Seinfeld season 9The ninth season on DVD? check here: The ninth season episode guideThe Butter Shave / season 9 - episode 1
Writer: Alec Berg & Jeff Schaffer & David Mandel
Director: Andy Ackerman
Seinfeld discovers a new stand up comedian rival in Kenny Bania who seems to take everything that Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) once had including his girlfriend. Jerry believes that Kenny does well on stage only because he is benefiting from Jerry's previous standup performance which preps the crowd to a more receptive state for humor. As Jerry puts it Kenny is "following on Jerry's Coatails." Jerry plans to bomb on stage so that Kenny will not be able to do this anymore. His plan backfires as NBC executives leave offering Kenny the opportunity to work for NBC. Kramer (Michael Richards) discovers the joy's of shaving with butter and roasts himself in a sauna.
The Voice / season 9 - episode 2
Writer: Alec Berg & Jeff Schaffer & David Mandel
Director: Andy Ackerman
George's (Jason Alexander) employer wants to get rid of him, since they now know he isn't really handicapped and they don't like him. He has a one-year contract with Play Now that he will make sure they honor by him showing up for work every day. Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) and George mock the sounds the Jerry's girlfriend Claire's stomach makes during the night. Jerry envisions the belly button as the mouth and the sound the stomach makes its voice. Because of the "bump into" Jerry tells Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) that she is destined to backslide into her relationship with David Puddy, she bets him $50 that she won't.
The Serenity Now / season 9 - episode 3
Writer: Steve Koren
Director: Andy Ackerman
As Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) prepares for the bar mitzvah of her former employer’s son, George (Jason Alexander) is helping repair his parent’s screen door when he learns that his father has gone into computer sales. While George is surprised to find that Frank expects him to work, Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) tries to convince his girlfriend Patty that he can get mad. Then, as young Adam Lippman gives Elaine more than just a friendly kiss and Jerry learns to make anger work for him, George’s dad hires neighbor Lloyd Braun to sell computers, too. And when Lloyd racks up some impressive numbers, Frank threatens to fire George (Jason Alexander) unless he wins a sales contest. After a forced apology provokes Adam to renounce his religion, Elaine must fend off the elder Lippman’s advances, too.
The Blood / season 9 - episode 4
Writer: Daniel O'Keefe
Director: Andy Ackerman
Jerry's (Jerry Seinfeld) parents are concerned about his lack of exercise. Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) visits her friend Vivian and is disappointed when Vivian implies that she isn't responsible enough to watch her son Jimmy. George's (Jason Alexander) girlfriend lights some vanilla scented incense. The overpowering scent makes him hungry. He decides he needs to add food as a part of his sex life. His girlfriend tolerates some food items, but not the "salted cured meats." He also comes up with a way to separate pudding skin from the pudding, creating pudding skin singles. Kramer (Michael Richards) has been storing his blood at a blood bank that begins to raise their rates.
The Junk Mail / season 9 - episode 5
Writer: Spike Feresten
Director: Andy Ackerman
Kramer (Michael Richards) becomes fed up with all the junk mail that he receives. He bricks up his mailbox, but then his mail is just sent to Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) instead. Kramer then organizes a boycott and protest of mail services lead just by himself. Newman tries to warn Kramer that someone, a mailman he trusts and has known for a while will pick him up for his meddles in the affairs of the Post Office. He changes his warning as the last minute and declares it is going to go down another way. The warning at first was not heeded because Newman himself was in his mailtruck as a mailman as he provided Kramer with the warning.
The Merv Griffin Show / season 9 - episode 6
Writer: Bruce Eric Kaplan
Director: Andy Ackerman
As Kramer (Michael Richards) salvages a discarded set from the old Merv Griffin Show, Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) discovers a collection of mint condition vintage toys in the closet of his girlfriend, Lizbeth. But when he asks to play with them, Lizbeth refuses, claiming they are an inheritance from her late father. Meanwhile, when a fellow employee sidles up beside her trying to claim credit for her hard work, Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) wants revenge. And while George (Jason Alexander) can’t keep from injuring pigeons that won’t get out of his way, Kramer puts the discarded talk show set in his apartment. When he tries to impress his girlfriend by avoiding another pigeon, George injures a squirrel instead.
