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Authors: Dennis Bjorklund

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Characters: Jerry Seinfeld (host)

179.
"Series Finale, Part 1" (5.14.98) (8:54-9:27 pm).
Jerry receives a telephone call that NBC is interested in discussing his defunct television pilot from five years ago. During negotiations, NBC signs the sitcom to a 13-episode commitment, and offers him use of a private jet before moving to California. The gang decides to vacation in Paris, but end up in Latham, Massachusetts. While awaiting repair of the plane, they witness a carjacking and are arrested for failing to lend assistance to the crime victim. They hire Jackie Chiles as defense counsel, and the case is set for trial.
Subplots:
Kramer has water in his ear and cannot dislodge the blockage. Elaine uses a cellular phone to make a health inquiry about a friend's hospitalized father.

Written By: Larry David

Directed By: Andy Ackerman

Wayne Knight (Newman), Jerry Stiller (Frank), Estelle Harris (Estelle), Liz Sheridan (Helen), Barney Martin (Morty), Peter Blood (Jay Crespi), Steve Carlson (Captain Maddox), Tony Carlin (Co-Worker), David Dunard (Guard), Scott Jaeck (Officer Vogel), Wendle Josepher (Susie), Scott Klace (Guard), Phil Morris (Jackie Chiles), Kevin Page (Stu Chermak), John Pinette (Howie), James Rebhorn (D.A. Hoyt), Peter Riegert (Kimbrough), McNally Sagal (Carol), Van Epperson (Passerby), Jeff Johnson (Criminal), Sean Moran (Man), Dianne Turley Travis (Receptionist), Jim Zulevic (Bernie)

180.
"Series Finale, Part 2" (5.14.98) (9:27-10:00 pm).
A media circus surrounds the criminal trial of the New York Four. The prosecution attempts to attack the character of each defendant by calling witnesses to testify about past involvement with the band of selfish, callous and indifferent human beings. In a lengthy list of disgruntled friends, lovers, coworkers, and acquaintances, the gang is convicted of criminal indifference and sentenced to one year in jail. Jerry becomes the prison comic, while Kramer and George remain loyal supporters.
Subplots:
Kramer finally extricates the water blockage from his ear, and Elaine makes a health inquiry using her only telephone call from jail.

Written By: Larry David

Directed By: Andy Ackerman

Characters: Wayne Knight (Newman), Jerry Stiller (Frank), Estelle Harris (Estelle), Liz Sheridan (Helen), Barney Martin (Morty), Ian Abercrombie (Mr. Pitt), Stanley Anderson (Judge Vandelay), Frances Bay (Mrs. Choate), Peter Blood (Jay Crespi), David Byrd (Pharmacist), Melanie Chartoff (Robin), Brian Doyle-Murray (Mel Sanger), David Dunard (Guard), Donna Evans (Woman), Geoffrey C. Ewing (Bailiff), Richard Fancy (Lippman), Warren Frost (Mr. Ross), Brian George (Babu), Philip Baker Hall (Bookman), Teri Hatcher (Sidra), Jon Hayman (Bubble Boy), Richard Herd (Wilhelm), Keith Hernandez (Himself), Steve Hytner (Bania), Carlos Jacott (Pool Guy), Scott Jaeck (Officer Vogel), Wendle Josepher (Susie), Robert Katims (Mr. Deensfrei), Scott Klace (Guard), Jane Leeves (Marla), Len Lesser (Uncle Leo), Bruce Mahler (Rabbi), Wendel Meldrum (Low-Talker), Phil Morris (Jackie Chiles), Sheree North (Babs), John O'Hurley (J. Peterman)

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About the Author

Dennis Bjorklund is a noted and well-respected television programming authority who has published many small screen books covering some of the best sitcoms in history. In addition to writing books, the Author provides literary contributions to numerous entertainment magazines, and frequently appears on E! Entertainment and Biography Channel as an authoritative expert.

Bjorklund is considered one of the foremost authorities on the television shows "Cheers" and "Seinfeld," and the only person to write thoroughly comprehensive books on these situation comedies. Bjorklund continues to reside in California to remain close to the heart of network television programming.

The Author has written several books on these television shows. Discover other "Cheers" and "Seinfeld" titles by Dennis Bjorklund at Amazon.com: