Seinfeld: Season 5

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SEINFELD: SEASON 4

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NBC | Season Premiere Date: September 16, 1993

Starring: Michael Richards, Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Summary: This is a show about nothing; however, for a show about nothing, this show has many complex plots, sub-plots, is very well written and put together. So much so that until the public caught onto the series, the television critics were responsible for helping to keep it alive. The critics further went on and made the series victorious inThis is a show about nothing; however, for a show about nothing, this show has many complex plots, sub-plots, is very well written and put together. So much so that until the public caught onto the series, the television critics were responsible for helping to keep it alive. The critics further went on and made the series victorious in every category it was eligible for in the 1st Annual American Television Awards. Seinfeld has also won a few Emmy Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award for 1992 and many more. Many of the early episodes were based on the life experiences of series co-creator, Larry David. Stories such as The Stock Tip and The Jacket really happened, as did many others. Across the hall from Larry lived a man named Kenny Kramer, who aside from the physical comedy aspects, lives the life of TV Kramer. Find out all about him at the real Kramer's web site. Some aspects were based on Jerry's life. Jerry's real address in NYC when he was struggling comic was 129 W. 81 St., this is the address used for his building in the series. In the series, Jerry lives in apartment 5A, Kramer in 5B. Viewer Jason Dean Vaupel notes that in a couple of episodes of the second season, Jerry lives in apartment 3A. And Newman's apartment has usually been 5E, but viewer Jeff Holland notes that it sometimes is 5F and that 5E was rented out to someone else as already noted in the episode, The Conversion. Their building is called The Shelley according to viewer Kipp Teague whose discerned that from the awning on the building. However, that building is actually located in Los Angeles, the building at the real address in NYC is much different. Jeff Holland also notes that The Shelley has no visible fire escapes, but there is one outside of Jerry's window. Other aspects are composite of both lives. For example, Elaine's character is half based on Jerry's ex-girlfriend Carol Leifer. Carol joined the production staff in the 5th season. An ex-girlfriend of Larry David's, named Monica Yates, whose father was a noted writer in the other half of the Elaine equation. Larry David once wore a suede jacket that got wet while meeting her father. Another viewer, Bobby Bank, notes that a tribute to Jerry's father is seen in occasional episodes. Jerry's father, named Kal, worked in the sign business, so occasionally in the background you may see a sign that says Kal's Signs. Bobby stated in a trade magazine for the sign industry called Signs of the Times that he... Quote:
had the pleasure of meeting and working with Kal in the early 70s when we were producing Jewelite (Bobby's company) letters for him. I remember Kal saying, 'Bobby, you should meet my son Jerry. He's a real funny guy.'

Viewer Robert Buchanan also reminds me that it is ironic that Jerry's father's name is Kal, and Superman's real Kryptonian name is Kal-El.

Most every episode takes place in Jerry's apartment; however, there are (of course) a few exceptions: The Chinese Restaurant, The Pen, The Parking Garage, The Subway, The Limo, The Airport, The Movie, The Hamptons, The Merv Griffin Show & The Dealership. While no activity occurs there, an empty apartment is shown in The Puerto Rican Day.

First Telecast: July 5, 1989

Last Telecast: May 14, 1998

Episodes: 180 Color Episodes + 1 Special

Ratings History
Season 1= Not in the Top 30
Season 2= Not in the Top 30
Season 3= Not in the Top 30
Season 4= 25
Season 5= 3
Season 6= 1
Season 7= 2
Season 8= 2
Season 9= 1… Expand

Creator: Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David

Genre(s): Comedy

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Series Overview
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Season 5 Overview
Air Date: September 16, 1993
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22. The Opposite
Air Date: May 19, 1994
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21. The Hamptons
Air Date: May 12, 1994
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20. The Fire
Air Date: May 5, 1994
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19. The Raincoats (2)
Air Date: April 28, 1994
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18. The Raincoats (1)
Air Date: April 28, 1994
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17. The Wife
Air Date: March 17, 1994
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16. The Stand-In
Air Date: February 24, 1994
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15. The Pie
Air Date: February 17, 1994
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14. The Marine Biologist
Air Date: February 10, 1994
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13. The Dinner Party
Air Date: February 3, 1994
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12. The Stall
Air Date: January 6, 1994
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11. The Conversion
Air Date: December 16, 1993
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10. The Cigar Store Indian
Air Date: December 9, 1993
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9. The Masseuse
Air Date: November 18, 1993
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8. The Barber
Air Date: November 11, 1993
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7. The Non-Fat Yogurt
Air Date: November 4, 1993
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6. The Lip Reader
Air Date: October 28, 1993
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5. The Bris
Air Date: October 14, 1993
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4. The Sniffing Accountant
Air Date: October 7, 1993
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3. The Glasses
Air Date: September 30, 1993
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2. The Puffy Shirt
Air Date: September 23, 1993
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1. The Mango
Air Date: September 16, 1993

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Newsday - Marvin Kitman

Jul 12, 2013

It is so good, so unbelievable, I can't believe anything was that good on TV last year. And it's going to be even better this year, as it continues doing these shows about nothing. [16 Sep 1993]

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Apr 2, 2018

The Mango A-. The Puffy Shirt A. The Glasses B+.
The Sniffing Accountant B+. The Bris B. The Lip Reader B+.
The Non Fat Yogurt B+. The Barber B+. The Masseuse B. The Cigar Store Indian B+. The Conversion B+. The Stall A-. The Dinner Party B+. The Marine Biologist A. The Pie A-. TheThe Mango A-. The Puffy Shirt A. The Glasses B+.
The Sniffing Accountant B+. The Bris B. The Lip Reader B+.
The Non Fat Yogurt B+. The Barber B+. The Masseuse B.
The Cigar Store Indian B+. The Conversion B+. The Stall A-.
The Dinner Party B+. The Marine Biologist A. The Pie A-.
The Stand In B-. The Wife B. The Raincoats B+. The Fire A-.
The Hamptons A. The Opposite A.… Expand

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kyler32291

Jun 4, 2012

Seinfeld is hands down the best comedy series that ever lived. Most people would agree with me that it completely changed the way comedies were done as well as being one the funniest shows you could ever watch. Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David are geniuses! Go. Watch. This. Show. Every Episode.

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heromoder

Apr 27, 2015

The ultimate Seinfeld season, in my opinion. Highlights include The Mango, The Puffy Shirt, The Bris, The Barber, The Conversion, The Marine Biologist, The Dinner Party and the best episode of the series, The Opposite.

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drlowdon

May 26, 2013

Following on from the fantastic fourth season we once again join Jerry, George, Kramer and Elaine as their hilariously antisocial behaviour continues to get them into trouble.

Again there are a number of classic episodes, such as ‘The Puffy Shirt’ and ‘The Opposite’, spread across theseFollowing on from the fantastic fourth season we once again join Jerry, George, Kramer and Elaine as their hilariously antisocial behaviour continues to get them into trouble.

Again there are a number of classic episodes, such as ‘The Puffy Shirt’ and ‘The Opposite’, spread across these series five and six that are still heralded as the gold standard of TV comedy. If you enjoyed any of the previous series you won't be disappointed.… Expand

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