Seinfeld Reference: The Complete Encyclopedia (41 page)

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18. 
"The Note" (9.18.91).
  Jerry and Elaine discover that a massage is covered by insurance if a doctor considers it medically necessary.  Jerry and George ask a friend, who willingly provides three notes, and then is investigated for insurance fraud.  Meanwhile, Jerry is denied an appointment with his regular masseuse after discussing a sensational kidnapping incident and then inquiring about her five-year-old son. 
Subplots:
After a delightful massage from a male masseuse, men appear in George's sexual fantasies and he begins questioning his sexual orientation.  Kramer believes he saw Joe DiMaggio at Dinky Donuts, and uses loud, obnoxious antics to get his attention.

Written By: Larry David

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Ralph Bruneau (Lloyd), Terri Hanauer (Julianna), Jeff Lester (Raymond), Flo DiRe (Receptionist), Liz Georges (Pam), Paul Rogers (Man in Waiting Room), Dale Raoul (Dental Patient), Joshua Liebling (Billy)

Note:
Lloyd is referred to as Roy in the episode.

19. 
"The Truth" (9.25.91).
  Jerry is audited by the I.R.S. for taking an illegal charitable tax deduction, so he elicits the assistance of George's girlfriend, Patrice.  When George breaks up with her using the "it's not you, it's me" speech, she insists on the truth.  He explains that she is pretentious and an eccentric dresser, which prompts Patrice to enter a depression clinic.  Inevitably, George is forced to make amends so she can handle Jerry's audit. 
Subplot:
Elaine is displeased with her roommate, who is dating Kramer.  The apartment is in shambles, they play loud tribal music, and Kramer sees Elaine naked; however, Elaine does not speak the truth when asked to reveal her true feelings.

Written By: Elaine Pope

Directed By: David Steinberg

Characters: Valerie Mahaffey (Patrice), Siobhan Fallon (Tina)

Note:
Valerie Mahaffey won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress for her role in "Northern Exposure" (1992), was a regular in the short-lived sitcom "The Powers That Be," and appeared in
Jungle 2 Jungle
(1996).

20. 
"The Pen" (10.2.91).
  Jerry and Elaine travel to Florida for a condo association roasting of his father, Morty.  While admiring Jack Klompus' astronaut pen, Jerry is urged to keep the writing utensil.  Soon the entire retirement village is talking about the exchange, so Jerry returns the pen.  Morty is outraged that Jack would reclaim the gift, and after a tumultuous argument, he physically accosts Jack.  Meanwhile, Elaine injures her back while sleeping on the sofa bed, and spends the vacation confined in an overheated condominium while being whacked out on muscle relaxer pills.  In a scuba diving mishap, Jerry's capillaries burst causing noticeable black eyes.

Written By: Larry David

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Barney Martin (Morty), Liz Sheridan (Helen), Sandy Baron (Jack), Ann Guilbert (Evelyn), Len Lesser (Leo), Annie Korzen (Doris), Magda Harout (Stella), Roger Nolan (The Chiropractor), Tucker Smallwood (The Photographer)

Note:
Ann Guilbert portrayed Millie Helper on "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and starred in "The Fanelli Boys" as Theresa Fanelli.

21. 
"The Dog" (10.9.91).
  While traveling on an airplane, Jerry is seated next to a drunkard who becomes deathly ill.  After an emergency landing, Jerry is asked to take temporary possession of the man's dog.  Jerry is annoyed by the incessant barking and misbehavior, and is forced to cancel plans with George and Elaine.  Upon mentioning the dog pound, Elaine agrees to dog-sit until the owner returns. 
Subplots:
When George and Elaine spend their first evening without Jerry, they are bored senseless because they have nothing in common.  After Kramer breaks up with Ellen, Jerry and Elaine express their disdain for her; once the lovebirds reunite, Kramer holds a grudge.

Written By: Larry David

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Joseph Maher (Gavin), Marvin Wright-Bey (Attendant #1), Kelly Wellman (Attendant #2)

22. 
"The Library" (10.16.91).
  The public library claims that Jerry has an overdue book from 1971.  The austere investigator, Mr. Bookman, is unrelenting in his criticism of Jerry and expresses contempt for people who defy authority and the sanctity of the library.  Jerry believes he returned
Tropic of Cancer
, and with the assistance of a former classmate, he realizes that George failed to return the book. 
Subplots:
George recounts the trauma inflicted by his high school gym teacher, Mr. Heyman.  When a homeless person turns out to be Heyman, George is curious whether he caused Heyman's misfortune.  Kramer romances the city librarian, whose poems become Elaine's only opportunity to impress her boss.

Written By: Larry Charles

Directed By: Joshua White

Characters: Philip Baker Hall (Lt. Bookman), Ashley Gardner (Marion), Harris Shore (Mr. Lippman), Cynthia Szigeti (Sandy), Biff Yeager (Heyman), Neal Lerner (The "Shusher"), Marie Barrientos (The Receptionist)

Note:
Sandy is referred as Sherry in the episode.

23. 
"The Parking Garage" (10.30.91).
  The entire gang visits a shopping mall to purchase an air conditioner, and upon returning to the parking ramp, no one can remember where they parked the car.  While searching for the vehicle, they stew over personal entanglements: George is apprehensive about dining with his parents for their wedding anniversary; Elaine worries about the survival of newly purchased goldfish that are trapped in a plastic zip-lock bag; Jerry agonizes over locating a restroom and is busted for public urination.  When they finally find the car and prepare to leave, the vehicle does not start.

