Seinfeld: Good News, Bad News
The pilot episode of what would later become NBC's immensely popular sitcom Seinfeld might now appear to most viewers as a "bizarro" version of the show they came to know and love. For starters, the show was actually called The Seinfeld Chronicles and is completely void of Julia Louis-Dreyfuss' character, Elaine Benes. On top of that, instead of Kramer, Michael Richards' character is known as Kessler (TV Guide listed the character as Hoffman for some reason). Despite these few unsettling differences, the episode still follows a trademark plot about nothing as Jerry and George discuss the possible reasons why Jerry's new girlfriend wants to stay over several nights. Originally airing July 5, 1989, "Good News, Bad News" featured guest appearances by Lee Garlington and Pamela Brull. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: Male Unbonding
After Jerry realizes that he can't stand his old school chum now that they are grown up, he tries to think of a way to shake the pest. Meanwhile, Kramer searches for investors to help him open up a make-your-own-pizza restaurant, an entrepreneurial concept that will come up again in later episodes. Actually the second episode to be shot for the first season, this show originally aired June 14, 1990, making it fourth chronologically. Guest starring Kevin Dunn as Jerry's obnoxious friend Joel, "Male Unbonding" is the only regular episode in the series' history to not bear a title beginning with the word "The." ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Stakeout
This episode of NBC's Seinfeld was the first of the show's first season, although the pilot had aired one year prior and another episode ("Male Unbonding") was actually taped before this one. Nonetheless, this show gave viewers their first introduction to Jerry's ex-girlfriend Elaine Benes (Julia Louis-Dreyfuss), who was not in the pilot. It also saw Michael Richards' character called Kramer for the first time -- he'd been known as Kessler in the first episode. Originally airing May 31, 1990, "The Stakeout" found Jerry and George planning an elaborate ruse to "accidentally" bump into a woman whom Jerry had met but failed to get a phone number or last name from. As part of the ploy, George created the pseudonym Art Vandelay, a moniker that would come up several times throughout the series' life. Philip Bruns guest starred as Jerry's father, Morty, a role that would later be taken over by Barney Martin. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Stock Tip
When Jerry and George both act on a stock tip, the price quickly drops. Jerry sells for fear of losing his entire investment, but George opts to stick it out. In addition, Jerry takes his new girlfriend, Vanessa on a weekend getaway, despite George's warnings that the trip will be a "relationship killer." Meanwhile, Kramer comes up with an idea for a necktie dispenser. Originally airing June 21, 1990, "The Stock Tip" was the final episode of the series' brief, five-episode, first season. Lynn Clark guest starred as Vanessa. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Robbery
While Jerry is out of town Kramer leaves the door to his apartment wide open and it is robbed. Upon his return, Jerry decides the incident is incentive to move, so George, who is working as a realtor, takes him to look at a new apartment. Once there, they both decide they love the apartment and are left to decide who deserves it. Elaine doesn't care who gets it, just as long as she gets the winner's old apartment. Meanwhile, Kramer sets out in search of Jerry's stolen property. Originally airing June 7, 1990, "The Robbery" aired second, although it was the third episode of the season to be shot. It guest starred James F. Dean and Kimberley Kates and was written by Matt Goldman, making it the first episode not written by Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Tape
When Jerry sets up a tape recorder next to the stage to record his act, he's shocked to later discover that a mysterious woman filled the tape with a sexually explicit monologue. After Elaine confides in George that it was she who made the recording, George develops a crush on her. The situation goes haywire when an expensive and foul-smelling Chinese baldness cure is thrown into the mix. Meanwhile, Kramer continues his obsession with the infamous jacket. John Apicella, Ping Wu, and Norman Brenner guest star. Originally airing November 13, 1991, "The Tape" was the eighth episode of the show's third season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Chinese Restaurant
This episode from the second season is considered by many fans to be the epitome of the series' "show about nothing" concept. The entire episode takes place in a Chinese restaurant while Jerry, Elaine, and George wait a ridiculous amount of time for a table. Between daring each other to do embarrassing things to pass the time, Elaine begins to lose her wits out of hunger, Jerry can't remember the name of a woman he runs into, and George fights over a pay phone on which he is awaiting a call. James Hong and David Tress guest star. Originally airing May 23, 1991, "The Chinese Restaurant" was the sixth episode taped for the second season, despite being aired 11th. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Heart Attack
When George is convinced he's having a heart attack, he goes to the emergency room only to find out that he's actually suffering from tonsillitis. Not wanting to pay for the cost of having surgery to have the tonsils removed, George visits an holistic healer on the advice of Kramer. Stephen Tobolowsky of Groundhog Day and Memento guest stars as Tor, the healer. Originally airing April 25, 1991, "The Heart Attack" was the 11th episode shot for the second season, despite being the eighth one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Nose Job
Shallowness is the theme in this episode, as Jerry continues to date a woman who is great looking but empty-headed and George contemplates breaking up with his girlfriend because of her oversized nose. Things only get worse when the woman attempts to correct the problem with plastic surgery. Meanwhile, Kramer gets Elaine involved in the whole jacket fiasco. Guest starring Tawny Kitaen as Jerry's girlfriend Isabel and Susan Diol as George's (Audrey), "The Nose Job" originally aired November 20, 1991, and was the ninth episode of the show's third season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Jacket
Jerry finds a suede jacket at a great price -- the only drawback is that the inner-lining is pink -- so he snatches it up. At the same time, George can't get "Master of the House" from Les Miserables out of his head. Both of these elements come into play when the two meet Elaine's gruff father, Alton Benes, at the airport. George is scolded for constantly singing the tune and Jerry is forced to have his jacket ruined by the falling snow because Alton refuses to be seen with him wearing it with the lining-side out. Meanwhile, Elaine and Kramer run into some trouble with a magician's doves. Originally airing February 6, 1991, "The Jacket" was the fifth episode shot for the second season, although it was shown third. Lawrence Tierney of Reservoir Dogs guest starred as Elaine's father. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Phone Message
When George regrets leaving a nasty message on his girlfriend's answering machine, he and Jerry hatch a plan to get rid of the tape before she hears it. Meanwhile, Jerry is experiencing relationship problems of his own when his girlfriend informs him that she likes the television commercials for Dockers pants. Tory Polone and Gretchen German guest star. Originally airing February 13, 1991, "The Phone Message" was the seventh episode shot for the second season, despite being shown fourth. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Deal
Despite George's insistence that such a thing is impossible to pull off, Jerry and Elaine put rules in place to allow them to have a sexual relationship while remaining "just friends." Things seem to go off without a hitch until Jerry is faced with determining the appropriate kind of present to buy for Elaine's birthday. Saturday Night Live's Siobhan Fallon guest stars as Tina. Originally airing May 2, 1991, "The Deal" was the 13th episode shot for the second season, despite being the ninth one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Ex-Girlfriend
When George breaks up with his girlfriend Marlene, he realizes he left some of his books at her apartment. Not wanting to see her again, he sends Jerry to retrieve them. Suddenly Jerry falls for Marlene and they begin dating only to have her break it off after she reveals that she doesn't find his standup act funny. Tracy Kolis guest stars as Marlene. Originally airing January 23, 1991, after being bumped a week by the start of the Gulf War, "The Ex-Girlfriend" was the show's second-season opener. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Dog
When a fellow passenger on an airplane is removed for a medical emergency, Jerry finds himself forced into volunteering to look after the man's dog. Elaine and George are reduced to a twosome while Jerry stays home with the mangy mutt, and, as a result, realize that they have nothing to talk about without Jerry around. Joseph Maher and Marvin Wright-Bay guest star. Originally airing October 9, 1991, "The Dog" was the third episode taped for the third season, despite being the fourth one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Pen
A pen designed for use in outer space is at the center of this episode, which finds Jerry and Elaine in Florida, where Morty Seinfeld is being given an award. After a fuss is created when Jerry accepts the pen as a gift, Elaine adds to the pandemonium when she takes some very strong muscle relaxers to relieve the back pain that resulted from sleeping on an uncomfortable sofa-bed. Barney Martin and Liz Sheridan guest star as Jerry's parents. Viewers may wish to note that this is the only episode in the show's history to not feature an appearance by Jason Alexander's character, George Costanza. In addition, only this and "The Chinese Restaurant" are void of Michael Richards' Cosmo Kramer. Originally airing October 2, 1991, "The Pen" was actually the fifth episode taped for the third season, despite being shown third. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Pony Remark
While Kramer is talking up his plans to redesign his entire apartment in levels, Elaine accompanies Jerry to a dinner to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of a family acquaintance. Once there, Jerry makes a crack about children who have ponies as pets. Little does he know, the wife in the couple of honor had a pony that she adored. The woman becomes very upset at the comments and dies soon thereafter, leaving Jerry torn between attending the funeral and playing in a big softball game. As usual, Elaine is only interested in who will get the late woman's apartment. Originally airing January 31, 1991, "The Pony Remark" featured the first appearance by Len Lesser as Jerry's Uncle Leo. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Stranded
Jerry and Elaine are left hanging at a boring party after George leaves to have sex with one of the other attendees, who also happens to be one of his coworkers. Days later, Steve, the host of the party, drops by unannounced at Jerry's apartment. Jerry has to leave, so he leaves Steve at his apartment with Kramer. The two proceed to get hammered. Meanwhile, George's tryst with his coworker comes back to haunt him. Michael Chiklis of The Commish and The Shield guest stars as Steve. Airing November 27, 1991, "The Stranded" was originally shot and intended to be the ninth episode of the show's second season, but instead aired tenth in the third season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Cafe
After Jerry notices a small restaurant that is hurting for business, he offers the Pakistani owner, Babu Bhatt some advice on ways to increase customers. Meanwhile, Kramer tries to hold on to a jacket that seems to attract women and George, wanting to impress his girlfriend who asks him to take an IQ test, concocts a plan to have Elaine take the test for him. Brian George guest stars in his first appearance as Babu. Originally airing November 6. 1991, "The Cafe" is the seventh episode of the third season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Note
In the third-season opener, after Jerry is able to get massages covered under his health insurance by having his dentist write him a note claiming they're a medical necessity, Elaine and George decide to give the scam a try themselves. But when George begins going to a male massage therapist, he experiences something that leads him to question his own heterosexuality. Meanwhile, Kramer becomes obsessed with convincing everyone that he saw Joe DiMaggio in a donut shop. Guest starring Liz Georges and Ralph Bruneau, "The Note" originally aired September 18, 1991. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Baby Shower
Upon Kramer's advice, Jerry decides to get an illegal cable hook-up. Meanwhile, since he's is going out of town for a show, Jerry agrees to let Elaine use his apartment for a friend's baby shower. All of the characters converge when the cable installers show up during the shower, Jerry's show is canceled, and George comes to confront a woman in attendance at the shower whom he considers the worst date of his life. Christine Dunford and Vic Polizos guest star. Originally airing May 9, 1991, "The Baby Shower" was the fourth episode taped for the second season, despite being shown tenth. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Truth
