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Curb Your Enthusiasm - S09E08 - Never Wait for Seconds!
 

Curb Your Enthusiasm season 9 episode 8

Never Wait for Seconds!

 
Bridget asks Larry for a favor on behalf of her son. Larry earns unexpected gratitude in a buffet line.
 
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Curb Your Enthusiasm / S09E08 : Never Wait for Seconds!
Season 9, Episode 8 | Aired on November 19, 2017 | TV-MA | 30 min. | HBO
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  • Curb Your Enthusiasm - Episode 2 - The Pickle Gambit
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  • Curb Your Enthusiasm - Episode 3 - A Disturbance in the Kitchen
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  • Curb Your Enthusiasm - Episode 4 - Running with the Bulls
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  • Curb Your Enthusiasm - Episode 5 - Thank You for Your Service
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  • Curb Your Enthusiasm - Episode 6 - The Accidental Text on Purpose
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  • Curb Your Enthusiasm - Episode 7 - Namaste
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  • Curb Your Enthusiasm - Episode 8 - Never Wait for Seconds!
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    Never Wait for Seconds!
  • Curb Your Enthusiasm - Episode 9 - The Shucker
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  • Curb Your Enthusiasm - Episode 10 - Fatwa!
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Curb Your Enthusiasm season 9 episode 8 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Larry faces awkwardness when Cesar, the handyman, refuses his tip, and when trying to mend fences with Funkhouser's girlfriend. He attempts to help his girlfriend's son, Eddie, get into Pemberton Academy but struggles with the school's scrutiny over his commitment to the relationship. Meanwhile, Larry's defense of a man at a brunch buffet impresses a Muslim man, who advocates for lifting Larry's fatwa. The episode concludes with a humorous standoff over a refused tip.

Full Episode S09E08 Recap

### Scene: Larry's Office - **Larry is distracted by a couple's display of affection** and asks them to move. - **Cesar, the handyman**, informs Larry that he has fixed the lights, eliminating the humming and vibrating issues. - **Larry offers Cesar a tip**, but Cesar refuses to accept it, insisting it's his job. ### Scene: Brunch with Funkhouser and His Girlfriend - Larry discusses **Funkhouser reconciling with his girlfriend**, who dislikes Larry. - They plan a brunch to try and get along. - **Eddie, Larry's girlfriend's son**, shows disrespect towards Larry and his mother, causing tension. ### Scene: Larry's Attempt to Help Eddie - **Larry's girlfriend talks about Eddie's school issues** and mentions Pemberton Academy. - Larry offers to help get Eddie into the school, despite some reservations. ### Scene: The Brunch Buffet Incident - At the buffet, **Larry defends a man taking seconds**, causing a scene. - **Larry and Funkhouser discuss the ketchup usage**, leading to a stain accident and Funkhouser's girlfriend leaving. ### Scene: Larry's Encounter with a Muslim Man - **Larry is approached by a Muslim man**, who initially contemplates harming Larry due to the fatwa but changes his mind after Larry defended him at brunch. ### Scene: Larry's Meeting at Pemberton Academy - Larry meets with the school officials, discussing Eddie's admission. - **His commitment to his relationship with Eddie's mother is questioned**, complicating Eddie's admission chances. ### Scene: Larry's Pool Offer to Cesar - **Cesar asks to use Larry's country club pool**, but Larry declines, suggesting his friend's pool instead. - **Funkhouser cancels hosting Cesar's pool party**, and Larry arranges an alternative at his friend's pool. ### Scene: The Failed Brunch and Fatwa Resolution - Eddie is rejected from Pemberton Academy due to Cesar's family's actions at the pool. - **The Muslim man speaks on Larry's behalf to the council**, leading to the potential lifting of the fatwa. - Larry's actions, including his relationship with a Palestinian woman, are discussed. ### Scene: The Tip Refusal Standoff - **Larry tries to tip the driver**, who refuses, leading to a comical standoff about accepting the tip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Cesar refuse Larry's tip?

Cesar insists it's his job and doesn't feel comfortable accepting extra money.

What issue does Larry have with Funkhouser's girlfriend?

She dislikes Larry, leading to awkward interactions.

Why does Larry agree to help get Eddie into Pemberton Academy?

He wants to help his girlfriend's son and improve their relationship.

How does Larry defend a man at the brunch buffet?

He argues that the man shouldn't have to wait in line again for seconds.

What incident changes the Muslim man's mind about harming Larry?

Larry's defense of the man at the brunch buffet shows his good character.

Why is Eddie's admission to Pemberton Academy jeopardized?

Cesar's family misbehaves at the school's pool, reflecting poorly on Eddie.

What key actions lead to the reconsideration of Larry's fatwa?

Larry's defense at the brunch buffet and his relationship with a Palestinian woman.

Why does the driver refuse Larry's tip at the end?

The driver feels it's inappropriate to accept the tip and becomes offended by the insistence.

 
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