Seinfeld Reference: The Complete Encyclopedia (44 page)

Written By: Larry David

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Estelle Harris (Estelle Costanza), Jane Leeves (Marla), Ilana Levine (Joyce), Rachel Sweet (Shelly), Andrea Parker (Nurse)

52. 
"The Airport" (11.25.92) (9:30-10:00 pm).
  Jerry and Elaine are on a return flight from St. Louis, but the airline only has a coach and first class seat available.  Jerry is wined and dined, and meets a fashion model; whereas Elaine is stuffed like cargo with unruly passengers in a memorable flight filled with delays and rerouting. 
Subplots:
George and Kramer offer a ride but cannot coordinate the arrival of Jerry and Elaine's flight.  George infuriates a shackled prisoner at the airport newsstand, while Kramer recognizes a former roommate who owes him money.  Kramer follows the deadbeat onboard and George is reintroduced to the avenging prisoner.

Written By: Larry Charles

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Jennifer Campbell (Tia), Scott Burkholder (Prisoner), Jim J. Bullock (Attendant #1), Allan Wasserman (Grossbard), Lenny Rose (Passenger #1), Karen Denise Williams (Attendant #2), Annie Korzen (Passenger #2), Deck McKenzie (Security Guard), Maggie Egan (Ticket Clerk), Mark Christopher Lawrence (Sky Cap), Jack Graiman (Cop), William Evan Masters (Driver)

53. 
"The Pick" (12.16.92).
  Jerry continues dating a fashion model from the prior episode, but the relationship ends abruptly when she witnesses Jerry picking his nose.  Although he tries to explain the difference between an inner and outer rim pick, his pleas go unabated.  Meanwhile, Susan gives George a second chance, but after reconsidering reconciliation, he uses an offensive nose pick to facilitate another breakup. 
Subplots:
Kramer photographs Elaine for personalized Christmas cards that are mailed before anyone notices her nipple is exposed.  Kramer's perfume idea, the beach, is stolen and marketed by Calvin Klein.  During an executive meeting, Kramer is hired as an underwear model.

Teleplay By: Larry David

Story By: Larry David and Marc Jaffe

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Heidi Swedberg (Susan), Wayne Knight (Newman), Jennifer Campbell (Tia), Gina Hecht (Dana), Nicholas Hormann (Calvin), Tony Carlin (Fred), Francois Giroday (Male Executive), Blaire Baron (Female Executive), Steve Schubert (Man in Office)

54. 
"The Movie" (1.6.93).
  The gang arranges to meet at the Paragon Theater to watch
Checkmate
.  When the movie sells out, they walk to the Paradise movie theater.  Thereafter, no one follows their assigned duties: Kramer deviates for Papaya King hot dogs, Jerry is forced to spend the evening with comedian Pat Buckles, Elaine gives up four saved seats to unruly patrons, and George uses the gang's tickets because he cannot locate his ticket stub.  In the end, everyone separately watches
Rochelle Rochelle
, and meet in the lobby to discuss their mishap.

Written By: Steve Skrovan & Bill Masters & Jon Hayman

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Barry Diamond (Buckles), Perry Anzilotti (Usher), Tom La Grua (Kernis), Eric Poppick (Maurice), Cathy Lind Hayes (Woman Behind Elaine), Allan Kolman (Cab Driver), Molly Cleator (Cashier), Christie Mellor (Concessionaire), Jeff Norman (Man in Line), Paul Eisenhauer (Man in Theatre), Montrose Hagins (Woman in Theatre)

55. 
"The Visa" (1.27.93).
  With Jerry's assistance, Babu finds a job and apartment, but is arrested and scheduled for deportation for failing to submit a visa renewal form.  Fortunately, George is dating an immigration lawyer who agrees to resolve the deportation; however, relationship difficulties result in Babu's exile. 
Subplots:
George's girlfriend, Cheryl, is attracted to Jerry's serious disposition, and breaks up with George when she discovers it was an act.  Cheryl also represents her cousin, Ping, and the breakup thwarts Elaine's plan to have the lawsuit dismissed.  Kramer visits a fantasy baseball camp and is ejected for hitting Mickey Mantle.