The Slicer / season 9 - episode 7
Writer: Gregg Kavet & Andy Robin
Story: Gregg Kavet & Andy Robin & Darin Henry
Director: Tom Cherones
Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) is having nightmares and sleepless nights due to her neighbor's inconsideracy. The neighbor is out of the country and has left her alarm clock set for 3:30 a.m.. George (Jason Alexander) gets a dream job at a very badly run company, his new boss seems familiar to him, then a photo in the boss's office reminds him of "the boom box incident." Fearing that he might lose his new position, George listens to Kramer's (Michael Richards) advice and plots to get hold of the photograph and get it retouched. Kramer's dissatisfied with the meat he is getting with his sandwiches, so he obtains a meat slicer.
The Betrayal / season 9 - episode 8
Writer: David Mandel & Peter Mehlman
Director: Andy Ackerman
Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld), George (Jason Alexander) and Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) return from their trip to India that they don't want to talk about. Sue Ellen calls the wedding off and Nina doesn't want George or Jerry. George finds out that Jerry slept with Nina and Elaine slept with the groom. Kramer (Michael Richards) and FDR settle their score, a snowball with something extra. Jerry "schnapps" Elaine to find out why George is so bitter with him. Kramer tries to out wish FDR. Elaine, Jerry, George and Nina arrive in India, where Elaine discovers that the groom is someone she slept with and that they are the only people from the U.S. who are attending the ceremony.
The Apology / season 9 - episode 9
Writer: Jennifer Crittenden
Director: Andy Ackerman
As Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) marvels at the frequent nudity of his girlfriend, Melissa, George (Jason Alexander) hears that Jason Hanke is making amends as part of his Alcoholics Anonymous program. Recalling that Jason once insulted him, George is convinced that he’s in line for an apology. However, while Jason takes the time to apologize to Jerry, he doesn’t do anything similar for George. Meanwhile, as Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) is insulted by a fellow employee’s efforts not to be exposed to her germs, Jerry teaches Kramer (Michael Richards) how to save time in the shower. When approached about an apology, Jason’s sarcasm only makes George look foolish. So George now feels he’s owed two apologies. However, his complaints to Jason’s Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor only get him invited to a recovery group for those with uncontrollable rage.
The Strike / season 9 - episode 10
Writer: Daniel O'Keefe, Alec Berg & Jeff Schaffer
Director: Andy Ackerman
At a Hanukkah party, Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) tries avoiding a man in a denim vest as Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) pursues a date with Gwen. While George (Jason Alexander) complains about Tim Whatley’s making a donation in his name to a local charity, Kramer (Michael Richards) learns that a twelve-year-long strike at the bagel shop where he once worked is over. So, as Kramer returns to work at H&H Bagels, Elaine discovers that a card she gave Denim Vest with a fake phone number on it was one she needed for a free submarine sandwich. At the betting parlor whose number she’s been giving out to undesirable men for years, Elaine asks that they have Denim Vest call her at H&H Bagels.
The Dealership / season 9 - episode 11
Writer: Steve Koren
Director: Andy Ackerman
Elaine's (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) boyfriend puddy is prompted from mechanic to car salesman. Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) attempts to use Puddy to get a good deal on a new car. After Puddy and Elaine get mad at each other, Jerry atttempts to get them back together so that he can get a new car at a good price. At the car dealership, George (Jason Alexander) attempts to buy a twinkie from a vending maching but notices that his ragged dollar just won't cut it. He asks a mechanic for change but is refused. George gets change another way and returns to his machine to get his twinkie.
The Reverse Peephole / season 9 - episode 12
Writer: Spike Feresten
Director: Andy Ackerman
Newman and Kramer (Michael Richards) switch peepholes so that they can get a different view of the world. George (Jason Alexander) has a gigantic wallet as he keeps everything in it. In the coffee shop he has to prop things under himself to balance out the thick wallet when he sits. George spots one receipt he might can use on the street and attempts to put it in his wallet. The wallet breaks open and everything flies out as George frantically tries to save the memories of his life which he houses in one gigantic wallet. Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) on the other hand goes without a wallet entirely.
