Series synopsis
Seinfeld is an American comedy television series that premiered on NBC on July 5, 1989. It ended on May 14, 1998. It was created by Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David. It stars Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, Michael Richards and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
A stand-up comedian and his three offbeat friends weather the pitfalls and payoffs of life in New York City in the '90s. It's a show about nothing.
Premise
A stand-up comedian and his three offbeat friends weather the pitfalls and payoffs of life in New York City in the '90s. It's a show about nothing.
Premise: A show about nothing.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jerry Seinfeld as Jerry Seinfeld
- Jason Alexander as George Costanza
- Michael Richards as Cosmo Kramer
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Elaine Benes
Guest cast
- Barbara Stock as Scam Woman
- Mariska Hargitay as Melissa (Elaine)
- Carol Kane as Corinne
- Judge Reinhold as Aaron
- Timothy Stack as Dwayne
- Scott Patterson as Billy
- Marisa Tomei as Marisa Tomei
- Debbie Lee Carrington as Tammy
- Michelle Forbes as Julie
- Kathy Griffin as Sally Weaver
- Harry Van Gorkum as Craig
- Brian George as Babu Bhatt
Episodes
This series spans 10 seasons with 343 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 163 | November 25, 2004 | November 25, 2004 |
| Season 1 | 5 | July 5, 1989 | June 21, 1990 |
| Season 2 | 12 | January 23, 1991 | June 26, 1991 |
| Season 3 | 23 | September 18, 1991 | May 6, 1992 |
| Season 4 | 24 | August 12, 1992 | May 20, 1993 |
| Season 5 | 22 | September 16, 1993 | May 19, 1994 |
| Season 6 | 24 | September 22, 1994 | May 18, 1995 |
| Season 7 | 24 | September 21, 1995 | May 16, 1996 |
| Season 8 | 22 | September 19, 1996 | May 15, 1997 |
| Season 9 | 24 | September 25, 1997 | May 14, 1998 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Seinfeld Story While doing his stand up act, Jerry takes questions from the crowd. One of the questions is "where did the series come from?" An often asked question, Jerry responds by showing a videotape he's prepared. |
November 25, 2004 |
| 2 |
How It Began Making-of Documentary on how Seinfeld came to be. |
November 23, 2004 |
| 3 |
Seinfeld Beginnings Beginnings of collaboration between Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David. |
January 1, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Seinfeld Chronicles Jerry is ecstatic that a woman he met on the road is coming to stay with him in New York. George and Kramer weigh in on how Jerry should best approach the situation. |
July 5, 1989 |
| 2 |
The Stake Out Jerry meets an attractive woman at a party but by the time she leaves, he has only learned where she works. Jerry stakes out the mystery woman's office with George so that he can “casually” bump into her. |
May 31, 1990 |
| 3 |
The Robbery Jerry is robbed after Kramer fails to close the apartment door. Elaine talks Jerry into looking at a fabulous apartment in the hopes that she can then have Jerry’s place. Things are further complicated when George decides he wants the new place too. |
June 7, 1990 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Ex-Girlfriend George has doubts about his current relationship that he broke off. Elaine is curious about a relationship that she has with a guy in her building that has degenerated over the past two years. Jerry is reluctantly drawn into George's ex-relationship when he picks up some books left at her apartment. Although he wants to break it off with her, she has this "psycho-sexual" hold over him and he becomes worried about what George might think if he lets this relationship develop. Elaine confronts the guy in her building and Jerry's relationship maybe in jeopardy when his girlfriend sees his act. |
January 23, 1991 |
| 2 |
The Pony Remark Jerry's parents come to town for a 50th anniversary party. Jerry bets Kramer that he won't complete his plans to renovate his apartment with levels in a month. Jerry takes Elaine to the dinner and he makes an observation about children who have ponies, this remark offends the guest of honor. When she dies soon afterwards, Jerry wonders if he should go to the funeral or go to his championship softball game. Elaine wonders about the fate of the apartment, when she hears the widower is moving to Arizona. George wonders if it will ever be possible for him to have sex again. |
January 30, 1991 |
| 3 |
