The Serenity Now 

Jerry opens up his feelings. Elaine is getting hit on by the Jews. Kramer gets a screen door. George helps his father sell computers.

Director:

Andy Ackerman

Writers:

Larry David (created by), Jerry Seinfeld (created by)

Stars:

Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Jerry Seinfeld	...	Jerry Seinfeld
Julia Louis-Dreyfus	...	Elaine Benes
Michael Richards	...	Cosmo Kramer
Jason Alexander	...	George Costanza
Jerry Stiller	...	Frank Costanza
Estelle Harris	...	Estelle Costanza
Lori Loughlin	...	Patty
Richard Fancy	...	Lippman
Ross Malinger	...	Adam Lippman
Matt McCoy	...	Lloyd Braun
Bruce Mahler	...	Rabbi Glickman

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

screen door | shiksa | kissing | toilet papering | marriage proposal | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

PG

Did You Know?

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.

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Goofs

The second time we are in Frank's garage the handwriting on the chalkboard changes between shots: note the Gs in 'GEORGE'.

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Quotes

Jerry Seinfeld: She thinks I suppress my emotions.
George Costanza: So, what do you care what she thinks?
Jerry Seinfeld: Good body.

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Connections

References Bewitched (1964)

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Soundtracks

Seinfeld Theme Song
Written by Jonathan Wolff

User Reviews

Lemme explain

I've always had a bit of a soft spot for this episode. Many years ago, I saw Jerry Stiller at a restaurant and yelled "Serenity now". I was later informed by his driver that it made his day. It was a funny episode too

Details

Official Sites:

Hulu Sony Pictures Television

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 October 1997 (USA)

Filming Locations:

CBS Studio Center - 4024 Radford Avenue, Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Shapiro/West Productions, Castle Rock Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

23 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

4:3