Fans question why George wears a Blackhawks jacket instead of a New York area team, with some noting people wear sports apparel from teams outside their region.
The Jacket
Aired Wednesday, February 6, 1991 · 30 min

Jerry splurges on an expensive new suede jacket, but the colorful inner lining leaves something to be desired. When Elaine does Kramer a favor, Jerry and George get stuck alone with Elaine's intimidating, curmudgeonly father.
The morning after
No live reaction survived for this episode — the archive begins in June 1992.
Over the years
Viewers explain the joke about ties resembling car wash cloths in The Jacket episode.
Fans debate the exact price Jerry paid for the suede jacket, with guesses ranging from $999 to $1000 to $999.99.
Fans discuss Elaine's parents, noting her father appeared as an author on the show and clarifying details about a dinner episode where Elaine was late due to helping Kramer.
Viewers help solve crossword clues related to Seinfeld, with one correction that Elaine was late rather than missing dinner in "The Jacket" episode.
A spam post offers a downloadable copy of "The Jacket" episode in DivX format, but the daily download limit is quickly reached.
Fans speculate about the price Jerry paid for his suede jacket in The Jacket episode, with guesses ranging from $400 to $700+.
Fans discuss the source of Jerry's poetic line about Sirens from "The Jacket," with speculation about whether it's from Yeats or original to the show.
Fans discuss a mysterious photograph visible on Jerry's apartment wall in "The Jacket" episode, questioning whether it's a famous image or movie still depicting a man on a pier.
Fans discuss whether the claim about Schumann going insane from hearing a repeated note is historically accurate, and identify classical music references throughout the series.
Fans praise "The Jacket" episode for its comedic moments, particularly Kramer's pimp-like appearance in the colorful jacket and memorable dialogue throughout the episode.
Fans discuss the episode where George sings "Master of the House" from Les Misérables, with a responder providing plot details about the expensive suede jacket and other storylines.
Viewers notice differences in Jerry's apartment and Kramer's appearance, attributing them to the episode being from an early season.
Poster asks for lyrics to "Master of the House" from Les Misérables after remembering George had the song stuck in his head in the episode, and another user provides the lyrics.
Fans discuss an 11 PM Monday rerun of The Jacket episode from February 1991.