The U.S. West Coast airing of the finale of Seinfeld coincided with the death of Frank Sinatra. How do you think the producers of "ER" (10 p.m. Thursday, Ch. They pride themselves on having finally come up with the perfect template for having sex while remaining friends, though George doubts that their deal can work. It aired on NBC May 14, 1998 to an audience of 76 million viewers. J. Peterman, Keith Hernandez, Kenny Bania, and Mickey Abbott are playing pool for money at the bar. Estelle enters Judge Vandelay's office in order to get him to reduce the punishment for her son by doing something for him. Jerry wagers $50 that she would. Picking up where Part 1 left off, the New York Four are arrested for making fun of, and videotaping, a robbery and doing nothing to help the victim. The Finale (2) Summary S09E24 The Finale (2) Summary In part two of the finale, several character witnesses are called to the stand in George, Elaine, Jerry, and Kramer's trial. [19], The episode was written by Charles to make a funny "dark-themed" episode, using elements that were unusual in sitcoms. Cherones said that Padnick was relieved to hear this, and they both discussed the problem with Charles, and decided not to use the script. Jerry, George, and Elaine decide to order dinner without reservations at a Chinese restaurant, but are repeatedly stymied by the maître d'. Stay tuned for the third season which will be uploaded soon. This episode first aired on May 14, 1998. [17] When the series returned in its original timeslot behind Cheers, its high ratings and increasing popularity led NBC to order the full season. Elaine approaches the diners at a table and tells them that her friends would give her $50 to eat one of their egg rolls and that she is willing to give them $25 of it. Later, he discovers that she was out of town. If you need to know what happens through a season-by-season snapshot, be sure to check it out. Originally called The Seinfeld Chronicles, the series' name was shortened to Seinfeld after the pilot to avoid confusion with another sitcom called The Marshall Chronicles. George and Jerry manage to intercept Carol at her apartment and switch the tape. Seinfeld season 9 episode 24 The Finale (2) The videotape Kramer made is played for the jury. Yev Kassem is seen outside a building serving some of his soup to Babu Bhatt, Robin, Mr. Lippman, and Poppie. The season finale aired on June 21, 1990. [8] Although the writing staff never intended for Newman to return to the show, the idea of having Wayne Knight as a neighbor appealed to them. [15][16] The second season of Seinfeld was supposed to start airing on January 16, 1991, but the premiere was postponed one week because of the commencement of the first Gulf War. Jerry receives some of his grandfather's old possessions. Elaine and George suggest that Jerry turn his new jacket inside out so that it does not get ruined. Season one of Seinfeld, an American television series created by Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David, began airing on July 5, 1989 on NBC. After learning that she is going to be late in coming, Jerry and George are left alone to have an uncomfortable conversation with her father. George and Jerry spend a good chunk of the season trying to get their show off the ground. 4) feel about following "Seinfeld" for their season finale? [Source]. Jerry and Elaine see the statue at Ray's apartment, and think that Ray stole it. "Seinfeld" The Finale (TV Episode 1998) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Kramer, on the other hand, pleases Elaine by giving her a bench that she wanted. The season finale aired on June 21, 1990. Two new writers joined the writing staff, Larry Charles and Peter Mehlman, who would continue to write for the show in later seasons. Elaine convinces George and Jerry to meet her father, who has a reputation of being difficult and intimidating. "[29] Writing for The Spokesman-Review, critic Jon Burlingame stated that "Seinfeld is an offbeat take on the standard sitcom concept. [24] Commenting on the episode, Charles stated "You know, it would have been an interesting show, but [...] we couldn't solve the funny problem of it. On Elaine's birthday, Jerry inadvertently offends Elaine by giving her $182 in cash as a gift. This is a collection of the best scenes from the second season of Seinfeld. He loses his temper and leaves a series of angry messages on her machine. Excited at first, Jerry later realizes how intrusive Elaine might become. This finale exemplified those qualities for which the show would soon be known. Seinfeld Season 9 Episode 23: The Finale (1) Summary: In part one of the finale, the gang find out that the pilot for Jerry's show has been approved and 13 episodes were ordered. When the NBC executives arrive, George forgets about the trial for a moment and complains loudly about the plane. In addition to every episode from the two seasons, the DVD release features an episode from the third season that was held over, bonus material, including deleted scenes, inside looks, bloopers, and commentaries. This is the opening and closing credits and theme song from season 2 of the hit show "Seinfeld." The entire fourth season introduces some story arcs, a big novelty for sitcoms of the day. NBC lends the foursome a jet to use before they have to move to California … [holds the gun to her stomach] The McKinley?" Let’s go.”. 