Seinfeld Reference: The Complete Encyclopedia (50 page)

Written By: Spike Feresten

Directed By: Andy Ackerman

Characters: Wayne Knight (Newman), Heidi Swedberg (Susan), Alexandra Wentworth (Sheila), Larry Thomas (Soup Nazi), Steve Hytner (Bania), John Paragon (Ray), Yul Vazquez (Bob), Thom Barry (Super), Vince Melocchi (Furniture Guy), Ana Gasteyer (Woman), Cedric Duplechain (Customer), Mike Michaud (Customer)

Note:
The Soup Nazi was based upon real-life entrepreneur Al Yeganeh, who owns Al's Soup Kitchen International, 259 West 55th Street, New York.

117. 
"The Secret Code" (11.9.95).
  George maintains silence about the secret code to his ATM card.  This is his only secret, but he feels compelled to tell someone, so he whispers it to J. Peterman's mother who shouts the code with her final breath of life.  George's silence is tested when a man is trapped in an ATM vestibule during a fire and needs George's code to activate the electronic door. 
Subplots:
Jerry's poor blood circulation nearly costs him a television commercial because the appliance store owner, Leapin' Larry, has a prosthetic leg and noticeable limp.  Kramer designs a more efficient route for the fire department and directs the truck into gridlock.  Elaine is obsessed with an undesirable man who cannot remember meeting her.

Written By: Alec Berg & Jeff Schaffer

Directed By: Andy Ackerman

Characters: Heidi Swedberg (Susan), John O'Hurley (Peterman), Wayne Tippit (Captain), Lewis Arquette (Leapin' Larry), Fred Stoller (Fred Yerkes), Ellen Albertini Dow (Momma), David St. James (Doctor), Michael Luckerman (Man), Von Roddy (Desoto), Karen Lorshbough (Relative), Leesa Bryte (Secretary), Judy Kerr (Woman)

118. 
"The Pool Guy" (11.16.95).
  The health club pool guy, Ramon, conveniently invites himself to hang out with the gang.  After terminating the relationship, Jerry is continuously harassed at the club.  When Ramon nearly drowns in the pool, Jerry and Newman debate whether to administer mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. 
Subplot:
Elaine realizes that she has no female friends so she contacts Susan.  George feels threatened because his two worlds are colliding and he has no refuge from his relationship life.  Fortunately, a trip to the movie theater convinces Susan that she does not enjoy spending time with George's friends.

Written By: David Mandel

Directed By: Andy Ackerman

Characters: Wayne Knight (Newman), Heidi Swedberg (Susan), Carlos Jacott (Ramon), Billy Williams (Usher), Alec Mapa (Paul), Dom Magwili (Dustin)

119. 
"The Sponge" (12.7.95).
  When the Today Sponge birth control is taken off the market, Elaine scours the city to hoard the product.  After locating the final available case, she judiciously evaluates each man to determine if he is "sponge-worthy."  Meanwhile, Susan is upset when George refuses to disclose his secrets, and their make-up sex is thwarted when Elaine refuses to part with one precious sponge.  Jerry contemplates breaking up with a woman because she is too nice, but reconsiders after discovering twelve cases of sponge contraceptives in her closet. 
Subplot:
Kramer enters an AIDS charity walk but his refusal to wear a red ribbon results in harassment and physical violence from angry participants.

Written By: Peter Mehlman

Directed By: Andy Ackerman

Characters: Heidi Swedberg (Susan), Jennifer Guthrie (Lena), Scott Patterson (Billy), John Paragon (Cedric), Yul Vazquez (Bob), David Byrd (Roger), Ileen Getz (Organizer), Steven Hack (Walker #1), Wren T. Brown (Walker #2), P.B. Hutton (Walker #3), Susan Moore (Monica)

120. 
"The Gum" (12.14.95).
  Kramer bolsters the confidence of George's childhood rival, Lloyd Braun, who is recovering from a nervous breakdown after the botched mayoral election campaign.  While collaborating on the restoration of a movie theater, Kramer tries to prove that Lloyd is not crazy.  Consequently, Jerry wears glasses and is asked to show interest in Chinese gum.  Elaine purposely avoids Lloyd because of their prior relationship, but he contemplates reconciliation after misinterpreting her subtle, but unintended, sexual titillation. 
Subplots:
George's idiosyncrasies gradually convince a childhood neighbor that he is exhibiting the warning signs of a nervous breakdown.

