SEINFELD · CHARACTER
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus · Writer for J. Peterman Catalog
Elaine Benes
156 episodes · drives 430 scenes · first seen The Stake Out
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Character DNA

genes over the scenes they drive
awkward 18%absurd 13%misunderstanding 13%social rule violation 11%tense 11%deadpan 6%coincidence 6%scheme 6%humiliation 5%humiliating 5%petty grievance 4%lie 3%
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Defining scenes

highest-gene scenes they drive
The Slicer · Jerry's apartmentElaine's Nightmare and Alarm Clock

Elaine has a nightmare with her friends and is awakened by her neighbor's alarm clock.

The Slicer · Elaine's apartmentElaine and Kramer Discuss the Cat

Elaine and Kramer talk about the neighbor's cat.

The Jacket · Jerry's apartmentElaine Hates Ed

Elaine complains to Jerry about hating her houseguest Ed despite him being wonderful.

The Good Samaritan · Elaine's officeNewspaper photo exposes Elaine

Elaine's ejection photo appears in paper; Lippman nearly catches her lie.

S07E13 · 2 ▸ 00:38
The Seven · shopElaine Strains Her Neck

Elaine strains her neck trying to get a bike down from the wall.

The Seven · shopRestaurant Greeting

A restaurant host greets a guest and takes her coat.

S07E13 · 12 ▸ 09:37
The Seven · otherHalf a Can of Soda

Elaine objects to Kramer buying half a can of soda.

The Seven · shopElaine Refuses Kramer the Bike

Elaine refuses to give Kramer the bike, calling it a girls' bike.

The Seven · shopElaine's Neck Pain Returns

Elaine's neck pain returns worse, and she demands the bike back from Kramer.

S03E08 · 7 ▸ 04:49
The Tape · Jerry's apartmentElaine Confesses to George

Elaine privately admits to George she left the erotic message and swears him to secrecy.

S07E06 · 12 ▸ 07:32
The Soup Nazi · Soup Stand (Street)Elaine Banned for Year

Elaine violates ordering rules, compares Soup Nazi to Al Pacino, and gets banned.