Written By: Peter Mehlman

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Brian George (Babu), Maggie Han (Cheryl), Ping Wu (Ping), John Hamelin (Babu's Brother), Gerry Bednob (Babu's Friend)

Thursdays, 9:30-10:00 p.m. EST (NBC)

56. 
"The Shoes" (2.4.93).
  When Elaine's shoes become the topic of conversation, she confronts Jerry's ex-girlfriend, Gail, to cease and desist.  Meanwhile, NBC executive Russell Dalrymple cancels the pilot when George is busted for staring at his daughter's cleavage.  Jerry and George scheme to have the pilot reinstated by enticing Russell with Elaine's cleavage.  The plan works, but it also requires Elaine to relinquish her special shoes to Gail. 
Subplots:
Jerry and George delete Elaine from the pilot script because it is too difficult to write lines for a woman.  Kramer snubs Gail, which facilitates a romantic encounter.  George goes ballistic when his therapist reads the pilot script and is ambivalent about the content.

Written By: Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Bob Balaban (Russell), Gina Hecht (Dana), Anita Barone (Gail), Michael Ornstein (Waiter), Denise Lee Richards (Molly)

57. 
"The Outing" (2.11.93).
  Upon noticing that a woman is eavesdropping, Elaine decides to play a game by pretending that Jerry and George are homosexuals ("not that there's anything wrong with that").  Unfortunately, the woman is a reporter waiting to interview Jerry for a newspaper article.  Although he convinces her to drop the homosexual angle, she publishes the story after overhearing him remark that he "fooled her" about being straight. 
Subplot:
George has difficulty breaking up with Allison because she threatens suicide whenever the subject is broached.  In an effort to have her initiate the breakup, George pretends to be Jerry's homosexual lover.

Written By: Larry Charles

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Liz Sheridan (Helen), Barney Martin (Morty), Estelle Harris (Estelle), Paula Marshall (Sharon), Kari Coleman (Allison), Anthony Mangano (Sailor), Ben Reed (Male Nurse), Lawrence A. Mandley (Manager), Charley Garrett (Man #1), Deck McKenzie (Scott), David Gibbs (Man #2)

Note:
This episode won a GLAAD/LA Media award from the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation for the positive portrayal of homosexuals.

58. 
"The Old Man" (2.18.93).
  Jerry, George and Elaine volunteer to spend time with octogenarians.  Jerry is placed with an obnoxious, cranky old man, Sid, who insults everyone; George is paired with an active, positive thinking individual who rejects George for has a negative outlook on life; and Elaine's woman has a goiter the size of a football.  During a physical altercation, Sid's false teeth hurl through the air and are mangled in the garbage disposal.  While they hail a cab, Sid disappears and is left wandering the streets. 
Subplots:
Kramer and Newman enter a joint business venture to sell old albums.  George fulfills one fantasy--having a foreign woman dip his head in oil and rub it all over her body.

Teleplay By: Larry Charles

Story By: Bruce Kirschbaum

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Wayne Knight (Newman), Bill Erwin (Sid), Tobin Bell (Ron), Robert Donley (Ben), Lanei Chapman (Housekeeper), Victoria Dillard (Agency Rep), Jerry Hauck (Tim)

59. 
"The Implant" (2.25.93).
  Jerry is obsessed about discovering whether his girlfriend, Sidra, has fake breasts.  Elaine takes a first-hand look and indicates they are implants, so Jerry breaks up with Sidra.  When Elaine subsequently changes her evaluation, Jerry reunites with Sidra to perform an independent investigation. 
Subplot:
George has nine dates with Betsy and cannot get to first base, so he uses a relative's death to advance the relationship.  Kramer convinces George to acquire an airline bereavement fare but complications arise in his effort to obtain a copy of the death certificate.

Written By: Peter Mehlman

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Teri Hatcher (Sidra), Megan Mullally (Betsy), Carol Rosenthal (Ticket Clerk #1), Donald Bishop (Dr. Allenwood), Tony Amendola (Rushdie), Kieran Mulroney (Timmy), Peggy Stewart (Aunt May), Bruce E. Morrow (Father Jessup), Susan Beaubian (Ticket Clerk #2)

Note:
Teri Hatcher costarred on the series "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" (1993-97), and her feature films include
Tango and Cash
(1989),
The Big Picture
(1989),
Soapdish
(1991), and
Tomorrow Never Dies
(1998).  Hatcher was the queen of Internet downloads in 1996 and considers "Seinfeld" a career turning point.

