Ep 9. The Survivor

In Curb Your Enthusiasm season 4 episode 9, titled "The Survivor," Larry David finds himself in a moral dilemma when he pretends to be a victim of the 9/11 attacks. While at a lunch meeting with a Hollywood executive, Larry learns that the executive lost a friend in one of the towers during the tragic event. Trying to relate in the conversation, Larry tells a small lie about his own experience on 9/11. The executive is overcome with emotion and sympathy for Larry.

Feeling guilty about his lie, Larry tries to come clean to the executive, but every attempt he makes falls short. As word of his "survivor" story spreads, Larry's lie becomes bigger than he ever imagined, and soon he becomes a local hero in the eyes of the public. People start to recognize him on the street and want photos with him, and before long Larry is being heralded as a true hero.

However, as the lie continues to snowball, Larry is forced to confront the reality of his deceit. He tries to tell the truth to one of the executives from the 9/11 fund to clear his conscience, but before he can, some unexpected events occur that further complicate the situation.

Meanwhile, Larry's friend Jeff is dealing with his own problems. He's found himself in a new relationship with a woman who has an extremely overprotective dog, and he's having trouble adjusting to the pet's quirks and behavior. As Jeff tries to navigate his relationship with the dog and its owner, he finds himself in some awkward situations that only Larry can seem to help him out of.

Overall, "The Survivor" is a hilarious yet thought-provoking episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm, tackling some serious issues with the show's signature style of humor. Larry's moral dilemma is something many people can relate to, and the way the plot unfolds is both surprising and satisfying. Fans of the show won't want to miss this one!