Summary
- Some of Larry's blunders in Curb Your Enthusiasm cross the line into being unforgivable, showcasing his unique set of standards.
- Larry's rare good deed lands him in court in the series finale, highlighting the irony in his character's journey.
- From stealing flowers from a memorial to helping a white supremacist, Larry's selfish actions know no boundaries in Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Larry David is always rubbing people the wrong way in Curb Your Enthusiasm, but some of his actions cross the line into being completely unforgivable. Pretty much every episode of Curb features one of Larry's blunders, whether this is intentional or not. He has his own set of standards who nobody else abides by or even understands, so things which seem reprehensible to others barely even register to him.
The irony of Curb Your Enthusiasm's series finale is that Larry finally faces a day in court, but it's for one of his rare good deeds. He tries to offer Auntie Rae a bottle of water while she waits in line in the beating sun, and of all the horrific things he does in Curb's 12 seasons, this is what lands him in the most trouble. Larry's trial brings back characters from throughout the show's history, and this acts as a reminder of just how many horrific things Larry has done.
10 Funniest Curb Your Enthusiasm Episode Endings Of All Time, Ranked
One of the funniest parts of Curb Your Enthusiasm was the episodes' ironic twist endings with the theme music playing the last scene into the credits.
10 Getting His Therapist Arrested
Season 6, Episode 9, "The Therapists"
British comedian Steve Coogan makes a brilliant guest appearance in season 6 of Curb Your Enthusiasm. He plays Dr. Bright, Larry's therapist who tries to help him patch things up with Cheryl after she leaves. Unfortunately, every piece of advice that Dr. Bright gives Larry ends up backfiring. He proposes an ultimatum, which Cheryl immediately rejects. To make it up to Larry, Dr. Bright agrees to pose as a mugger, so that Larry can chase him off and endear himself to Cheryl's therapist, Dr. Slavin.
Larry's misdeeds are often compounded when he has an accomplice. This is most frequently Jeff or Leon, but Dr. Bright also brings the worst out of Larry.
Larry's misdeeds are often compounded when he has an accomplice. This is most frequently Jeff or Leon, but Dr. Bright also brings the worst out of Larry. When he is arrested for the mugging, Larry lets him spend the night in jail to maintain the facade. He's so deep into his lie that he has no choice but to let Dr. Bright endure a traumatic night behind bars, even though this psychologically scars him and he ends up seeking treatment from Dr. Slavin.
9 Inviting A Sex Offender To Dinner
Season 5, Episode 7, "The Seder"
The whole neighborhood is anxious when a registered sex offender moves in, but Larry's main objection is that the man is bald, and this could reflect poorly on the bald community at large. While everyone tries to maintain their distance, Larry befriends Rick, and they bond over their love of golf. Larry sees fit to invite Rick to his big Passover Seder, even though all his friends and family are there.
Larry doesn't announce ahead of time that Rick is coming to dinner, nor does he try to figure out why Rick is a registered sex offender. With so many women and children at the Seder, it makes for an extremely uncomfortable evening.
Larry doesn't announce ahead of time that Rick is coming to dinner, nor does he try to figure out why Rick is a registered sex offender. With so many women and children at the Seder, it makes for an extremely uncomfortable evening. Larry may think he's being generous by extending an olive branch to a man shunned by society, but he doesn't consider how other people might feel being in the presence of such a man.