S07E01 · EP 111
season 7 · September 21, 1995
The Engagement
written by Larry David · directed by Andy Ackerman · 37.6M viewers · image Seinfeld Wiki (CC BY-SA)
Episode DNA
14 scenes · 3 threadsawkward 33%absurd 22%misunderstanding 11%lie 6%social rule violation 6%escalation 6%coincidence 6%comeuppance 6%confession 6%
Story threads over runtime
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A · George's Life Change
B · Jerry and Melanie's Breakup
C · Elaine's Dog Problem
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Every scene
14 scenes · our breakdown1 · other · George and Woman Play Chess
George plays chess with a woman and loses.
00:05–00:10lie · misunderstanding
5 ▸ 00:555 · Jerry's apartment · Jerry and George Discuss 'Happy, Pappy'
Jerry and George discuss the phrase 'Happy, pappy.'
00:55–02:04lie · misunderstanding
7 ▸ 02:537 · Jerry's apartment · Jerry and George Discuss Their Lives
Jerry and George discuss their lives and decide to make changes.
02:53–03:04lie · misunderstanding
10 ▸ 04:1310 · Jerry's apartment · Jerry and George Discuss Life
Jerry talks to George about life and marriage, but George is skeptical.
04:13–05:43lie · misunderstanding
11 ▸ 05:4311 · Jerry's apartment · Kramer Talks About Marriage
Kramer talks about marriage being a prison.
05:43–06:24lie · misunderstanding
12 ▸ 06:2412 · Jerry's apartment · Elaine Talks About Dog Barking
Elaine talks about the barking dog keeping her up.
06:24–06:41lie · misunderstanding
13 ▸ 06:4113 · Jerry's apartment · Kramer Suggests Newman for Dog Problem
Kramer suggests Newman to help with the dog problem.
06:41–06:47lie · misunderstanding
14 ▸ 06:4714 · other · Elaine Meets with Newman
Elaine meets with Newman to discuss the dog problem.
06:47–09:09lie · misunderstanding
18 ▸ 09:5618 · Jerry's apartment · George Tells Jerry About Engagement
George tells Jerry about his engagement.
09:56–11:02lie · misunderstanding
20 ▸ 11:1120 · Jerry's apartment · George Tells Jerry About Engagement
George tells Jerry he is engaged to Susan.
11:11–14:47lie · misunderstanding
21 ▸ 14:4721 · car · Elaine, Kramer, and Newman Kidnap Dog
Elaine, Kramer, and Newman prepare to kidnap the dog.
14:47–16:19lie · misunderstanding
22 ▸ 16:1922 · other · Kramer Drops Dog Off
Kramer drops the dog off near Monticello.
16:19–18:19lie · misunderstanding
23 ▸ 18:1923 · other · Jerry Calls George About Movie
Jerry calls George about the Yankee game.
18:19–19:35lie · misunderstanding24 · police · Elaine, Kramer, and Newman Arrested
Elaine, Kramer, and Newman are arrested for kidnapping the dog.
19:35–19:50lie · misunderstanding03
Same DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- September 21, 1995
- Overall
- #111
- Writers
- Larry David
- Director
- Andy Ackerman
- Viewers
- 37.6M (US)
- Pace
- 114 words/min · 158 questions
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r/seinfeld- The guy who played Lamar (Maroon Golf) in the "Puerto Rican Day" episode was also seen in "The Engagement" coming out of seeing Firestorm wi▲ 545 · 114 comments
- Jerry's Dating Pet Peeves. ['The Engagement' S7 Ep1]▲ 313 · 29 comments
- I feel like Kramer’s silly dream in The Engagement is never referenced here. Let’s discuss how marvelous it is.▲ 238 · 8 comments
- Still crazy that it's casually dropped in "The Engagement" that Newman has a dog-killing business. And enjoys it very much. And is never bro▲ 142 · 33 comments
In this episode
George CostanzaJason Alexander154 episodes · drives 743 scenes
Jerry SeinfeldJerry Seinfeld156 episodes · drives 890 scenes
Elaine BenesJulia Louis-Dreyfus156 episodes · drives 430 scenes
Cosmo KramerMichael Richards147 episodes
Susan RossHeidi Swedberg29 episodes · drives 6 scenes