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Seinfeld

The Serenity Now

  • Episode aired Oct 9, 1997
  • PGPG
  • 23m
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Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards in Seinfeld (1989)
With all nine seasons of "Seinfeld" now available on Netflix, the thought of deciding where to start your rewatches might seem as difficult as translating the meaning of "Yada, yada, yada." But we've got you covered with a "breathtaking" list of iconic "Seinfeld" catchphrases to help you organize your revisits of some of the best episodes from the celebrated sitcom.
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Jerry opens up his feelings. Elaine is getting hit on by the Jews. Kramer gets a screen door. George helps his father sell computers.Jerry opens up his feelings. Elaine is getting hit on by the Jews. Kramer gets a screen door. George helps his father sell computers.Jerry opens up his feelings. Elaine is getting hit on by the Jews. Kramer gets a screen door. George helps his father sell computers.

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  • Director
    • Andy Ackerman
  • Writers
    • Larry David
    • Jerry Seinfeld
    • Steve Koren
  • Stars
    • Jerry Seinfeld
    • Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    • Michael Richards
Top credits
  • Director
    • Andy Ackerman
  • Writers
    • Larry David
    • Jerry Seinfeld
    • Steve Koren
  • Stars
    • Jerry Seinfeld
    • Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    • Michael Richards
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    • 8User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    7 Essential "Seinfeld" Catchphrases
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    7 Essential "Seinfeld" Catchphrases

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    Jerry Seinfeld and Michael Richards in Seinfeld (1989)
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    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
    Jerry Stiller
    Jerry Stiller
    • Frank Costanzaas Frank Costanza
    Estelle Harris
    Estelle Harris
    • Estelle Costanzaas Estelle Costanza
    Lori Loughlin
    Lori Loughlin
    • Pattyas Patty
    Richard Fancy
    Richard Fancy
    • Lippmanas Lippman
    Ross Malinger
    Ross Malinger
    • Adam Lippmanas Adam Lippman
    Matt McCoy
    Matt McCoy
    • Lloyd Braunas Lloyd Braun
    Bruce Mahler
    Bruce Mahler
    • Rabbi Glickmanas Rabbi Glickman
    Ruth Cohen
    • Ruthie Cohenas Ruthie Cohen
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    • Director
      • Andy Ackerman
    • Writers
      • Larry David
      • Jerry Seinfeld
      • Steve Koren
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    Storyline

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    Frank sets up a new business selling computers and hires George and Lloyd Braun (seen in "The Non Fat Yogurt" and "The Gum") to compete against each other in a sales contest. But Frank's relaxation technique drives everybody completely nuts. Jerry's new girlfriend encourages him to let his emotions out. Kramer takes Frank's screen door and puts it up in his apartment, creating "Anytown, USA", but the local kids make relaxation difficult. Elaine discovers her "shiksa appeal" and suddenly every Jewish man in New York, including her former boss, is attracted to her. —halo1k
    • screen door
    • shiksa
    • kissing
    • toilet papering
    • marriage proposal
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    • Genre
      • Comedy
    • Certificate
      • PG
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This episode's plot was inspired by real-life events in the life of writer Steve Koren. While driving with his arguing parents, Koren was bewildered to hear his father shout "Serenity now!" at the top of his lungs as part of a rage controlling exercise his doctor had told him about and questioned whether or not the phrase was meant to be yelled.
    • Goofs
      When George (Jason Alexander) asks Kramer (Michael Richards) if he wants to go to Queens, Kramer says yes as he's getting a drink out of Jerry's (Jerry Seinfeld) fridge. He then walks away without closing the door and in the next shot the fridge is shown with the door closed.
    • Quotes

      Lloyd Braun: Serenity now. Insanity later.

    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Seinfeld Quotes (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Seinfeld Theme Song
      Written by Jonathan Wolff

    User reviews8

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    9/10
    A unique episode
    Seinfeld is a kind of show where you don't see much emotions other than comedy related. So, this time they tried to produce love, anger and compassion among characters and they knew that it would be considered weird by the audience. But they pulled it off. Just one thing I didn't like was kissing Elaine in a harassing way. If this was shot today then it would be considered a big controversy.
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    • pandey27
    • Apr 27, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 9, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • CBS Studio Center - 4024 Radford Avenue, Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Shapiro/West Productions
      • Castle Rock Entertainment
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      23 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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