The Jacket Jerry buys a real expensive new suede jacket with a colorful inner lining. George has a song from Les Miserables that he just can't get out of his mind. Kramer is supposed pickup a magician friend's doves, and needs someone to help him for two minutes; Elaine takes on the job. Kramer promises she'll get "a lift" to the hotel where Jerry and George are meeting her and her father, Alton Benes, an author cut from Hemingway cloth. Jerry and George suffer while waiting with Elaine's father. When it begins to snow, Jerry turns his new jacket inside out, to protect it, but Alton Benes doesn't want to be seen on the street with him. |
February 6, 1991 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Note Physical therapy proves painful as Jerry has a misunderstanding with his therapist; and he finds a way for insurance to cover treatment for Elaine and a paranoid George. |
September 18, 1991 |
| 2 |
The Truth George's relationship with a former IRS worker eases Jerry's tax worries--until she becomes George's former relationship; Kramer sees too much of Elaine while seeing her roommate. |
September 25, 1991 |
| 3 |
The Pen Elaine regrets accompanying Jerry on a visit to his parents, where local gossip includes how Jerry acquired a pen that writes upside down. |
October 2, 1991 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Trip (1) Jerry and George look for Kramer in Hollywood, where Kramer's new friend becomes a victim. |
August 12, 1992 |
| 2 |
The Trip (2) Jerry and George find Kramer, whose past is laid out by the lieutenant seeking his confession. |
August 19, 1992 |
| 3 |
The Pitch A show about "nothing" is George's pitch to network execs interested in a series for Jerry. |
September 16, 1992 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Mango Jerry shares George's self-doubt after Elaine admits not all was as it seemed during their romantic relationship. |
September 16, 1993 |
| 2 |
The Puffy Shirt Jerry's appearance with Bryant Gumbel is not the expected career boost for Kramer's girlfriend; but George gets a new career after moving back with his parents. |
September 23, 1993 |
| 3 |
The Glasses Kramer's optometrist pal replaces George's glasses with suspect frames. |
September 30, 1993 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Chaperone Kramer supervises Jerry's date with a Miss America contestant; George gets the Yankees to wear cotton; Elaine tries to fill the shoes of a late book editor. |
September 22, 1994 |
| 2 |
The Big Salad Kramer fears a golf dispute has pushed his opponent to murder; Jerry dates a woman whom Newman rejected. |
September 29, 1994 |
| 3 |
The Pledge Drive Elaine mistakes a man for a woman on the phone; George gets baseball's Danny Tartabull to join Jerry at a fund-raiser. |
October 6, 1994 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Engagement Jerry reneges on his pact with George to be more like "grown-up men"; Newman takes care of a barking dog that keeps Elaine awake. |
September 21, 1995 |
| 2 |
The Postponement Elaine shares her feelings about George with the wrong person. Meanwhile, George discovers the power of tears. |
September 28, 1995 |
| 3 |
The Maestro A maestro impresses Elaine, jeopardizes Kramer's lawsuit and makes Jerry curious about housing in Italy. |
October 5, 1995 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Foundation Susan's parents act to preserve her memory; Kramer gives Elaine a confidence boost after Peterman puts her in charge. |
September 19, 1996 |
| 2 |
The Soul Mate Kramer falls for the woman Jerry's seeing; George suspects he's suspected of foul play. |
September 26, 1996 |
| 3 |
The Bizarro Jerry Elaine hangs out with men who are opposites of Jerry, George and Kramer; Kramer stumbles into a white-collar job; Jerry finds a flaw in Elaine's beautiful friend. |
October 3, 1996 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Butter Shave Kramer uses butter for shaving--and more; George's cane is an advantage at his new job; Jerry feels used by his comedy nemesis, Bania; Elaine breaks up with her boyfriend before their flight back from Europe. |
September 25, 1997 |
| 2 |
The Voice Kramer hires an assistant; George's boss tries to force him out; Elaine bets Jerry she won't get back with her latest ex. |
October 2, 1997 |
| 3 |
The Serenity Now George goes to work for his father; Jerry's girlfriend wants to see his emotions; Kramer adopts a suburban feel at home; Elaine prompts two Jewish men to renounce their faith. |
October 9, 1997 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 5, 1989 |
| Last aired | May 14, 1998 |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:00:00 |