When George breaks up with his girlfriend, he decides to be brutally honest with her about his reasons. This could mean trouble for Jerry as the woman is an IRS agent who is auditing him. Meanwhile, Kramer is dating Elaine's roommate and the two end up getting an eye-full of each other in their birthday suits. Originally airing September 25, 1991, "The Truth" was the second episode of the show's third season and featured Saturday Night Live's Siobhan Fallon guest starring as Tina, a role she originate in season two's "The Deal." ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Apartment
When an apartment opens up in Jerry's building, Elaine vies for it as most would expect, but soon Jerry begins to wonder how wise it was to give her an opportunity to live so close to him. Meanwhile, George attempts to attract women by wearing a wedding band and Kramer takes his hair to a new level when he discovers the virtues of mousse. Tony Plana and Glenn Shadix guest star. Originally airing April 4, 1991, "The Apartment" was the eighth episode shot for the second season, despite being shown fifth. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Revenge
Revenge is in the air for the entire Seinfeld gang in this second-season episode. First, George and Elaine decide to hatch a plan to get back at George's boss for not rehiring him after he quit when he was demoted to using the regular bathroom. Meanwhile, Jerry and Kramer come up with a scheme involving a washing machine full of cement after Jerry suspects the launderer of stealing 1,500 dollars from him. Viewers may want to note that this episode features the first appearance of the character Newman, who is only heard over the phone. Originally the voice was that of co-creator/writer Larry David, but after Wayne Knight took on the role, the scenes were redone with his voice for reruns of the episode. Originally airing April 18, 1991, "The Revenge" as the 12th episode shot for the second season, despite being the seventh one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Alternate Side
"These pretzels are making me thirsty!" became one of the show's many catch phrases after this episode first aired. After Kramer lands a small role in a Woody Allen film, the gang argues over the proper way to say his one line. Meanwhile, Jerry's car is stolen, so he decides to call his phone and is surprised when the thief actually answers. Also, Elaine tires of the older man she's been seeing. Jay Brooks and Janet Zarish guest star. Originally airing December 4, 1991, "The Alternate Side" was actually the tenth episode shot for the show's third season, despite being shown 11th. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Library
Filled with flashbacks to Jerry and George's days in high school, this episode finds both characters haunted by their past as Jerry is hounded by a library cop for a book he allegedly didn't return in 1971 and George is convinced a homeless man is his old atomic-wedgie-giving gym teacher. Meanwhile, Kramer becomes involved with a librarian and Elaine is having trouble impressing her boss. Paul Thomas Anderson-regular Philip Baker Hall guest stars as Lt. Bookman, the library cop. Viewers may wish to note that the role of Elaine's boss, Mr. Lippman is played here by Harris Shore. Richard Fancy would assume the role in all subsequent episodes. Originally airing October 16, 1991, "The Library" was the fourth episode shot for the third season, despite being the fifth one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Busboy
In the second-season closer, Elaine decides, after a week, that her houseguest has overstayed his welcome and tries to figure out a way to get him to leave. Meanwhile, George continually and unintentionally wreaks havoc on the life of a busboy, first by getting the young man fired, then by losing his cat. David Labiosa and Doug Ballard guest star. Originally airing June 26, 1991, "The Busboy" was the third episode taped for the second season, despite being shown 12th. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Parking Garage
After purchasing an air-conditioner, Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer find themselves unable to locate their car in the mall's giant parking garage. Jerry relieves himself in a corner of the garage, only to be caught by a security guard, Elaine can't seem to find a stranger who will help them, George risks missing his parent's 47th anniversary party, and, as if the car wasn't enough, Kramer loses the air-conditioner. Originally airing October 30, 1991, The Parking Garage was the sixth episode of the third season. David Dunard and Cynthia Ettinger guest starred. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Red Dot
After Elaine gets George a job at her publishing firm, he buys her a gift to say thank you, a cashmere sweater that has been marked down due to a small red dot. Unfortunately for George, Elaine notices the blemish and gives the sweater back. In an attempt to get some use out of the sweater, he gives it to the office cleaning woman that he slept with, in hopes that it'll keep her quiet about the tryst. Meanwhile, Jerry accidentally pushes Elaine's recovering alcoholic boyfriend off the wagon. David Naughton and Bridget Sienna guest star. Originally airing December 11, 1991, "The Red Dot" was actually the 11th episode shot for the show's third season, despite being the 12th one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Statue
When Elaine is hired to edit a book, Jerry hires the author's boyfriend to clean his apartment. But when he returns, a statue that he found in a box of his grandfather's belongings is nowhere to be found. This is especially frustrating for George as the statue perfectly matched one that his parents owned years ago which he broke. When the statue is seen in the apartment of the author, George wants to steal it back despite Elaine's desire to not tarnish her relationship with the woman. Michael D. Conway and Nurit Koppel guest star. Originally airing April 11, 1991, "The Statue" was the tenth episode taped for the second season, despite being the sixth one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Contest
When George's mother catches him pleasuring himself to her copy of Glamour magazine, he pledges to swear off the deed entirely. Doubtful of George's will-power, Jerry offers to make things more interesting by putting some money on the line. When Kramer and Elaine catch wind of the wager, they decide that they also want in on the contest to determine who among them is the "master of his [or her] domain." Thus begins one of the most popular and critically acclaimed episodes of the series. Frasier's Jane Leeves returns as Marla the virgin, one of the many tempters who also include John F. Kennedy Jr. and a nubile nurse and patient in George's mother's hospital room. Originally broadcast November 18, 1992, "The Contest" was the 11th episode of the show's fourth season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Bubble Boy
Jerry, Elaine, George, and Susan set off to spend a weekend at a cabin owned by Susan's parents. Along the way, they end up making a stop so Jerry can meet a young fan who has a medical condition that confines him to a plastic bubble. Once there, George gets in a heated game of Trivial Pursuit with the boy. Meanwhile, the uninvited Kramer makes it to the cabin, where he decides to enjoy a cigar. Brian Doyle-Murray guest stars as the bubble-boy's father, a Yoohoo delivery man. Originally airing October 7, 1992, "The Bubble Boy" was the seventh episode of the show's fourth season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Opera
Elaine finally realizes that her new beau, "Crazy" Joe Davola, is off his rocker, although she and Jerry have yet to put two and two together to discover that they have the same menace in their lives. Both situations come to a head when they attend a performance of the opera Pagliacci and Crazy Joe shows up in a full clown get-up. Meanwhile, George tries to scalp Susan's unused ticket for the opera. Peter Crombie and Heidi Swedberg guest star. Originally airing November 4, 1992, "The Opera" was the ninth episode of the show's fourth season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Wallet, Part 2
The watch fiasco with Uncle Leo continues, as Jerry attempts to buy the watch from him to avoid problems with his parents. Meanwhile, Elaine brings Kramer along to act as her new boyfriend so she can break up with her current boyfriend, who also happens to be her shrink. Later, she runs into Crazy Joe Davola, and, unaware of his nickname and reputation, begins dating him. Bob Balaban, Barney Martin, and Liz Sheridan guest star. Originally airing September 30, 1992, "The Wallet, Part 2" was the sixth episode of the show's fourth season and the second in a two-parter that began the previous week. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Pick
Things are going great with the model Jerry met on the plane in the previous episode, "The Airport" -- that is until she mistakes his nose-scratch for a nose-pick. George, on the other hand, finds the pick to be useful when looking for a way out of his rekindled relationship with Susan. Meanwhile, Elaine realizes too late that the picture she had taken for her Christmas cards is a little too revealing, and Kramer accuses Calvin Klein of stealing his idea for a cologne that smells like the beach. Heidi Swedberg guest stars as Susan and Wayne Knight appears as Newman. Originally airing December 16, 1992, "The Pick" was the 13th episode of the show's fourth season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Parking Space
George finds himself in an automotive stand-off through most of this episode, when he tries to parallel park by backing into a spot across from Jerry's apartment just as someone else attempts to take the spot by pulling in straight. An argument over the correct way to parallel park ensues. Meanwhile, Elaine borrows Jerry's car and has to come up with an explanation for the strange noise that suddenly emits from it. Writer/co-creator Larry David appears in one of his many unbilled voice cameos as a fight referee. Originally airing April 22, 1992, "The Parking Space" was the 22nd episode of the show's third season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Limo
On a whim, Jerry and George pretend to be people they are not to get a free limo ride at the airport. Once in the car, they discover that they are headed for Madison Square Garden. The scam blows up in their face when it is revealed that they are on their way to a neo-Nazi convention. Peter Krause, Suzanne Snyder, and Jeremy Roberts guest star. As a bit of trivia, viewers may want to note that this is the only episode of the show to not feature Jerry's apartment. Originally airing February 26, 1992, "The Limo" was the 18th episode shot for the show's third season, despite being shown 19th. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Airport
Jerry and Elaine are bumped from their flight home and moved to a different one, only to find that Jerry has been seated in first class while Elaine is stuck back in coach. While Jerry enjoys champagne and the company of a beautiful model seated next to him, Elaine is left to deal with smelly bathrooms, snotty flight attendants, and a kosher meal. Meanwhile, Kramer and George attempt to pick them up, but run into trouble. Writer/co-creator Larry David appears in one of his many uncredited voice roles as one of the other passengers in coach and Jim J. Bullock guest stars as a flight attendant. Originally airing November 25, 1992, "The Airport" was the 12th episode of the shows fourth season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Ticket
In order to get out of a speeding ticket, Newman makes up a story that he was speeding home to stop his friend from committing suicide and enlists Kramer to be that friend. Things don't go as expected when Kramer begins experiencing side-effects from his kick to the head by Crazy Joe Davola. Meanwhile, despite Kramer having vomited on Susan, Jerry and George get another meeting with the executives at NBC. Heidi Swedberg and Bob Balaban guest star. Airing September 16, 1992, "The Ticket" was originally the second half of the hour-long third episode of the show's fourth season. The episode was later split in two for syndication. The first half is "The Pitch." ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Suicide
Jerry finds himself in a sticky situation when he starts dating an acquaintance's girlfriend while the man lies in a coma after a suicide attempt. Things are going fine until Newman spots the couple out together. Meanwhile, hunger has Elaine close to the edge as she fasts before a surgery. She ends up losing her cool with a smoking, pregnant psychic just before the fortune-teller explains to George why he should cancel his trip to the Caymans. Wayne Knight and Gina Gallego guest star. Originally airing January 29, 1992, The Suicide was actually the 12th episode shot for the show's third season, despite being shown 15th. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Boyfriend, Part 2
New York Met Keith Hernandez defends himself against Kramer and Newman's accusations that he once spit on them, using Jerry's "second-spitter" theory. Elaine makes Jerry jealous by dating the ball player, but when she finds out he's a smoker, she begins to have her regrets. Meanwhile, Kramer insists that Jerry has to go see a former neighbor's new baby. Hernandez and fellow Met Roger McDowell guest star as themselves. Originally the second half of a one-hour episode, "The Boyfriend, Part 2" was later shown in syndication as the second episode of a two-parter. Airing February 12, 1992, this was the 16th episode shot for the show's third season, despite being shown 18th. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Keys
When Jerry takes his spare apartment key away from Kramer after too many abuses, he bestows it upon Elaine. But when he needs the key, he can't ahold of Elaine and he and George have to search for it in her apartment while she's away. Meanwhile, suddenly without Jerry's spare key, Kramer decides to move to Los Angeles and pursue his acting dream. Among the adventures in which he finds himself is a guest spot on Murphy Brown. Candice Bergen appears as Murphy Brown. Originally airing May 6, 1992, "The Keys" was the second to last episode shot for the show's third season, despite being shown as the season closer. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Cheever Letters
