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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| Episode complete credited cast: | |||
| Jerry Seinfeld | ... | Jerry Seinfeld | |
| Julia Louis-Dreyfus | ... | Elaine Benes | |
| Michael Richards | ... | Cosmo Kramer | |
| Jason Alexander | ... | George Costanza | |
| Estelle Harris | ... | Estelle Costanza | |
| Jane Leeves | ... | Marla Penny | |
| 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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Jerry Seinfeld: You don't want to visualize your parents having sex. You know what I mean? It's somehow a very uncomfortable thing. You know, in your mind that they had to have sex at least once to have you. But you still kind of maintain the image in your head of, "Well, I don't know. I'm not positive. I can't prove it. I don't know if that actually happened." That's why I think if I found I was adopted, that would really come as great news. I'm adopted? That's great! I'd be happy to hear that. ...
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(uncredited)
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Performed by Michael Richards and Jerry Seinfeld
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Estelle Harris, who played George's mother, had not seen Seinfeld before she auditioned. See more »Goofs
When Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) & Marla (Jane Leeves ) are kissing on the couch, a person walking behind the set is visible through the window in Jerry's bathroom. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Jerry Seinfeld: You don't want to visualize your parents having sex. You know what I mean? It's somehow a very uncomfortable thing. You know, in your mind that they had to have sex at least once to have you. But you still kind of maintain the image in your head of, "Well, I don't know. I'm not positive. I can't prove it. I don't know if that actually happened." That's why I think if I found I was adopted, that would really come as great news. I'm adopted? That's great! I'd be happy to hear that. ...
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Referenced in Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return: The Beast of Hollow Mountain (2017) See more »Soundtracks
The Wheels on the Bus(uncredited)
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Performed by Michael Richards and Jerry Seinfeld
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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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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.