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Seinfeld

  • TV Series
  • 1989–19981989–1998
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
8.9/10
310K
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POPULARITY
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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.
IMDb RATING
8.9/10
310K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
66
7
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    • Creators
      • Larry David
      • Jerry Seinfeld
    • Stars
      • Jerry Seinfeld
      • Julia Louis-Dreyfus
      • Michael Richards
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    • Creators
      • Larry David
      • Jerry Seinfeld
    • Stars
      • Jerry Seinfeld
      • Julia Louis-Dreyfus
      • Michael Richards
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    • 608User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
    Top rated TV #37
    • Won 10 Primetime Emmys
      • 74 wins & 186 nominations total

    Episodes173

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    Videos26

    7 Essential "Seinfeld" Catchphrases
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    "Seinfeld" | Anniversary Mashup
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    Moran Atias Picks Her "Seinfeld" Spirt Animal
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    Seinfeld: Clip 1
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    Seinfeld: Clip 3
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    Seinfeld: Season 8 (Clip 2)
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    Seinfeld: Season 8 (Clip 2)
    Official Trailer
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    "Seinfeld" Seasons 1-3
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    "Seinfeld" Seasons 1-3
    Seinfeld: Season Eight
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    Seinfeld: Season Eight
    Seinfeld: Season 4
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    Seinfeld: Season 4

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    Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Jerry Seinfeld in Seinfeld (1989)
    Jerry Seinfeld and Michael Richards in Seinfeld (1989)
    Jason Alexander and Melanie Good in Seinfeld (1989)
    Wayne Knight and Michael Richards in Seinfeld (1989)
    Barney Martin and Liz Sheridan in Seinfeld (1989)
    Jerry Seinfeld in Good News, Bad News (1989)
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, Jerry Stiller, Estelle Harris, Tracy Letts, Colin Malone, Michael Richards, and Daniel von Bargen in Seinfeld (1989)
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jerry Seinfeld, and Jason Alexander in Seinfeld (1989)
    Mike Hagerty and Michael Richards in Seinfeld (1989)
    Michael Richards in Seinfeld (1989)
    Jerry Seinfeld in Seinfeld (1989)
    Jason Alexander in Seinfeld (1989)

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    Jerry Seinfeld
    Jerry Seinfeld
    • Jerry Seinfeld
    172 episodes172 eps • 1989–1998
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    • Elaine Benes
    171 episodes171 eps • 1990–1998
    Michael Richards
    Michael Richards
    • Cosmo Kramer…
    170 episodes170 eps • 1989–1998
    Jason Alexander
    Jason Alexander
    • George Costanza
    171 episodes171 eps • 1989–1998
    Ruth Cohen
    • Ruthie Cohen
    101 episodes101 eps • 1992–1998
    Wayne Knight
    Wayne Knight
    • Newman
    44 episodes44 eps • 1992–1998
    Norman Brenner
    • Man on Sidewalk…
    29 episodes29 eps • 1990–1998
    Heidi Swedberg
    Heidi Swedberg
    • Susan Ross
    28 episodes28 eps • 1992–1997
    Estelle Harris
    Estelle Harris
    • Estelle Costanza
    27 episodes27 eps • 1992–1998
    Jerry Stiller
    Jerry Stiller
    • Frank Costanza
    27 episodes27 eps • 1993–1998
    Liz Sheridan
    Liz Sheridan
    • Helen Seinfeld
    21 episodes21 eps • 1990–1998
    John O'Hurley
    John O'Hurley
    • J. Peterman
    20 episodes20 eps • 1995–1998
    Barney Martin
    Barney Martin
    • Morty Seinfeld
    20 episodes20 eps • 1991–1998
    Len Lesser
    Len Lesser
    • Uncle Leo
    14 episodes14 eps • 1991–1998
    Deck McKenzie
    • Angry Man…
    13 episodes13 eps • 1991–1997
    Richard Herd
    Richard Herd
    • Wilhelm
    11 episodes11 eps • 1995–1998
    Peggy Lane
    Peggy Lane
    • Office Worker…
    11 episodes11 eps • 1992–1996
    Richard Fancy
    Richard Fancy
    • Lippman
    10 episodes10 eps • 1991–1998
    • Creators
      • Larry David
      • Jerry Seinfeld
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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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]

    • Crazy credits
      The series does not have an opening credits sequence. Instead, the lead actor credits play out over a scene. Now commonplace in sitcoms and drama series, this was considered a novelty in 1990 and sparked a debate over the future of opening credits in TV series.
    • 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 Seinfeld: The Chronicle (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Seinfeld Theme Song
      Written by Jonathan Wolff

    User reviews608

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    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.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 5, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • 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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