S08E15 · EP 149
season 8 · February 13, 1997
The Susie
written by David Mandel · directed by Andy Ackerman · 32M viewers · image Seinfeld Wiki (CC BY-SA)
OFFICIAL CLIP
Elaine Becomes Susie and Things Get Awkward

Episode DNA

21 scenes · 3 threads
absurd 25%tense 24%misunderstanding 14%humiliation 5%avoidance 5%awkward 4%obsession 4%sad 3%bet 3%social rule violation 2%

Story threads over runtime

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0:005:0010:0015:0020:00
A · Kramer's Gambling Problem
B · Elaine's Susie Impersonation
C · George's Breakup Avoidance
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Every scene

21 scenes · our breakdown
1 · Jerry's apartment · Jerry's Stand-Up Bit

Jerry jokes about being a gigolo and the difference between Japan and the US.

00:04–00:45lie · misunderstanding
2 ▸ 00:45
2 · Jerry's apartment · Kramer Introduces Mike as a Bookie

Kramer introduces Mike as a new bookie, and Jerry jokes about arson.

00:45–01:53misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
3 ▸ 01:53
3 · Pendant Publishing · Peggy Thanks Elaine as Susie

Peggy thanks Elaine, mistakenly calling her Susie.

01:53–02:15impersonation · misunderstanding
4 ▸ 02:15
4 · Jerry's apartment · George's Ball Plans

George discusses his plans to take Allison to the Steinbrenner ball.

02:15–03:46obsession · social_rule_violation
5 ▸ 03:46
5 · Jerry's apartment · George Avoids Allison

George avoids Allison to prevent her from breaking up with him.

03:46–05:22avoidance · obsession
6 ▸ 05:22
6 · Pendant Publishing · Peggy Insults Elaine to Her Face

Peggy makes derogatory comments about Elaine, thinking she is Susie.

05:22–06:02misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
7 ▸ 06:02
7 · George's parents' house · George's Answering Machine

George's answering machine message is left by Allison, who is trying to reach him.

06:02–06:34avoidance · obsession
9 ▸ 07:10
9 · Jerry's apartment · Kramer's Game Incident

Kramer talks about being kicked out of a game for throwing a hot dog at Reggie Miller.

07:10–07:26misunderstanding · humiliation
10 · Jerry's apartment · Kramer's Bet and Jerry's Win

Kramer places a bet on Jerry's behalf, and Jerry wins.

07:26–08:37bet · comeuppance
11 ▸ 08:37
11 · Pendant Publishing · Peterman Calls Elaine

Peterman calls Elaine to discuss Peggy's conflict with Susie.

08:37–09:44misunderstanding · eavesdropping
12 ▸ 09:44
12 · George's parents' house · Allison Asks for Ticket

Allison asks George for a ticket to the ball, and Kramer says he can't find George.

09:44–10:44avoidance · obsession
13 ▸ 10:44
13 · Jerry's apartment · Mike Can't Pay Jerry

Mike can't pay Jerry for the bet and asks for more time.

10:44–10:57bet · comeuppance
14 · George's parents' house · Kramer Breaks Up with George

Kramer breaks up with George on Allison's behalf.

10:57–11:46breakup · misunderstanding
15 ▸ 11:46
15 · Pendant Publishing · Peterman's Meeting with Peggy and Elaine

Peterman tries to resolve the conflict between Peggy and Susie, who is actually Elaine.

11:46–13:28misunderstanding · eavesdropping
16 ▸ 13:28
16 · Jerry's apartment · Mike Trapped in Trunk

Mike is trapped in Jerry's trunk after trying to fix it.

13:28–15:31misunderstanding · humiliation
17 ▸ 15:31
17 · Jerry's apartment · Jerry and Elaine Discuss Susie

Jerry and Elaine discuss eliminating Susie, who is actually Elaine.

15:31–16:24misunderstanding · humiliation
18 · George's parents' house · George's Midnight Call

George calls Jerry in the middle of the night, leading to a confrontation.

16:24–16:28misunderstanding · obsession
19 · Pendant Publishing · Peterman Announces Susie's Death

Peterman announces that Susie has committed suicide, leading to a memorial service.

16:28–17:02secret_exposed · misunderstanding
20 · Pendant Publishing · Elaine's Eulogy and Confusion

Elaine delivers a eulogy for Susie, but Peterman reveals he slept with her, causing confusion.

17:02–19:01misunderstanding · humiliation
21 · Yankees office · Kramer's Entrance at the Ball

Kramer makes a grand entrance at the ball in place of George, leading to a scuffle.

19:01–21:06humiliation · misunderstanding
22 · Pendant Publishing · Peterman's Foundation and Elaine's Outburst

Peterman announces a foundation in Susie's honor, and Elaine screams 'SUZ!'.

21:06–21:47misunderstanding · humiliation
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Episode facts

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Aired
February 13, 1997
Overall
#149
Writers
David Mandel
Director
Andy Ackerman
Viewers
32M (US)
Pace
119 words/min · 96 questions

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