The third season premiere signals that Seinfeld has arrived, with tighter writing and bolder comedy.
George's lies catch up with him in spectacular fashion, establishing a pattern that will define his character.
Jerry dates someone with a quality he can't overlook, adding to his legendary list of relationship deal-breakers.
Kramer gets involved in something that nobody asked him to, with predictably spectacular results.
Elaine's workplace dynamics provide comedy that's as sharp as anything happening in Jerry's apartment.
The gang tackles a social convention that most people accept without question — but not these four.
George and Jerry's friendship is tested by a disagreement that escalates in the most Seinfeld way possible.
Kramer's apartment becomes the setting for chaos that spills over into Jerry's carefully ordered world.
Jerry's stand-up material weaves perfectly into the episode's plot in the show's signature style.
Elaine makes a decision that the guys find baffling, highlighting the gender dynamics that fuel the show's comedy.
George's cheapness drives the plot in an episode that makes penny-pinching an extreme sport.
The show delivers one of its most quotable episodes, adding phrases to the cultural lexicon.
Jerry and George pitch their show about nothing to NBC executives, in one of TV's most meta storylines.
Kramer's physical comedy reaches new heights as Michael Richards proves he's one of the greats.
Multiple storylines weave together in a way that would become the show's trademark — everything connects.
The gang attends an event that exposes their collective inability to behave like normal human beings.
George does something terrible and spends the episode trying to justify it, which is George in a nutshell.
Elaine's love life provides comedy that Julia Louis-Dreyfus elevates with her impeccable physical comedy.
A minor inconvenience becomes a major ordeal as the gang's neuroses amplify everything beyond reason.
The show tackles another everyday situation that nobody else thought was funny — until Seinfeld made it hilarious.
Kramer and Jerry's neighbor dynamic produces another classic scene of borrowed items and borrowed patience.
Season three closes with the show operating at a level that would make it the biggest comedy on television.
The season finale delivers payoffs on storylines that have been building all year, Seinfeld-style.