Ep 1. Meet The Blacks

In the season 6 premiere of Curb Your Enthusiasm, titled "Meet The Blacks," Larry David returns to his comedic roots as he starts a feud with an African-American family who moves into his neighborhood. The episode opens with Larry walking his dog, realizing that he has left his sunglasses at home. When he returns to retrieve them, he sees that a black family has moved in next door. This sight is enough to set Larry off on a tangent, as he worries about how his interactions with this family will be perceived.

As the episode progresses, Larry finds himself in an escalating war of words with the new neighbors, the Blacks. He tries to make peace with them by sending over a welcome basket of fruit, but this only results in more misunderstandings and arguments. In one particularly hilarious scene, Larry and the Blacks argue over the placement of their trash cans on the curb. The episode culminates in a disastrous dinner party, where Larry's attempts at making amends with the Blacks fall flat.

Throughout this episode, Larry finds himself in uncomfortable situations due to his own awkwardness and social faux pas. From comments he makes about the differences between black and white people, to his inability to pronounce the names of various African-American celebrities, Larry's interactions with the Blacks only serve to highlight his own insecurities.

As is typical of the show's humor, much of the comedic gold in this episode comes from the absurd situations and misunderstandings that arise as a result of Larry's misinterpreted intentions. Whether he's being accused of racism or unintentionally insulting someone with his choice of words, Larry's attempts to navigate this tricky social landscape never fail to entertain.

Overall, "Meet The Blacks" sets the tone for what promises to be another hilarious season of Curb Your Enthusiasm. With Larry David's trademark mix of awkwardness, social satire, and biting wit, this premiere episode is sure to leave audiences laughing and cringing in equal measure.