JT's comments below originally ran as part of Place to Be Nation's "Seinfeld: The PTBN Series Rewatch" project.
Best Character
Ah, how do you choose here? All so good. Kramer was awesome with physical comedy and quick hit responses to Jerry's grilling questions throughout. Elaine and Jerry was really damn strong as well. Hell, even Marcelino was really funny! But, I think George takes this one. Him finally finding the perfect love before having it all fall apart and then sandbagging his girlfriend's parole while also giving life lessons to a man on the precipice of baldness was the Life of Costanza all rolled up into one hefty episode.
Best Storyline
I enjoyed everything but the Little Jerry stuff was my favorite. I thought Marcelino was a really strong guest star and had some good cutting one liners. All of the interactions between Jerry and Kramer were aces and the training scene along with Jerry's "Kramer... be careful" line are personal favorites. TAMALE!
Ethical Dilemma of the Week
Was one year of happy marriage to Kurt worth it as a trade off to a lifetime of being wed to a (likely) angry bald man? I know you are getting desperate Laney, but come on. Hold on just a little bit longer!
Relationship Scale (Scale 1-10)
Celia was great, George should have stuck it out with her post-hoosegow. She was cool with him having fun with the boys! And she was pretty attractive too. Take the plunge Georgie Boy! Relationship Grade: 10-14/10
What Worked:
The opening discussion about how long you wait for people was a good one; Marcelino posting bounced checks in his store is a great douche move; I love the "you're still doing that?" from Jerry regarding the Foundation; George needling Jerry over his "clowns with balloons" checks; Kramer asking Kurt to taste his eggs and then stepping out over the booth was tremendous; Elaine's dig at George's scraps; George marking out over Celia being a prisoner; Kramer's nonchalant "Well, not here" when Jerry asks if he has a fridge and then shoving the sack of chicken feed into Jerry's; "Little Jerry Seinfeld"; I love the ongoing storyline of Jerry's family pushing him out of comedy despite being very successful; Elaine's apology to George after making the hair comment; Marcelino's burn about Little Jerry and the bounced check was great; Kramer thinking cockfighting was like American Gladiators and then they way he described Little Jerry's win; George sandbagging his girlfriend's parole was so fucking devious; He then reverses course and is so caring and truthful with poor Kurt; Little Jerry's workout; "Dog with a glove on his head"; The cockfighting Rocky knockoff scene was well done; Elaine bailing once she finds out Kurt will be in jail long enough to become fully bald was a good ending
What Didn't Work
Isn't a bit odd that Elaine just took Kurt's license; The timeline at the end makes no sense as Elaine notes that the cockfight is at 3:30AM but then the concurrent scene with Kurt, Celia and the police looks like its mid day and they reference that George is at the cockfight; Also did the police never bother going back to arrest the real George?
Key Character Debuts
- Kurt
- Marcelino
Iconic Moments, Running Themes & Memorable Quotes
- "Aw, these eggs are disgusting. This chicken should be ashamed of himself." - Kramer
- "Anyway, they made this large donation to a women's prison, and I get to go down there and check it out." - George "That's caged heat." - Kramer "Yeah-hah!" - George "What are you gonna do there?" - Jerry "Nothing really, you know...just stroll around the cell blocks, maybe take in a shower fight." - George
- "I only eat cage-free, farm-fresh." - Kurt "Yes! These are sweatshop eggs." - Kramer
- "What? Clinging to some scraps?" - Elaine "These are not "scraps." These are historic remains of a once great society of hair." - George
- "Thanks, Warden." - George "Betsy." - Betsy "Betsy." - George
- "George is dating a convict." - Jerry "Oh? What's she in for?" - Kramer "Embezzlement." - George "Sounds like a nice girl." - Kramer
- "I'm not having money problems." - Jerry "Enough with the comedy! You're very clever, you should look into advertising." - Helen "He never even called Ed Roydlick. They were looking for someone!" - Morty "I'm not calling Ed Roydlick. I'm doing fine!" - Jerry
- "The only thing that bothers me is that I'm just coming up with this now." - George "Yeah, dating a convicted felon. I don't know how you missed it." - Jerry
- "So he just shaves his head for no reason?" - Jerry "That's like using a wheelchair for the fun of it!" - George
- "Well, this is Little Jerry Seinfeld." - Kramer "Little Jerry Seinfeld. Does he bounce checks?" - Marcelino
- "So Marcelino's going to take down the check?" - Jerry "Well, it comes down if Little Jerry Seinfeld wins the cockfight." - Kramer "Great! What?" - Jerry
- "The whole fight lasted two seconds." - Kramer "How long do they usually last?" - Jerry "Five seconds" - Kramer
