Ep 4. The Nanny
- TVMA
- October 6, 2002
- 29 min
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8.2 (2,026)
The Nanny is the fourth episode of the third season of the hit HBO show, Curb Your Enthusiasm. In this episode, Larry David and his wife Cheryl decide to hire a nanny to help take care of their house and their lives. However, things quickly spiral out of control as Larry's neurotic tendencies get in the way.
The episode begins with Larry and Cheryl interviewing a potential nanny for their home. They instantly fall in love with her and she seems perfect for the job. However, things take a turn when Larry becomes obsessed with finding out if the nanny is actually trying to sleep with him. He becomes paranoid and thinks that she is constantly making advances towards him, despite not having any real evidence to support his theory.
Throughout the episode, Larry's paranoia and anxiety continue to escalate. He becomes increasingly agitated towards the nanny and starts to make more and more outrageous accusations. He even goes so far as to set up a trap to catch her in the act, but his plan backfires and he ends up getting caught in the trap himself.
Meanwhile, Cheryl is having her own problems with the nanny. She becomes convinced that the nanny is trying to steal her identity and is constantly checking her credit report for any signs of fraud. This only adds to Larry's paranoia, as he becomes convinced that the nanny is working with a criminal organization to blackmail them.
The tension between Larry and the nanny eventually comes to a head when Larry accuses her of stealing from his house. This sets off a chain of events that leads to an epic showdown between Larry and the nanny that ultimately ends with Larry being banned from ever hiring a nanny again.
Overall, The Nanny is a hilarious episode that perfectly captures the neurotic and paranoid nature of Larry David's character. It also features some incredible acting from the entire cast, particularly Larry David and the actress who plays the nanny. If you're a fan of Curb Your Enthusiasm or just love a good comedy, this is an episode that you won't want to miss.
