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.
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Jerry Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeld
Jason Alexander
George Costanza
Michael Richards
Cosmo Kramer
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Elaine Benes
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5 episodes • 1989Avg: 7.3Valley of Despair
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Seinfeld Chronicles | Jul 5, 1989 | 7.3 |
| 2 | The Stake Out | May 31, 1990 | 7.5 |
| 3 | The Robbery | Jun 7, 1990 | 7.4 |
| 4 | Male Unbonding | Jun 14, 1990 | 7.2 |
| 5 | The Stock Tip | Jun 21, 1990 | 7.3 |
12 episodes • 1991Avg: 7.9
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Ex-Girlfriend | Jan 23, 1991 | 7.5 |
| 2 | The Pony Remark | Jan 30, 1991 | 7.8 |
| 3 | The Jacket | Feb 6, 1991 | 8.2 |
| 4 | The Phone Message | Feb 13, 1991 | 8.3 |
| 5 | The Apartment | Apr 4, 1991 | 7.7 |
| 6 | The Statue | Apr 11, 1991 | 7.8 |
| 7 | The Revenge | Apr 18, 1991 | 8.2 |
| 8 | The Heart Attack | Apr 25, 1991 | 7.8 |
| 9 | The Deal | May 2, 1991 | 8.2 |
| 10 | The Baby Shower | May 16, 1991 | 7.4 |
| 11 | The Chinese Restaurant | May 23, 1991 | 8.6 |
| 12 | The Busboy | Jun 26, 1991 | 7.6 |
23 episodes • 1991Avg: 8.2
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Note | Sep 18, 1991 | 8.2 |
| 2 | The Truth | Sep 25, 1991 | 7.7 |
| 3 | The Pen | Oct 2, 1991 | 8.2 |
| 4 | The Dog | Oct 9, 1991 | 7.1 |
| 5 | The Library | Oct 16, 1991 | 8.5 |
| 6 | The Parking Garage | Oct 30, 1991 | 8.7 |
| 7 | The Cafe | Nov 6, 1991 | 8.3 |
| 8 | The Tape | Nov 13, 1991 | 8.7 |
| 9 | The Nose Job | Nov 20, 1991 | 7.8 |
| 10 | The Stranded | Nov 27, 1991 | 7.4 |
| 11 | The Alternate Side | Dec 4, 1991 | 8.2 |
| 12 | The Red Dot | Dec 11, 1991 | 8.3 |
| 13 | The Subway | Jan 8, 1992 | 8.7 |
| 14 | The Pez Dispenser | Jan 15, 1992 | 8.4 |
| 15 | The Suicide | Jan 29, 1992 | 7.5 |
| 16 | The Fix-Up | Feb 5, 1992 | 8.4 |
| 17 | The Boyfriend (1) | Feb 12, 1992 | 8.6 |
| 18 | The Boyfriend (2) | Feb 12, 1992 | 8.9 |
| 19 | The Limo | Feb 26, 1992 | 7.9 |
| 20 | The Good Samaritan | Mar 4, 1992 | 7.8 |
| 21 | The Letter | Mar 25, 1992 | 8.2 |
| 22 | The Parking Space | Apr 22, 1992 | 8.2 |
| 23 | The Keys | May 6, 1992 | 8.0 |
24 episodes • 1992Avg: 8.3
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Trip (1) | Aug 12, 1992 | 8.0 |
| 2 | The Trip (2) | Aug 19, 1992 | 8.3 |
| 3 | The Pitch | Sep 16, 1992 | 8.5 |
| 4 | The Ticket | Sep 16, 1992 | 8.2 |
| 5 | The Wallet | Sep 23, 1992 | 7.9 |
| 6 | The Watch | Sep 30, 1992 | 8.0 |
| 7 | The Bubble Boy | Oct 7, 1992 | 8.7 |
| 8 | The Cheever Letters | Oct 28, 1992 | 8.5 |
| 9 | The Opera | Nov 4, 1992 | 8.2 |
| 10 | The Virgin | Nov 11, 1992 | 8.1 |
| 11 | The Contest | Nov 18, 1992 | 9.5 |
| 12 | The Airport | Nov 25, 1992 | 8.9 |
| 13 | The Pick | Dec 16, 1992 | 8.5 |
| 14 | The Movie | Jan 6, 1993 | 8.1 |
| 15 | The Visa | Jan 27, 1993 | 8.0 |
| 16 | The Shoes | Feb 4, 1993 | 8.1 |
| 17 | The Outing | Feb 11, 1993 | 9.4 |
| 18 | The Old Man | Feb 18, 1993 | 8.0 |
| 19 | The Implant | Feb 25, 1993 | 8.6 |
| 20 | The Junior Mint | Mar 18, 1993 | 8.7 |
| 21 | The Smelly Car | Apr 15, 1993 | 8.3 |
| 22 | The Handicap Spot | May 13, 1993 | 8.2 |
| 23 | The Pilot (1) | May 20, 1993 | 8.6 |
| 24 | The Pilot (2) | May 20, 1993 | 6.9 |
22 episodes • 1993Avg: 8.4
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Mango | Sep 16, 1993 | 8.5 |
| 2 | The Puffy Shirt | Sep 23, 1993 | 8.8 |
| 3 | The Glasses | Sep 30, 1993 | 8.3 |
| 4 | The Sniffing Accountant | Oct 7, 1993 | 8.1 |
| 5 | The Bris | Oct 14, 1993 | 8.0 |
| 6 | The Lip Reader | Oct 28, 1993 | 8.4 |
| 7 | The Non-Fat Yogurt | Nov 4, 1993 | 8.3 |
| 8 | The Barber | Nov 11, 1993 | 8.3 |
| 9 | The Masseuse | Nov 18, 1993 | 7.7 |
| 10 | The Cigar Store Indian | Dec 9, 1993 | 8.4 |
| 11 | The Conversion | Dec 16, 1993 | 8.1 |
| 12 | The Stall | Jan 6, 1994 | 8.6 |
| 13 | The Dinner Party | Feb 3, 1994 | 8.2 |
| 14 | The Marine Biologist | Feb 10, 1994 | 9.2 |
| 15 | The Pie | Feb 17, 1994 | 8.5 |
| 16 | The Stand-In | Feb 24, 1994 | 7.6 |
| 17 | The Wife | Mar 17, 1994 | 7.9 |
| 18 | The Raincoats (1) | Apr 28, 1994 | 8.3 |
| 19 | The Raincoats (2) | Apr 28, 1994 | 8.6 |
| 20 | The Fire | May 5, 1994 | 9.1 |
| 21 | The Hamptons | May 12, 1994 | 9.5 |
| 22 | The Opposite | May 19, 1994 | 8.8 |
24 episodes • 1994Avg: 8.2
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Chaperone | Sep 22, 1994 | 7.9 |
| 2 | The Big Salad | Sep 29, 1994 | 8.0 |
| 3 | The Pledge Drive | Oct 6, 1994 | 8.2 |
| 4 | The Chinese Woman | Oct 13, 1994 | 8.1 |
| 5 | The Couch | Oct 27, 1994 | 8.0 |
| 6 | The Gymnast | Nov 3, 1994 | 8.2 |
| 7 | The Soup | Nov 10, 1994 | 8.1 |
| 8 | The Mom & Pop Store | Nov 17, 1994 | 8.0 |
| 9 | The Secretary | Dec 8, 1994 | 8.0 |
| 10 | The Race | Dec 15, 1994 | 8.9 |
| 11 | The Switch | Jan 5, 1995 | 8.9 |
| 12 | The Label Maker | Jan 19, 1995 | 8.5 |
| 13 | The Scofflaw | Jan 26, 1995 | 8.0 |
| 14 | The Highlights of 100 (1) | Feb 2, 1995 | 6.9 |
| 15 | The Highlights of 100 (2) | Feb 2, 1995 | 8.2 |
| 16 | The Beard | Feb 9, 1995 | 8.1 |
| 17 | The Kiss Hello | Feb 16, 1995 | 8.2 |
| 18 | The Doorman | Feb 23, 1995 | 8.9 |
| 19 | The Jimmy | Mar 16, 1995 | 8.2 |
| 20 | The Doodle | Apr 6, 1995 | 8.7 |
| 21 | The Fusilli Jerry | Apr 27, 1995 | 8.0 |
| 22 | The Diplomat's Club | May 4, 1995 | 8.4 |
| 23 | The Face Painter | May 11, 1995 | 7.8 |
| 24 | The Understudy | May 18, 1995 | 7.9 |
24 episodes • 1995Avg: 8.4Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Engagement | Sep 21, 1995 | 8.6 |
| 2 | The Postponement | Sep 28, 1995 | 8.2 |
| 3 | The Maestro | Oct 5, 1995 | 8.0 |
| 4 | The Wink | Oct 12, 1995 | 8.5 |
| 5 | The Hot Tub | Oct 19, 1995 | 8.5 |
| 6 | The Soup Nazi | Nov 2, 1995 | 9.5 |
