Seinfeld (season 8)

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The Seinfeld Series consists of several main seasons, this guide is to organize the episodes of 'Season 8' which was originally aired through 1996-1997.

1 Navigation
2 Episodes
- 2.1 Season 8: 1996-1997
3 See also
4 External links

[edit] Navigation

	Episodes	Originally aired	DVD Vol.	DVD release date (R1)
1	5	1989 - 1990	1	November 23, 2004
2	12	1991	1	November 23, 2004
3	23	1991 - 1992	2	November 23, 2004
4	24	1992 - 1993	3	May 17, 2005
5	22	1993 - 1994	4	November 22, 2005
6	24	1994 - 1995	5	November 22, 2005
7	24	1995 - 1996	6	November 21, 2006
8	22	1996 - 1997	7
9	24	1997 - 1998	8

[edit] Episodes

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

[edit] Season 8: 1996-1997

Title	Director	Writer(s)	Original airdate	Production code	#	Overall Total
"The Foundation"	Andy Ackerman	Alec Berg & Jeff Schaffer	September 19, 1996	801	1	135
While George would rather forget his fiancee Susan's tragic demise, Susan's parents want to keep her memory alive by creating a foundation. Jerry reunites with Dolores (aka "Mulva") from The Junior Mint. J. Peterman has a nervous breakdown and leaves Elaine in charge, and Kramer becomes a martial arts expert.

"The Soul Mate"	Andy Ackerman	Peter Mehlman	September 26, 1996	802	2	136
Kramer falls for Jerry's girlfriend and goes to Newman for advice. Elaine tells her friends she does not want a baby after her woman friends convince her to. George thinks the foundation lawyer assumes that he killed Susan.

"The Bizarro Jerry"	Andy Ackerman	David Mandel	October 3, 1996	803	3	137
Elaine sets Jerry up on a date with a woman who has "man hands". George uses a picture of Jerry's date to get in an exclusive part of town. Kramer uses a bathroom in an office building and begins working there.

"The Little Kicks"	Andy Ackerman	Spike Feresten	October 10, 1996	804	4	138
Jerry and Kramer go to the movies with a friend who makes bootleg tapes. Elaine holds a party for her co-workers where she loses respect when they see her dance.

"The Package"	Andy Ackerman	Jennifer Crittenden	October 17, 1996	805	5	139
George finds out that the woman at a photo store is looking at his pictures. Jerry refuses delivery of a package with no return address. Elaine tries to retrieve her medical records when she begins having problems with her doctor due to her attitude.

"The Fatigues"	Andy Ackerman	Gregg Kavet & Andy Robin	October 31, 1996	806	6	140
Jerry is interested when he learns that his girlfriend has a mentor. George prepares to give a speech on risk management. Elaine prepares to fire a co-worker but instead promotes him when she approaches him.

"The Checks"	Andy Ackerman	Steve O'Donnell, Tom Gammill & Max Pross	November 7, 1996	807	7	141
Elaine learns her new boyfriend has some obsessive behaviors. Jerry keeps receiving checks from a guest appearance on Japanese television. Kramer warns George that his carpet cleaners are part of a religious cult.

"The Chicken Roaster"	Andy Ackerman	Alec Berg & Jeff Schaffer	November 14, 1996	808	8	142
A Kenny Rogers Chicken restaurant opens across from Jerry's apartment with very bright neon lights. Kramer cannot sleep because of the light and seeks solace at Jerry's where he becomes addicted to the chicken by Newman. Elaine begins using the J. Peterman expense account. George tries to score a second date with a saleswoman by leaving a large hat at her house.

"The Abstinence"	Andy Ackerman	David Mandel	November 21, 1996	809	9	143
George's girlfriend has infectious mononucleosis and that they will not be able to have sex for at least 6 weeks. Jerry agrees to make an appearance at his former junior high's career day. Elaine meets a doctor who does not have a license yet. Kramer smokes in the coffee shop and is asked to leave.

"The Andrea Doria"	Andy Ackerman	Spike Feresten	December 19, 1996	810	10	144
Jerry takes Kramer to his self storage space where they learn Newman has been hoarding mail. George becomes excited about a new apartment he is about to move into. Elaine is set up on a blind date who has a hard time breaking up with people.

