SEINFELD · CHARACTER
01
Character DNA
genes over the scenes they driveawkward 21%secret exposed 17%misunderstanding 12%lie 8%tense 8%coincidence 6%absurd 5%betrayal 5%humiliating 5%scheme 4%social rule violation 4%humiliation 4%
02
Defining scenes
highest-gene scenes they driveThe Cheever Letters · George's parents' houseRoss Apartment Letters Found
Jerry and George visit Rosses; insurance courier delivers box of letters from John Cheever.
The Soup Nazi · Monk's CafeGeorge and Susan Misunderstanding
Susan thinks George's mock affection is real progress; Jerry breaks up with Sheila again.
S07E14 · 37 ▸ 37:27The Cadillac (1) · Elaine's officeGeorge Contradicts Alibi
George ruins the alibi by giving different Art Vandelay details to Susan.
S07E14 · 32 ▸ 31:11The Cadillac (1) · Elaine's officeSusan Confronts Elaine Affair
Susan asks Elaine if she's having an affair with George.
The Doll · Elaine's officeDoll Collection
Elaine and Susan unpack dolls.
03
Episodes
29 appearances
S01E0519.4M viewersThe Stock Tip
23 scenesJun 1990
S04E0317.6M viewersThe Pitch
21 scenesSep 1992
S04E0517.6M viewersThe Wallet (1)
14 scenesSep 1992
S04E0717.1M viewersThe Bubble Boy
18 scenesOct 1992
S04E0815.1M viewersThe Cheever Letters
17 scenesOct 1992
S04E1016.2M viewersThe Virgin
17 scenesNov 1992
S04E1316.2M viewersThe Pick
18 scenesDec 1992
21
S04E2125M viewersThe Smelly Car
18 scenesApr 1993
S07E0137.6M viewersThe Engagement
14 scenesSep 1995
S07E0234.5M viewersThe Postponement
18 scenesSep 1995
S07E0334.6M viewersThe Maestro
13 scenesOct 1995
S07E0633.1M viewersThe Soup Nazi
23 scenesNov 1995
S07E0733.9M viewersThe Secret Code
20 scenesNov 1995
S07E0833.4M viewersThe Pool Guy
18 scenesNov 1995
S07E0932.3M viewersThe Sponge
22 scenesDec 1995
S07E1135.1M viewersThe Rye
22 scenesJan 1996
13
S07E1337.1M viewersThe Seven
16 scenesFeb 1996
S07E1732.9M viewersThe Doll
16 scenesFeb 1996
S07E1832.7M viewersThe Friars Club
17 scenesMar 1996
S07E1930.5M viewersThe Wig Master
17 scenesApr 1996
23
S07E2329.9M viewersThe Wait Out
18 scenesMay 1996
S07E2433.2M viewersThe Invitations
13 scenesMay 1996
S08E0133.72M viewersThe Foundation
20 scenesSep 1996
S08E0233.24M viewersThe Soul Mate
20 scenesSep 1996
S08E0331.62M viewersThe Bizarro Jerry
21 scenesOct 1996
S08E1134.48M viewersThe Little Jerry
23 scenesJan 1997
S08E1931.64M viewersThe Yada Yada
21 scenesApr 1997
13
S09E1333.19M viewersThe Cartoon
17 scenesJan 1998
15
S09E1530.51M viewersThe Wizard
4 scenesFeb 1998
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