| 7 | The Secret Code | Nov 9, 1995 | 8.4 |
| 8 | The Pool Guy | Nov 16, 1995 | 8.3 |
| 9 | The Sponge | Dec 7, 1995 | 8.2 |
| 10 | The Gum | Dec 14, 1995 | 8.5 |
| 11 | The Rye | Jan 4, 1996 | 8.8 |
| 12 | The Caddy | Jan 25, 1996 | 8.6 |
| 13 | The Seven | Feb 1, 1996 | 8.1 |
| 14 | The Cadillac (1) | Feb 8, 1996 | 8.5 |
| 15 | The Cadillac (2) | Feb 8, 1996 | 8.4 |
| 16 | The Shower Head | Feb 15, 1996 | 8.1 |
| 17 | The Doll | Feb 22, 1996 | 7.7 |
| 18 | The Friars Club | Mar 7, 1996 | 8.1 |
| 19 | The Wig Master | Apr 4, 1996 | 8.7 |
| 20 | The Calzone | Apr 25, 1996 | 8.6 |
| 21 | The Bottle Deposit (1) | May 2, 1996 | 8.2 |
| 22 | The Bottle Deposit (2) | May 2, 1996 | 8.5 |
| 23 | The Wait Out | May 9, 1996 | 8.1 |
| 24 | The Invitations | May 16, 1996 | 8.1 |
22 episodes • 1996Avg: 8.4Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Foundation | Sep 19, 1996 | 8.0 |
| 2 | The Soul Mate | Sep 26, 1996 | 7.9 |
| 3 | The Bizarro Jerry | Oct 3, 1996 | 9.0 |
| 4 | The Little Kicks | Oct 10, 1996 | 8.9 |
| 5 | The Package | Oct 17, 1996 | 8.6 |
| 6 | The Fatigues | Oct 31, 1996 | 8.0 |
| 7 | The Checks | Nov 7, 1996 | 8.0 |
| 8 | The Chicken Roaster | Nov 14, 1996 | 8.9 |
| 9 | The Abstinence | Nov 21, 1996 | 9.0 |
| 10 | The Andrea Doria | Dec 19, 1996 | 8.3 |
| 11 | The Little Jerry | Jan 9, 1997 | 8.2 |
| 12 | The Money | Jan 16, 1997 | 7.7 |
| 13 | The Comeback | Jan 30, 1997 | 8.5 |
| 14 | The Van Buren Boys | Feb 6, 1997 | 7.9 |
| 15 | The Susie | Feb 13, 1997 | 8.6 |
| 16 | The Pothole | Feb 20, 1997 | 8.6 |
| 17 | The English Patient | Mar 13, 1997 | 8.5 |
| 18 | The Nap | Apr 10, 1997 | 8.7 |
| 19 | The Yada Yada | Apr 24, 1997 | 9.0 |
| 20 | The Millennium | May 1, 1997 | 8.0 |
| 21 | The Muffin Tops | May 8, 1997 | 8.3 |
| 22 | The Summer of George | May 15, 1997 | 8.5 |
24 episodes • 1997Avg: 8.2
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Butter Shave | Sep 25, 1997 | 8.3 |
| 2 | The Voice | Oct 2, 1997 | 8.3 |
| 3 | The Serenity Now | Oct 9, 1997 | 8.7 |
| 4 | The Blood | Oct 16, 1997 | 8.1 |
| 5 | The Junk Mail | Oct 30, 1997 | 7.9 |
| 6 | The Merv Griffin Show | Nov 6, 1997 | 9.0 |
| 7 | The Slicer | Nov 13, 1997 | 8.3 |
| 8 | The Betrayal | Nov 20, 1997 | 8.9 |
| 9 | The Apology | Dec 11, 1997 | 8.2 |
| 10 | The Strike | Dec 18, 1997 | 8.7 |
| 11 | The Dealership | Jan 8, 1998 | 8.3 |
| 12 | The Reverse Peephole | Jan 15, 1998 | 8.2 |
| 13 | The Cartoon | Jan 29, 1998 | 7.8 |
| 14 | The Strong Box | Feb 5, 1998 | 7.9 |
| 15 | The Wizard | Feb 26, 1998 | 7.8 |
| 16 | The Burning | Mar 19, 1998 | 8.3 |
| 17 | The Bookstore | Apr 9, 1998 | 8.1 |
| 18 | The Frogger | Apr 23, 1998 | 8.7 |
| 19 | The Maid | Apr 30, 1998 | 8.0 |
| 20 | The Puerto Rican Day | May 7, 1998 | 7.8 |
| 21 | The Chronicle (1) | May 14, 1998 | 7.6 |
| 22 | The Chronicle (2) | May 14, 1998 | 7.8 |
| 23 | The Finale (1) | May 14, 1998 | 7.8 |
| 24 | The Finale (2) | May 14, 1998 | 7.6 |
