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Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Bat Mitzvah

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Larry uses Sammy Greene's bat mitzvah to try and clear up a nasty rumor about him; the Blacks announce they're returning home; Larry makes another attempt at dating Add a recap »

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Writers:: Larry David

Director:: Larry Charles

Stars:: Larry David (Himself); Cheryl Hines (Cheryl David); Jeff Garlin (Jeff Greene)

Recurring Role:: Bob Einstein (Marty Funkhouser); Richard Lewis (Himself); Antoinette Spolar (Antoinette); Susie Essman (Susie Greene); Ashly Holloway (Sammy Greene); Vivica A. Fox (Loretta Black); Nick Nervies (Daryl Black); Carla Jeffery (Keysha Black); Ellia English (Auntie Rae); Ann Ryerson (Nan Funkhouser); JB Smoove (Leon)

Guest Star:: Michael McKean (Matt Tessler); Mindy Sterling (Nurse); Gerry Becker (Gastroenterologist); John Legend (Himself); Tia Carrere (Cha Cha); Tim Conlon (Glenn); Nadia Dajani (Paula); Holly Maples (Office Manager); Dale Stern (Referee); Michael Naughton (Palsy Guy); Alison Quinn (Receptionist); Cooper Thornton (New Renter)

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This episode was submitted for the 2008 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series and Lead Actor in a Comedy for Larry David and was part of the show's Emmy Awards 'For Your Consideration' DVD for this season. It was nominated for Outstanding Picture Editing For A Comedy Series (single Or Multi-camera). edit »
John Legend's backing band included keyboardists Brandon Coleman and Joshua Nelson, guitarist Mark Cross, bassist Ryan Cross, and drummer Lorca Hart. edit »
This is an expanded episode, airing in a 40-minute block. edit »

Susie: Oh, fuck you, Larry, bullshit motherfucker!
Larry: I didn't know—
Susie: You are such a bald asshole, I can't even begin to tell you.
Loretta: Who the fuck do you think you talking to?! Don't nobody talk to my man like that! You better get your ass outta my house, you fucking bitch! edit »
Leon: This Cheryl thing's got him twisted, man, for real. He's up there moping, man. Mopey dick, that's what he is.
Jeff: MOBY Dick.
Leon: No, mopey dick.
Jeff: No, it's called MOBY Dick.
Leon: Who the fuck is Moby Dick? edit »
Larry: Where're you from, New York? I'm picking up an accent.
Paula: Yeah.
Larry: Yeah?
Paula: Yeah.
Larry: Huh.
Paula: You from New York?
Larry: Yeah... but I'm not a Jew, if that's what you're thinking. edit »
Richard: You ruined my fuckin' pilot because of your recommendation. I could see if it came from a skinhead...
Larry: Yeah.
Richard; ...or one of ben Laden's people.
Larry: You call him ben Laden or bin Laden?
Richard: I don't know.
Larry: You called him ben. That's almost like a Jewish name, you know?
Richard: That's true. Ben Laden does sound like a shirtmaker in Manhattan. edit »
Larry: Did you see the way that guy looked at me?
Richard: I'm sure he probably read Gerbil magazine and you're fuckin' on the cover.
Larry: Oh, shit. You know, I do have a tickle in my anus. edit »

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thefanof
member since: Dec 22, 2007
The Bat Mitzvah
The Bottom Line: "Silly"
Larry attends a Bat Mitzvah. ...Continue »
04/14/08 01:07pm | report abuse
8.8
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snork22
member since: Oct 20, 2006
The Bat Mitzvah
The Bottom Line: "Not my favorite storyline"
Larry tries to move on from his separation w/ cheryl.As usual humor abounds as he attempts a 1st date, deals w/ an itchy backside, tries unsuccessfully in a voicemail to include a hidden, double meaning & then gives a beastiality-related batmitzvah speech ...Continue »
11/21/07 08:49pm | report abuse
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FrozenHead
member since: Oct 15, 2006
The Bat Mitzvah
The Bottom Line: "Series finale"
Nothing gets better then Larry talking his way into trouble. When you think it can't get any crazier in Larry's life and a gerbil comes into his life. Then there's the last 10 minutes. ...Continue »
11/15/07 08:39pm | report abuse
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meathead704
member since: Jun 15, 2005
The Bat Mitzvah
The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
Larry gives the dating scene another shot despite the fact he's having trouble moving on concerning Cheryl. The Blacks announce they are going home and Larry decides to go so Sammy Greene's Bat Mitzvah in the hopes of clearing up a vicious rumor. ...Continue »
11/13/07 05:01am | report abuse
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asdasta632
member since: Nov 28, 2006
The Bat Mitzvah
The Bottom Line: "Adventurous"
An average episode with a very strange ending... ...Continue »
11/12/07 06:38pm | report abuse