- "Hey, if you two are meant to be together... I'm sure the cops'll pick her up on something." - Jerry
- "Yah, yah! You see in Little Jerry Seinfeld the unlimited future you once had. Now, just because Jerry Seinfeld is a has-been, don't make Little Jerry Seinfeld a never-was!" - Kramer "Kramer, give me that rooster!" - Jerry "Never! You hate him because he's doing more with your name than you ever will! Yah-yah!" - Kramer
- "Hey, guess what! Little Jerry ran from here to Newman's in under thirty seconds!" - Jerry "Is that good?" - George "I don't know." - Jerry
- "George, this is a little too much for me - escaped convicts, fugitive sex... I got a cockfight to focus on." - Jerry
- "Marriage is a big step, Elaine. Your life'll totally change." - Jerry "Jerry, it's three-thirty in the morning. I'm at a cockfight. What am I clinging to?" - Elaine
- "Look at the size of his bird!" - Jerry "That looks like a dog with a glove on his head." - Kramer
Oddities & Fun Facts
- Kurt is portrayed by actor John Michael Higgins
Overall Grade (Scale 1-10)
Another all time classic here in Season Eight. I love this entire episode and outside of minor issues with timelines and plot points, there was no down time at all. Every storyline was engaging and filled with memorable moments. Every line landed and made sense and the jokes were funny throughout. Everyone was the best version of their characters here, and completely true to form for all of them. Jerry was waffling but caved out of revenge, Kramer was bumping around and sucking everyone into good hearted insanity, George was deceitful and honest, hopeful and dejected all at the same time and Elaine is hopelessly desperate for an effective relationship that yet again was just beyond her reach. And Morty and Helen are still worried about Jerome's finances. How can you beat it? Final Grade: 10/10
Best Character
Ah, how do you choose here? All so good. Kramer was awesome with physical comedy and quick hit responses to Jerry's grilling questions throughout. Elaine and Jerry was really damn strong as well. Hell, even Marcelino was really funny! But, I think George takes this one. Him finally finding the perfect love before having it all fall apart and then sandbagging his girlfriend's parole while also giving life lessons to a man on the precipice of baldness was the Life of Costanza all rolled up into one hefty episode.
Best Storyline
I enjoyed everything but the Little Jerry stuff was my favorite. I thought Marcelino was a really strong guest star and had some good cutting one liners. All of the interactions between Jerry and Kramer were aces and the training scene along with Jerry's "Kramer... be careful" line are personal favorites. TAMALE!
Ethical Dilemma of the Week
Was one year of happy marriage to Kurt worth it as a trade off to a lifetime of being wed to a (likely) angry bald man? I know you are getting desperate Laney, but come on. Hold on just a little bit longer!
Relationship Scale (Scale 1-10)
Celia was great, George should have stuck it out with her post-hoosegow. She was cool with him having fun with the boys! And she was pretty attractive too. Take the plunge Georgie Boy! Relationship Grade: 10-14/10
What Worked:
The opening discussion about how long you wait for people was a good one; Marcelino posting bounced checks in his store is a great douche move; I love the "you're still doing that?" from Jerry regarding the Foundation; George needling Jerry over his "clowns with balloons" checks; Kramer asking Kurt to taste his eggs and then stepping out over the booth was tremendous; Elaine's dig at George's scraps; George marking out over Celia being a prisoner; Kramer's nonchalant "Well, not here" when Jerry asks if he has a fridge and then shoving the sack of chicken feed into Jerry's; "Little Jerry Seinfeld"; I love the ongoing storyline of Jerry's family pushing him out of comedy despite being very successful; Elaine's apology to George after making the hair comment; Marcelino's burn about Little Jerry and the bounced check was great; Kramer thinking cockfighting was like American Gladiators and then they way he described Little Jerry's win; George sandbagging his girlfriend's parole was so fucking devious; He then reverses course and is so caring and truthful with poor Kurt; Little Jerry's workout; "Dog with a glove on his head"; The cockfighting Rocky knockoff scene was well done; Elaine bailing once she finds out Kurt will be in jail long enough to become fully bald was a good ending
What Didn't Work
Isn't a bit odd that Elaine just took Kurt's license; The timeline at the end makes no sense as Elaine notes that the cockfight is at 3:30AM but then the concurrent scene with Kurt, Celia and the police looks like its mid day and they reference that George is at the cockfight; Also did the police never bother going back to arrest the real George?