Written By: Tom Gammill & Max Pross

Directed By: Andy Ackerman

Characters: Matt McCoy (Lloyd), Mary Jo Keenen (Deena), Eric Christmas (Haarwood), Sandy Ward (Pop Lazzari), Ruth Cohen (Cashier), Lionel Mark Smith (Florist), Vito D'Ambrosio (Cop), Alan Watt (Attendant)

121. 
"The Rye" (1.4.96).
  George and Susan arrange the first meeting between their parents.  The Costanzas offer a marble rye, and then secretly snatch the bread when it is not served.  George attempts to replace the rye before anyone realizes it is missing so he pays Kramer to preoccupy Susan's parents with a carriage ride while Jerry battles with an elderly woman over the last loaf. 
Subplots:
Kramer temporarily performs carriage tours throughout the city but makes the mistake of feeding the horse flatulence-inducing canned beef.  Elaine dates a musician who abstains from sex, but changes his tune when she becomes "hot and heavy" for him.

Written By: Carol Leifer

Directed By: Andy Ackerman

Characters: Estelle Harris (Estelle), Jerry Stiller (Frank), Heidi Swedberg (Susan), Grace Zabriskie (Mrs. Ross), Warren Frost (Mr. Ross), Jeff Yagher (John), Frances Bay (Mabel), Leonard Lightfoot (Clyde), Don Amendolia (Dennis), Kathryn Kates (Counter Woman), Steve Ireland (Music Guy), Dean Fortunato (Manager)

122. 
"The Caddy" (1.25.96).
  Kramer nurtures a professional golf career until a car accident causes permanent injury.  He files a lawsuit claiming an attractive nuisance when Elaine's friend wears a bra in public.  In a spoof on the bloody glove exhibit in the O.J. Simpson murder trial, the bra does not fit and Kramer loses the lawsuit.  Ironically, Elaine gave Sue Ellen the bra as a joke, which later becomes a fashion statement marketed by J. Peterman. 
Subplot:
After locking the keys in his car, George's vehicle remains parked at work for several days.  Although praised by management for working around the clock, George subsequently loses a promotion because he is presumed dead.

Written By: Gregg Kavet & Andy Robin

Directed By: Andy Ackerman

Characters: Jerry Stiller (Frank), Estelle Harris (Estelle), Heidi Swedberg (Susan), Phil Morris (Jackie Chiles), Richard Herd (Wilhelm), John O'Hurley (Peterman), Brenda Strong (Sue Ellen), Armin Shimerman (Stan), Arthur Rosenburg (Judge), Cynthia Madvig (Woman #1), Marilyn Tokuda (Woman #2)

Note:
When taping the episode, Brenda Strong had just given birth to a son. She asked Larry David what size breasts he wanted because she could make them larger or smaller depending upon how often she nursed. He turned three shades of red before indicating that her breasts were fine the way they were.  Assistant Production Coordinator Jeff Bye played the uncredited role of Tom Cosley, Elaine’s boyfriend in a flashback scene.

123. 
"The Seven" (2.1.96).
  George offers suggestions on original forenames, but Susan's friends are not impressed.  When he confides about wanting to name his offspring "Seven," Susan's friends love the appellation and resist George's efforts to dissuade them. 
Subplots:
Elaine injures her neck, and promises to give Kramer an antique bike if he can cure the impairment.  When he fulfills his part of the bargain and Elaine reneges, Newman is asked to mediate the dispute.  Jerry begins dating a woman who wears the same dress on every date.  Kramer documents the volume of food he consumes at Jerry's apartment but cannot afford the final bill.

Written By: Alec Berg & Jeff Schaffer

Directed By: Andy Ackerman

Characters: Wayne Knight (Newman), Heidi Swedberg (Susan), Ken Hudson Campbell (Ken), Shannon Holt (Carrie), Lisa Deanne (Christie), Charles Emmett (Orderly), David Richards (Maitre D'), Matthew McCurley (Kid), Josh Abramson (Man #1)

124. 
"The Cadillac, Part 1" (2.8.96).
  Jerry receives a large paycheck for a performance, and decides to buy his father a fully-loaded Cadillac.  When Morty boasts to other condominium members, they speculate that he is embezzling association funds, and commence impeachment proceedings. 
Subplots:
Despite George's wedding engagement to Susan, he visits Elaine's friend in the hospital to arrange a blind date with Marisa Tomei.  Kramer continuously schedules appointments with the cable guy, but eludes him to exact revenge for a prior incident.  Elaine becomes romantically interested in Jerry when she realizes how much money he earns.