9 Jerry Seinfeld stars as a stand-up comedian whose life in New York City is made even more chaotic by his quirky group of friends who join him in wrestling with life's most perplexing, yet often trivial questions. [17] Louis-Dreyfus stated, "I read the script and I remember thinking 'we're not going to do this'. [citation needed], The show features an ensemble cast of four characters: Jerry Seinfeld stars as a fictional version of himself; Jason Alexander portrays Seinfeld's neurotic friend George Costanza; Julia Louis-Dreyfus plays Elaine Benes, Seinfeld's ex-girlfriend; and Michael Richards stars as Seinfeld's neighbor Kramer. However, after seeing Jerry's comedy act, Marlene breaks up with him. Set predominantly in an apartment building in Manhattan's … Though mainly centered on Jerry, the writers start to explore the other … It was created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, with the latter starring as a fictionalized version of himself. I think Kramer could justify the use of a weapon. Elaine's father demands that Jerry not wear the jacket inside out because the lining has pink candy stripes. Let's go." Jerry overhears the two managers of his building discussing a death that makes an apartment available. George makes a bet with him and goes to the airport with Jerry and Elaine to ask the flight attendant if Kramer's allegation is true. "), which may have led to her subsequent death. [7] Herschfield stated that when Lesser had auditioned it was clear that he was the right actor for the part. It is also the twenty-third episode of the ninth and final season of Seinfeld, and the 180th overall. Sinatra's ambulance was able to arrive at his home and then to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center very quickly in light traffic, due to many in Los Angeles being indoors to watch the show. Kramer is the only one laughing at his jokes, as the rest of the prisoners are booing him. [1] Matthew Gilbert of The Boston Globe noted the characters' evolution during the season: "As the seasons progress, you can see Michael Richards turn Kramer [...] from a vague eccentric [...] into a stylized creation who redefined TV's quirky-neighbor type with Danny Kaye accents. Appropriately, Jerry gets the last line, "You've been great! The episode "The Pony Remark" featured the second appearance of Helen and Morty Seinfeld, both of whom had previously appeared in the season 1 episode "The Stake Out". [15], "The Bet", also known as "The Gun", is an episode that was written for the second season, but was never filmed. Looking for a great gift idea for the holidays? In the episode, Elaine bets against Jerry on the ease of buying a handgun to protect herself. 1989 Streamers Information Release date: 05 Jul 1989 Genres: Comedy, Sitcom. [8] Joseph P. Kahn, a critic for the Wilmington Morning Star, praised the writing and acting of the season premiere and stated, "One safe prediction, Seinfeld will be here for a good long run this time around. Elaine and Jerry renew their sexual relationship after viewing a soft-core pornographic film, but to protect their friendship, they establish boundaries for future escapades. Jerry insists that George break up with her. The writing staff was joined by Larry Charles, who wrote three episodes, and Peter Mehlman, who wrote "The Apartment". Ask questions and download or stream the entire soundtrack on Spotify, YouTube, iTunes, & Amazon. Jerry is furious and, helped by Kramer, plots to pour a bag of cement into the washing machine. After they do, the maitre d' calls their party. [11] Seinfeld was aired on NBC in the United States. One episode, "The Bet", remained unfilmed, as it was considered too provocative by the network, as well as several cast and crew members. Officer Vogel shows Kramer's video and Howie, the overweight victim, tells his story as the trial. As the four are led to their jail cell, Jerry and George talk about their first words about a button in George's shirt that was mentioned in "The Seinfeld Chronicles". Larry David Season two of Seinfeld, an American television series created by Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David, began airing on January 23, 1991, on NBC. Watch Seinfeld: Finale - Part 1 from Season 9 at TVGuide.com. [15] Tom Azzari worked as set designer during season two; he often re-used sets from the first season, because Castle Rock Entertainment had rented a large storage facility in which sets were stored, to save money. [6] Helen was portrayed by Liz Sheridan, who had played her in "The Stake Out". [3] Martin was unaware that another actor had already established the part. In a subplot, Kramer returns from a vacation in Puerto Rico and tells Jerry and George he had sex with a flight attendant during the flight back. “All right, Seinfeld, that’s it. David Puddy is lying under a tree using a tanning mirror on his face. While rarely hilarious, it's often smart and amusing. ; Notable locations: Jerry’s bathroom you can no longer see the tub/shower and the sink is … "The Finale", as its name indicates, was the series finale of Seinfeld. Elaine is depressed about her apartment's low quality. Check out our complete Seinfeld Gift Guide right now! Rabbi Glickman is reading something from his book to Jerry's parents and Frank Costanza. Will return at 10pm et, 7pm pt.". "[2], The season introduced several characters who returned later on the show. [26] Ratings for the show remained high, eventually leading to a third season pickup. [15] During its 1991 Program awards, Entertainment Weekly ranked Seinfeld second place in the "Program of the year" category, behind Roseanne. Much to the disgust of Elaine, he hesitates