7 years later
150 posts
S01 E02
The Stakeout
Aired Thursday, May 31, 1990 · 30 min
When Jerry goes to a birthday party with Elaine, he meets a woman he'd like to ask out, but doesn't get the chance to. When she leaves before he gets a chance to find out her name, he and George stakeout her office building.
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TVMaze todayThe morning after
No live reaction survived for this episode — the archive begins in June 1992.
Over the years
6 years later
38 posts
9 years later
20 posts
George's Fake Name
Dor Shaviv17 posters
❓ Question
Fans discuss George's fake name Art Vandelay and recall that it evolved from an earlier variation like Art Corvelay in early episodes.
7 years later
19 posts
13 years later
13 posts
Art Vandelay's origin...
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❓ Question
Fans discuss which episode featured Jerry and George staking out a building lobby to meet a girl, with debate over whether it was the pilot or second episode, and mention of Art Vandelay character.
16 years later
12 posts
13 years later
9 posts
Which ep? (George)
Brian8 posters
❓ Question
Fans identify the episode where George considers changing his name, discussing whether it was 'Burt' or 'Art Vandelay' and clarifying details from The Stakeout script.
8 years later
9 posts
Who played Jerry's dad?
Aaron9 posters
❓ Question
Fans discuss why Jerry's father was played by a different actor in 'The Stakeout' than in later episodes, learning that Phil Bruns originated the role before being replaced by Barney Martin.
6 years later
7 posts
Art Vandelay (?)
Pierre St-Arnault7 posters
❓ Question
Fans discuss the origin and first appearance of George's fake identity "Art Vandelay," confirming it debuted in The Stakeout episode with details about how the name was improvised.
8 years later
7 posts
13 years later
6 posts
7 years later
5 posts
13 years later
4 posts
The Stakeout is finished
The Maestro3 posters
🌀 Off topic
Fan shares MIDI arrangement of The Stakeout theme music converted to an executable game with multiple arrangements; discussion becomes humorous tangent about the poster's identity.
16 years later
4 posts
7 years later
4 posts
Elaine's face
Tor Eide3 posters
❓ Question
Fans discuss whether Elaine's appearance, particularly her nose and teeth, changed between early episodes, with speculation about possible cosmetic procedures or dental work.
6 years later
4 posts
The Stakeout
Robert Sacks3 posters
🙁 Disliked it
Viewers find The Stakeout dull compared to later episodes, noting the show had a slower pace and rhythm in its early days, though one poster defends the episode.
13 years later
3 posts
Electronics Blowout!
Art Vandelay3 posters
🗣️ Quotes
Fans debate electronics store slogans and jingles, with references to Crazy Larry, Leaping Larry, and the Wiz from the episode.
13 years later
3 posts
10 years later
3 posts
correct spelling of Vandelay (?)
Matthew Temple3 posters
❓ Question
Fans confirm the correct spelling of Vandelay Industries, George's fictional import-export company.
6 years later
3 posts
Morty Seinfeld
tflint3 posters
🙂 Liked it
Fans discuss the actor change for Morty Seinfeld, preferring the newer portrayal and noting his shared traits with Jerry.