Written By: Larry David

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: David Dunard (Security Guard), Cynthia Ettinger (Michele), Gregory Daniel (Man in Corvette), Carlyle King (The Mother), Adam Wylie (The Kid), Joe Farago (Man with Woman), Ron Evans (Bodybuilder), Tucker Smallwood (Man in Mercedes)

Note:
In the original script, the episode was supposed to end with the cast driving out of the parking garage. However, when they shot the scene, the car would not start. When viewing the episode, Elaine and Kramer are laughing uncontrollably. The creators decided to leave the unexpected ending because it offered a more humorous result.

24. 
"The Café" (11.6.91).
  Jerry observes a new restaurant opening across the street from his apartment, and advises the owner, Babu, to serve an all-Pakistani cuisine.  Babu agrees, and closes the restaurant to remodel, but the novel business concept flops.  He swiftly goes out of business, and blames Jerry, who then feels contrite for his meddlesome involvement. 
Subplots:
George's girlfriend suggests taking an I.Q. test, so he solicits Elaine's assistance to cheat.  The plan fails when Kramer locks her in Jerry's apartment and she cannot return the test on time.  Kramer avoids a man who is attempting to reclaim a jacket with magical powers.

Written By: Tom Leopold

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Brian George (Babu Bhatt), Dawn Arnemann (Monica)

25. 
"The Tape" (11.13.91).
  Jerry is captivated by a mystery woman who left an erotic message on a microcassette recorder that was used to tape his performance.  George and Kramer are also enthralled by the tantalizing talk and offer assistance in solving the conundrum.  When Elaine confesses that she is the silver-tongued culprit, George becomes instantaneously attracted to her. 
Subplots:
George speaks with Chinese doctors to obtain a miracle cure for baldness but the rancid-smelling creme is not easily concealed from detection.  Kramer's latest toy is a video recorder, so he films everyone's actions, including George's hair follicle growth.

Written By: Larry David and Bob Shaw & Don McEnery

Directed By: David Steinberg

Characters: John Apicella (Repairman), Ping Wu (Delivery Boy), Norman Brenner (Beder)

26. 
"The Nose Job" (11.20.91).
  George's latest flame, Audrey, is attractive except for an oversized nose, so he convinces her to have rhinoplasty surgery.  The procedure causes severe disfigurement, so naturally George avoids public appearances with her.  When the nose dents are eventually corrected, Audrey dumps him to begin dating Kramer. 
Subplots:
Jerry meets an attractive woman in an elevator, but finds himself in a chess match between his brain and penis.  He is addicted to the sex but cannot tolerate helping her rehearse scenes.  With Elaine's assistance, Kramer retrieves a jacket from his mother's ex-boyfriend.  The garment has magical powers of allurement over women, and Kramer uses it to entice Audrey into his arms.

Written By: Peter Mehlman

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Susan Diol (Audrey), Roy Brocksmith (Landlord), Tawny Kitaen (Isabel), Joseph V. Perry (Newsstand Owner), David Blackwood (Interviewer)

Note:
Tawny Kitaen was a regular in "The New WKRP in Cincinnati" (1991-93) as Mona Loveland and cohosted "America's Funniest People" (1992-94). She appeared in this episode because of her ongoing romance with Jerry Seinfeld.

27. 
"The Stranded" (11.27.91).
  While attending a coworker's Long Island party, George is sexually propositioned by a female colleague, so he leaves to take her home.  Jerry and Elaine are stranded at the party with boring guests, and forced to call Kramer for a ride.  As a kind gesture, Jerry tells the homeowner, Steve, to look him up if he is ever in the city.  When Steve unexpectedly arrives and invites a hooker, Jerry orders him to leave and pays the hooker for her time; unfortunately, a police officer witnesses the transaction and Jerry is arrested. 
Subplot:
George believes he is short-changed by a drug store clerk, so he exacts vengeance by shoplifting a product of comparable value.

Written By: Larry David & Jerry Seinfeld and Matt Goldman

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Michael Chiklis (Steve), Teri Austin (Ava), Bobbi Jo Lathan (Patti), Gwen Shepherd (Cashier), Dwayne Kennedy (Frank), Marcia Firesten (Jenny), Michael Milhoan (Security Guard), John Putch (Roy), Melissa Weil (Gwen), Ellen Ratner (Ellen), Frank Piazza (Cop)

Wednesdays, 9:00-9:30 p.m. EST (NBC)

28. 
"The Alternate Side" (12.4.91).
  The local car parker, Sid, takes a vacation, so George volunteers to park cars on the alternate side of the street.  George becomes overwhelmed--triple-parking cars, causing street gridlock, damaging Jerry's rental car, and disrupting the filming of a Woody Allen movie. 
Subplots:
Jerry's car is stolen, and he is obligated to pay for George's damage to a rental vehicle.  Kramer is selected as a crowd scene extra, and then receives a line in Woody Allen's film.  Elaine's elderly boyfriend suffers a stroke, so instead of breaking up with him, she assists with his rehabilitation.

Written By: Larry David and Bill Masters

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Jay Brooks (Sid), Janet Zarish (Rental Car Agent), Edward Penn (Owen), Jeff Barton (Paramedic)

29. 
"The Red Dot" (12.11.91).
  Elaine facilitates George's employment as a proofreader at Pendant Publishing, so he returns the favor by giving her an irregular and inexpensive cashmere sweater.  When Elaine rejects the garment, which has a barely-noticeable red dot, George offers it to the office cleaning lady, Evie, in exchange for her silence--they had sex at the office and she threatened to tell management if he did not commit to a relationship.  When Evie discovers the imperfection, she reveals the tryst and George is fired. 
Subplot:
Elaine dates a coworker, Dick, who is a recovering alcoholic.  After accidentally picking up Elaine's vodka-laced punch, he falls off the wagon, is fired, and terrorizes the office staff.