Ep 10. The Bat Mitzvah
- TVMA
- November 11, 2007
- 35 min
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9.0 (1,921)
The episode "The Bat Mitzvah" is the tenth and final episode of the sixth season of the popular HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm. The episode is directed by Larry Charles and written by Larry David, the show's creator and star.
The episode centers around the Bat Mitzvah of Sammi Green, the daughter of Larry's former manager Jeff and his wife Susie. Larry is invited to the party but meets with a number of obstacles along the way, including difficulty finding a gift for Sammi. He eventually settles on a cash gift but worries that it may be too little and decides to add more money to the envelope.
At the party, Larry socializes with Jeff's friends and family, including the obnoxious Marty Funkhouser and his mother, and the elderly Rabbi Kirschbaum, whom Larry mistakenly calls "Popsicle." Larry also gets into a number of awkward situations, such as accidentally eating some of the party's special Kosher food and then later getting caught in the act of lying about it. Meanwhile, Susie suspects that Larry is hiding something from her and becomes increasingly suspicious of his behavior.
As the party goes on, tensions rise and a number of surprises are revealed. In the end, Larry's gift ends up causing a major controversy and a final confrontation takes place between Larry and Susie that puts their friendship in jeopardy.
Overall, "The Bat Mitzvah" is a hilarious and entertaining episode that showcases the best of Curb Your Enthusiasm's irreverent humor and awkward situations. With great performances from the cast and sharp writing from Larry David, the episode is a fitting end to the season and a great example of what makes the show so beloved by fans.