"The Little Jerry"	Andy Ackerman	Jennifer Crittenden	January 9, 1997	811	11	145
Kramer gets a pet rooster he names "Little Jerry Seinfeld". George visits a woman's prison where he does not see what he had expected. Elaine discovers her boyfriend once had a full head of hair and convinces him to grow it back. A store owner exposes Jerry's bad check currently on display which raises much discussion.

"The Money"	Andy Ackerman	Peter Mehlman	January 16, 1997	813	12	146
Jerry's parents sell their Cadillac to a neighbor in order to give Jerry some money. Jerry quickly buys back the car but remains stuck in Florida when he does not have money to return home. George's parents announce they are moving to Florida which the Seinfelds object to. Elaine returns to her old position at work.

"The Comeback"	David Owen Trainor	Gregg Kavet & Andy Robin	January 30, 1997	812	13	147
George has trouble thinking of a retort to one of his co-workers. Jerry buys a tennis racket believed to be used by a pro. Elaine and Kramer discuss employee picks at the video store. Kramer creates a living will.

"The Van Buren Boys"	Andy Ackerman	Darin Henry	February 6, 1997	814	14	148
Everyone seems to have a problem with Jerry's new girlfriend whom he sees as "perfect". George interviews students for the foundation's first academic scholarship. Elaine is asked to ghostwrite the autobiography of J. Peterman. Kramer has a run-in with infamous "Van Buren boys".

"The Susie"	Andy Ackerman	David Mandel	February 13, 1997	815	15	149
Elaine creates an alter ego named "Susie" who co-workers believe is actually real. Jerry's friend who once considered him a "phony" becomes a bookie. George avoids his girlfriend by screening his phone calls.

"The Pothole"	Andy Ackerman	Steve O'Donnell & Dan O'Keefe	February 20, 1997	816	16	150
Kramer adopts a piece of a highway after he complains about a very large pothole. Jerry's girlfriend (Kristin Davis) uses a toothbrush that was once dropped in the toilet. George brags about a new key ring given to him by George Steinbrenner.

"The English Patient"	Andy Ackerman	Steve Koren	March 13, 1997	817	17	151
Elaine hates a movie that everyone else seems to love. Jerry is challenged by one of his father's neighbors to a series physical challenges leading the old man to the hospital. A woman mistakes George for her boyfriend.

"The Nap"	Andy Ackerman	Gregg Kavet & Andy Robin	April 10, 1997	818	18	152
George creates a desk he can sleep in at work after having trouble sleeping. Jerry has his kitchen remodeled. Elaine's boyfriend worries about her back and buys her a mattress. Kramer begins swimming in the East River after becoming restricted at a community pool.

"The Yada Yada"	Andy Ackerman	Peter Mehlman & Jill Franklyn	April 24, 1997	819	19	153
George's girlfriend uses a particular phrase constantly. Jerry isn't big on his dentist's joke on being Jewish.

"The Millennium"	Andy Ackerman	Jennifer Crittenden	May 1, 1997	820	20	154
Kramer makes plans for New Year's 2000 and wonders what the future may be like. Elaine gets bad service at a store and begins shopping at a similar store. Jerry learns he is on his girlfriend's speed dial.

"The Muffin Tops"	Andy Ackerman	Spike Feresten	May 8, 1997	821	21	155
Elaine tells Kramer that stories he sold to Peterman were published in his autobiography. Elaine's old boss, Mr. Lippman, steals her idea for a muffin shop. Kramer then decides to create a "Peterman Reality Tour". Jerry starts shaving his chest hair for his new girlfriend. George pretends to be a tourist in order to go out with a woman.

"The Summer of George"	Andy Ackerman	Alec Berg & Jeff Schaffer	May 15, 1997	822	22	156
George decides to take the summer off when he learns he can receive severance pay. Jerry and Kramer attend the Tony awards where Jerry brings a date who he fears has a boyfriend at home. Kramer fills seats at the awards and pretends to accept an award with a cast ensemble.