Written By: Larry David & Jerry Seinfeld

Directed By: Andy Ackerman

Characters: Liz Sheridan (Helen), Barney Martin (Morty), Heidi Swedberg (Susan), Walter Olkewicz (Nick), Ann Guilbert (Evelyn), Annabelle Gurwitch (Katy), Sandy Baron (Jack), Bill Macy (Herb), Jesse White (Ralph)

125. 
"The Cadillac, Part 2" (2.8.96) (9:30-10:00 pm).
  Morty Seinfeld tries to garner enough votes from members of the condo association board to override the impeachment proceedings.  The swing vote is Mrs. Choate, who unequivocally votes for impeachment after recognizing Jerry as the thug who stole her rye bread in episode 121. 
Subplots:
George is obsessed with meeting Marisa Tomei, and asks Elaine to be his alibi.  Susan easily exposes their petty deception but misconstrues the prevarication as indicating that George and Elaine are having an affair.  Kramer and the cable guy engage in a lengthy chase throughout New York City, and eventually reach a mutual understanding.

Written By: Larry David & Jerry Seinfeld

Directed By: Andy Ackerman

Characters: Marisa Tomei (Herself), Liz Sheridan (Helen), Barney Martin (Morty), Heidi Swedberg (Susan), Walter Olkewicz (Nick), Ann Guilbert (Evelyn), Frances Bay (Mrs. Choate), Sandy Baron (Jack), Bill Macy (Herb), Jesse White (Ralph), Annie Korzen (Doris), Daniel Zacapa (Power Guy), Golde Starger (Bldg "A"), Janice Davis (Bldg "B"), Art Frankle (Bldg "C")

Note:
Marisa Tomei is a critically acclaimed Oscar-winning actress who appeared in
My Cousin Vinnie
(1992),
Only You
(1994),
What Women Want
(2000) and
Anger Management
(2003), and was a regular in "A Different World" (1987-88) as Maggie Lauten.

126. 
"The Showerhead" (2.15.96).
  Jerry's apartment building superintendent installs low-flow showerheads, which result in flat, lifeless hair.  When bad hair days begin sapping everyone's energy, Kramer locates Bosnian showerheads on the black market. 
Subplots:
Elaine's consumption of poppy seed muffins results in a positive urine test for opium, so she convinces Jerry's mother to provide a urine specimen.  In a battle of buffer zones, Jerry is disheveled when his parents move to New York City, while George is ecstatic after convincing his parents to live in Florida.  Although Jerry uses Uncle Leo in a complex web of deceit, the buffer zones ultimately return to status quo.

Written By: Peter Mehlman & Marjorie Gross

Directed By: Andy Ackerman

Characters: Wayne Knight (Newman), Estelle Harris (Estelle), Jerry Stiller (Frank), Liz Sheridan (Helen), Barney Martin (Morty), Len Lesser (Uncle Leo), John O'Hurley (Peterman), and Jay Leno (Himself), Ron West (Dr. Strugatz), Tim deZarn (Salesman), Michelle Bonilla (Waitress), Angelo Di Mascio, Jr. (Man)

Note:
Jay Leno is a comedian. He was a regular guest host on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1987-92) before receiving the permanent position on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" in 1992.

127. 
"The Doll" (2.22.96).
  Susan owns a doll that is an exact replica of George's mother.  George freaks out and begins hearing his mother's irritating voice.  He spends time dining with, and yelling at the doll, which is eventually decapitated by his father. 
Subplots:
In preparation for an interview with Charles Grodin, Jerry finds the perfect barbecue sauce bottle but Elaine's friend purchases the wrong brand.  Frank Costanza converts his son's bedroom into a billiard parlor, and travels to Tuscany, Italy to search for a long-lost relative.  Elaine makes amends with the Maestro by having one of the three tenors autograph a poster.

Written By: Tom Gammill & Max Pross

Directed By: Andy Ackerman

Characters: Jerry Stiller (Frank), Estelle Harris (Estelle), Heidi Swedberg (Susan), Mark Metcalf (The Maestro), Kathy Griffin (Sally), Mary Jo Keenen (Deena), Monica Allison (Stewardess), Larry Braman (Stage Manager), John Lizzi (The Other Guy)

Note:
Kathy Griffin is a comedian who is best recognized for her regular role in "Suddenly Susan" (1996-2000) as Vicki Groener, and appeared in the movies
Pulp Fiction
(1994) and
It’s Pat
(1994).

128. 
"The Friars Club" (3.7.96).
  Jerry applies for membership to the Friar's Club.  While feasting at the establishment, he is given a dinner jacket to wear but inadvertently takes it home.  During a performance by The Flying Sandos Brothers, a gypsy makes the jacket disappear in the audience.  Jerry accuses the entertainers of theft and also angers his girlfriend. 
Subplots:
Elaine suspects a new employee of faking a hearing deficiency to avoid work assignments so she creates various ploys to test this theory.  Kramer begins sleeping 20 minutes every three hours to maximize productivity.