Ep 411 - The Contest

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the seventeenth episode of Seinfeld's fourth season! Jerry and George are "outed." Elaine won't take her coat off. Kramer thought he knew his friends. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with how well they threaded this needle??

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the sixteenth episode of Seinfeld's fourth season! Jerry and George try to finish their script. Elaine helps them with Russell. Kramer is dating Jerry's ex. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with this being an intro episode that showcases Elaine's fraught relationships with other women?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the fifteenth episode of Seinfeld's fourth season! Jerry tries to help his old friend Babu. Elaine fends off a lawsuit. George wants his girlfriend to think he's funny. Kramer goes to fantasy camp. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with funny Goth Jerry and this studio audience?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the fourteenth episode of Seinfeld's fourth season! Jerry tries to see a movie with his friends. Elaine tries to see a movie with her friends. George tries to see a movie with his friends. Kramer tries to see a movie with his friends. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with Buckles in this oddly structured episode?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the thirteenth episode of Seinfeld's fourth season! Jerry gets criticized for his nasal hygiene. George sees a psychiatrist. Kramer helps Elaine with her Christmas card. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with Double Crunch cereal at Christmastime?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the twelfth episode of Seinfeld's fourth season! Jerry flies first class while Elaine flies coach. George attempts the perfect airport pickup. Kramer vows revenge. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with everyone's ages and an Elaine plot that feels very George-y?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the eleventh episode of Seinfeld's fourth season! Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer compete to see who can hold out from doing "it" the longest. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with how GOOD this episode is??

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the tenth episode of Seinfeld's fourth season! Jerry dates a virgin. Elaine jaywalks. George gets dumped. Kramer's off TV. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with slacker Jerry and his will-they-or-won't-they with Elaine?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the ninth episode of Seinfeld's fourth season! Jerry and Elaine run from a killer clown. George gets caught scalping. Kramer enjoys the opera. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with this episode's style and violence?

It's time for the 30th anniversary of the eighth episode of Seinfeld's fourth season! Jerry says something weird. Elaine's dealing with office drama. George and Susan break the news about the cabin. Kramer makes some Cuban friends. And it's time to ask: what's the deal with Jerry's work ethic (and his pillow talk)?