Seinfeld 1989
“A show about nothing.”
What is Seinfeld?
Seinfeld is an American television sitcom created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld. The series originally aired on NBC from July 5, 1989, until May 14, 1998, spanning nine seasons and 180 episodes.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 180
- First aired
- Jul 5, 1989
- Last aired
- May 14, 1998
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Seinfeld is an American television sitcom created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld. The series originally aired on NBC from July 5, 1989, until May 14, 1998, spanning nine seasons and 180 episodes. The program follows a stand-up comedian and his three offbeat, neurotic friends as they navigate the pitfalls and payoffs of life in New York City during the 1990s. Often described as a show about nothing, the series features an ensemble cast starring Jerry Seinfeld as a fictionalized version of himself, alongside Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, and Jason Alexander. Episodes were directed by Andy Ackerman. The show documents the continuing misadventures of the main characters as they interact within their urban environment. Viewers have access to the full collection of episodes through various streaming platforms, and the series remains recognized as an iconic sitcom in television history. The production focuses on the daily experiences of the lead character and his associates, highlighting the comedic elements of their social interactions and personal circumstances throughout the decade.
Should you watch it?
“A stand-up comedian and his three friends navigate the humorous complexities of life in 1990s New York.”
- influential comedy
- classic 1990s aesthetic
- relatable mundane scenarios
- cynical tone
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven sitcoms focused on the trivialities of daily life.
The series is a standard situation comedy suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 5 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Seinfeld Chronicles Mytharc Jul 5, 1989
- E2 The Stake Out Core May 31, 1990
- E3 The Robbery Core Jun 7, 1990
- E4 Male Unbonding Core Jun 14, 1990
- E5 The Stock Tip Mytharc Jun 21, 1990
Season 2 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Ex-Girlfriend Mytharc Jan 23, 1991
- E2 The Pony Remark Mytharc Jan 30, 1991
- E3 The Jacket Core Feb 6, 1991
- E4 The Phone Message Core Feb 13, 1991
- E5 The Apartment Core Apr 4, 1991
- E6 The Statue Core Apr 11, 1991
- E7 The Revenge Core Apr 18, 1991
- E8 The Heart Attack Core Apr 25, 1991
- E9 The Deal Core May 2, 1991
- E10 The Baby Shower Core May 16, 1991
- E11 The Chinese Restaurant Mytharc May 23, 1991
- E12 The Busboy Mytharc Jun 26, 1991
Season 3 · 23 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Note Mytharc Sep 18, 1991
- E2 The Truth Core Sep 25, 1991
- E3 The Pen Core Oct 2, 1991
- E4 The Dog Core Oct 9, 1991
- E5 The Library Core Oct 16, 1991
- E6 The Parking Garage Core Oct 30, 1991
- E7 The Cafe Core Nov 6, 1991
- E8 The Tape Core Nov 13, 1991
- E9 The Nose Job Core Nov 20, 1991
- E10 The Stranded Filler Nov 27, 1991
- E11 The Alternate Side Core Dec 4, 1991
- E12 The Red Dot Core Dec 11, 1991
- E13 The Subway Core Jan 8, 1992
- E14 The Pez Dispenser Core Jan 15, 1992
- E15 The Suicide Core Jan 29, 1992
- E16 The Fix-Up Core Feb 5, 1992
- E17 The Boyfriend (1) Core Feb 12, 1992
- E18 The Boyfriend (2) Core Feb 12, 1992
- E19 The Limo Core Feb 26, 1992
- E20 The Good Samaritan Core Mar 4, 1992
- E21 The Letter Core Mar 25, 1992
- E22 The Parking Space Mytharc Apr 22, 1992
- E23 The Keys Mytharc May 6, 1992
Season 4 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Trip (1) Mytharc Aug 12, 1992
- E2 The Trip (2) Core Aug 19, 1992
- E3 The Pitch Core Sep 16, 1992
- E4 The Ticket Core Sep 16, 1992
- E5 The Wallet Core Sep 23, 1992
- E6 The Watch Core Sep 30, 1992
- E7 The Bubble Boy Core Oct 7, 1992
- E8 The Cheever Letters Core Oct 28, 1992
- E9 The Opera Core Nov 4, 1992
- E10 The Virgin Core Nov 11, 1992
- E11 The Contest Core Nov 18, 1992
- E12 The Airport Core Nov 25, 1992
- E13 The Pick Core Dec 16, 1992
- E14 The Movie Core Jan 6, 1993
- E15 The Visa Core Jan 27, 1993
- E16 The Shoes Core Feb 4, 1993
- E17 The Outing Core Feb 11, 1993
- E18 The Old Man Core Feb 18, 1993
- E19 The Implant Core Feb 25, 1993
- E20 The Junior Mint Core Mar 18, 1993
- E21 The Smelly Car Core Apr 15, 1993
- E22 The Handicap Spot Core May 13, 1993
- E23 The Pilot (1) Mytharc May 20, 1993
- E24 The Pilot (2) Mytharc May 20, 1993
Season 5 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Mango Mytharc Sep 16, 1993
- E2 The Puffy Shirt Core Sep 23, 1993
- E3 The Glasses Core Sep 30, 1993
- E4 The Sniffing Accountant Core Oct 7, 1993
- E5 The Bris Core Oct 14, 1993
- E6 The Lip Reader Core Oct 28, 1993
- E7 The Non-Fat Yogurt Core Nov 4, 1993
- E8 The Barber Core Nov 11, 1993
- E9 The Masseuse Core Nov 18, 1993
- E10 The Cigar Store Indian Core Dec 9, 1993
- E11 The Conversion Core Dec 16, 1993
- E12 The Stall Core Jan 6, 1994
- E13 The Dinner Party Core Feb 3, 1994
- E14 The Marine Biologist Core Feb 10, 1994
- E15 The Pie Core Feb 17, 1994
- E16 The Stand-In Core Feb 24, 1994
- E17 The Wife Core Mar 17, 1994
- E18 The Raincoats (1) Core Apr 28, 1994
- E19 The Raincoats (2) Core Apr 28, 1994
- E20 The Fire Core May 5, 1994
- E21 The Hamptons Mytharc May 12, 1994
- E22 The Opposite Mytharc May 19, 1994
Frequently asked questions
Who created Seinfeld?
The series was created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld.
When did the show originally air?
Seinfeld ran from July 5, 1989, to May 14, 1998.
What is the setting of the show?
The series is set in New York City.
How is the show described?
It is famously known as a show about nothing.
Who stars in the series?
The main cast includes Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, and Jason Alexander.