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Episodes

156 appearances
S01E0222.5M viewers
The Stakeout
16 scenesMay 1990
03
S01E0319.7M viewers
The Robbery
21 scenesJun 1990
S01E0419.1M viewers
Male Unbonding
23 scenesJun 1990
S01E0519.4M viewers
The Stock Tip
23 scenesJun 1990
S02E0115.6M viewers
The Ex-Girlfriend
15 scenesJan 1991
S02E0215.2M viewers
The Pony Remark
18 scenesJan 1991
S02E0314.8M viewers
The Jacket
14 scenesFeb 1991
S02E0413.6M viewers
The Phone Message
16 scenesFeb 1991
S02E0524.7M viewers
The Apartment
17 scenesApr 1991
06
S02E0623.3M viewers
The Statue
15 scenesApr 1991
S02E0719.6M viewers
The Revenge
18 scenesApr 1991
S02E0820.6M viewers
The Heart Attack
19 scenesApr 1991
09
S02E0922.9M viewers
The Deal
20 scenesMay 1991
S02E1017.2M viewers
The Baby Shower
20 scenesMay 1991
S02E1116.8M viewers
The Chinese Restaurant
28 scenesMay 1991
S02E1212.5M viewers
The Busboy
18 scenesJun 1991
S02E1322.9M viewers
The Deal
15 scenesMay 1991
S03E0121.7M viewers
The Note
18 scenesSep 1991
S03E0216.7M viewers
The Truth
22 scenesSep 1991
S03E0315.1M viewers
The Pen
24 scenesOct 1991
S03E0417.2M viewers
The Dog
21 scenesOct 1991
S03E0516.4M viewers
The Library
20 scenesOct 1991
S03E0617M viewers
The Parking Garage
21 scenesOct 1991
S03E0716.4M viewers
The Cafe
22 scenesNov 1991
S03E0815.8M viewers
The Tape
23 scenesNov 1991
S03E1018.6M viewers
The Stranded
21 scenesNov 1991
S03E1118M viewers
The Alternate Side
19 scenesDec 1991
S03E1217.9M viewers
The Red Dot
21 scenesDec 1991
S03E1318.7M viewers
The Subway
19 scenesJan 1992
15
S03E1516.9M viewers
The Suicide
scenes pending
– scenesJan 1992
19
S03E1919.5M viewers
The Limo
22 scenesFeb 1992
20
S03E2016.1M viewers
The Good Samaritan
20 scenesMar 1992
S03E2122.3M viewers
The Letter
18 scenesMar 1992
S03E2217.8M viewers
The Parking Space
22 scenesApr 1992
S04E0615.2M viewers
The Watch (2)
18 scenesSep 1992
S04E0717.1M viewers
The Bubble Boy
18 scenesOct 1992
S04E0815.1M viewers
The Cheever Letters
17 scenesOct 1992
S04E0916.7M viewers
The Opera
18 scenesNov 1992
S04E1016.2M viewers
The Virgin
17 scenesNov 1992
S04E1118.5M viewers
The Contest
20 scenesNov 1992
S04E1214.5M viewers
The Airport
17 scenesNov 1992
S04E1316.2M viewers
The Pick
18 scenesDec 1992
S04E1417.6M viewers
The Movie
15 scenesJan 1993
15
S04E15
The Visa
17 scenesJan 1993
S04E1626.9M viewers
The Shoes
15 scenesFeb 1993
17
S04E1728M viewers
The Outing
15 scenesFeb 1993
S04E1822.7M viewers
The Old Man
17 scenesFeb 1993
S04E1927.4M viewers
The Implant
21 scenesFeb 1993
S04E2026.4M viewers
The Junior Mint
21 scenesMar 1993
S04E2125M viewers
The Smelly Car
18 scenesApr 1993
S04E2227.6M viewers
The Handicap Spot
18 scenesMay 1993
S05E0128.2M viewers
The Mango
21 scenesSep 1993
S05E0229.5M viewers
The Puffy Shirt
18 scenesSep 1993
S05E0328.7M viewers
The Glasses
18 scenesSep 1993
S05E0428.4M viewers
The Sniffing Accountant
17 scenesOct 1993
S05E0528.7M viewers
The Bris
17 scenesOct 1993
S05E0631M viewers
The Lip Reader
23 scenesOct 1993
S05E0731.1M viewers
The Non-Fat Yogurt
22 scenesNov 1993
S05E0829.7M viewers
The Barber
21 scenesNov 1993
S05E0927.7M viewers
The Masseuse
21 scenesNov 1993
S05E1029.6M viewers
The Cigar Store Indian
18 scenesDec 1993
S05E1128.3M viewers
The Conversion
27 scenesDec 1993
S05E1235M viewers
The Stall
20 scenesJan 1994
S05E1333M viewers
The Dinner Party
18 scenesFeb 1994
14
S05E1435M viewers
The Marine Biologist
22 scenesFeb 1994
S05E1525.4M viewers
The Pie
19 scenesFeb 1994
S05E1625.4M viewers
The Stand-In
20 scenesFeb 1994
S05E1730.7M viewers
The Wife
23 scenesMar 1994
S05E2124.5M viewers
The Hamptons
21 scenesMay 1994
S05E2230.1M viewers
The Opposite
20 scenesMay 1994
S06E0132.8M viewers
The Chaperone
21 scenesSep 1994
S06E0232.4M viewers
The Big Salad
22 scenesSep 1994
S06E0329.8M viewers
The Pledge Drive
20 scenesOct 1994
S06E0429.2M viewers
The Chinese Woman
19 scenesOct 1994
S06E0528M viewers
The Couch
13 scenesOct 1994
S06E0630.6M viewers
The Gymnast
19 scenesNov 1994
S06E0729.6M viewers
The Soup
23 scenesNov 1994
S06E0832.4M viewers
The Mom & Pop Store
18 scenesNov 1994
S06E0929.7M viewers