The Cartoon / season 9 - episode 13
Writer: Bruce Eric Kaplan
Director: Andy Ackerman
Kramer's (Michael Richards) brutal honesty, gets Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) in trouble with Susan's old college roommate, Sally Weaver. Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) obsesses over the meaning of a cartoon that appears in The New Yorker. Elaine and later Kramer comments that George's (Jason Alexander) new girlfriend looks a lot like Jerry. In fact Kramer says "just because they look-a-like, that doesn't mean you're (George) secretly in love with Jerry." Jerry confronts Kramer's frankness. Sally claims that Jerry has ruined her life, she's quitting the business, Jerry can't have that on his conscience, he talks her back into the business.
The Strongbox / season 9 - episode 14
Writer: Daniel O'Keefe
Story: Daniel O'Keefe and Killy Kimball
Director: Andy Ackerman
George (Jason Alexander) tries to break up with his girlfriend, Maura, only she doesn't agree. Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) has purchased cuff links worn by Jerry Lewis in Cinderfella. He plans to use them as a conversation starter with Lewis when he goes to an upcoming roast at the Friar's Club. Having the same first name isn't enough. A man of mystery that she has met intrigues Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus). Jerry suggests that perhaps he is a super-hero. With robberies occurring in the building, Kramer (Michael Richards) has obtained a strongbox to hold his valuables. He needs to find a place to hide his key. A place that no one knows, except him.
The Wizard / season 9 - episode 15
Writer: Steve Lookner
Director: Andy Ackerman
Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) buys his dad a $200 Wizard organizer for a birthday present. George (Jason Alexander) receives a message from Susan's parents, the Rosses. Jerry and George debate about the race of Elaine's (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) new boyfriend and that intrigues her (is he black?). George returns the call from the Rosses; the Foundation is having an event this weekend, but George can't attend, he has to close on his house in the Hamptons. Kramer (Michael Richards) announces his retirement, a Hollywood big shot has optioned his coffee table book about coffee tables.
The Burning / season 9 - episode 16
Writer: Jennifer Crittenden
Director: Andy Ackerman
George (Jason Alexander) discovers that he always seems to put his foot in his mouth if he talks for too long about anything. He comes up with the idea of "leaving on a high note." After making one good comment he proclaims "I'm Out of here." and then leaves with those around him remembering the one good comment he had. He leaves on high notes from meetings at work. At first this strategy works well for him. George's boss Mr Kruger teams up with George on a project. Kruger begins leaving on a high note himself and leaves George with all the work. George spots his boss in a restaurant eating when he is supposed to be working. George pulls a role reversal and tells his boss to get back to work.
The Bookstore / season 9 - episode 17
Writer: Spike Feresten
Story: Spike Feresten, Darin Henry & Marc Jaffe
Director: Andy Ackerman
Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) and George (Jason Alexander) spend time at a book store in hopes of meeting women. George takes a large book into the bathroom to help him feel more conducive to exertion so to speak. He is caught and forced to buy the book. He tries to return the book but discovers that the book has been flagged. He can't even give the book to charity. A woman at a charity threatens to jump over the counter of the store and beat George up if he doesen't take his bathroom book from the premises. Jerry spots his Uncle Leo stealing things and later approches him about this.
The Frogger / season 9 - episode 18
Writer: Gregg Kavet & Andy Robin
Story: Gregg Kavet, Andy Robin, Steve Koren & Daniel O'Keefe
Director: Andy Ackerman
To mark the closing of their old high school hangout, George (Jason Alexander) and Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) head for Mario’s Pizza, where George finds his favorite arcade game is still there. Surprised to see the high score he achieved many years ago is still unbeaten, George hatches a plan to buy the "Frogger" to immortalize his record. Meanwhile, asJerry finds a date’s habit of finishing his sentences annoying and Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) grows tired of endless office parties, Kramer (Michael Richards) warns of a serial killer who’s on the loose. After George discovers that unplugging the game will erase his score, Kramer suggests an electrician who can help.
