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Seinfeld

  • TV Series
  • 1989–1998
  • TV-PG
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
8.9/10
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards in Seinfeld (1989)
The continuing misadventures of neurotic New York City stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his equally neurotic New York City friends.
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The continuing misadventures of neurotic New York City stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his equally neurotic New York City friends.The continuing misadventures of neurotic New York City stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his equally neurotic New York City friends.The continuing misadventures of neurotic New York City stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his equally neurotic New York City friends.

  • Creators
    • Larry David
    • Jerry Seinfeld
  • Stars
    • Jerry Seinfeld
    • Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    • Michael Richards
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.9/10
    369K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    178
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    • Creators
      • Larry David
      • Jerry Seinfeld
    • Stars
      • Jerry Seinfeld
      • Julia Louis-Dreyfus
      • Michael Richards
    • 678User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated TV #40
    • Won 10 Primetime Emmys
      • 79 wins & 197 nominations total

    Episodes172

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    Jerry Seinfeld
    Jerry Seinfeld
    • Jerry Seinfeld
    • 1989–1998
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    • Elaine Benes
    • 1990–1998
    Michael Richards
    Michael Richards
    • Cosmo Kramer…
    • 1989–1998
    Jason Alexander
    Jason Alexander
    • George Costanza
    • 1989–1998
    Ruth Cohen
    Ruth Cohen
    • Ruthie Cohen
    • 1992–1998
    Wayne Knight
    Wayne Knight
    • Newman
    • 1992–1998
    Norman Brenner
    • Man on Sidewalk…
    • 1990–1998
    Heidi Swedberg
    Heidi Swedberg
    • Susan Ross
    • 1992–1997
    Estelle Harris
    Estelle Harris
    • Estelle Costanza
    • 1992–1998
    Jerry Stiller
    Jerry Stiller
    • Frank Costanza
    • 1993–1998
    Liz Sheridan
    Liz Sheridan
    • Helen Seinfeld
    • 1990–1998
    John O'Hurley
    John O'Hurley
    • J. Peterman
    • 1995–1998
    Barney Martin
    Barney Martin
    • Morty Seinfeld
    • 1991–1998
    Len Lesser
    Len Lesser
    • Uncle Leo
    • 1991–1998
    Deck McKenzie
    • Angry Man…
    • 1991–1997
    Richard Herd
    Richard Herd
    • Wilhelm
    • 1995–1998
    Peggy Lane
    Peggy Lane
    • Office Worker…
    • 1992–1996
    Richard Fancy
    Richard Fancy
    • Lippman…
    • 1991–1998
    • Creators
      • Larry David
      • Jerry Seinfeld
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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Seinfeld' is celebrated for its unique humor, quirky characters, and witty dialogue, finding comedy in everyday life. Its innovative narrative and themes of relationships and social commentary stand out. The ensemble cast, led by Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Michael Richards, delivered memorable performances. The show introduced many catchphrases and cultural references. Despite criticism for character flaws and moral indifference, its clever writing and fearless humor have made it a comedy classic.
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    lupe65

    The greatest of all sitcoms

    This is sort of a small tribute to the show.

    It is too bad that this show is no longer being made. NBC should have used the "carrot and stick" approach with the creators and maybe the show would still be on. Instead, NBC gave them so much money that they just cut and ran. Sort of like "we'll give you millions and millions of dollars to do a short run series and then you guys can go". Which is what happened.

    I am like some of the others here on this post who said that they did not really watch "Seinfeld". It took several weeks to catch on to the characters to get to like the show. Even in re-runs "Seinfeld" is still very funny.

    Those people who say they do not like the show because it's about nothing are lying to themselves. They love it. They just cannot believe that someone could have been so successful with the show's premise.

    You could tell after Larry David quit "Seinfeld" the difference in the shows humor and pacing. And I saw some movie Larry David made right after...stinkola. I think it was called "Sour Grapes". Maybe some sort of comment on life after "Seinfeld"?

    It is extremely difficult to find anything on TV that even comes close to "Seinfeld". There just isn't any. This website suggests "Friends". Please. I think I just might throw up. "Friends" is just another of the cookie cutter sit-coms. After watching "Seinfeld", I cannot watch any sit-com, because it is just not the same. The others just fall way short of making any noticeable effort to put on some truly original humor.

    I think that in a couple of years, one of the Turner cable stations will have the syndication rights to "Seinfeld". I hope that they will honor the show by always putting the show on from its first show to the last without skipping the order because a big part of the successful formula for "Seinfeld" was that the show had a distinct timeline. The way it is being aired now, on one day you'll see a show that aired in 1990 then the next day they have one on that originally aired in 1995. That really stinks.

    Oh well. To all of you dyed-in-the-wool "Seinfeld" fans here is a little trivia I came across on the web.

    An anagram for "Seinfeld" is "snideelf". One last one for "Jerry Seinfeld" is "friendly jeers".

    Cheers to all of the creators, contributors, writers, producers, etc. of the greatest TV comedy ever.
    10Rob1331

    All-Time Great Sitcom

    What can I say about Seinfeld that hasn't already been said? It's just flat out hilarious and still holds up about almost 20 years later. I don't know of any sitcom ever (outside of maybe Friends) where all the co-stars are all equally funny! Jerry Seinfeld (Jerry), Jason Alexander (George), Michael Richards (Kramer) and Julia Louis-Dreyfus's (Elaine) are all some of the best sitcoms in the history of television. I mean everyone has there favorites but bottom line is they're all great as is the show! If you read any "best sitcom ever" list ever written you will find Seinfeld near the top on every list for a reason...because it is!
    9thekingkaran

    Beats Friends in sitcom genre for me!

