Season six opens with the show's ambition growing — bigger storylines, bolder comedy, and even sharper writing.
George's engagement storyline begins, adding a whole new dimension of anxiety to his already anxious life.
Elaine and her boss Mr. Peterman create one of the show's most beloved recurring dynamics.
Jerry's apartment building becomes the epicenter of a neighborhood drama that only this show could make funny.
Kramer takes up a new hobby with his characteristic all-or-nothing commitment.
The gang grapples with a moral question that exposes their collective lack of moral fiber.
George's relationship with Susan provides comedy gold as he struggles with the concept of commitment.
Newman plots something that pulls Kramer in and threatens to disrupt Jerry's carefully maintained peace.
Elaine's dating life mirrors Jerry's in an episode that shows they're more alike than either would admit.
The show delivers another masterclass in converging storylines that all crash together in the final act.
Jerry's parents visit, and Barney Martin and Liz Sheridan bring their retirement community energy to Manhattan.
George achieves something despite his best efforts to sabotage himself, which frustrates him even more.
Kramer invents something that's either brilliant or insane — the line between the two is always blurry with Kramer.
The show mines a perfectly ordinary situation for extraordinary comedy, its signature move executed flawlessly.
Elaine takes a stand that backfires, proving that in the Seinfeld universe, doing the right thing always has consequences.
Frank Costanza steals the show with Jerry Stiller delivering some of the character's most unforgettable lines.
Jerry and George's friendship is examined in an episode that shows how deep and dysfunctional their bond really is.
Kramer embarks on an adventure that takes him far from his comfort zone of Jerry's apartment.
The show continues to push boundaries with comedy that's daring, smart, and consistently hilarious.
George's engagement reaches a critical point that Jason Alexander plays with desperation and genius.
The sixth season builds to a finale with the interlocking storylines tightening like a comedic vice.
Elaine makes a choice that has ripple effects through the entire group, because nothing is isolated in Seinfeld.
The season finale delivers one of the show's most shocking and talked-about endings.