Key Character Debuts
- Kurt
- Marcelino
Iconic Moments, Running Themes & Memorable Quotes
- "Aw, these eggs are disgusting. This chicken should be ashamed of himself." - Kramer
- "Anyway, they made this large donation to a women's prison, and I get to go down there and check it out." - George "That's caged heat." - Kramer "Yeah-hah!" - George "What are you gonna do there?" - Jerry "Nothing really, you know...just stroll around the cell blocks, maybe take in a shower fight." - George
- "I only eat cage-free, farm-fresh." - Kurt "Yes! These are sweatshop eggs." - Kramer
- "What? Clinging to some scraps?" - Elaine "These are not "scraps." These are historic remains of a once great society of hair." - George
- "Thanks, Warden." - George "Betsy." - Betsy "Betsy." - George
- "George is dating a convict." - Jerry "Oh? What's she in for?" - Kramer "Embezzlement." - George "Sounds like a nice girl." - Kramer
- "I'm not having money problems." - Jerry "Enough with the comedy! You're very clever, you should look into advertising." - Helen "He never even called Ed Roydlick. They were looking for someone!" - Morty "I'm not calling Ed Roydlick. I'm doing fine!" - Jerry
- "The only thing that bothers me is that I'm just coming up with this now." - George "Yeah, dating a convicted felon. I don't know how you missed it." - Jerry
- "So he just shaves his head for no reason?" - Jerry "That's like using a wheelchair for the fun of it!" - George
- "Well, this is Little Jerry Seinfeld." - Kramer "Little Jerry Seinfeld. Does he bounce checks?" - Marcelino
- "So Marcelino's going to take down the check?" - Jerry "Well, it comes down if Little Jerry Seinfeld wins the cockfight." - Kramer "Great! What?" - Jerry
- "The whole fight lasted two seconds." - Kramer "How long do they usually last?" - Jerry "Five seconds" - Kramer
- "Hey, if you two are meant to be together... I'm sure the cops'll pick her up on something." - Jerry
- "Yah, yah! You see in Little Jerry Seinfeld the unlimited future you once had. Now, just because Jerry Seinfeld is a has-been, don't make Little Jerry Seinfeld a never-was!" - Kramer "Kramer, give me that rooster!" - Jerry "Never! You hate him because he's doing more with your name than you ever will! Yah-yah!" - Kramer
- "Hey, guess what! Little Jerry ran from here to Newman's in under thirty seconds!" - Jerry "Is that good?" - George "I don't know." - Jerry
- "George, this is a little too much for me - escaped convicts, fugitive sex... I got a cockfight to focus on." - Jerry
- "Marriage is a big step, Elaine. Your life'll totally change." - Jerry "Jerry, it's three-thirty in the morning. I'm at a cockfight. What am I clinging to?" - Elaine
- "Look at the size of his bird!" - Jerry "That looks like a dog with a glove on his head." - Kramer
Oddities & Fun Facts
- Kurt is portrayed by actor John Michael Higgins
Overall Grade (Scale 1-10)
Another all time classic here in Season Eight. I love this entire episode and outside of minor issues with timelines and plot points, there was no down time at all. Every storyline was engaging and filled with memorable moments. Every line landed and made sense and the jokes were funny throughout. Everyone was the best version of their characters here, and completely true to form for all of them. Jerry was waffling but caved out of revenge, Kramer was bumping around and sucking everyone into good hearted insanity, George was deceitful and honest, hopeful and dejected all at the same time and Elaine is hopelessly desperate for an effective relationship that yet again was just beyond her reach. And Morty and Helen are still worried about Jerome's finances. How can you beat it? Final Grade: 10/10
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