Seinfeld
(1989–1998)
George's mother throws her back out when she falls down after catching George performing a personal act; the gang partakes in a contest of self-denial.
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Title: The Contest (18 Nov 1992)
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Cast
| Episode complete credited cast: | |||
| Jerry Seinfeld | ... | Jerry Seinfeld | |
| Julia Louis-Dreyfus | ... | Elaine Benes | |
| Michael Richards | ... | Kramer | |
| Jason Alexander | ... | George Costanza | |
| Estelle Harris | ... | Estelle Constanza | |
| Jane Leeves | ... | Marla | |
| Ilana Levine | ... | Joyce | |
| Rachel Sweet | ... | Shelly | |
| Andrea Parker | ... | Nurse | |
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After George's mother catches him alone in a somewhat embarrassing situation, Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer stage a contest to see who can last the longest without any sexual gratification. Temptation quickly sets in for everyone. Kramer is the first to fall after ogling the woman across the street who walks around her apartment naked. George is next after he visits his mother in hospital and her roommate gets a sponge bath across from the curtain separating them. Elaine signs up for a fitness class where none other than JFK Jr. is enrolled. Her fantasizing does the rest. Finally, Jerry's new girlfriend Marla decides it's time to lose her virginity but Jerry has to explain the contest. Written by garykmcd
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masturbation | sexy woman | female masturbation | british woman | male masturbation |Genres:
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18 November 1992 (USA) See more »Filming Locations:
CBS Studio Center - 4024 Radford Avenue, Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Company Credits
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George Costanza: I am king of the county. You?
Jerry Seinfeld: Lord of the Manor.
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(uncredited)
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Performed by Michael Richards and Jerry Seinfeld
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In Curb Your Enthusiasm: Shaq (2001), it is revealed that this is Shaquille O'Neal's favorite episode. See more »Goofs
Jerry remarks to his mother that he's watching "Tiny Toons" on Nickelodeon. "Tiny Toon Adventures" didn't begin airing on Nickelodeon until 1995, whereas "The Contest" first aired in late 1992. See more »Quotes
Jerry Seinfeld: But are you still "Master of your Domain?"George Costanza: I am king of the county. You?
Jerry Seinfeld: Lord of the Manor.
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The Wheels on the Bus(uncredited)
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Performed by Michael Richards and Jerry Seinfeld
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This probably has to be the best episode in situational comedy. A show that had everything including slapstick comedy went right to the line and never crossed it.