The Secretary
20 scenesDec 1994
S06E1026.8M viewers
The Race
18 scenesDec 1994
S06E1136.6M viewers
The Switch
17 scenesJan 1995
S06E1236.2M viewers
The Label Maker
18 scenesJan 1995
S06E1333.4M viewers
The Scofflaw
23 scenesJan 1995
S06E1632.9M viewers
The Beard
18 scenesFeb 1995
S06E1733.4M viewers
The Kiss Hello
19 scenesFeb 1995
S06E1833.4M viewers
The Doorman
17 scenesFeb 1995
S06E1931.1M viewers
The Jimmy
19 scenesMar 1995
S06E2030.7M viewers
The Doodle
21 scenesApr 1995
S06E2128.2M viewers
The Fusilli Jerry
18 scenesApr 1995
S06E2228.9M viewers
The Diplomat's Club
16 scenesMay 1995
S06E2326.5M viewers
The Face Painter
18 scenesMay 1995
S06E2429.8M viewers
The Understudy
25 scenesMay 1995
S07E0137.6M viewers
The Engagement
14 scenesSep 1995
S07E0234.5M viewers
The Postponement
18 scenesSep 1995
S07E0334.6M viewers
The Maestro
13 scenesOct 1995
S07E0432.3M viewers
The Wink
11 scenesOct 1995
S07E0532.6M viewers
The Hot Tub
20 scenesOct 1995
S07E0633.1M viewers
The Soup Nazi
23 scenesNov 1995
S07E0733.9M viewers
The Secret Code
20 scenesNov 1995
S07E0833.4M viewers
The Pool Guy
18 scenesNov 1995
S07E0932.3M viewers
The Sponge
22 scenesDec 1995
S07E1031.4M viewers
The Gum
21 scenesDec 1995
S07E1135.1M viewers
The Rye
22 scenesJan 1996
S07E1232M viewers
The Caddy
21 scenesJan 1996
S07E1337.1M viewers
The Seven
16 scenesFeb 1996
S07E1632.3M viewers
The Shower Head
11 scenesFeb 1996
S07E1732.9M viewers
The Doll
16 scenesFeb 1996
S07E1832.7M viewers
The Friars Club
17 scenesMar 1996
S07E1930.5M viewers
The Wig Master
17 scenesApr 1996
S07E2028.5M viewers
The Calzone
21 scenesApr 1996
S07E2132.4M viewers
The Bottle Deposit (1)
22 scenesMay 1996
23
S07E2329.9M viewers
The Wait Out
18 scenesMay 1996
S07E2433.2M viewers
The Invitations
13 scenesMay 1996
S08E0133.72M viewers
The Foundation
20 scenesSep 1996
S08E0233.24M viewers
The Soul Mate
20 scenesSep 1996
S08E0331.62M viewers
The Bizarro Jerry
21 scenesOct 1996
S08E0432.24M viewers
The Little Kicks
17 scenesOct 1996
S08E0530.13M viewers
The Package
20 scenesOct 1996
06
S08E0630.33M viewers
The Fatigues
2 scenesOct 1996
S08E0732.01M viewers
The Checks
20 scenesNov 1996
S08E0834.09M viewers
The Chicken Roaster
14 scenesNov 1996
S08E0934.35M viewers
The Abstinence
16 scenesNov 1996
S08E1029.65M viewers
The Andrea Doria
15 scenesDec 1996
S08E1134.48M viewers
The Little Jerry
23 scenesJan 1997
S08E1237.34M viewers
The Money
24 scenesJan 1997
S08E1333.5M viewers
The Comeback
11 scenesJanuary 30th, 1997
S08E1433.82M viewers
The Van Buren Boys
22 scenesFeb 1997
S08E1532M viewers
The Susie
21 scenesFeb 1997
S08E1633.83M viewers
The Pothole
19 scenesFeb 1997
S08E1731.27M viewers
The English Patient
15 scenesMar 1997
S08E1832.22M viewers
The Nap
21 scenesApr 1997
S08E1931.64M viewers
The Yada Yada
21 scenesApr 1997
S08E2029.3M viewers
The Millennium
27 scenesMay 1997
S08E2131.09M viewers
The Muffin Tops
14 scenesMay 1997
S08E2229.8M viewers
The Summer of George
29 scenesMay 1997
S09E0137.78M viewers
The Butter Shave
11 scenesSep 1997
S09E0230.93M viewers
The Voice
22 scenesOct 1997
S09E0330.15M viewers
The Serenity Now
6 scenesOct 1997
S09E0431.45M viewers
The Blood
12 scenesOct 1997
S09E0530.24M viewers
The Junk Mail
10 scenesOct 1997
S09E0631.64M viewers
The Merv Griffin Show
12 scenesNov 1997
S09E0732.77M viewers
The Slicer
17 scenesNov 1997
S09E0833.99M viewers
The Betrayal
16 scenesNov 1997
S09E0930.47M viewers
The Apology
20 scenesDec 1997
S09E1030.79M viewers
The Strike
21 scenesDec 1997
S09E1132.86M viewers
The Dealership
17 scenesJan 1998
S09E1233.48M viewers
The Reverse Peephole
21 scenesJan 1998
S09E1333.19M viewers
The Cartoon
17 scenesJan 1998
S09E1431.63M viewers
The Strongbox
19 scenesFeb 1998
S09E1530.51M viewers
The Wizard
4 scenesFeb 1998
S09E1630.92M viewers
The Burning
15 scenesMar 1998
S09E1729.6M viewers
The Bookstore
20 scenesApr 1998
S09E1830.66M viewers
The Frogger
19 scenesApr 1998
S09E1933.32M viewers
The Maid
12 scenesApr 1998
S09E2038.78M viewers
The Puerto Rican Day
18 scenesMay 1998
S03E1419.2M viewers
The Pez Dispenser
22 scenesJan 1992

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