on whether to go to her funeral or to a championship softball game. Elaine barely even has a voice of her own and really serves only to have a woman on the show and set up Jerry’s jokes at this point (she would eventually go on to become one of the strongest and most empowered female characters in TV history). Newman is eating food in his car while lying down in his back seat. May 14, 1998 Character witnesses are called from the show's nine seasons, and the four are sentenced to a year in prison. [28], Critics reacted positively to the season. The prison guard (portrayed by Jon Hayman) gets the penultimate lines as he escorts Jerry offstage, "All right, Seinfeld, that's it. Jerry promises that George can have it, but leaves it in his apartment for a few days. ... Prodigal Son Season 2. Andy Ackerman [3] When Lesser auditioned for the part on October 22, 1990,[3] he incited laughs from David, Seinfeld, and casting director Marc Hirschfeld, but did not understand why, because he did not think his lines were funny. Have you taken a peek at our Seinfeld Season guide? After George tells him that he does not mind his dating Marlene, Jerry decides to pursue her. Jerry later has his apartment cleaned by Ray, the boyfriend of Rava, a client of Elaine's. It is also the twenty-third episode of the ninth and final season of Seinfeld, and the 180th overall. In the episode, Elaine Benes bets against Jerry Seinfeld on the ease of buying a handgun to protect herself. [24] While on his way to Charles' office, Cherones met Castle Rock executive Glenn Padnick and informed him about the cast's reaction to the episode. Jerry wants to end the agreement, but Elaine admits that she wants a full-fledged relationship and can no longer conform to the established rules. A Seasons 1 and 2 DVD box set was released by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment in the United States and Canada on November 23, 2004, 13 years after it completed broadcast on television. George makes a bet with him and goes to the airport with Jerry and Elaine to ask the flight attendant if Kramer's allegation is true. Just as Season 1 and 2 were examples of Seinfeld on the rise, Season 9 is the ultimate nadir of the show's decline. At an aunt's dinner, Jerry makes an off-color remark ("I hate anyone who ever had a pony when they were growing up! As they are in jail, they get Kramer's lawyer, Jackie Chiles, to help them. When the Russian cable providers show up, they ruin the shower. [9] Therefore, Knight was re-cast in the role of Newman for the season 3 episode "The Suicide". Seinfeld Season show reviews & Metacritic score: Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer stand trial, defended by Jackie Chiles. It introduced a number of characters who played … The statue is returned to a grateful George, but George later drops it when Kramer gives him a friendly slap on the back. The bubble boy, Marla, the virgin, Mr. Bookman, Sidra, the old woman Jerry … Larry David (albeit offstage) is one of the haters. To this, Jerry responds, "Yeah, I think we have.". Seinfeld, Alexander, Louis-Dreyfus, and Richards play versions of themselves. "The Finale" is the two-part series finale of the American sitcom Seinfeld. Jerry, Elaine, George, and Kramer hope that Jackie Chiles would get them acquitted. Even though season two started out with poor ratings, bringing the season to a two-month hiatus, the rest of the season was positively received by critics and was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards. Elaine holds a baby shower for a friend at Jerry's apartment. Meanwhile, Kramer and Jerry bet over whether or not Kramer will rebuild his apartment so that it has multiple levels. Surprised by its low rent, Jerry immediately tells Elaine that he will be able to get her the apartment. Kramer changes his mind and decides not to build levels, arguing that because he didn't attempt it, the bet was invalid. Often described as "a show about nothing," Seinfeld mines the humor in life's mundane situations like waiting in line, searching for a lost item, or the trials and … At the Latham District County Court, the trial is attended by Jerry's parents Morty and Helen Seinfeld, George's parents Frank and Estelle Costanza, Newman, Uncle Leo, Babs Kramer, Jacopo Peterman, David Puddy, Mickey Abbott, Kenny Bania, Susan Ross' parents Mr. Henry Ross and Mrs. Ross, Rabbi Glickman, Matt Wilheim, George Steinbrenner, Jay Crespi, Stu Chermak, and Keith Hernandez and is presided over by Arthur Vandelay (George smirks at his name since he has used that alias very frequently in the past). George takes Jerry's advice, and ends his relationship with her. While there, the gang stands idly by during a carjacking and is arrested on a new "Good Samaritan Law". It was estimated that 76 million people tuned in to watch the two-part "Seinfeld" finale in May 1998, but apparently a few fans didn't want to wait that long to find out the conclusion. Jon Hayman portrays the prison guard who escorts Jerry off the stage. Watch Seinfeld Season 2. Streaming Guide TV Shows Comedy Seinfeld. When you go back and watch the first season of Seinfeld, it’s pretty clear that the show hadn’t quite found its voice yet. On November 22, 2009, Curb aired its season finale, featuring the Seinfeld special. The final scene is of Jerry performing a comedy act for the prisoners at the Latham County Prison. George quits his job after tiring of his demanding boss, but immediately regrets his decision. 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