Seinfeld: Season 7
Season 7 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of Seinfeld Season 6.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Episode Guide
Season 7 Progress Shield
The Engagement
Sep 21, 1995 · 23 min
Jerry reneges on his pact with George to be more like "grown-up men"; Newman takes care of a barking dog that keeps Elaine awake.
The Postponement
Sep 28, 1995 · 22 min
Elaine shares her feelings about George with the wrong person. Meanwhile, George discovers the power of tears.
The Maestro
Oct 5, 1995 · 22 min
A maestro impresses Elaine, jeopardizes Kramer's lawsuit and makes Jerry curious about housing in Italy.
The Wink
Oct 12, 1995 · 22 min
George's involuntary winking is misinterpreted by many, and prompts Kramer to seek a favor from Yankee Paul O'Neill; Jerry tries to hide his distaste for meat from Elaine's cousin.
The Hot Tub
Oct 19, 1995 · 22 min
An Olympic athlete stays at Elaine's; George picks up colloquialisms from Houston Astros execs; Kramer installs a hot tub at his pad.
The Soup Nazi
Nov 2, 1995 · 22 min
Cooing between Jerry and his girlfriend irritates George; Elaine runs afoul of a soup vendor; Kramer loses Elaine's armoire to muggers.
The Secret Code
Nov 9, 1995 · 23 min
George dines with Elaine's boss; Jerry's sleeping foot costs him a commercial; Kramer gives traffic advice to firemen.
The Pool Guy
Nov 16, 1995 · 22 min
An acquaintance latches on to Jerry; George objects to Susan's relationship with his pals; Kramer's new phone number brings many wrong numbers.
The Sponge
Dec 7, 1995 · 22 min
Elaine holds a monopoly on the contraceptive devices that Susan prefers; Kramer refuses to wear a ribbon on his AIDS walk.
The Gum
Dec 14, 1995 · 22 min
Kramer is overprotective of a friend who had a breakdown after dating Elaine; a former neighbor is worried about George's mental stability.
The Rye
Jan 4, 1996 · 22 min
George's parents meet Susan's; Elaine fears her enthusiasm may have scared off the musician she's dating; Kramer drives a hansom cab, but feeds his steed bad fuel.
The Caddy
Jan 25, 1996 · 22 min
Kramer sues Elaine's friend for sinking his golf career; George's apparent work ethic impresses his bosses.
The Seven
Feb 1, 1996 · 22 min
Kramer demands compensation from Elaine for his chiropractic effort; Jerry's flame always wears the same outfit.
The Cadillac (1)
Feb 8, 1996 · 44 min
George becomes obsessed with Marisa Tomei after he's told he's her type; Jerry gives his father a Cadillac.
The Cadillac (2)
Feb 8, 1996 · 22 min
George has a meeting with Marisa Tomei; the Cadillac Jerry buys his father sparks trouble for his dad.
The Shower Head
Feb 15, 1996 · 22 min
Elaine fails a drug test--twice--and loses her job; Jerry talks about his Uncle Leo on "The Tonight Show."
The Doll
Feb 22, 1996 · 22 min
Susan's friend interferes with Jerry's planned jokes; Susan's doll reminds George of his mother; Frank Costanza builds a billiard room.
The Friars Club
Mar 7, 1996 · 22 min
Elaine suspects a co-worker is faking a hearing impairment; Jerry makes a faux pas at the Friars Club after comic Pat Cooper sponsors him for membership.
The Wig Master
Apr 4, 1996 · 22 min
Jerry gets miffed when a salesman hits on Elaine while she's with him; George suspects hookers are conducting business in his parked car.
The Calzone
Apr 25, 1996 · 23 min
George gets his boss, George Steinbrenner, hooked on calzones, then loses his supplier; Kramer warms to clothing fresh from the dryer.
The Bottle Deposit (1)
May 2, 1996 · 22 min
Jerry has an argument with his mechanic; Newman becomes obsessed with Michigan's recycling program; Elaine goes to an auction for her boss.
The Bottle Deposit (2)
May 2, 1996 · 23 min
While driving a postal truck, Kramer and Newman spot Jerry's stolen car, containing Elaine's JFK golf clubs.
The Wait Out
May 9, 1996 · 22 min
Jerry and Elaine see opportunities for themselves when George causes a couple to separate; Kramer can't remove his new jeans.
The Invitations
May 16, 1996 · 23 min
Jerry falls for a woman much like himself; George wants out of his wedding, and his fiancée doesn't want Elaine in the wedding party.