SEINFELD · CHARACTER
played by John O'Hurley · President of the J. Peterman Company
Jacopo Peterman
17 episodes · first seen The Understudy
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Defining scenes
highest-gene scenes they drive
S07E16 · 16 ▸ 09:09The Shower Head · Elaine's officeElaine is fired
Mr. Peterman fires Elaine
S07E12 · 22 ▸ 16:43The Caddy · J. Peterman catalog officePeterman markets bra top
J. Peterman decides to sell the bra as a women's top called the Gatsby Swing Top.
The Money · George's parents' houseElaine Loses Stock Options
Elaine loses stock options as Peterman returns; Morty hired as intern.
The Cartoon · J. Peterman catalog officeJ. Peterman's reaction
J. Peterman reacts to Elaine's cartoon.
The Secret Code · HospitalPeterman's Mother Dies
Peterman's mother dies after screaming 'Bosco' repeatedly.
S07E07 · 19 ▸ 13:54The Secret Code · Peterman's HousePeterman Guesses the Code
Peterman guesses George's code is 'Bosco' and confronts him.
S08E15 · 11 ▸ 08:37The Susie · Pendant PublishingPeterman Calls Elaine
Peterman calls Elaine to discuss Peggy's conflict with Susie.
S08E15 · 15 ▸ 11:46The Susie · Pendant PublishingPeterman's Meeting with Peggy and Elaine
Peterman tries to resolve the conflict between Peggy and Susie, who is actually Elaine.
The Susie · Pendant PublishingPeterman Announces Susie's Death
Peterman announces that Susie has committed suicide, leading to a memorial service.
The Susie · Pendant PublishingPeterman's Foundation and Elaine's Outburst
Peterman announces a foundation in Susie's honor, and Elaine screams 'SUZ!'.
The English Patient · Pendant PublishingElaine's Movie Dislike Consequences
Elaine's movie dislike causes her to be punished by J. Peterman.
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Episodes
17 appearances
S06E2429.8M viewersThe Understudy
25 scenesMay 1995
S07E0733.9M viewersThe Secret Code
20 scenesNov 1995
S07E1632.3M viewersThe Shower Head
11 scenesFeb 1996
S07E1832.7M viewersThe Friars Club
17 scenesMar 1996
S07E1930.5M viewersThe Wig Master
17 scenesApr 1996
S07E2132.4M viewersThe Bottle Deposit (1)
22 scenesMay 1996
S08E0133.72M viewersThe Foundation
20 scenesSep 1996
S08E0732.01M viewersThe Checks
20 scenesNov 1996
S08E0834.09M viewersThe Chicken Roaster
14 scenesNov 1996
S08E1237.34M viewersThe Money
24 scenesJan 1997
S08E1433.82M viewersThe Van Buren Boys
22 scenesFeb 1997
S08E1532M viewersThe Susie
21 scenesFeb 1997
S08E1731.27M viewersThe English Patient
15 scenesMar 1997
S08E2131.09M viewersThe Muffin Tops
14 scenesMay 1997
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S09E1333.19M viewersThe Cartoon
17 scenesJan 1998
S09E1729.6M viewersThe Bookstore
20 scenesApr 1998
S09E1830.66M viewersThe Frogger
19 scenesApr 1998
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Photo: John O'Hurley · Gage Skidmore · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons