S9·E1 The Butter Shave
- Episode
- Season 9, Episode 1
- Air Date
- September 25, 1997
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- Director
- Andy Ackerman
- Writers
- Alec Berg, Jeff Schaffer
- Score
- 7.8/10 (30 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Main Arc (Crucial)
Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.
Synopsis
Kramer uses butter for shaving--and more; George's cane is an advantage at his new job; Jerry feels used by his comedy nemesis, Bania; Elaine breaks up with her boyfriend before their flight back from Europe.
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When did Season 9 Episode 1 of Seinfeld air?
Season 9, Episode 1 ('The Butter Shave') originally aired on September 25, 1997.
How long is Season 9 Episode 1 ('The Butter Shave')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 22 minutes.
What happens in Seinfeld Season 9 Episode 1?
Kramer uses butter for shaving--and more; George's cane is an advantage at his new job; Jerry feels used by his comedy nemesis, Bania; Elaine breaks up with her boyfriend before their flight back from Europe....
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