Seinfeld XXX

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the twentieth episode of Seinfeld's fourth season!  Jerry doesn't know his girlfriend's name. Elaine has the hots for an infirm ex-boyfriend. Kramer brings candy to a surgery. George watches Home Alone. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with pop culture references and an Emmy for Kramer?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the nineteenth episode of Seinfeld's fourth season!  Elaine doubts the veracity of Jerry's girlfriend's breasts. George goes to a funeral for his girlfriend's aunt. Kramer scores an airplane deal. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with double-dipping on classic Seinfeld lines?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the eighteenth episode of Seinfeld's fourth season! Jerry volunteers to visit an angry old man. George visits a man who finds him depressing. Elaine meets a lady with a goiter. Kramer tries to pawn some records. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with Jerry ragging on George and a guest actor Emmy Nomination??

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the seventeenth episode of Seinfeld's fourth season! Jerry and George are "outed." Elaine won't take her coat off. Kramer thought he knew his friends. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with how well they threaded this needle??

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the sixteenth episode of Seinfeld's fourth season! Jerry and George try to finish their script. Elaine helps them with Russell. Kramer is dating Jerry's ex. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with this being an intro episode that showcases Elaine's fraught relationships with other women?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the fifteenth episode of Seinfeld's fourth season! Jerry tries to help his old friend Babu. Elaine fends off a lawsuit. George wants his girlfriend to think he's funny. Kramer goes to fantasy camp. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with funny Goth Jerry and this studio audience?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the fourteenth episode of Seinfeld's fourth season! Jerry tries to see a movie with his friends. Elaine tries to see a movie with her friends. George tries to see a movie with his friends. Kramer tries to see a movie with his friends. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with Buckles in this oddly structured episode?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the thirteenth episode of Seinfeld's fourth season! Jerry gets criticized for his nasal hygiene. George sees a psychiatrist. Kramer helps Elaine with her Christmas card. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with Double Crunch cereal at Christmastime?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the twelfth episode of Seinfeld's fourth season! Jerry flies first class while Elaine flies coach. George attempts the perfect airport pickup. Kramer vows revenge. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with everyone's ages and an Elaine plot that feels very George-y?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the tenth episode of Seinfeld's fourth season! Jerry dates a virgin. Elaine jaywalks. George gets dumped. Kramer's off TV. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with slacker Jerry and his will-they-or-won't-they with Elaine?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the eleventh episode of Seinfeld's fourth season! Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer compete to see who can hold out from doing "it" the longest. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with how GOOD this episode is??

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the ninth episode of Seinfeld's fourth season! Jerry and Elaine run from a killer clown. George gets caught scalping. Kramer enjoys the opera. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with this episode's style and violence?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the eighth episode of Seinfeld's fourth season! Jerry says something weird. Elaine's dealing with office drama. George and Susan break the news about the cabin. Kramer makes some Cuban friends. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with Jerry's work ethic (and his pillow talk)?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the seventh episode of Seinfeld's fourth season! Jerry wrestles with being famous. Elaine trolls Jerry. George and Susan meet Jerry's biggest fan. Kramer lights a cigar. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with how famous Jerry is despite him being canonically unfunny?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the sixth episode of Seinfeld's fourth season! Jerry's at dinner with his parents and Uncle Leo. George tries to renegotiate a contract. Elaine conscripts Kramer into helping her end a relationship. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with real-time storytelling and George & Susan's relationship?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the fifth episode of Seinfeld's fourth season! Jerry's parents are in town causing him problems. George negotiates a contract. Elaine tries to get out of a relationship. And Kramer deals with lingering head trauma. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with the live studio audience eating up this serialized content?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the third and fourth episodes of Seinfeld's fourth season! Jerry and George try to get a sitcom picked up. Kramer tries to avoid a violent acquaintance. Elaine sends a postcard. Newman has a plot! And it's time to ask: what's the deal with high-concept meta plots that work as secondary season premieres?

Through much of our S3 watch, we were befuddled by some of the shows that were consistently topping an increasingly competent Seinfeld in the ratings. So we decided to watch a few episodes from the same night as that classic Seinfeld episode The Parking Garage. Episodes discussed:

Lonesome Doog (Doogie Howser S3E6) Street of Dreams (Jake and the Fatman S5E3) Guess Who’s Listening to Dinner? (Night Court S9E6) Thanks to our Executive Producer Andrew Cunningham (@AndrewWrites on Twitter) for weighing in during this important podcasting event.