When George and Susan break the news to her father about his cabin being burned down (inadvertently by Kramer's Cuban cigar in the previous episode), he reacts even worse than expected. His malaise is later revealed to be the result of his fear that his love letters from author John Cheever burned with the cottage. Meanwhile, Jerry goes too far while talking dirty in bed with Elaine's secretary, and Kramer sets out on a search for more Cuban stogies. Viewers may wish to note that Warren Frost and Grace Zabriskie, the actors who portray Susan's parents, also appeared together on David Lynch's Twin Peaks. Originally airing October 28, 1992, "The Cheever Letters" was the eighth episode of the show's fourth season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Subway
While riding in separate subway cars and headed for different destinations, each of the show's four principle characters has an unexpected experience. First, Jerry falls asleep and awakens to find a completely naked man sitting across the aisle from him. George, on the other hand, risks missing a job interview after becoming infatuated with a female passenger. Meanwhile, Kramer overhears an inside tip on a horse race while on his way to pay his excessive parking tickets, and Elaine finds herself stuck in a tunnel while she tries to make it to a lesbian wedding in which she is to be the "best man." Ernie Sabella of Disney's The Lion King guest stars as the naked man. Originally airing January 8, 1992, "The Subway" was the 13th episode of the show's third season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Trip, Part 1
Picking up where the third season finale left off, the fourth season opener is the first episode of a two-parter set in Los Angeles. Jerry and George trek to the Golden State for Jerry's appearance on The Tonight Show and to look for Kramer, who left in to fulfill his dreams of becoming an actor. While there, George has problems getting the hotel chambermaid to make his bed the way he likes it and Jerry screws up his standup act on The Tonight Show. Meanwhile, a female producer is found murdered with Kramer's screenplay in her possession, making the police suspect that he is the infamous "Smog Strangler." Actors Corbin Bernsen, George Wendt, and Fred Savage make guest appearances as themselves. The Trip, Part 1 originally aired August 12, 1992. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Trip, Part 2
The second half of a two-parter that began with the show's fourth-season opener, this episode continues the gang's adventures on the left coast, finding Kramer oblivious to the fact that he is wanted by the Los Angeles Police Department for suspicion that he is the infamous "Smog Strangler," and Jerry and George attempting to clear his name with the authorities. While riding in the back of a police cruiser, Jerry and George end up discussing tipping etiquette with a recently arrested perpetrator. Clint Howard, brother of Parenthood and Apollo 13 director Ron Howard, guest stars. "The Trip, Part 2" originally aired August 19, 1992. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Boyfriend, Part 1
In order to get an extension on his unemployment pay, George makes up a story that he was almost hired by a company called Vandalay Industries, a latex manufacturer. When asked for the company's phone number, he gives the number to Jerry's apartment and asks that Jerry answer his phone "Vandalay Industries" for the next few days, in case the Unemployment Office calls to confirm. Meanwhile, Jerry has become very close with his new male friend, New York Met Keith Hernandez. This doesn't sit well with Newman and Kramer, who claim Hernandez once spit on them after a game. Wayne Knight induces a case of déjà vu in a reenactment of the event that parodies the reenactment of the Kennedy assassination in Oliver Stone's JFK. Originally the first half of a one-hour episode, "The Boyfriend, Part 1" was later shown in syndication as the first episode of a two-parter. Airing February 12, 1992, the episode was the 15th one shot for the show's third season, despite being shown 17th. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Pez Dispenser
A Pez dispenser is at the center of this episode, which finds George dating a concert pianist. During one of the woman's recitals, Jerry places a Pez dispenser on Elaine's leg, not expecting her to burst out laughing. When George's girlfriend later recognizes Elaine's laugh, it causes a rift in their relationship and George wonders how he can obtain "hand." Meanwhile, Jerry attends an intervention and Kramer becomes a member of the Polar Bear Club. Elizabeth Morehead and Fred Sanders guest star. Originally airing January 15, 1992, "The Pez Dispenser" was the 14th episode of the show's third season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Letter
Originally aired: 1992 03 25 (NBC), Episode 038.
Seinfeld: The Pitch
When Jerry and George get the opportunity to pitch a sitcom to executives at NBC, George comes up with the familiar idea of proposing a "show about nothing." After their meeting, George decides to ask out one of the executives. Meanwhile, Kramer is kicked in the head by Crazy Joe Davola after Kramer neglects to invite him to a party and Newman receives a speeding ticket. This episode marks the first appearance of Heidi Swedberg as Susan, George's long-term, ill-fated girlfriend. Airing September 16, 1992, "The Pitch" was originally the first half of the hour-long third episode of the show's fourth season. The episode was later split in two for syndication. The second half is "The Ticket." ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Virgin
George finds himself in a Catch-22 when he realizes that while his sitcom-writing job is a good way to pick up women, if he cheats on Susan, he'll lose the job. Meanwhile, Jerry becomes interested in an old flame who reveals herself to be a virgin, but Elaine makes things difficult by giving her the low-down on the behavior of the post-coital male. Guest starring Frasier's Jane Leeves as Marla the virgin, this episode was co-written by brothers Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly, who would go on to write and direct such films as Dumb and Dumber and There's Something About Mary. Originally airing November 11, 1992, "The Virgin" was the tenth episode of the show's fourth season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Good Samaritan
While George begins seeing a friend of Elaine's, Jerry finds himself attracted to a woman who was the culprit in a hit-and-run accident. Meanwhile, Kramer finds himself experiencing violent seizures that seem to be brought on by the voice of Entertainment Tonight host Mary Hart. Melinda McGraw, Ann Talman, Joseph Malone, and Helen Slater guest star in this episode directed by Jason Alexander. Originally airing March 4, 1992, "The Good Samaritan" was the 19th episode shot for the show's third season, despite being the 12th one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Wallet, Part 1
When his parents come to town, Jerry finds himself combating several annoyances. First, Uncle Leo shows up with the watch that he found in the trash, the same watch that the Seinfelds had given Jerry and he subsequently threw away for not keeping correct time. Then, after a doctor's visit, Jerry's father Morty becomes convinced that his wallet has been stolen. Meanwhile, George attempts to negotiate a deal with the executives at NBC, only to have it blow up in his face. Originally airing September 23, 1992, "The Wallet, Part 1" was the fifth episode of the show's fourth season and the first in a two-parter that continued the following week. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Fix-Up
Writers Elaine Pope and Larry David won an Emmy for this episode, which centers around George's relationship with a woman with whom Jerry and Elaine fixed him up. Jerry and Elaine test how much they can trust each other when they vow to tell each other anything and everything they hear from each side of the new couple. Meanwhile, George begins to worry if his "boys can swim" after an incident with a faulty contraceptive device. Maggie Wheeler, who later appeared as Janice on Friends, guest stars as George's new girlfriend Cynthia. Originally airing February 5, 1992, "The Fix-Up" was the 17th episode shot for the show's third season, despite being shown 16th. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Puffy Shirt
George gets a dose of humility when he finds himself forced to move back in with his parents. However, things start looking up for him when someone notices his blemish-free hands and hires him as a professional hand-model. Meanwhile, Jerry finds himself in an embarrassing predicament when he unknowingly agrees to wear a silly, puffy shirt, designed by Kramer's "low-talker" girlfriend, on the Today Show. Wendel Meldrum, Deborah May, and Bryant Gumble guest star. Originally airing September 23, 1993, "The Puffy Shirt" was the third episode shot for the show's fifth season, despite being the second one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Masseuse
When Jerry begins dating a professional masseuse, he's excited with the idea of constant free massages. But his elation doesn't last long when he comes to the realization that she doesn't seem to have any plans to offer him any back rubs. To make matters worse, George can't get over the fact that the masseuse doesn't like him and when he tries extra hard to impress her, it causes problems with his own girlfriend. Meanwhile, Elaine's new boyfriend decides to change his name because of a famous serial killer with the same moniker, but the lovers are unable to agree on a new name for him. Jennifer Coolidge of Best in Show and the American Pie movies guest stars as Jody the masseuse. Originally airing November 18, 1993, "The Masseuse" was the ninth episode of the show's fifth season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Handicap Spot
George finds himself in hot water when he borrows his father's car to go shopping for a gift. When he's unable to find any other available parking space, he decides to take a handicap parking space, thereby preventing an actual handicapped woman from having a safe place to park. When the wheelchair-bound woman is injured, there is a revolt against George and his father's car is trashed. To make matters weirder, Kramer ends up falling for the handicapped woman when he goes to the hospital with George. When this episode was originally broadcast, the role of George's father, Frank Costanza was played by John Randolph. However, when the role was recast with Jerry Stiller, the scenes featuring Frank were re-shot for syndication. Originally airing May 13, 1993, "The Handicap Spot" was the 20th episode shot for the show's fourth season, despite being the 22nd one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Pilot, Part 2
As the taping of Jerry and George's pilot nears, Kramer is forced to take drastic measure to fix a problem he's having with his bowels and Elaine finds herself trying to elude the obsessive NBC President Russell Dalrimple. When the show finally airs, several of the show's past characters are shown reacting, including The Drake, Marla the virgin, John F. Kennedy Jr., and the Bubble Boy's family. First airing May 20, 1993, "The Pilot, Part 2" was originally the second half of the one-hour, fourth season finale. The episode was later split in two for syndication. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Visa
When George's new girlfriend finds him extremely funny, he asks Jerry to play depressed, so he doesn't overshadow him. Unfortunately, Jerry's depressed act is even more attractive to the woman than George's sense of humor. Meanwhile, Babu, the Pakistani restaurant owner may be deported and Kramer is kicked out of a fantasy baseball camp for punching Mickey Mantle. Brian George reprises his role of Babu and Maggie Han and Ping Wu also guest star. Originally airing January 13, 1993, "The Visa" was the 14th episode shot for the show's fourth season, despite being the 15th one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Glasses
The trouble starts in this episode when George has his glasses stolen. Kramer recommends an optometrist friend, and while they're in the store, Elaine is bitten by a dog, thereby rendering her afraid of all canines. To top things off, George becomes convinced that he saw Jerry's cousin and girlfriend kissing on the street, despite the fact that he wasn't wearing his glasses. Timothy Stack, Anna Gunn, and Rance Howard guest star. Originally airing September 30, 1993, "The Glasses" was the second episode shot for the show's fifth season, despite being the third one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Implant
When Elaine suspects that Jerry's new girlfriend's breasts have been surgically augmented, he decides to dump her. But when Elaine accidentally gets a handful in the sauna, she reveals that she may be unsure. Meanwhile, Kramer becomes convinced that a man he sees is controversial writer Salman Rushdie and George attempts to get a discount for a plane ticket to his girlfriend's aunt's wake. Megan Mullally of Will & Grace and Teri Hatcher of Lois and Clark guest star. Originally airing February 25, 1993, "The Implant" was the 19th episode of the show's fourth season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Sniffing Accountant
When Jerry, Kramer, and Newman run into their mutual accountant at Monks, they take note of the fact that he has a habit of sniffling an awful lot and become convinced that he is spending their money on a drug habit. Meanwhile, George interviews for a job as a brassiere salesman and Elaine can't stand her new boyfriend's overuse of exclamation points. Guest starring John Kapelos, Christa Miller, and Patrick Cronin, "The Sniffing Accountant" originally aired October 7, 1993,and was the fourth episode of the show's fifth season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Outing
