S08E05 · EP 139
season 8 · October 17, 1996
The Package
written by Jennifer Crittenden · directed by Andy Ackerman · 30.13M viewers · image Seinfeld Wiki (CC BY-SA)
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Episode DNA

20 scenes · 3 threads

Story threads over runtime

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A · Elaine's medical issues
B · Kramer's stereo scheme
C · George's photo store mishap
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Every scene

20 scenes · our breakdown
1 ▸ 00:05
1 · other · Bermuda Triangle Discussion

Jerry and George discuss the Bermuda Triangle and an alien autopsy.

00:05–00:49
3 · hospital · Elaine's Rash and Medical Chart

Elaine discusses her rash and a past medical chart entry.

01:00–02:19
4 ▸ 02:19
4 · hospital · Jerry's Stereo and George's Plan

Jerry and George discuss Jerry's broken stereo and George's interest in Sheila from the photo store.

02:19–03:52
5 ▸ 03:52
5 · Jerry's apartment · Elaine's Doctor Visit

Elaine visits a new doctor who has her chart from her previous doctor.

03:52–04:20
6 ▸ 04:20
6 · Jerry's apartment · Elaine's Rash Exam

The doctor examines Elaine's rash and says it's not serious.

04:20–04:34
8 ▸ 04:40
8 · hospital · Jerry Refuses a Package

Jerry refuses a package with no return address.

04:40–04:58
9 ▸ 04:58
9 · Jerry's apartment · Uncle Leo Signs for Package

Uncle Leo signs for Jerry's mysterious package.

04:58–05:03
10 ▸ 05:03
10 · Jerry's apartment · Package Discussion and Photos

Jerry and George discuss the refused package and George shows photos from Sheila.

05:03–05:51
11 ▸ 05:51
11 · Jerry's apartment · George's Photo of Sheila

George shows Jerry and Kramer a photo that Sheila apparently slipped into his pictures.

05:51–06:05
12 ▸ 06:05
12 · Jerry's apartment · Seduction Plan and Package Signing

Kramer advises George to send a seductive photo back to Sheila, while Uncle Leo signs for Jerry's package.

06:05–06:59
13 ▸ 06:59
13 · Jerry's apartment · Chart Tampering and Photo Talk

Elaine discusses tampering with her medical chart, and George talks about sending racy photos.

06:59–08:23
14 ▸ 08:23
14 · hospital · Dr. Berg Takes Chart

Dr. Berg takes Elaine's chart, refusing to treat her.

08:23–08:34
15 ▸ 08:34
15 · Jerry's apartment · Elaine's Rash and Phone Call

Elaine complains about her rash and makes a phone call.

08:34–08:39
16 · Jerry's apartment · Package Opened and Explosion News

Jerry learns Uncle Leo opened the package and his stove exploded.

08:39–09:29
17 ▸ 09:29
17 · hospital · Stereo Insurance Scheme

Kramer reveals his plan to claim insurance on Jerry's broken stereo.

09:29–10:39
18 · other · Elaine's Doctor Search

Elaine struggles to find a doctor who will see her.

10:39–10:56
19 ▸ 10:56
19 · photo store · Kramer Photographs George

Kramer takes seductive photos of George to send to Sheila.

10:56–12:39
20 ▸ 12:39
20 · photo store · AMA Phone Call

Elaine receives a suspicious phone call from someone claiming to be from the AMA.

12:39–13:15
21 · hospital · Elaine and Leo at Doctor

Elaine accompanies Uncle Leo to his doctor appointment and tries to get help for her rash.

13:15–14:20
22 · other · Investigation and Photo Pickup

Newman investigates Jerry for mail fraud, and George picks up photos from Sheila.

14:20–21:43
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Episode facts

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Aired
October 17, 1996
Overall
#139
Writers
Jennifer Crittenden
Director
Andy Ackerman
Viewers
30.13M (US)
Pace
125 words/min · 132 questions

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