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Seinfeld

The Boyfriend

  • Episode aired Feb 12, 1992
  • 46m
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
3.9K
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S3.E17
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Jerry Seinfeld and Keith Hernandez in Seinfeld (1989)
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Elaine and Keith are hitting it off until he pulls out a cigarette; Keith wants Jerry to help him move, leading Jerry along with Elaine to breakup with Keith.Elaine and Keith are hitting it off until he pulls out a cigarette; Keith wants Jerry to help him move, leading Jerry along with Elaine to breakup with Keith.Elaine and Keith are hitting it off until he pulls out a cigarette; Keith wants Jerry to help him move, leading Jerry along with Elaine to breakup with Keith.
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
3.9K
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  • Director
    • Tom Cherones
  • Writers
    • Larry David
    • Jerry Seinfeld
    • Larry Levin
  • Stars
    • Jerry Seinfeld
    • Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    • Michael Richards
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tom Cherones
  • Writers
    • Larry David
    • Jerry Seinfeld
    • Larry Levin
  • Stars
    • Jerry Seinfeld
    • Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    • Michael Richards
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    • 6User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Jason Alexander and Melanie Good in Seinfeld (1989)
    Jason Alexander and Rae Allen in Seinfeld (1989)
    Jason Alexander and Rae Allen in Seinfeld (1989)
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards in Seinfeld (1989)
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards in Seinfeld (1989)
    Jerry Seinfeld, Wayne Knight, and Michael Richards in Seinfeld (1989)
    Keith Hernandez in Seinfeld (1989)

    Top cast

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    Jerry Seinfeld
    Jerry Seinfeld
    • Jerry Seinfeldas Jerry Seinfeld
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    • Elaine Benesas Elaine Benes
    Michael Richards
    Michael Richards
    • Cosmo Krameras Cosmo Kramer
    Jason Alexander
    Jason Alexander
    • George Costanzaas George Costanza
    Keith Hernandez
    • Keith Hernandezas Keith Hernandez
    Rae Allen
    Rae Allen
    • Mrs. Sokolas Mrs. Sokol
    Wayne Knight
    Wayne Knight
    • Newmanas Newman
    Carol Ann Susi
    Carol Ann Susi
    • Carrieas Carrie
    • (credit only)
    Lisa Mende
    Lisa Mende
    • Carolas Carol
    • (credit only)
    Roger McDowell
    • Roger McDowellas Roger McDowell
    Stephen Prutting
    • Michaelas Michael
    • (credit only)
    Richard Assad
    Richard Assad
    • Cabbieas Cabbie
    Melanie Good
    Melanie Good
    • Tall Womanas Tall Woman
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    • Director
      • Tom Cherones
    • Writers
      • Larry David
      • Jerry Seinfeld
      • Larry Levin
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    Storyline

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    In the first hour-long episode, Jerry hooks up with Keith Hernandez at the gym. He tries to meet with Keith only to be shunned because Keith is infatuated with Elaine. George tries to keep his unemployment money coming in when he tells the unemployment officer that he got a job with "Vandelay Industries", a company that manufactures latex. Kramer and Newman recall an incident in which Keith spit on them after a really bad Mets game. The details of the incident strangely mirror that of the JFK assassination. —halo1k
    • reference to the john f. kennedy assassination
    • lying
    • new friend
    • telephone call
    • baseball player
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    • Genre
      • Comedy
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jerry's (Jerry Seinfeld) line, "And you want to be my latex salesman," was ad-libbed.
    • Goofs
      Kramer and Newman claim to have been a spat on by Keith Hernandez on June 14, 1987, when the Mets lost to the Phillies. The Mets lost to the Phillies at home only once in 1987, and it was a 5-3 loss on September 7th. On the date in question, the Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3. Hernandez actually played well in the game, hitting a home run and an RBI double while fielding at first base without errors.
    • Quotes

      George Costanza: [George rushes into Jerry's apartment] Did anybody call here asking for Vandelay Industries?

      Jerry: No, what happened to you?

      George Costanza: All right, listen closely, I was at the unemployment office and I told them I was very close to getting a job with Vandelay Industries, and I gave them your phone number. So now, when the phone rings, you have to answer "Vandelay Industries".

      Jerry: I'm Vandelay Industries?

      George Costanza: Right.

      Jerry: What is that?

      George Costanza: You're in latex.

      Jerry: What do I do with latex?

      George Costanza: I don't know, you manufacture it.

      Elaine: [laughing] Right here in this little apartment?

      Jerry: And what do I say about you?

      George Costanza: You're considering hiring me for your latex salesman.

      Jerry: I'm gonna hire you as my latex salesman?

      [chuckling]

      Jerry: I don't think so. Why would I do that?

      George Costanza: [angrily] Because I asked you to.

      Jerry: If you think I'm looking for someone to just sit at a desk, pushing papers around, you can forget it. I get enough headaches just trying to manufacture the stuff.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      Seinfeld Theme Song
      Written by Jonathan Wolff

    User reviews6

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    The Boyfriend is an absolute favorite of mine, and a classic Seinfeld episode, as the story in it is one of my favorites!
    (plot). Jerry's friendship with his baseball idol Keith Hernandez makes him act like the two of them are dating. Kramer and Newman despise Hernandez for having spit on them after a game, though Jerry suspects the involvement of a second Spitter. Jerry gets jealous when Keith begins dating Elaine. George schemes for an unemployment extension by lying about his job interview with the fictitious Vandelay industries and dating his counselor's daughter.

    The Boyfriend is an absolute favorite of mine, and a classic Seinfeld episode, as the story in it is one of my favorites!. It was really funny when the cab driver got sick of George's demands and threw him out of the cab, and this is very well written by Larry Levin and directed by Tom Cherones, plus this was the 1st ever episode two have 2 parts in it and be an hour long. The opening segment was hilarious as George claimed Keith wouldn't know he was, but he did after all, and I loved the ending too as George finally got his wish about having sex with a tall woman, plus Keith Hernandez is excellent in this episode and was very funny. Jerry's stand up's were very funny,and I can see why this is one of Jerry's favorite episodes, because it's one of mine too, plus this is one of Seinfeld's most clever episodes in my opinion. Jerry's explanation about the spitting segment was very funny, and This might just be the best episode on Season 3, plus Julia and Keith made a cool couple. The Boyfriend is an absolute favorite of mine, and a classic Seinfeld episode, as the story in it is one of my favorites, and I say go see it immediately if you Haven't Seinfeld fans!. ***** out of 5

    Favorite quotes.

    (Opening segment). Kramer: Wide open!, I was wide open underneath, I had three inches on the guy, see you two were hogging the ball. George: Me? it Wasn't me, I never even saw the ball, (George to Jerry): All you do is dribble. Jerry: I have to dribble, If I give it to you, you just shoot, your a Chucker!. George: Oh I'm a Chucker?. Jerry: That's right every time you get the ball you shoot. George: I can't believe you called me a Chucker, no way I'm a Chucker, I don't chuck, never chuck, never have chucked, never will chuck, no chuck!. Jerry: You chuck!. George: Kramer am I a Chucker?. Kramer: Oh your a Chucker!.

    Kramer: Hey you know this is the 1st time we ever saw each other naked?. Jerry: Believe me I didn't see anything. Kramer: Oh you didn't sneak a peek?. Jerry: No did you?. Kramer: Yeah I Snuck a peek. Jerry: *laughing* why?. Kramer: Why not?, hey what about you George?. George: Yeah I Snuck a peek, but it was so fast, I didn't see anything, it was just a blur.

    George: You know Keith what Iv'e always wondered is with all the ball clubs flying around all season, wouldn't you think There'd be a plane crash?.

    Jerry: Vandelay industries Kell Varnsen speaking, how may we help you?.

    Keith: You know I hate to brag about it but I did win 11 straight gold gloves, I wouldn't have brought it up but since you mentioned it. Elaine: I didn't mention it. Keith: Well I won them anyway. Elaine: Well so what?, I mean you played 1st base , I mean they always put the worst player at 1st base, that's where they put me and I stunk. Keith: Elaine You don't know the 1st thing about 1st base. Elaine: Oh well I know something about getting to 1st base,and I know You'll never be there. Keith: The way I see it Iv'e already been there, and I plan on rounding second tonight at around 11:00. Elaine: Well I'd watch the 3rd base coach if I were you, Cause I don't think He's waving you in.
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    • Apr 18, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 12, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The New Friend
    • Filming locations
      • 1641 Second Avenue, Manhattan, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Shapiro/West Productions
      • Castle Rock Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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