When a reporter from a college newspaper mistakenly makes some assumptions about Jerryand George's relationship, they find themselves faced with denying that they are a gay couple. "Not that there's anything wrong with that." To make matters worse, the article is reprinted in the New York Post and soon everyone is calling about the news. When George's mother gets word, she collapses and ends up in the hospital, resulting in a scene that parodies a similar one from "The Contest." Paula Marshall and Kari Coleman guest star in this episode, which garnered Larry David an Emmy nomination. Originally airing February 11, 1993, "The Outing" was the 16th episode shot for the show's fourth season, despite being the 17th one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Bris
When Jerry and Elaine are asked to be godparents, they are a little uneasy with the duties involved, mainly the requirements surrounding the baby's bris. At the same time, Kramer becomes convinced that a man he sees at the hospital is the result of a scientific experiment crossing a human with a pig. Calling back to Jerry and Elaine's story line, a scene in which Kramer attempts to rescue the pig-man is reminiscent of one from Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather. Meanwhile, once again, George finds himself in a predicament over a parking spot. Guest starring Charles Levin, Debra Mooney, and Tom Alan Robbins, "The Bris" originally aired October 14, 1993,and was the fifth episode of the show's fifth season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Conversion
When Kramer attracts a nun to the point that she considers leaving the church, it is revealed that he has the "Kavorka," a curse that makes him irresistible to women. At the same time, George is faced with losing his girlfriend if he doesn't convert, so he visits a priest at the Latvian Orthodox Church. Meanwhile, Jerry discovers a tube of anti-fungal cream in his girlfriend's medicine cabinet and attempts to figure out why she needs it before taking their relationship any further. Molly Hagan, Tom Verica, and Kimberley Campbell guest star. Originally airing December 16, 1993, "The Conversion" was the 11th episode of the show's fifth season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Old Man
When Elaine announces that she's volunteered to help out a senior citizen, George and Jerry decide that they too can be charitable. Unfortunately, the trio ends up with more than they bargained for. Jerry's assignment is an awful grouch who bites Kramer, George only makes his senior depressed, and Elaine finds herself enthralled by her woman's stories of a love affair with Ghandi, while, at the same time, repulsed by her goiter. Meanwhile, Kramer and Newman try to cash in by selling used records. Elaine's faceless, goiter-sporting old-woman was voiced by Edie McClurg. Bill Erwin, who played Jerry's elderly man, was nominated for an Emmy for his performance. Originally airing February 18, 1993, "The Old Man" was the 18th episode of the show's fourth season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Movie
Jerry makes plans to meet Elaine, George, and Kramer at the movies, but ends up having to cancel for a stand-up show. Unfortunately, due to a series of mishaps, the three get split up, and when Jerry gets to the theater to tell them he can't make it, they're all gone. Barry Diamond, Perry Anzilotti, and Tom LaGrua guest star. Originally airing January 6, 1993, "The Movie" was the 15th episode shot for the show's fourth season, although it was the 14th one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Junior Mint
Elaine discovers that an old overweight boyfriend has recently slimmed down, so she becomes interested in him again. When she announces that the guy is going in for surgery, Kramer goes to watch the operation and loses a Junior Mint candy inside the body. Meanwhile, Jerry is unable to remember his new girlfriend's name, only recalling that it rhymes with a part of a woman's body. Contrary to George's suggestion, her name isn't Mulva. Susan Walters, Sherman Howard, and Victor Raider-Wexler guest star. Originally airing March 18, 1993, "The Junior Mint" was the 21st episode shot for the show's fourth season, despite being the 20th one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Non-Fat Yogurt
When Kramer invests in a non-fat frozen yogurt shop, Jerry likes the stuff so much he blurts out the F-word in front of a friend's young son, who, in turn, begins to use the word incessantly. But the yogurt may be too good to be true when Jerry and Elaine report that they've been gaining weight. Fearing he's made a bad investment, Kramer takes the yogurt to be tested in a lab, where he begins an affair with one of the scientists. Maryedith Burrell, Peter Keleghan, and John Christian Graas guest star and New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani appears uncredited as himself. Originally airing November 4, 1993, "The Non-Fat Yogurt" was the eighth episode shot for the show's fifth season, despite being the seventh one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Lip Reader
While at the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Jerry falls for a line judge who, as it turns out, is deaf. When the two begin dating, it couldn't be more convenient for George, who enlists the woman to read the lips of his ex-girlfriend. Meanwhile, Kramer tries his hand as a line judge and Elaine finds herself in a predicament with a limo driver. Guest starring Academy Award winner Marlee Matlin, Linda Kash, and Christopher Darga, "The Lip Reader" originally aired October 28, 1993, and was the sixth episode of the show's fifth season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Smelly Car
When a hygienically-challenged valet returns Jerry's car to him, the man's smell begins to plague the vehicle and anyone who enters it. Jerry, Elaine and Kramer each find themselves unable to rid themselves or the car of the vile odor. Meanwhile, George discovers that since their breakup, Susan has decided to indulge her lesbian tendencies. Unfortunately for Susan, her girlfriend is swayed to heterosexuality when she finds Kramer irresistible. Nick Bakay, Kari Coleman, and Taylor Negron guest star. Originally airing March 25, 1993, "The Smelly Car" was the 22nd episode shot for the show's fourth season, despite being the 21st one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Pilot, Part 1
The pilot for "Jerry," the show about "nothing" created by Jerry and George is finally a go, so they begin casting actors for the roles of Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer. After an actor nails the audition for the part of Kramer, the real George becomes obsessed with the fact that a box of raisins turned up missing immediately after the actor left. And speaking of obsession, the president of NBC suddenly has an undying crush on Elaine, who herself is bent on proving that the owner of Monk's Diner only hires large-breasted women. Mariska Hargitay of ER and Law & Order: SVU and Jeremy Piven guest star. First airing May 20, 1993, "The Pilot, Part 1" was originally the first half of the one-hour, fourth-season ender. The episode was later split in two for syndication. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Cigar Store Indian
When George brings a woman back to his parents' house and claims that it's his, he ends up getting grounded for having sex in their bed and for giving Elaine his father's copy of TV Guide. While on the subway, the magazine attracts a strange man to Elaine. Meanwhile, Jerry's "kitschy" gift of a cigar store Indian gets him into trouble with his Native American girlfriend, and Mr. Lippman is impressed with Kramer's idea for a coffee table book about coffee tables that turns into a coffee table. Kimberly Norris, Sam Lloyd, and Carissa Channing guest star. Originally airing December 9, 1993, "The Cigar Store Indian" was the tenth episode of the show's fifth season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Barber
The title of this episode refers to Jerry's childhood barber, about whom he feels too guilty to stop patronizing even despite the awful haircuts he receives. As an alternative, Kramer offers up his barber, who works out of his apartment. Meanwhile, when George leaves a job interview unsure whether or not he got the position, and the interviewer goes on vacation, he decides to start going into the office everyday, even though he has no idea what his duties are. Antony Ponzini, David Ciminello, and Michael Fairman guest star. Originally airing November 11, 1993, "The Barber" was the seventh episode shot for the show's fifth season, despite being the eighth one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Shoes
The sitcom with NBC runs into trouble when George and Jerry experience trouble coming up with a female character for the show. The problems only become worse when they are caught gawking at the cleavage of an TV executive's daughter. Luckily, Elaine is able to help remedy the situation. Meanwhile, an ex-girlfriend of Jerry's has a thing for Elaine's shoes. Denise Richards of Wild Things and Starship Troopers appears as Molly and Bob Balaban once again plays her father, Russell, the NBC executive. Originally airing February 4, 1993, "The Shoes" was the 17th episode shot for the show's fourth season, despite being the 16th one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Mango
After an incident involving a mango, Kramer finds himself banned from his favorite fruit market and in search of an alternative way of getting produce from the store. He enlists Jerry to help, but things don't go as planned. Meanwhile, Georgebegins to experience some sexual dysfunction and Jerry tries to convince Elaine to give him another chance when she reveals that she faked all of her orgasms when they dated. Lisa Edelstein, Leonard Termo, and Veralyn Jones guest star. Trivia buffs may wish to note that when the show originally aired, one of the writers was credited as Buck Dancer. In syndication, this credit was changed to the owner of the pseudonym, Larry David. Originally airing September 16, 1993, "The Mango" was the show's fifth-season opener. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Raincoats, Part 2
Picking up where "The Raincoats, Part 1" left off, this episode finds Jerry desperate to spend time alone with his girlfriend. The couple resorts to making out at the movies while seeing Schindler's List. Little do they know that Newman is in the theater, too, witnessing the act. Meanwhile, George attempts to reunite his "little brother" with the boy's father and Elaine's close-talker boyfriend continues his infatuation with Jerry's parents. Judge Reinhold of Beverly Hills Cop and Ruthless People guest stars as the close-talker. First airing April 28, 1994, "The Raincoats, Part 2" was originally the second half of a one-hour episode that was later split in two for syndication. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Raincoats, Part 1
When Jerry arrives home from the road, he's eager to spend some time alone with his new girlfriend. Unfortunately, his parents are in town for three days, so he can't get any privacy. Incidentally, Elaine's new close-talker boyfriend can't spend enough time with the elder Seinfelds. Meanwhile, Kramer tries to sell Morty's belt-less raincoats to a pawn shop, George becomes a Big Brother, and the Costanzas accuse the Seinfelds of snubbing them. Judge Reinhold of Beverly Hills Cop and Ruthless People guest stars as the close-talker. First airing April 28, 1994, "The Raincoats, Part 1" was originally the first half of a one-hour episode that was later split in two for syndication. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Hamptons
Nothing goes right when the gang takes a trip together to the Hamptons to see a friend's new baby, who, it turns out, has a face only a mother could love. While at the house, George's girlfriend bares her breasts to everyone but him, George accidentally bares his body to Jerry's girlfriend after just getting out of the pool, Elaine is unsure how to take a compliment from a man she meets, and Kramer happens upon a full lobster trap. Melora Walters of Boogie Nights and Magnolia guest stars as Jane. Originally airing May 12, 1994, "The Hamptons" was the 21st episode shot for the show's fifth season, despite being the 20th one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Dinner Party
When Jerry, Elaine, Kramer, and George are all invited to a dinner party, they pair off in search of gifts to take. George and Kramer assume the task of purchasing a bottle of wine, but are unable to find anyone to break their hundred-dollar bill. Meanwhile, Jerry and Elaine are stuck waiting in line in a bakery for a cake. While waiting, Jerry purchases a black-and-white cookie and proceeds to extol the virtues of the multicolored snack. Frank Novak, Mark Holton, and Suzy Soro guest star. Originally airing January 13, 1994, "The Dinner Party" was the 14th episode shot for the show's fifth season, despite being the 13th one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Opposite
Although it was not the last episode shot for the show's fifth season -- that would be "The Hamptons," which aired second to last -- it makes sense that "The Opposite" aired last, as several turns of events set the stage for the sixth season. It all starts with George deciding to do the opposite of everything he would normally do. Once he puts the plan into action, the perennial loser suddenly sees things going well for himself. He gets a girlfriend, a job with the Yankees, and finally moves out of his parents house. Meanwhile, Jerry realizes that his luck is "even Steven," Kramer appears on Live! With Regis and Kathy Lee to promote his coffee-table book about coffee tables, and Elaine suddenly can't win, leading her to believe that she has switched places with George. Originally airing May 19, 1994, the fifth-season closer guest starred 3rd Rock From the Sun's French Stewart and featured the first appearance of the faceless George Steinbrenner, voiced by co-creator Larry David. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Stand-In