60. 
"The Junior Mint" (3.18.93).
  Elaine's ex-boyfriend, Roy, undergoes a splenectomy, so Jerry and Kramer observe the procedure from a viewing gallery.  While watching the operation, Kramer insists that Jerry eat a Junior Mint.  As he pushes Kramer's hand away, the mint lands in Roy's incision.  When Roy's health begins deteriorating, George purchases his artwork anticipating that his imminent death will increase its value. 
Subplots:
Jerry dates a woman whose name he cannot remember, but it rhymes with a part of the female anatomy.  George unexpectedly receives $1,900 from a grade school bank account, and invests in Roy's triangle art.

Written By: Andy Robin

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Susan Walters (Mystery Woman), Sherman Howard (Roy), Victor Raider-Wexler (Doctor)

61. 
"The Smelly Car" (4.15.93).
  Jerry senses that a restaurant valet inundated his car with offensive body odor.  The omnipotent aroma is so pervasive that no cleaning solution known to mankind can conquer the beast.  Jerry's only option is abandoning the car on the street. 
Subplots:
Elaine is also a victim of the smelly car when the odor attaches to her hair.  She uses every product imaginable to minimize the smell, but cannot erase lingering remnants of its pungency.  George is disconcerted when his ex-girlfriend, Susan, becomes a lesbian, while Kramer persuades Susan's lover to switch teams.

Written By: Larry David & Peter Mehlman

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Heidi Swedberg (Susan), Michael Des Barres (Restaurateur), Nick Bakay (Carl), Kari Coleman (Allison), Taylor Negron (Hairdresser), Courtney Gains (Clerk), Raf Mauro (Car Washer), Viveka Davis (Mona), Robert Noble (Salesman), Patricia Place (Wife), Walt Beaver (Husband)

Note:
Taylor Negron is a comedian who has appeared in feature films, such as
Punchline
(1988) and
The Last Boy Scout
(1991).

62. 
"The Handicap Spot" (5.13.93).
  This episode craftily scripts each character's connection to a handicap parking spot.  George parks his father's car in a handicap zone, which results in a disabled person, Lola, being injured and an angry mob ravaging the vehicle.  Kramer falls in love with Lola, so George purchases her a replacement wheelchair with defective brakes.  Meanwhile, Frank Costanza wins an award for volunteer activities, but is arrested and stripped of the honor for illegally parking in a handicap zone.  In an ironic twist of episode plots, George cannot pay for the vehicle damage, so he becomes Frank's butler. 
Subplot:
When Drake's engagement is canceled, George uses his charitable connections to reclaim a big screen television.

Written By: Larry David

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Estelle Harris (Estelle), John Randolph (Frank), Richard Portnow (Ray), Rick Overton (The Drake), Nancy Lenehan (Volunteer), Elizabeth Dennehy (Allison), Kathy Kinney (Bystander),
Mah-Jongg Ladies:
Fritzi Burr, Norma Janis, Ina Parker, Marvin Braverman (Cop), David Blackwood (Security Guard), Eric Fleeks (Kicker), Donna Evans (Lola)

Note:
The episode originally had John Randolph as Frank Costanza but when the series went into syndication, the scenes were reshot with Jerry Stiller.  Kathy Kinney was a regular on "The Drew Carey Show" (1995-2004) as Mimi.

63. 
"The Pilot, Part 1" (5.20.93).  (8:00-8:30 pm).
  NBC begins casting actors for the pilot episode and series so Jerry and George offer assistance.  Jerry begins dating an actress who wants to experience everything the real Elaine experienced; George is displeased with the actor hired for his character's role; and Kramer teaches an actor how to play his part. 
Subplots:
Besides briefly dating the president of NBC, Elaine applies for a waitress position to prove that an employer only hires women with large breasts.  George fears that a white discoloration on his lip is cancer, while Kramer experiences constipation after waiting too long to visit the lavatory.

Written By: Larry David

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Bob Balaban (Russell), Anne Twomey (Rita), Gina Hecht (Dana Foley), Peter Crombie (Joe Davola), Jeremy Piven (Michael Barth [George]), Larry Hankin (Tom Pepper [Kramer]), Kevin Page (Stu), Mariska Hargitay (Melissa), Laura Waterbury (Casting Director), Elena Wohl (Sandi Robbins [Elaine], Bruce Jarchow (Doctor), Al Ruscio (Manager), Richard Gant (Fred), Peter Blood (Jay), Roger Rose (Mark), Samantha Dorman (Waitress), Erick Avari (Cabbie), Bob Shaw (Paul), Stephen Burrows (David)