The Opera (Seinfeld episode)

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Seinfeld episode
"The Opera"
Jerry argues with a clown.
Episode no.	49
Airdate	November 4, 1992
Guest star(s)	Peter Crombie
Seinfeld - Season 4 August 1992 - May 1993
The Trip, Part 1 The Trip, Part 2 The Pitch The Ticket The Wallet The Watch The Bubble Boy The Cheever Letters The Opera The Virgin The Contest The Airport The Pick The Movie The Visa The Shoes The Outing The Old Man The Implant The Junior Mint The Smelly Car The Handicap Spot The Pilot, Part 1 The Pilot, Part 2
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The Opera is the 49th episode of the hit sitcom Seinfeld. It was the 9th episode for the 4th season. It aired on November 4, 1992.

[edit] Plot

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

"Crazy" Joe Davola leaves Jerry a message saying he will put the "kibosh" on him. Kramer has tickets for the opera Pagliacci, and everyone is going, including Elaine and her boyfriend, Joe. Elaine drops in on Joe's apartment and is she surprised by what she discovers, so she maces him with cherry Binaca and ends their relationship. Susan can not attend, so George tries to scalp her ticket. Joe, a big fan of Pagliacci, comes to the opera in clown garb; Elaine and Jerry attend Pagliacci together, not realizing their different estranged relationships with Joe.

Spoilers end here.

[edit] Quotes

Joe: Jerry? Joe Davola. (spits three times) Got a hair on my tongue. Can't get it off. You know how much I hate that? Of course you do. You put it there. I know what you said about me Seinfeld. I know you bad mouthed me to the exec's at NBC... put the kibosh on my deal. Now I'm gonna put the kibosh on you. You know I've kiboshed before. And I will... kibosh again.

Elaine: Oh, you scared me!
Joe: Good. Fear is our most primal emotion.
Elaine: You know, you left your door open.
Joe: I know. I like to encourage intruders.
Elaine: Are you alright? You don't seem yourself.
Joe: Who am I?
Elaine: Good question. Very existential. Who am I?