Aired Thursday, April 25, 1991 · 30 min
George thinks he's had a heart attack. The doctor tells him otherwise, but he might want to get his tonsils and adenoids removed. Elaine is interested in the doctor and he is interested in her tongue. George not wanting to deal with the cost and the procedure decides to take Kramer's advice of going to see a naturalist, which only makes the situation worse.
No live reaction survived for this episode — the archive begins in June 1992.
Fans discuss and identify the episode where Jerry writes down a dream note he cannot read the next day, confirming it is "The Heart Attack" and debating what the illegible note actually said.
Fans discuss whether Jerry's reference to Curly being killed relates to the Three Stooges or the movie City Slickers, with most agreeing it's a Three Stooges reference.
Fans discuss their favorite funny scene from the episode where George visits a holistic healer named Tor Eckman instead of getting surgery, praising the healer's mannerisms and dialogue.
Fans discuss whether the person in the silver suit on the TV show that Jerry sees in the episode is Larry David, with several confirming it is him and quoting his line about planets being on fire.
Viewers confirm that George calls Jerry a "jerkoff" in The Heart Attack hospital scene and appreciate the natural delivery of the insult.
Off-topic thread about world politics and religion attracts dismissive responses; some replies mention a character from The Heart Attack episode.
Fans discuss a scene from "The Heart Attack" where Jerry writes something on paper that various people misinterpret, with uncertainty about whether the joke is ever revealed or remains illegible.
Posters mock a spam email requesting financial assistance for a family after a heart attack, with skeptical jokes about the legitimacy of the charity appeal.
Fans discuss a scene from "The Heart Attack" where George turns purple and shouts about being a mutant or eggplant, with replies correcting the exact quote and referencing other episode details.
Fans praise the episode for its humor, with appreciation for the comedic scenes and memorable quotes from the hospital storyline.
Fans discuss an upcoming rerun of "The Heart Attack" episode on Fox, praising it as one of their favorites with particular enthusiasm for the hospital ride scene.
Fans identify and quote the holistic healer episode where Kramer takes George to see Tor Eckman, who gives him herbs and other remedies.
Fan asks for the name of an episode where George visits a voodoo doctor and his face turns red; others identify it as "The Heart Attack."
Fans discuss the Three Stooges reference in "The Heart Attack" episode, clarifying that original Curly Howard left due to a stroke and was replaced by other performers.
Viewers discuss whether George calls Jerry a 'jerkoff' in the pillow-smothering scene, with confirmation that he did say it.