    I just can't stop binging this show. Like ever. Don't get me wrong FRIENDS is historic in its own place & I've binged that a lot too but Seinfeld just edges it for me.

    Jason Alexander, you legend. George Costanza is the character that you see nowadays sitcoms are trying to pull off but they just can't. He's One of a kind. Just like Joey & Chandler. They are in a league of their own.

    I review rarely and this is my first review & I'm sounding like i should be giving Seinfeld 10/10 but I've settled with 9. The reason for that is i base my rating simply on 3 factors: 1) Characters 2) Storyline 3) Screenplay i.e. length of how long a show is keeping me attached to the screen before i lose interest.

    So for George, Kramer, Jerry i give it a perfect 10. But when it comes to Elaine, she's so lame. As a character, as a person i don't get her. Beauty of me binging Seinfeld is that I've chopped off her parts from all episodes. She's terrible, irritating and hardly makes me laugh. Writers haven't even attached background applause to her wise cracks. Downpoint of the show. 'Elame' Benes.

    To shed a light on Jerry & Kramer, well they are the lifeblood of the show. Their chemistry makes you laugh. Kramer is very underrated. Also, Jerry & George's coffee shop chemistry. Those scenes are hilarious & refreshing. You'd never get bored watching their riddled lifestyles.

    That's all, its a must watch. Even if sitcoms ain't your genre i think you must give this a try no matter what. It's just that good. And yes, first 2 seasons are a bit downer but important to watch for you to establish those characters. From season 3 you'd love the stories & start getting used to it. By season 5 & 6 you'd literally crack yourself up.

    BEST SITCOM EVER MADE HANDS DOWN. Effortless entertainment. Once you watch it, mark my words you're gonna binge it. P.S: I've already crossed the 3-figures binge watching it and currently rewatching it for 183rd time. Love this show to bits. Never getting enough of this ever.
    10Supermanfan-13

    Still just as funny today

    Seinfeld is absolutely, without a doubt, one of the best comedies in the history of television. It's just as hilarious today as when it was on in the 90's. There aren't many shows that hold up over decades and get just as many laughs today as back then but Seinfeld is definitely one of those shows. Larry David is just a flat out genius. Between this and Curb Your Enthusiasm, he's created 2 of the best sitcoms of all-time. This show is so good that you can find it running on some channel almost anytime of the day so it's obviously still doing well otherwise it wouldn't be on so much. I've seen each episode countless times and still laugh each time. I'll continue to watch this the rest of life and never get sick of it.
    sdfrsdfr

    Seinfeld, a cultural landmark?

    I caught a few episodes of Seinfeld over it's final two seasons run on public channel, and made it a point to catch a lot more of Jerry and friends during it's reruns. I found it very amusing on first viewings, but as time wore on, I began to like it more and more, and to eagerly borrow taped episodes from friends, and to hunt for re-runs on syndicated channels.

    Of the two comedy TV series in the history of television, I would choose both Seinfeld and Monty Python as the cultural landmarks of the medium. In Seinfeld, there is not a trace of sentimentality and glib moralizing that plagues the American sitcom genre. Characters do not hug each other on Christmas, fall in love, wax on and on about family and friends, there is no faux-cathartic season ender so favoured by the writers of, say, "Friends".

    Instead, we have the narcissistic Jerry, constantly mining the minutiae of everyday detail for every bit of situational comedy; we have the hyper-aggressive Elaine, whose strings of breakups with boyfriends are as impressive as her petty neuroses leading up to the breakups themselves; the ultimate schlub-loser George, who lies to every single woman he dates, sells faulty equipment to the handicapped and muscles off women and children when fleeing an apartment fire; and the impossibly inventive physical comedy of the entrepreneur cum schmooze Kramer.

    Over and over again, week in and week out, the quartet discuss trivialities with unbridled zeal, as the non-descript narrative pings from one mundane setting to another. Seldom has such wit been generated by such gargantually pointless human endeavours. That is where the brilliance of Seinfeld lies, in the ability to go to the most bizarre ends to fulfill the potential of a less than hopeful comedic premise; and the endless, pointlessly smug and nihilistic banter that almost invariably escalates into some of TV's classic lines, such as when George shouts triumphantly after winning an argument that "there is no bigger loser than me!".

    Surely, we won't find something like this again, for many more years to come.

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    • Trivia
      Larry David famously instituted a policy of "no hugging, no learning," meaning that the show must avoid sentimentality and moral lessons, and the characters must never learn or grow from their wrongdoings.
    • Goofs
      Jerry and Kramer's apartment building address is said several times to be 129 West 81st Street, but the awning outside of the building has the address 757.
    • Quotes

      Telemarketer: Hi, would you be interested in switching over to TMI long distance service?

      Jerry: Oh, gee, I can't talk right now. Why don't you give me your home number and I'll call you later?

      Telemarketer: Uh, well I'm sorry, we're not allowed to do that.

      Jerry: Oh, I guess you don't want people calling you at home.

      Telemarketer: No.

      Jerry: Well, now you know how I feel.

      [Jerry hangs up phone]

    • Alternate versions
      George's father was initially played by 'John Randolph' in the episode "The Handicap Spot". In syndication his guest appearance has been replaced by new footage featuring Jerry Stiller who played George's father in the later episodes. The DVD release of this episode featured in the Season 4 box set allows the option to watch either version.
    • Connections
      Edited into Where's Larry?: Seinfeld's Secret Guest Star (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Seinfeld Theme Song
      Written by Jonathan Wolff

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    • Release date
      • July 5, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Good News, Bad News
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • West-Shapiro
      • Castle Rock Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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