When they get jobs as stand-ins on All My Children, Kramer tries to convince Mickey to start wearing lifts so the young actor he stands in for doesn't outgrow him. Meanwhile, despite his best efforts Jerry is unable to get a laugh out of a hospitalized friend, George decides to stay with a woman he'd planned to break up with just because he heard she was going to break up with him, and Elaine gets more than she bargained for while out on a date with a friend of Jerry's. W. Earl Brown of There's Something About Mary guest stars along with Danny Woodburn and Debbie Lee Carrington. Originally airing February 24, 1994, "The Stand-In" was the 16th episode of the show's fifth season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Fire
After George shows his spineless side at a birthday party for the son of the woman he's dating, Kramer rescues a bus-load of people from a gunman, inspiring George to make an attempt at redeeming himself. Meanwhile, Jerry looks for a creative way to deal with Elaine's co-worker, who caused him to receive a negative magazine review when she heckled him at a show. A pre-Swingers Jon Favreau makes an appearance as a clown at the birthday party. Originally airing May 5, 1994, "The Fire" was the 18th episode shot for the show's fifth season, despite being the 19th one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Couch
Any rules about certain sensitive, hot-button topics being off-limits for sitcom fodder went out the window after this classic episode. When Kramer and Poppie team up to finally make Kramer's make-your-own-pizza idea a reality, tensions rise as the two debate at which point a pizza becomes a pizza. Meanwhile, George tracks down a copy of the film adaptation for the book he was supposed to read for his book club, and Elaine begins dating the delivery man who brought Jerry his new couch. Jessica Hecht, who played Carol's lover Susan on Friends, guest stars along with Reni Santoni and Patton Oswalt. Originally airing October 27, 1994, "The Couch" was the fifth episode of the show's sixth season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Stall
Jerry gets objections to his new girlfriend from all angles. First, while using a public restroom, Elaine realizes the toilet paper roll is empty. When she asks the woman in the stall next to her -- who turns out to be Jane, Jerry's girlfriend -- she refuses to "spare a square." To make matters worse, Kramer begins being convinced that he recognizes Jane's voice from a phone-sex line. Meanwhile, George acquires a "crush" on Elaine's "mimbo" boyfriend, but after a mountain climbing accident, she's unsure if she still wants to date him. Jami Gertz of The Lost Boys and Twister plays Jane, and MTV Sports host Dan Cortese guest stars as the "mimbo." Originally airing January 6, 1994, "The Stall" was the 12th episode of the show's fifth season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Pledge Drive
When Elaine notices Mr. Pitt eating his Snickers bar with a knife and fork, the habit begins to catch on all over the place. Meanwhile, no one can tell the difference between the voice of a woman Jerry thinks was hitting on him and the woman's "high-talker" boyfriend, and George is convinced that people keep giving him "the finger." Yankee Danny Tartabull makes his second guest-appearance in this episode, which also features guest-stars Billye Ree Wallace and Kelly Coffield. Originally airing October 6, 1994, "The Pledge Drive" was the third episode of the show's sixth season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Chaperone
When Jerry begins dating a Miss America pageant contestant, Kramer takes the woman under his wing and becomes her coach. Meanwhile, George fights for his big plan to have the Yankees revert from polyester uniforms back to cotton ones, and Elaine finds work as an assistant to an eccentric executive after she takes advantage of his long-standing relationship with the late Jackie Onassis. Along with guest appearances by Yankees manager Buck Showalter and player Danny Tartabull, this episode includes the introduction of the character of Elaine's boss Mr. Pitt, played by Ian Abercrombie. Originally airing September 22, 1994, "The Chaperone" was the show's sixth-season opener. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Race
After Jerry runs into an old acquaintance, a years-old foot-race between the two men becomes a subject of debate and they decide to run a rematch to settle it once and for all. Meanwhile, things are looking "red" for the rest of the gang when Elaine discovers that her new boyfriend is a communist, George is reprimanded by George Steinbrenner when it comes out that he'd answered a personal ad in a communist newspaper, and Kramer recites communist rhetoric while working as a department store Santa Claus. Todd Kimsey, Don McManus, and Vicki Lewis guest star and co-creator/writer Larry David appears uncredited as the voice of George Steinbrenner. Originally airing December 15, 1994, "The Race" was the 12th episode shot for the show's sixth season, despite being the tenth one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Mom & Pop Store
After he buys a used car because it was pitched as once being owned by "Jon Voight," George becomes determined to verify whether or not it was indeed the famous actor Jon Voight. Meanwhile, Jerry decides to show up uninvited to a party hosted by Tim Whatley in hopes of running into a dentist, Kramer's attempts to help out a failing shoe-repair business go awry, and Elaine is subjected to a blaring Dixieland band when she goes to retrieve Mr. Pitt's ticket to hold a rope on the Woody Woodpecker balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Bryan Cranston, who would later go on to star as Hal, the father to the title character on FOX's Malcolm in the Middle, guest stars as Tim Whatley. Originally airing November 17, 1994, "The Mom & Pop Store" was the seventh episode shot for the show's sixth season, despite being the eighth one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Secretary
When George hires an unattractive secretary over an attractive one to ensure that he stays productive, the woman turns out to be such a diligent employee that she receives a raise and ends up making more money than George. Meanwhile, Jerry accuses his dry cleaner of wearing his clothes, Kramer sells the suit off his back to Bania, and Elaine dislikes the mirrors at a clothing shop. Vicki Lewis, who would go on to star in NBC's News Radio and Three Sisters, guest stars as George's overachieving secretary, Ada. Originally airing December 8, 1994, "The Secretary" was the ninth episode of the show's sixth season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Big Salad
Parodying the O.J. Simpson fiasco, Kramer helps a former pro-athlete friend elude the police in a white Ford Bronco when the sports star is accused of murdering a dry cleaner with a golf tee. Meanwhile, George feels it necessary to let Elaine know that he paid for the "big salad" that he and his girlfriend gave her because she only thanked the girlfriend and Jerry has doubts about the woman he is dating when he discovers that she was once dumped by Newman. Michelle Forbes of Homicide: Life on the Street guest stars. Originally airing September 29, 1994, "The Big Salad" was the second episode of the show's sixth season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Wife
In order to receive a discount on their dry cleaning, Jerry and his new girlfriend pretend to be married, with unexpected and unpleasant results. Meanwhile, George gets caught relieving his bladder in the shower at his gym and Elaine is unsure how to interpret the advances of her new fellow. Future fellow Must-See-TV-er, Courtney Cox of Friends guest stars as Jerry's girlfriend Meryl. Originally airing March 17, 1994, "The Wife" was the 17th episode of the show's fifth season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Gymnast
After her mother catches him eating food from the garbage and cleaning a stranger's windshield, George finds himself trying to convince his girlfriend that he isn't homeless. Meanwhile, Kramer has to deal with a kidney stone, Jerry realizes he set his expectations too high regarding sex with a Russian gymnast, and Elaine can't seem to pull Mr. Pitt away from a 3-D Magic Eye picture. Elina Lowensohn, Maurice Godin, and James Sweeney guest star. Originally airing November 3, 1994, "The Gymnast" was the sixth episode of the show's sixth season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Chinese Woman
When Jerrymeets a woman over the phone, he and everyone else assume she is Chinese because of her Asian surname. After she turns out to be Jewish, Jerry isn't quite as interested in her and George's mother decides the woman's advice doesn't carry as much weight as it did when she thought she was Chinese. Meanwhile, Kramer takes steps to increase his sperm count and Jerry and Elaine spot George's father on the street talking to a man in a cape. Kelly Coffield, Angela Dohrmann, and William Utay guest star. Originally airing October 13, 1994, "The Chinese Woman" was the fourth episode of the show's sixth season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Soup
When Bania lends Jerry his Armani suit on the condition that Jerry buy him a meal in return, the two find themselves unable to agree on what exactly constitutes a meal. Meanwhile, Elaine discovers that the Englishman she's been dating may not be all that she assumed he was, George thinks he may have been lied to by a waitress that he was interested in, and Kramer becomes obsessed with eating only fresh food in the aftermath of his bout with a kidney stone. Steve Hytner, Tracey Kolis, and Linda Wallem guest star. Originally airing November 10, 1994, "The Soup" was the eighth episode shot for the show's sixth season, despite being the seventh one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Marine Biologist
When Jerry runs into an old friend from high school who asks about George, he lies and says that George has become a marine biologist, unaware that the fib would catch up with them. Meanwhile, Elaine has trouble of her own with a temperamental Russian writer and Kramer works on his golf swing on the beach, much to the displeasure of an innocent, unsuspecting whale. Carol Kane of Taxi guest stars along with George Murdock and Rosalind Allen. Originally airing February 10, 1994, "The Marine Biologist" was the 13th episode shot for the show's fifth season, despite being the 14th one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Pie
Jerry encounters a pair of disheartening issues while out to dinner with his new girlfriend. First of all, his date refuses to share her slice of pie with him. Then, to make matters worse, he notices that Poppy, the owner of the restaurant, doesn't wash his hands after using the restroom. Meanwhile, Elaine becomes obsessed with a mannequin that looks just like her, Kramer has an undying itch, and George becomes combative over a suit that he wants. Viewers may wish to note that guest stars Suzanne Snyder and Christine Dunford both played different supporting roles in previous episodes, "The Limo" and "The Baby Shower," respectively. Originally airing February 17, 1994, "The Pie" was the 15th episode of the show's fifth season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Engagement
The show's seventh-season opener introduces a story line that will continue on through the season finale. It all starts when George and Jerry make a pact to stop being so immature in their relationships with women. George immediately goes out and proposes marriage to Susan, although Jerry later breaks the pact. But what's done is done, and George begins to question his decision to marry Susan. Meanwhile, Elaine enlists the help of Kramer and Newman to rid her of a neighbor's yappy dog that constantly keeps her up at night. Renee Phillips and Athena Massey guest star and Heidi Swedberg returns as Susan, a character that appears in nearly every episode of this season. "The Engagement" originally aired September 21, 1995. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Fusilli Jerry
When Kramer receives personalized license plates meant for someone else, he is left to wonder to what ASSMAN refers. Meanwhile, George's mother gets plastic surgery on her eyes, and Jerry and Puddy have a falling-out after Jerry discovers Puddy has been using a particular "move" in bed with Elaine. Marla Sucharetza, Lou Cutell, and Yvette Cruise guest star. Originally airing April 27, 1995, "The Fusilli Jerry" was the 19th episode shot for the show's sixth season, despite being the 20th one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Diplomats Club
In light of the fact that she's been added as a beneficiary in his will, Elaine finds herself a suspect when Mr. Pitt overdoses on his medication. Meanwhile, Jerry's assistant keeps him from making a rendezvous with a model, George tries to make a black friend to prove he isn't racist, and Kramer enlists Newman's help when he loses some money betting against a rich Texan. Debra Jo Rupp, who would later go on to star as Kitty on FOX's That '70s Show guest stars as Jerry's assistant Katie. Originally airing May 4, 1995, "The Diplomats Club" was the 20th episode shot for the show's sixth season, despite being the 21st one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Label Maker
