SEINFELD · CHARACTER
Jerry Stiller
played by Jerry Stiller · Retired
Frank Costanza
16 episodes · drives 27 scenes · first seen The Handicap Spot
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Character DNA

genes over the scenes they drive
angry 14%absurd 13%misunderstanding 13%humiliating 11%awkward 8%comeuppance 8%petty grievance 7%humiliation 7%social rule violation 5%coincidence 5%chaotic 5%tense 5%
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Defining scenes

highest-gene scenes they drive
The Junior Mint · Party/Event HallCostanza Living Room: Award Ceremony

Frank receives a volunteer award; police arrest him for handicap parking.

The Raincoats (2) · George's parents' houseCostanzas upset Seinfelds lied

Frank and Estelle realize the Seinfelds lied about plans and made paella for nothing.

The Understudy · cabPeterman Describes Shirt, Frank Dumps Kim

J. Peterman describes his shirt's 'touchability' while Frank uses his stopping short move on Kim, ending their reunion.

S07E12 · 21 ▸ 15:11
The Caddy · George's parents' houseSteinbrenner notifies Costanzas

Steinbrenner tells the Costanzas their son is dead; Frank rants about the Jay Buhner trade.

The Understudy · Jerry's apartmentFrank Translates at Nail Salon

Frank Costanza translates Korean insults at the nail salon and recognizes his former lover Kim.

S09E23 · 25 ▸ 23:44
The Finale (1) · Latham Jail Cell / Visiting AreaMedia Friction Parents Visit

Media reports friction between Jerry and Elaine; Costanza parents visit, blaming each other.

S05E04 · 3 ▸ 02:57
The Sniffing Accountant · George's parents' houseCostanza House: Bra Interview Prep

Frank pushes George to interview for bra salesman; they debate bra materials.

The Cigar Store Indian · George's parents' houseParents discover condom wrapper

Frank and Estelle find condom wrapper and missing TV Guide; George grounded.

The Cigar Store Indian · George's parents' houseCreepy guy at Costanza house

The creepy man from the subway shows up at George's parents' house with a flower bouquet made from the TV Guide. Frank is enraged that Elaine took his collectible and that the stranger knows their address.

The Junior Mint · George's parents' houseCostanza House: Butler Shoe Shine

George shines Frank's shoes poorly; Frank orders him to retrieve the TV.

The Finale (1) · George's parents' houseCostanza Parents React

Frank and Estelle Costanza react to George moving to California for the show.

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Episodes

16 appearances
Photo: Jerry Stiller · Unstated · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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