Episode guide

S8·E1 The Foundation

Name: The Foundation
Released: 1996-09-19
Duration: 22 min
Cast: Janeane Garofalo, Lawrence Mandley, Bruce Davison, Grace Zabriskie, Susan Walters

Episode: Season 8, Episode 1
Air Date: September 19, 1996
Runtime: 22 minutes
Director: Andy Ackerman
Writers: Alec Berg, Jeff Schaffer
Score: 7.7/10 (31 TMDB votes)
Story Type: Main Arc (Crucial)

Mytharc Aired September 19, 1996 22 min ★ 7.7/10 · 31 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.

Synopsis

Susan's parents act to preserve her memory; Kramer gives Elaine a confidence boost after Peterman puts her in charge.

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Director & writers

Alec BergWriterJeff SchafferWriterAndy AckermanDirector

Guest stars

Janeane GarofaloJeannie Steinman

Lawrence MandleyMonk's Manager

Bruce DavisonWyck Thayer

Grace ZabriskieMrs. Ross

Susan WaltersDolores

Diana CastleMrs. Zanfino

Todd BosleyJoey

Stuart QuanSensei

Herb MitchellBusinessman #1

Robert Louis KempfBusinessman #2

Lauren BowlesWaitress #1

Peggy LaneWaitress #2

Paige TamadaClara

Robert PadnickWillie

Renee FishmanMonk's Patron

Joe UrlaDugan

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 8 Episode 1 of Seinfeld air?

Season 8, Episode 1 ('The Foundation') originally aired on September 19, 1996.

How long is Season 8 Episode 1 ('The Foundation')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 22 minutes.

What happens in Seinfeld Season 8 Episode 1?

Susan's parents act to preserve her memory; Kramer gives Elaine a confidence boost after Peterman puts her in charge....

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