When Jerry receives a label maker from Tim Whatley as a gift in return for his Super Bowl tickets, Elaine becomes suspicious that it's the same label maker she gave Tim as a gift. Meanwhile, Kramer and Newman involve themselves in an intense, ongoing game of Risk, and George tries to talk his girlfriend into asking her male roommate to move out, resulting in events reminiscent of "The Switch." Bryan Cranston, who would later star as Hal on FOX's "Malcolm in the Middle," reprises his role as Tim Whatley from The Mom & Pop Store. Originally airing January 19, 1995, "The Label Maker" was the 11th episode shot for the show's sixth season, despite being the 12th one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Understudy
In the show's sixth-season closer, Bette Midler is injured in a softball game, opening the door for Jerry's actress girlfriend to take over her role on-stage. This situation leads some to suspect Jerry and George of intentionally hurting Midler, who has hired Kramer as her new personal assistant. Meanwhile, Elaine finds a new job working for an eccentric catalog publisher. Bette Midler guest stars as herself and John O'Hurley appears for the first time as recurring character J. Peterman. Originally airing May 18, 1995, "The Understudy" was the 21st episode shot for the show's sixth season, despite being the 23rd one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Gum
When Kramer brings around his friend Lloyd, who's recently recovered after suffering a breakdown, it puts both Jerry and Elaine in awkward positions. First, Elaine loses a button on her shirt, exposing herself to Lloyd and giving him the wrong idea. Then, Jerry finds himself going with Lloyd to buy Chinese gum after Kramer suggests that turning the gum down might unsettle Lloyd. Meanwhile, a string of misunderstandings leads George's old neighbor to believe that he may be losing his grip and heading for a breakdown himself. Matt McCoy guest stars as Lloyd Braun a role previously played by Peter Keleghan in "The Non-Fat Yogurt." In addition, series creator Larry David makes a rare onscreen appearance in an uncredited role as a gum salesman. Originally airing December 14, 1995, "The Gum" was the tenth episode of the show's seventh season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Secret Code
Although George is so secretive with his ATM code that he won't even tell it to Susan, he decides that it might be a weight off his shoulders if he could tell one person. When he is left alone with Peterman's dying mother, he decides she is the perfect person to tell. Meanwhile, Jerry accidentally offends a handicapped man when his foot falls asleep, Elaine becomes obsessed with a man who doesn't remember meeting her at a party, and Kramer thinks the fire department could use his advice on the best routes to take. Veteran character actor Lewis Arquette, patriarch of the acting family that includes Rosanna Arquette, Patricia Arquette, and David Arquette, guest stars as Leapin' Larry. Originally airing November 9, 1995, "The Secret Code" was the seventh episode of the show's seventh season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Maestro
After Kramer's friend Maestro wows Elaine into dating him with talk of his property in Tuscany, Jerry decides he must be lying and turns to Poppy for assistance. Meanwhile, George tries to help a security guard with disastrous results and Kramer begins to feel the effects of his coffee-shop lawsuit that garnered him unlimited free coffee. Mark Metcalf guest stars as Maestro and Phil Morris returns as Kramer's lawyer, Jackie Chiles. Originally airing October 5, 1995, "The Maestro" was the third episode of the show's seventh season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Jimmy
The title of this episode refers to a character called The Jimmy who constantly refers to himself in the third-person in addition to making odd-looking athletic shoes. When Kramer attends a benefit for handicapped adults, fresh from getting Novocain at the dentist's office and decked out in a pair of The Jimmy's shoes, crooner Mel Torme mistakes him for one of the guests-of-honor. Meanwhile, Elaine inadvertently finds herself making a date with The Jimmy, George's sweating makes him look guilty at work, and Jerry suspects the copies of Penthouse magazine in his dentist's waiting room have affected the behavior of the doctor and his assistant. Bryan Cranston, later of FOX's Malcolm in the Middle, reprises the role of dentist Tim Whatley and "The Velvet Fog," Mel Torme, appears as himself. Originally airing March 16, 1995, "The Jimmy" was the 17th episode shot for the show's sixth season, despite being the 18th one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: Highlights of a Hundred, Part 2
Jerry Seinfeld, the actor, continues to recount the first 99 episodes of the show that featured the comedic adventures of Jerry Seinfeld, the character, and his friends George, Elaine, and Kramer. Highlight clips from the first five and a half seasons of the show fill this episode, which was originally the second half of a one-hour episode. "Highlights of a Hundred" was actually shot after all of the episodes for the show's sixth season had been taped, despite airing February 2, 1995, in the middle of the season. It was later split into two half-hour programs for syndication. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Beard
When Jerry claims to never have seen Melrose Place, his police-officer girlfriend decides to finger him as a liar by hooking him up to a polygraph machine. Meanwhile, Elaine formulates a plan to convince her gay, male friend to "switch teams" despite his familiarity with his team's equipment, George begins wearing a toupee only to be set up on a date with a bald woman, and Kramer gets a job as a police lineup stand-in. Jon Gries, Robert Mailhouse, and Katherine LaNasa guest star. Originally airing February 9, 1995, "The Beard" was the 15th episode of the show's sixth season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Scofflaw
When George discovers that a friend named Gary has supposedly beaten cancer after months of chemotherapy, he finds out that, in truth, Gary had been faking the disease to milk sympathy and favors from people. Meanwhile, Elaine tries to regain the upper hand in a breakup, George starts wearing a hair piece, and Kramer meets a police officer obsessed with catching an elusive scofflaw. Saturday Night Live's Jon Lovitz guest stars as Gary. Originally airing January 26, 1995, "The Scofflaw" was the 13th episode of the show's sixth season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Kiss Hello
While visiting his grandmother, Jerry hears about some money that Uncle Leo was supposed to have given to Jerry's aunt years ago, thereby creating a fiasco involving Jerry's father. Meanwhile, Jerry is uncomfortable with all of the acquaintances who suddenly want to kiss him hello, Kramer implements his plan to put pictures of each tenant up in the apartment building lobby, and George and Elaine both experience frustrations with a physical therapist whose hair is stuck in the past. Wendie Malick of HBO's Dream On and NBC's Just Shoot Me guest stars as Wendy, the physical therapist. Originally airing February 16, 1995, "The Kiss Hello" was the 14th episode taped for the show's sixth season, despite being the 16th one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Switch
In order to make the switch from his girlfriend, who never seems to laugh, to her roommate, who laughs a lot, Jerry takes George's advice and proposes a ménage à trios, with the assumption that it would cause his girlfriend to end their relationship and the roommate to know he's interested in her. Needless to say, it doesn't quite work out that way. Meanwhile, Elaine runs into trouble when she lends out Mr. Pitt's tennis racket, George suspects his girlfriend of having an eating disorder, and Kramer's first name is revealed for the first time. Terry Sweeney, who was a cast member on NBC's Saturday Night Live at the same time Julia Louis-Dreyfuss was a Not Ready For Prime Time Player, guest stars along with Sheree North and Charlotte Lewis. Originally airing January 5, 1995, "The Switch" was the tenth episode shot for the show's sixth season, despite being the 11th one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Pool Guy
When Jerry runs into the pool guy from his gym, he suddenly finds himself unable to shake the overly friendly fellow. Meanwhile, George fears that his "worlds are colliding" when it appears that Elaine and Susan are becoming friends, and Kramer keeps getting calls from people trying to call Movie Phone. Carlos Jacott guest stars as Ramon, the pool guy. Originally airing November 16, 1995, "The Pool Guy" was the eighth episode of the show's seventh season and was dedicated to the memory of Rick Bolden who had worked on the show's theme music. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Doorman
After Jerry accidentally allows a couch to be stolen from the lobby of Mr. Pitt's building, the doorman, who was supposed to have been there, makes life difficult for Jerry. Meanwhile, George's father, Frank Costanza, and Kramer decide to go into business together making brassieres for men, but they run into disagreement when trying to name the invention. Comedian (and real-life friend of Jerry Seinfeld) Larry Miller guest stars as the doorman. Originally airing February 23, 1995, "The Doorman" was the 16th episode shot for the show's sixth season, despite being the 17th one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Postponement
When George decides he wants to postpone his wedding, he struggles to find the best approach with which to tell Susan. Meanwhile, Elaine confesses her jealousy toward George to a rabbi with a big mouth and Kramer spills a hot cup of coffee on himself when trying to sneak it into the movies. Bruce Mahler, who co-starred with Larry David and Michael Richards on ABC's failed late-night show Fridays, guest stars as Rabbi Glickman. Originally airing September 28, 1995, "The Postponement" was the second episode of the show's seventh season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: Highlights of a Hundred, Part 1
Jerry Seinfeld, the actor, recounts the first 99 episodes of the show that featured the comedic adventures of Jerry Seinfeld, the character, and his friends George, Elaine, and Kramer. Highlight clips from the first five and a half seasons of the show fill this episode, which was originally the first half of a one-hour episode. "Highlights of a Hundred" was actually shot after all of the episodes for the show's sixth season had been taped, despite airing February 2, 1995, in the middle of the season. It was later split into two half-hour programs for syndication. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Face Painter
After Puddy goes all out for a New Jersey Devils game and embarrasses Jerry and Elaine, Kramer chastises Jerry for not being grateful enough for the free tickets. Meanwhile, George believes he has found the perfect woman when he discovers his girlfriend enjoys his inane conversation topics, and Kramer is asked to apologize to a monkey. Mark DeCarlo, Raye Birk, and Pierrino Mascarino guest star. Originally airing May 11, 1995, "The Face Painter" was the 22nd episode of the show's sixth season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Sponge
When the sponge, Elaine's preferred method of contraception, is taken off the market, she hordes the last few she can get her hands on and becomes very selective about which men she considers "sponge-worthy." Meanwhile, George creates a rift between himself and Jerry when he tells Susan one of Jerry's secrets and Kramer runs into trouble at a charity walk when he refuses to wear an AIDS ribbon. Jennifer Guthrie, John Paragon, and Yul Vazquez guest star. Originally airing December 7, 1995, "The Sponge" was the ninth episode of the show's seventh season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Hot Tub
When Elaine has a long-distance runner (who once accidentally slept in and missed a big race) staying at her apartment while he's in town for the New York Marathon, Jerry becomes obsessed with making sure the runner wakes up on time. Meanwhile, Elaine struggles to overcome a bad case of writer's block and Kramer installs a hot tub in his apartment. Jeremiah Birkett and Leon Russom guest star and series co-creator Larry David once again appears as the voice of George Steinbrenner. Originally airing October 19, 1995, " The Hot Tub" was the fifth episode of the show's seventh season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Soup Nazi
Considered by many to be one of the most memorable shows of the series, this episode finds the gang obsessed with a new soup stand. But the delicious soup doesn't come without a price, as customers must follow the strict rules set by the draconian owner known to most as The Soup Nazi. Besides soup, much of the focus of the episode falls on an armoire that Elaine buys on the street and has Kramer watch only to have it stolen by a pair of effeminate thugs. Larry Thomas guest stars as The Soup Nazi, a role that netted the actor an Emmy nomination. Originally airing November 2, 1995, "The Soup Nazi" was the sixth episode of the show's seventh season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Wink
The trouble in this episode all begins when Jerry begins a grapefruit diet. When George is accidentally squirted in the eye with juice from one of the fruits, he finds himself unable to stop winking, giving everyone he talks to the wrong idea about the things he says. Specifically, Kramer is convinced that George has given him permission to sell a birthday card for George Steinbrenner signed by the entire New York Yankees organization. Once George learns of this, Kramer is left with the task of getting the card back from its new owner, a little boy who is sick in the hospital. Meanwhile, Elaine begins dating a dog-loving man from her wake-up service. Yankee Paul O'Neill appears as himself, and co-creator Larry David once again provides the voice of George Steinbrenner. Originally airing October 12, 1995, "The Wink" was the fourth episode of the show's seventh season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Doodle