The Maid / season 9 - episode 19
Writer: Alec Berg & David Mandel & Jeff Schaffer
Story: Alec Berg & David Mandel & Jeff Schaffer & Kit Boss & Peter Mehlman
Director: Andy Ackerman
As Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) hires a new maid to keep his apartment clean, George (Jason Alexander) decides that what he needs is a nickname with some spark. But after failing to get his work colleagues to use T-Bone, he’s stuck being called Koko. And as Jerry starts an affair with Cindy, she’s suddenly working less and less. Meanwhile, when Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) is upset over being assigned a new telephone area code, Kramer’s (Michael Richards) girlfriend moves downtown. An elderly neighbor’s death allows Elaine to get her old area code back.
The Puerto Rican Day / season 9 - episode 20
Writer: Alec Berg and Jennifer Crittenden and Spike Feresten and Bruce Eric Kaplan and Gregg Kavet and Steve Koren and David Mandel and Daniel O'Keefe and Andy Robin and Jeff Schaffer
Director: Andy Ackerman
After leaving a baseball game early to avoid the traffic, Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) and his friends get stuck in the annual Puerto Rican Day parade. And Jerry’s one chance at beating the traffic tie-up is ruined by a confrontation with a man in a maroon Volkswagen Golf. Meanwhile, as Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) frets over missing 60 Minutes because of the traffic, George (Jason Alexander) decides to repeat a joke he made during a movie that made the audience laugh. But, as Elaine debates whether walking would be faster than taking a cab, George arrives at the theater to find another prankster who’s entertaining the audience with a laser pointer.
TThe Clip Show (1) / season 9 - episode 21
Writer: Darin Henry
Director: Andy Ackerman
This special episode looks back at the 9 years of moments which have defined the show, including George’s (Jason Alexander) embarrassment in the famous "shrinkage" episode, Elaine’s (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) awkward dancing, and Kramer’s (Michael Richards) hosting "The Merv Griffm Show" from his apartment. We also take a look at Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) and his many dating experiences. Here we take a look at getting in and out of relationships. Dance Montage in wich captures many of the cast members getting down and showing us how they can boogie.
The Clip Show (2) / season 9 - episode 22
Writer: Darin Henry
Director: Andy Ackerman
This special episode looks back at the 9 years of moments which have defined the show, including George’s (Jason Alexander) embarrassment in the famous "shrinkage" episode, Elaine’s (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) awkward dancing, and Kramer’s (Michael Richards) hosting "The Merv Griffm Show" from his apartment. We also take a look at Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) and his many dating experiences. There are a series of outtakes and behind-the-scenes clips that are hysterical. Included here are Jerry’s inability to perform with Michael Richards because of a severe case of the giggles, and Julia Louis Dreyfus’ struggle to keep it together in a scene with Jerry Stiller.
The Finale (1) / season 9 - episode 23
Writer: Larry David
Director: Andy Ackerman
Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) and George (Jason Alexander) discuss the movies and George's desire to get his fifteen minutes of fame. Kramer (Michael Richards) is off to the beach. Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) calls a friend, whose father is in the hospital, with her cell phone; Jerry and George tell her that is a social faux pas. Jerry gets a message from NBC that they want to talk about the pilot. So Jerry and George go to meet with the new vice president of programming, who is interested in turning their pilot into a 13 episode series. Jerry and George begin to make plans to move to California.
The Finale (2) / season 9 - episode 24
Writer: Larry David
Director: Andy Ackerman
The videotape Kramer (Michael Richards) made is played for the jury. When the NBC executives arrive, George (Jason Alexander) forgets about the trial for a moment and complains loudly about the plane. The prosecution begins to call their witnesses and each will do more to break down the characters of the foursome. First, the arresting officer is called to the stand, followed by the victim. Then the prosecution begins to call a variety of familiar faces. Starting with the elderly woman that Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) stole the marble rye from. The virgin, Marla, is called to the stand and she tells the court about the foursome's contest.
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