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the second episode of Seinfeld's fourth season! Jerry and George try to clear Kramer's name. Kramer tries to figure out if he can (and if he should) come back to New York. When will Elaine come home from the war? And it's time to ask: what's the deal with a show chockful of dudes that doesn't have subplots?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the first episode of Seinfeld's fourth season! The premiere! Jerry and George travel to LA. Jerry tries to tell jokes; George tries to keep his sheets untucked. Kramer is accused of murder. Elaine is...where is Elaine? Who is Elaine? And it's time to ask: what's the deal with an August premiere full of dumb cops?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the twenty-third episode of Seinfeld's third season! The finale!!! Jerry takes back his keys. Elaine writes a sitcom script. George craves, longs, and yearns. Kramer heads to La La Land. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with an emotional Kramer episode?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the twenty-second episode of Seinfeld's third season! Jerry gets called a phony. Elaine lies about Jerry's car. George gets into a parking stand-off. Kramer is on the outs. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with this parking "debate" and Jerry's neighborhood?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the ninteenth episode of Seinfeld's third season! George and Jerry take someone else's limousine. Elaine and Kramer meet up with them. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with Larry Charles' New York and the experience of watching this episode in 2022?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the sixteenth episode of Seinfeld's third season! Jerry and Elaine fix up George and Elaine's friend. Kramer's friend Bob has a new job. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with buzzer logic and solo plots?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the fifteenth episode of Seinfeld's third season! Jerry's neighbor's girlfriend is into him. Elaine is fasting. George visits a psychic. Kramer introduces a new friend. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with dark humor and sponsored content?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the fourteenth episode of Seinfeld's third season!

George needs hand. Jerry and Elaine stage an intervention. Kramer has an idea for a cologne. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with Kramer getting a solo plot while the episode introduces the extended Seinfeld friend universe?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the thirteenth episode of Seinfeld's third season!

The gang rides the subway! George is going to a job interview. Elaine's going to a lesbian wedding. Kramer winds up gambling. Jerry insults a nudist. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with episodes that keep the gang separate?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the twelfth episode of Seinfeld's third season!

George gets Elaine a gift. Elaine's boyfriend starts drinking again. Kramer hangs out. Jerry's reality collapses in on itself. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with these characters become more unlikable over time? And what's the deal with the material plane on which Jerry does his stand-up?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the eleventh episode of Seinfeld's third season!

Jerry's car gets stolen. Elaine wants to dump her boyfriend. Kramer gets a movie gig. George tries to park cars. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with Woody Allen and Elaine's love life?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the tenth episode of Seinfeld's third season!

The gang goes to Long Island for a party. George tries to get sleep with a coworker. Elaine quotes a Meryl Streep movie. Kramer gives everyone a lift. Jerry winds up owing a new friend a favor. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with an out of sequence episode with a memorable quote?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the ninth episode of Seinfeld's third season!

George convinces his girlfriend to get a nose job. Parts of Jerry's body play chess. Kramer enlists Elaine in a scheme. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with this episode's style?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the eight episode of Seinfeld's third season!

Jerry gets a mysterious sexy tape. Elaine plays a prank. George becomes attracted to Elaine. Kramer has a camcorder. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with Elaine's status as the only woman in the group and how does that impact her relationship with George?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the seventh episode of Seinfeld's third season!

Jerry gets (emotionally) invested in a neighborhood restaurant. George enlists Elaine an IQ test scheme. Kramer tries to keep a jacket. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with the Dream Cafe as well as Elaine's love of capers?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the sixth episode of Seinfeld's third season!

The crew is lost in a New Jersey parking garage. Elaine's fish are dying. Kramer's carrying an air conditioner. Jerry's peeing on stuff. And George is going to be late. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with the whole group schlepping out to Jersey together as well as the sound design of the parking garage?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the fifth episode of Seinfeld's third season!

Jerry faces off with Lt. Bookman. George encounters an old nemesis. Kramer embarks on a forbidden love. Elaine's plot happens off-screen. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with flashbacks and mid-level bureaucrats?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the fourth episode of Seinfeld's third season!

Jerry cares for a strangers dog. George and Elaine fret about hanging out without Jerry. Kramer tries to break up with his girlfriend. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with dogs and Jerry's place in the group?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the third episode of Seinfeld's third season!

Jerry and Elaine take a trip to Florida, leaving George and Kramer offscreen in New York. Jerry's parents welcome them. Jack Klompus gives Jerry a pen. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with Seinfeld episodes in Florida?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the second episode of Seinfeld's third season!

Jerry's being audited. George tells a woman the truth. Elaine struggles with Kramer's budding romance. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with Kramer's love/sex life?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the first episode of Seinfeld's third season!

The gang is back for its first full season order. Jerry makes his masseuse uncomfortable. Kramer saw Joe DiMaggio. George has a gay panic. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with dentists and duds?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the twelfth and final episode of Seinfeld's second season!