After George discovers a doodle his girlfriend drew of him, he begins to worry about her image of him, but is later relieved to discover that she doesn't care at all what he looks like. Meanwhile, Jerry's flea infestation forces him to fumigate his apartment, landing his parents in a swanky hotel for their visit. Unaware of the chemicals in the air, Kramer enters Jerry's apartment and loses his sense of taste while reading a manuscript that Elaine inadvertently left there. Billye Ree Wallace, Jill Hennessy, and Dana Wheeler-Nicholson guest star. Originally airing April 6, 1995, "The Doodle" was the 18th episode shot for the show's sixth season, despite being the 19th one shown. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Rye
When a rift is created between George's parents and Susan's over a loaf of marble rye bread, Jerry attempts to help remedy the situation by obtaining a replacement. Unfortunately, a little old lady buys the last one before Jerry gets to the front of the bakery line. Meanwhile, Elaine's saxophonist boyfriend is "sponge-worthy," but he doesn't do "everything," and Kramer runs into problems when he borrows a friend's horse and carriage and feeds the horse a can of Beef-A-Reeno. Frances Bay and Don Amendolia guest star. Originally airing January 4, 1996, "The Rye" was the 11th episode of the show's seventh season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Cadillac, Part 2
Picking up where "The Cadillac, Part 1" left off, this episode finds Jerry's father being accused of embezzling money to pay for the Cadillac that Jerry bought him. Meanwhile, Kramer continues his game of cat and mouse with the cable guy, George's interest in Marisa Tomei leads Susan to suspect that he may be having an affair with Elaine, and Elaine calls Jerry with dollar signs in her eyes to tell him she wants to come and join him in Florida. Marisa Tomei once again guest stars as herself. Airing February 8, 1996, "The Cadillac, Part 2" was originally the second half of a one-hour episode that was split into two for syndication. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Shower Head
When the building supervisors install underperforming, low-flow shower heads, Newman hatches a plan to obtain some black market shower heads for Jerry, Kramer, and himself. Meanwhile, Elaine gets fired by Peterman after testing positive for opium, George tries to convince his parents to move to Florida, and Jerry upsets his family after making a joke about Uncle Leo while on The Tonight Show. Len Lesser once again reprises the role of Uncle Leo, and Tonight Show host Jay Leno appears as himself. Originally airing February 16, 1996, The Shower Head was the 15th episode of the show's seventh season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Seven
After Susan's friends scoff at George's suggestion of the name Soda for their unborn child, George becomes irate when he learns that the couple is considering naming the baby Seven, the name George plans on naming his child some day. Meanwhile, Elaine finds herself with a stiff neck after pulling a bicycle off the wall at a sporting goods store, Kramer begins keeping track of the things he borrows from Jerry, and Jerry notices that his new girlfriend appears to be wearing the same outfit every time he sees her. Ken Campbell and Shannon Holt guest star. Originally airing February 1, 1996, "The Seven" was the 13th episode of the show's seventh season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Caddy
When George locks his keys in his car and has to leave it in the parking lot overnight, his bosses think he is the last one to leave at night and the first one to arrive in the morning, leading George to believe he has found the perfect way to feign diligence. Meanwhile, Kramer begins turning to his caddy for advice both on and off the links, and Elaine's attempt at a less-than-subtle hint yields unfavorable results when she gives a bra as a gift to a woman who never wears them. Brenda Strong guest stars as Sue Ellen, the braless woman, and Phil Morris once again reprises his role as Kramer's attorney, Jackie Chiles. Originally airing January 25, 1996, "The Caddy" was the 12th episode of the show's seventh season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Bizarro Jerry
Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) makes the acquaintance of Kevin (Tim DeKay) and his friends, who turn out to be the "bizarro" versions of Jerry, George, and Kramer (and catch that unicycle). As for the genuine articles: Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) is bothered by the "man hands" of his girlfriend. George (Jason Alexander) earns passage to the "Forbidden City," hangout of all the beautiful supermodels. And Kramer (Michael Richards) is labeled "TCB" when he starts working in the office building where he had previously used the bathroom facilities. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Soul Mate
George (Jason Alexander) is worried that the lawyer for the Susan Ross Foundation thinks he murdered Susan; and later, George has trouble with a "faulty" tape recorder. Kramer (Michael Richards) consults Newman (Wayne Knight) when he falls in love with Jerry's (Jerry Seinfeld) new girlfriend, Pam (Kim Myers). And when Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) announces she doesn't want to become a mother, she starts the ball rolling for a series of planned vasectomies, beginning with her boyfriend and ending with...Newman? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Andrea Doria
Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) finds several bags of Newman's mail in his storage lockup. Kramer (Michael Richards) uses a sick dog to get free cold medication for himself -- and ends up exhibiting a number of disturbing doglike tendencies (he even tries to "tell us something," Lassie style!) George (Jason Alexander) schemes to wrest a choice apartment away from a survivor of the 1956 Andrea Doria disaster. And Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) loses her latest boyfriend because she has a "big head." (And don't forget the fork in the forehead). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Checks
Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) receives several royalty checks for an appearance on Japanese TV -- each coming to the munificent sum of 12 cents. This sets Kramer (Michael Richards) to thinking that maybe some Japanese TV executive might be interested in Jerry's concept of "a show about nothing" -- which may or may not explain why Kramer has a hot tub installed in his apartment. Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) hopes to hit it off with her new boyfriend, Brett (James Patrick Stuart), who loves designer furniture and the song "Desperado" -- in that order. And George (Jason Alexander) hires some carpet cleaners -- actually troubleshooters for a religious cult -- to work on the offices at Yankee Stadium. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Abstinence
Ordered to abstain from sex during the six weeks that his girlfriend is recovering from mono, George (Jason Alexander) finds that he has developed hyper-intelligence. Conversely, Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) grows progressively stupider while helping out her boyfriend, an aspiring doctor. Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) has to develop a two-hour act for an appearance at a junior high school. And Kramer (Michael Richards) transforms his apartment into a non-PC smoking lounge -- and ultimately seeks out the counsel of Jackie Chiles (Phil Morris) when the tobacco has an adverse effect on his looks. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Chicken Roaster
Kramer (Michael Richards) switches apartments (and several other things) with Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) when he is kept awake by a huge neon sign promoting Kenny Rogers Roasters. Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) has to go to the end of the earth -- or at least to Burma -- to get her expense account okayed. Jerry manages to get an old friend fired from his job, but this works out to the benefit of the "plot." And George (Jason Alexander) hopes that a big hat will help him land a second date with an attractive saleswoman. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Little Kicks
There's only one way to describe the dancing talents of Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus): "Sweet Fancy Moses!" In other developments, Kramer (Michael Richards) is inveigled into making a bootleg tape of a first-run movie, but it is Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) who contributes those little auterist touches. And George (Jason Alexander) suddenly becomes irresistible to a woman named Anna (Rebecca McFarland) -- and all because Elaine has labeled him a "bad seed." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Package
Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) goes to great lengths to peek at her diagnosis after visiting a doctor about a rash. Refusing delivery of a package with no return address, Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) is faced with a charge of mail fraud -- and worse still, a "basic instinct" moment with Newman (Wayne Knight). Kramer (Michael Richards) urges George (Jason Alexander) to act upon the "fact" that a photo clerk has including a sexy picture of herself in a batch of photos. And Uncle Leo's (Len Lesser) stove explodes. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Fatigues
Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) is impressed by the fact that his current girlfriend has a mentor -- but less than impressed when he discovers that the mentor is none other than his comedy bête noire Kenny Bania (Steve Hytner). Unable to fire an employee, Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) lives to regret her moment of weakness. Kramer (Michael Richards) organizes the first Jewish Singles Night at Newman's Knights of Columbus Hall, relying upon George's father, Frank (Jerry Stiller), for cooking advice. And George (Jason Alexander) pretends to be blind to get free books on tape. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Foundation
George (Jason Alexander) is willing to get over the death of his fiancée, Susan, but her parents have other ideas as Seinfeld begins its eighth season. Also, Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) renews his acquaintance with the "woman whose name rhymes with a body part." Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) is left in charge of the office when Peterman (John O'Hurley) goes to Burma. And Kramer (Michael Richards) becomes a truly "towering" figure when he learns karate. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Cadillac, Part 1
After thinking about how much money he makes, Jerry decides to do something nice for his parents and buys them a Cadillac. Meanwhile, Kramer attempts to get revenge on the cable guy, George considers making a date with actress Marisa Tomei (despite his engagement to Susan), and Elaine suddenly shows interest in Jerry after learning of his wealth. Marisa Tomei guest stars as herself. Airing February 8, 1996, "The Cadillac, Part 1" was originally the first half of a one-hour episode that was split into two for syndication. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Doll
When Susan refuses to get rid of a doll that George is convinced looks exactly like his mother, he finds himself unable to perform sexually. Meanwhile, Elaine attempts to replace an autographed photo of one of the Three Tenors for The Maestro, Jerry loses an important package before an appearance on The Charles Grodin Show, and Kramer challenges Frank Costanza after Frank converts George's old bedroom into a billiards room. Comedian Kathy Griffin guest stars along with Mark Metcalf, who reprises his role as The Maestro. Originally airing February 22, 1996, "The Doll" was the 16th episode of the show's seventh season. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Comeback
George (Jason Alexander) spends most of this episode thinking of a perfect comeback line for a comment made by his co-worker Reilly (Joel Polis) -- but it may not be delivered to Reilly, or even in New York. Elsewhere, Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) mulls over the fringe benefits of not exposing a tennis pro as a phony. Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and Kramer (Michael Richards) reap different results from their video picks. And can you really recover from a coma? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Pothole
Try though he might, Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) cannot overcome the fact that his girlfriend, Jenna (Kristen Davis), has used a toothbrush that he'd pulled from his toilet. George (Jason Alexander) loses his keys -- and also a key ring that Steinbrenner has given him -- near a pothole. Kramer (Michael Richards) adopts a stretch of highway, but his "child" proves to be a major disappointment. And Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) moves into a janitor's closet in hopes of getting a Chinese meal delivered. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The English Patient
Classic alert! When Kramer (Michael Richards) asks Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) to "pick up some Cubans" from his cigar salesman, he wasn't expecting real Cubans -- or even real Dominicans. Elsewhere, George (Jason Alexander) has his curiosity aroused when a woman mistakes him for a guy named Neil. Jerry enters into an athletic competition with an 80-year-old health freak named Izzy Mandelbaum (Lloyd Bridges). And Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) loses more than a boyfriend when she declares her hatred for The English Patient. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Betrayal
This is the legendary "backwards" episode, beginning at the end with a bedraggled Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld), George (Jason Alexander), and Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) returning from a trip to India. Thereafter, each successive scene takes us back in time, culminating with the opening of the story -- 13 years earlier! In between, the action involves a birthday, a wedding, a snowball, and a man with the initials F.D.R. For the benefit of those confused by the reverse chronology, the syndicated print of this episode superimposes "time cards" at crucial points in the story. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Strike
The strike at the bagel place ends after 12 long years -- but will Kramer (Michael Richards) go back to his old job? In trying to blow off a guy in a bad denim jacket, Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) may also blow her chances to win a free sub sandwich. George (Jason Alexander) harks back to the all-purpose "Festivus" holiday created by his dad to cover both Christmas and Hanukkah. And Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) finds out that his new girlfriend is "two-faced" -- that is, her looks alter radically depending upon the time of day, the lighting, and the location. (And speaking of location, wait till you see what the bagel place does to Elaine!) ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Summer of George
In the closing episode of Seinfeld's eighth season, George (Jason Alexander) decides to take the summer off after getting his severance package from the Yankees. Kramer (Michael Richards) lands a job as a seat-filler at the Tony Awards, leading to a potentially nasty situation with an angry Raquel Welch. As it turns out, however, it is Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) who bears the full brunt of Raquel's wrath. And Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) is about to collapse from exhaustion, thanks to his girlfriend (and no, it's not what you think). Season eight ends as it began, in the hospital. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Little Jerry
"Little Jerry Seinfeld" is the name Kramer (Michael Richards) has bestowed on his new pet rooster -- and though Kramer had really wanted a hen, Little Jerry proves to be a dynamite cockfighter. This may prove to be advantageous for Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld), who has become a pariah for giving a bad check to vengeful store owner Marcelino (Miguel Sandoval). Meanwhile, on behalf of the Susan Ross Foundation, George visits a woman's prison and falls for an inmate named Celia (Andrea Bendewald). And as for Elaine, her current boyfriend, Kurt (John Michael Higgins), has this problem with his hair.... ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Serenity Now
"Serenity now" are the control words that George's dad, Frank (Jerry Stiller), is supposed to utter every time his blood pressure rises. Conversely, Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) finally learns how to lose his temper -- and it isn't pretty. In other developments George (Jason Alexander) is invited to join Frank's latest business enterprise, selling computers -- bringing him in very close contact with his old enemy Lloyd Braun (Matt McCoy). Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) discovers her "shiksappeal" when a young Jewish boy tongue-kisses her during his bar mitzvah. And Kramer (Michael Richards) takes on "Anytown, U.S.A." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Merv Griffin Show
Purchasing the set of the old Merv Griffin Show, Kramer (Michael Richards) transforms his living room into a talk show -- but is it "Merv," or is it "Scandals and Animals?" (And yes, that's Wild Kingdom's Jim Fowler.) Meanwhile, Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) is plagued at work by a "sidler" who causes her to create a coffee stain in the shape of Fidel Castro. George (Jason Alexander) can't seem to drive anywhere without running over a cute little animal. And Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) hopes to persuade his girlfriend to let him sample her rare toy collection. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Susie
Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) has another fateful run-in -- several fateful run-ins, as it turns out -- with Mike Moffit (Lee Arenberg), the man who once called him a phony. Kramer (Michael Richards) gets into a fight which may prove beneficial for Jerry. Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) doesn't know what she's in for when her co-worker Peggy (Megan Cole) insists upon calling her "Susie." And George (Jason Alexander) runs away from his current girlfriend rather than give her the opportunity to break up with him. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Junk Mail
Kramer (Michael Richards) plots a horrible revenge on the mail-order company that has been deluging him with catalogues. Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) gets a car from his old pal "Fragile" Frankie (Dana Gould), but not the car he wanted; however, the vehicle falls right into place with Kramer's sinister scheme. George (Jason Alexander) is traumatized when he places his weekly phone call to his parents. And Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) is smitten by a fellow she meets at the diner -- but can her new dream lover "handle the workload?" ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Nap
When George (Jason Alexander) finds the perfect place for a nap -- under a desk at the Yankee Stadium offices -- he persuades Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) to phone in a bomb threat to get Steinbrenner out of the office. The result? Steinbrenner hires George to handle the "terrorist's" demands for "Fitted Hat Day." Meanwhile Kramer (Michael Richards) starts swimming in the East River, with decidedly aromatic results; and Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) misunderstands when her new boyfriend sends her a mattress. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Muffin Tops
Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) smells a "million dollar idea" when a restauranteur notices that she only eats the tops of muffins. George (Jason Alexander) begins wearing the clothes found in a bag left in his care by a tourist who never returned. Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) shaves his chest to impress his girlfriend, but Kramer (Michael Richards) -- who for reasons made clear in the episode is currently posing as Elaine's boss, Peterman -- thinks Jerry is making a big mistake. This is the also the episode in which Steinbrenner trades George with "Tyler Chicken." (It was supposed to have been you-know-what chicken, but the NBC legal department got nervous.) ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Money
Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) ends up with an extra 6,000 dollars when his parents sell their Cadillac. The folks hope Jerry will use the money to start a new career -- but Jerry's first move is to buy back the Caddie. Meanwhile, Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) is solicited for advice by Kramer (Michael Richards) when his girlfriend develops "the jimmy legs" after sex. And George (Jason Alexander) begins spending scads of money in anticipation of a huge inheritance. The "J. Peterman stock options" loom large over the action -- and the outcome -- of this episode. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Millennium
Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) thinks it's a good thing that he is number one on his girlfriend's speed dial -- but it isn't. Apprehensive about the approaching millennium, Kramer (Michael Richards) decides to hold his New Year's Eve party two years early. George (Jason Alexander) connives to get fired by the Yankees so he can accept what he thinks is a better job with the Mets. And Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) discovers that changing clothing stores after receiving bad service doesn't solve much of anything. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Van Buren Boys
Kramer (Michael Richards) has a too-close encounter with the Van Buren Boys -- a life-threatening moment that Peterman (John O'Hurley) offers to purchase for his autobiography, which is being ghostwritten by Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus). Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) falls for a girl named Ellen (Christine Taylor), whom no one else warms up to. And George (Jason Alexander) may need a whole lot of aid and comfort after a contretemps involving the Susan Ross Foundation's first scholarship. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Slicer
Somehow or other, Kramer's (Michael Richards) purchase of a meat slicer qualifies him to diagnose the significance of a growth on the chest of George's (Jason Alexander) new boss. Jerry finds out that dating an attractive dermatologist (played by Desperate Housewives' Marcia Cross) can be an adulterated bore. And Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) resorts to drastic measures to counteract the noisemaking activities of her rude neighbor. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Blood
After an unfortunate encounter with an Exacto knife, Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) receives an infusion of Kramer's blood -- and he isn't keen on being regarded as a "blood brother." George (Jason Alexander) finds both his appetite and his libido increasing thanks to some vanilla-scented incense. Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) works overtime to prove she is responsible enough to watch her friend's child -- then wishes she hadn't. Phrases key to the action include "pinch weasel" and "free love buffet"; and as a bonus, Lloyd Bridges returns as octogenarian health freak Izzy Mandelbaum. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Apology
The Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step plan is the motivating factor of this episode. But there's more, much more, beginning with Jerry's naked girlfriend Melissa (Kathleen McClellan). Also, Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) goes head-to-head with a germophobic co-worker; George (Jason Alexander) is humiliated by an apology (not his own); and Kramer (Michael Richards) decides to put a garbage disposal in his bathtub. (Did we say Alcoholics Anonymous? It should have been R.A. -- "Rage Anonymous.") ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Yada Yada
Yes, this is the one in which George's current girlfriend uses the phrase "yada yada" -- and drives George (Jason Alexander) crazy by leaving out the important details between the "yadas."Tim Whatley, Jerry's dentist (played by Malcolm in the Middle's Bryan Cranston) converts to Judaism, and Jerry suspects that his only motivation may be the ability to get away with telling Jewish jokes. Meanwhile, Kramer (Michael Richards) and his actor friend Mickey (Danny Woodburn) fight over which girl they'll get on a double date. And Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) thoroughly louses up the chances for her married friends Beth (Debra Messing) and Arnie (Stephen Caffrey) to adopt a child. This is also the episode in which real life marrieds Robert Wagner and Jill St. John turn up at the end (as Mickey's parents, Dr. Abbott and Mrs. Abbott) and accuse Jerry of being an "Anti-Dentite." . ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Butter Shave
The ninth and final season of Seinfeld begins with Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) enthusing over NBC's interest in his concept for a situation comedy "about nothing." However, he's less than enthusiastic over the omnipresence of his eternal nemesis, second-rate comedian Kenny Bania (Steve Hytner). Meanwhile, Kramer (Michael Richards) discovers that butter makes a great after shave lotion -- but Newman (Wayne Knight) is spooked by the smell. George (Jason Alexander) lands a new job only because he's still using a cane long after his hospital stay. And Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) sets out on a month-long trip to Europe with the redoubtable Puddy (Patrick Warburton). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Voice
"The voice" is actually "the stomach" in this episode -- that is, the weird nocturnal noises emanating from the stomach of Claire (Sara Rose Peterson), the latest girlfriend of Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld). Elsewhere, Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) can't get Puddy (Patrick Warburton) off her mind, or out of her bed. George (Jason Alexander) parlays his phony handicap into a one-year contract with his new employer (Gordon Jump). And Kramer (Michael Richards) hires a college intern (Jarrad Paul) to help him organize "Kramerica Industries." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Strongbox
Kramer (Michael Richards) seeks out a secret hiding place for his new strongbox, but none of them are secret enough. Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) hopes that a pair of cufflinks will help him break the ice with Jerry Lewis at an upcoming Friar's Club roast. Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) is obsessed -- loudly so -- by a "mystery man." And George (Jason Alexander) can't get rid of his newest girlfriend, Maura (Alex Kapp Horner), no matter how badly he behaves (and we know how bad that can be!). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Seinfeld: The Puerto Rican Day
An mishap involving Kramer (Michael Richards) during the annual Puerto Rican Day parade is the reason that this particular Seinfeld episode was withdrawn from NBC's rerun package (it did, however, make a return appearance in syndication four years later). Elsewhere, Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) worries about not getting home to see 60 Minutes, a vital part of her "weekend wind-down." George (Jason Alexander) is tor