthusiasm season 5 episode 6 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Larry's birthday celebration turns contentious when he's humorously accused of wishing someone dead to avoid kidney donation. A green sport jacket gift leads to playful banter. At the hospital, Larry visits his comatose cousin and meets Wilson, a patient whose wish to see a naked woman was rejected. A mix-up over a smoking jacket from Larry's father leads to a quarrel with his friend Andy. The episode culminates at Hugh Hefner's Playboy Mansion, where Larry learns his jacket is a fake, leaving the ownership dispute unresolved and Wilson's wish unfulfilled.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was Larry accused of wishing for on his birthday?
Larry was jokingly accused of wishing for someone's death to avoid donating a kidney.
Who gave Larry a green sport jacket for his birthday?
A friend gave Larry the green sport jacket.
Why did Larry visit the hospital?
Larry visited the hospital to see his cousin Richard, who was in an irreversible coma.
What did Wilson, a patient in the hospital, wish for?
Wilson wished to see a naked woman.
Who invited Larry to the Playboy Mansion?
Larry's friend Andy invited him to a party at the Playboy Mansion.
Why did Larry think he was adopted?
Larry suspected he was adopted and hired a private investigator to find out.
What was the dispute between Larry and Andy about?
The dispute was about the ownership of a smoking jacket they both claimed was a gift from Larry's father.
Who is Hugh Hefner in the context of the episode?
Hugh Hefner is featured in the episode as the owner of the Playboy Mansion.
What did Larry discover about the smoking jacket at the Playboy Mansion?
Larry discovered that the jacket he had was a knock-off, not an original Roselli.
Did Larry succeed in retrieving the real Roselli jacket?
No, Larry failed to retrieve the real Roselli jacket from Hugh Hefner.
How did Larry's father clarify the jacket confusion?
Larry's father stated he never sent the jacket to either Larry or Andy.
Did Wilson's wish get fulfilled?
No, Wilson's wish to see a naked woman was not fulfilled by the end of the episode.
What was Larry's relationship with Richard, the patient in a coma?
Richard was Larry's cousin.
What theory did Larry mention to justify his actions?
Larry mentioned the "double transgression" theory.
What was the outcome of the jacket dispute?
The outcome remained unresolved, with the real jacket's whereabouts unclear.