How An Episode Of Seinfeld Actually Works

The best Seinfeld episodes have a few things in common. The Contest might epitomize those things better than any other episode in the Seinfeld catalogue. Jerry, Elaine, Kramer and George participate in what would end up being one of the most famous competitions ever put to TV. It also happens to put on display exactly what makes Seinfeld special.

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[Nerdstalgic]

What is the best sitcom of all time? Best animated show?

Also huge shoutout to GC for the intro and intro beats!

[TheBigYC]

George story at the end of "The Marine Biologist" is the best story ever and the best example about a series of coincidences.

[mournblade]

The sea was angry that day, my friends. . . like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli.

[PotatoPatatoVonSpudsworth]

So... Seinfeld is The Master of Its Domain?

[BingBangPoe]

Seinfield is known as the "show about nothing" pretty much because of how relatable it is. You don't see characters in absurd plots, you just see them in day-to-day situations that could happen to _anybody._ Sure, there are some few moments that are a bit exaggerated, but they still feel more grounded than any other sitcom (well, except for almost everything Kramer does).

[prm]

"I could make an entire video about how the episodes and the seasons of Seinfeld are written".

Please. Don't tease us. 😭

[royalwarlord]

I think the Chinese Restaurant is a good example too. Everyone has been in that situation and for them to be able to make an episode like that was on another level.

[LLusion]

Seinfeld & Social Network ost? great.

[Alter]

Seinfeld helped shape my sense of humor to this day. Absolutely adore the show.

[adamc]

Every sitcom after Seinfeld wanted to be Seinfeld...they never even come close.

[recentlydeleted]

4:50 "The Climax"
I see what you did there

[VoltaDoMar]

I always thought the perfected Seinfeld episode was The Bizarro Jerry. Four of the most memorable plots, in one episode: Elaine dates the Bizarro Jerry. Jerry dates Man Hands. George gets into the Forbidden City. Kramer "works" in an office job. It was brilliantly absurd

[zachg]

Seinfeld is is the best sitcom I have ever watched, I continue to watch it to this day, it is very funny!

[BDUBZ]

In addition to weaving plot lines, Larry and Jerry had 2 rules about the characters- 1. No hugging 2. No learning.

[bluealewine]

I love how It’s Always Sunny calls to this episode in their episode “The Gang Does a Clip Show”

[EldurThePaladin]

I actually had a classmate in high school that hated my guts, but legit had the exact same personality as George. Literally made me feel like I was Jerry in a live episode of the show.

[DanielChannel]

Yes! The way that Seinfeld ties everything together so intricately is exactly why it is my favorite show of all time. You did a great job of describing what I have been trying to tell people!

[jasonarcher]

Seinfeld is about the only show, that i can rewatch over and over again.

[firstname]

the problem with "The Big Bang" is the laugh track
almost EVERY single line
Leonard : I'm going to the store. Do you want me to get you anything ?
Sheldon : Yes, some bananas, please.
Laugh track : HA HA HA
Leonard: Bananas ?
Sheldon : Yes, I ate the last one.
Laugh track : HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

OMG, that was not funny !!!
and even when the lines are funny they are NEVER that funny.

[neilpaliwal]

The circularity is also visible in how it brings even it’s tertiary characters again in subsequent episodes. There are many, but an astounding example is of “Mike” the guy who fought over the parking space with George (in the 1st Season) reappering in the 7th Season!