S04 E07

The Bubble Boy

Aired Wednesday, October 7, 1992 · 30 min

Jerry agrees to visit a boy who lives in a plastic bubble on the way to Susan's parents' cabin. Jerry and Elaine, however, get lost; George and Susan visit the bubble boy instead, which later results in a fight after a misprint in Trivial Pursuit.

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The morning after

17 hours later
16 posts
Bubble Boy
Jennifer Mery14 posters
❓ Question🙂 Liked it

Viewers praise the episode's writing and performances, with discussion about the Bubble Boy actor's identity and Brian Doyle Murray's other roles.

the next day
5 posts
Elaine and the picture
DR. JAZZ5 posters
🙂 Liked it

Fans praise Elaine's return to the show and discuss a funny diner jingle, with discussion of actor Brian Doyle Murray's SNL and television appearances.

8 days later
4 posts
New Favorite Line
Larry Westdahl4 posters
🗣️ Quotes😂 Loved it

Fans share favorite funny lines from "The Bubble Boy" episode, with particular enthusiasm for a crude threat and quotes from other episodes posted on a fraternity bathroom board.

6 days later
3 posts
What the heck did he say??
heff3 posters
❓ Question

Fans try to decipher an unintelligible line from the Bubble Boy episode where the character screams about food, debating what he actually says.

11 hours later
2 posts
The Bubble Boy Episode
This Space for Rent2 posters
🙂 Liked it❓ Unresolved

Elaine will date the psycho guy from the previous episode who kicked Kramer in the head.

Fans loved the bubble boy episode, praising the restaurant scene and the bubble popping climax, with particular appreciation for Elaine's comedic moments and the Trivia Crack game debate.

the next day
2 posts
Naomi's Laugh
Brian Hunter2 posters
😂 Loved it

Fans praise Jerry's joke comparing a woman's laugh to Elmer Fudd on a juicer, with one replier calling it the second funniest laugh description ever after a Fawlty Towers reference.

Best of the morning after

“I laughed so hard they had to give me another shot of hemoglobin!”

— Skip Koppenhaver, the next morning · Bubble Boy

“If you work, I hope you know how to set your VCR!”

“"Guess what folks, that's the news and I am outta here!"”

“Bubble boys' bubbles getting popped,family heirloom cabins being burnt down, people finding out they laugh like Elmer Fudd on a juicer.”

“"I'm going to sew his ass to his face!"”

“"and if it's peanut butter I'm gonna shove it in your face!!"”

Over the years

9 years later
29 posts
Moops!
Donna13 posters
❓ Question🙂 Liked it

Fans recall the memorable 'Moops' moment from The Bubble Boy episode where George disputes a Trivial Pursuit card answer, with appreciation for the comedic delivery of the scene.

5 years later
21 posts
TRIVIA Question
The News Guy (Mike)14 posters
🧩 Trivia

Fans discuss the real name of the Bubble Boy character from the episode, with posters debating whether his first name is Donald and seeking his full name.

13 years later
12 posts
bubble boy
bob11 posters
❓ Question

Viewers discuss the Bubble Boy episode, questioning the character's age and reacting to his pronunciation of 'Morps' as 'Morp,' with some confusion about what a bubble boy is.

3 years later
12 posts
Susan's the culprit!
L.B. Peep7 posters
🧠 Theory🔥 Controversial

Viewers debate whether Susan or George was responsible for popping the Bubble Boy's bubble during their confrontation in the episode.

5 years later
11 posts
MOOOPS!! (POOR BUBBLE BOY)
Carmen10 posters
😂 Loved it

Fans discuss their favorite moments from "The Bubble Boy" episode, particularly George's hilarious misreading of "MOOPS" during Trivial Pursuit and other comedic scenes.

3 weeks later
10 posts
Drakes
Scott Whittle10 posters
❓ Question

Fans discuss whether Drake's coffee cakes are real products, with those from the Northeast confirming they are authentic regional snack cakes popular in New York and New England.

6 months later
8 posts
Taconic PKWY, NY
larry silverberg6 posters
❓ Question

Fans confirm the Bubble Boy episode features scenes shot on the Taconic Parkway in upstate New York, with local viewers recognizing the familiar road.

11 years later
8 posts
Bubble Boy
dabrigg5 posters
❓ Question

Fans discuss who voiced the Bubble Boy character, discovering that Trivial Pursuit incorrectly lists Larry David when Jon Hayman actually did the voice.

7 years later
8 posts
Moops
Mark Stoneham8 posters
❓ Question

Posters discuss the "Moops" reference from The Bubble Boy episode, explaining it was a Trivial Pursuit card misspelling of "Moors" that caused George to argue with the bubble boy.

6 years later
7 posts
Bubble Boy Last Night?
unknown6 posters
❓ Question

Fans debate the Bubble Boy episode, specifically whether George or Susan was responsible for damaging the bubble, with agreement that Susan was at fault and got what she deserved.

6 years later
7 posts
Moops - Which episode?
Stuart Lee7 posters
❓ Question

Fans identify the Moops/Moors Trivial Pursuit dispute from "The Bubble Boy" episode, where George refuses to accept the bubble boy's answer during their game.

4 weeks later
5 posts
Another Bubble Boy, NE...
William Petrisko5 posters

Fans discuss whether the Bubble Boy character would fit well on Northern Exposure, with debate about his compatibility with the show's existing characters and tone.

4 years later
5 posts
moops??????
Rita Zobayan5 posters
❓ Question

Fans explain that 'Moops' refers to a Trivial Pursuit card misprint in the Bubble Boy episode where George disputes the answer with the bubble boy over whether the misspelled card counts.

9 years later
5 posts
spectacular t-shirts
Sara5 posters
🗑️ Spam😂 Loved it🔥 Controversial

Fan celebrates selling "real and spectacular" t-shirts referencing The Implant episode, with playful discussion about who would buy them.

3 years later
4 posts
Waitress in Bubble Boy Episode
Bob4 posters
❓ Question

Fans try to identify the waitress actress from the Bubble Boy episode who refuses to return Jerry's autographed picture.