Curb Your Enthusiasm season 9 episode 1 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Larry David, while working on his new musical "Fatwa! The Musical," gets into a humorous debacle over door etiquette with a lesbian named Betty. He then faces a workplace dilemma with his assistant Mara, who cites constipation for her absence. Larry's interference in Betty's wedding plans, where he questions gender roles, leads to unintended chaos. Things escalate when Larry's jokes about the Ayatollah on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" result in a real fatwa being issued against him, forcing him into hiding and disguise. Betty, furious over her ruined wedding, confronts and threatens Larry.

Full Episode S09E01 Recap

### Scene 1: Larry's Musical and Door Etiquette - Larry sings "A Spoonful of Sugar" from Mary Poppins but is interrupted when a door closes on him. - A discussion ensues with Betty, a woman with short hair and a masculine attire, about gender norms and door-holding etiquette. ### Scene 2: Larry's New Musical, "Fatwa! The Musical" - Larry reveals his new musical about Salman Rushdie and the fatwa against him. His friend is skeptical about its success. - Discussion about casting for the musical, with Larry considering playing the Ayatollah. ### Scene 3: Office Interaction and Personal Issues - Larry's assistant, Mara, explains her absence due to constipation, leading to a humorous exchange about working while constipated. - Larry teases Mara about installing a toilet seat at her desk and suggests she could champion the cause of constipation. ### Scene 4: A New Haircut and Wedding Plans - Betty, who is a lesbian, charges Larry $150 for a haircut, leading to a conversation about her upcoming wedding. - Betty and her partner discuss their roles as bride and groom, with Larry expressing his opinions about traditional gender roles in weddings. ### Scene 5: Larry's Office and the Concept of "Foisting" - Leon and Larry discuss the concept of "foisting" an undesirable employee onto someone else. - Larry realizes he was "foisted" with Mara by Jimmy Kimmel and plots to do the same. ### Scene 6: Wedding Discussions and Intrusion - Larry intrudes on Betty's wedding discussion, causing tension and upsetting the wedding plans. - He argues about traditional wedding roles, leading to the breakup of Betty and her partner. ### Scene 7: The Fatwa is Issued - After Larry's appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," where he jokes about the Ayatollah, a real fatwa is issued against him. - Larry panics, fearing for his life, and attempts to go into hiding. ### Scene 8: Larry's Disguise and Confrontation - Larry wears a disguise to hide from the fatwa. - He is confronted by Betty, who blames him for ruining her wedding and threatens him. - The episode ends with Larry in danger from both the fatwa and Betty's wrath.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Larry's new musical about?

It's about Salman Rushdie and the fatwa against him, titled "Fatwa! The Musical."

Who does Larry consider playing in his musical?

Larry considers playing the role of the Ayatollah.

Why was Larry's assistant Mara absent from work?

Mara was absent due to severe constipation.

What is the price disparity in haircuts between Larry and another character?

Betty charges Larry $150 for a haircut, which is double what she charges another character.

What are the names of the lesbian couple discussing their wedding?

The couple's names are Betty and Numa.

What role does Larry think Betty should play in her wedding?

Larry believes Betty should be the groom, not the bride, based on her appearance.

What is the concept of "foisting" as discussed in the episode?

"Foisting" refers to the act of passing an undesirable employee onto someone else.

Who originally "foisted" Mara onto Larry?

Jimmy Kimmel originally "foisted" Mara onto Larry.

How does the Ayatollah respond to Larry's TV appearance?

The Ayatollah issues a real fatwa against Larry, calling for his death.

What does Larry do to hide from the fatwa?

Larry wears a disguise to hide and attempts to go into hiding.

What triggers Betty's anger towards Larry at the end of the episode?

Larry's interference and opinions about her wedding lead to Betty's breakup and trigger her anger.

Curb Your Enthusiasm season 9 episode 1

Foisted!