The gang gets a busboy fired. George is wracked with guilt, and Kramer volunteers to help. Elaine is stuck with a houseguest. George is in the doghouse. Jerry does bad standup.. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with episodes light on Jerry but heavy on problematic relationships with ethnic minorities in service jobs?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the eleventh episode of Seinfeld's second season!

The gang is in a Chinese food restaurant. Elaine is hungry. George is in the doghouse. Jerry wants to catch a movie. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with Cartwright and no Kramer?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the tenth episode of Seinfeld's second season!

Elaine's friend is having a baby shower. George is holding a grudge. Kramer wants Jerry to be a Cable Boy. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with intersecting plotlines and dream sequences? 

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the ninth episode of Seinfeld's second season!

Jerry and Elaine strike a deal about sexual relations. Kramer's there. George is, too. But the heart of the episode is a "will they or won’t they?” Seinfeld-style. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with relationships and the "naked channel"?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the eighth episode of Seinfeld's second season!

George thinks he's suffered a heart attack, and Kramer recommends some holistic tonsil treatment. Elaine flirts with a doctor. Jerry tries to remember a joke. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with Larry Charles and healthcare humor?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the seventh episode of Seinfeld's second season!

George enlists Elaine to help him exact an elaborate revenge on his boss. Kramer convinces Jerry to get back at a laundromat owner who may or may not have wronged him. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with Jerry's laundry AND his $1500?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the sixth episode of Seinfeld's second season!

The bizarre boyfriend of Elaine's bizarre friend/client cleans Jerry's apartment, but a coveted statue has gone missing! George orchestrates a sting operation. Jerry and Elaine can't believe what's going on. Kramer impersonates a police detective. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with New Kramer and thieves?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the fifth episode of Seinfeld's second season!

An apartment opens up in Jerry's building and it might go to Elaine. But Jerry has concerns about how the arrangement will impact their friendship. George tries to pick up women by wearing a wedding ring. Kramer puts mousse in his hair. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with apartments and the supers in Jerry's building?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the fourth episode of Seinfeld's second season!

Jerry and George each have exciting new girlfriends. But Jerry gets in an argument with his, and George leaves his a series of erratic messages on her answering machine. Can they pull off the epic heist necessary? And it's time to ask: what's the deal with that Docker's commercial and Jerry's girlfriends?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the third episode of Seinfeld's second season!

Jerry's got a fancy new coat, but can he wear it around Elaine's dad? The Jacket features the one and only appearance of Elaine's father. Find out why Lawrence Tierney never reprised his role, and find out how this episode fits into what the show is (and isn't) saying about manhood.  And it's time to ask: what's the deal with masculinity and Elaine's dad?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the second episode of Seinfeld's second season!

The Pony Remark is considered a bonafide Seinfeld classic because it mixes Jerry's penchant for callous humor with the darker motivations of the human heart. Jerry may have killed a woman with a joke, and it's messed up everyone's plans! And it's time to ask: what's the deal with Jerry's family and George's sex life?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the first episode of Seinfeld's second season!

Our Season Two premiere finds George embracing his Larry David-derived neuroses. He and Jerry also briefly date the same woman, and Jerry's stand-up stinks! But what's the deal with the lack of Elaine and George's reading list?

It's time for the 30th(ish) anniversary of Jerry Seinfeld's first HBO special!

This 1987 comedy special is a mix of classic Jerry bits and unfathomably bizarre pre-taped segments about childhood, dogs, and cereal. Time to talk about Jerry's skills as a comic, some truly terrible sketches, and how much we miss the cast of Seinfeld.

Season Two kicks off on January 23, 2021!

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the fifth episode of Seinfeld!

Our first season finale has...no trappings of a season finale whatsoever. George gets a stock tip, and Jerry's a bad boyfriend. Time to talk about the show's vague depiction of upper middle class wealth, its deployment of Nothing banter, and what's in store for season two!

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the fourth episode of Seinfeld! Jerry has a friend he doesn't want any more. His other friends are...around. This episode, though it aired fourth, was actually the second episode of the show ever made - and it shows. The gang's all here, but the Jerry/Larry team still don't quite know what to do with everyone.

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the third episode of Seinfeld! It's the first episode not written by Jerry and Larry. Our characters have motivations! They come into conflict with one another! George and Elaine are funny! Kramer's...doing something.  But really, what's the deal with Jerry's apartment?

It's time to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the second episode of Seinfeld!

We meet Elaine for the first time; Jerry's dad is played by someone else; and George goes full George.

Welcome to Seinfeld XXX, a 30th Seinniversary Celebration!  Join us as we celebrate the 30th anniversary (sort of *wink wink*) of the original Seinfeld pilot. Spoiler: it's not a good episode of television?? Turns out trying to literalize "how a comic gets his ideas" doesn't really make for much of anything, let alone nothing.