The Pilot (1)
Aired Thursday, May 20, 1993 ยท 30 min

"Jerry"'s pilot finally airs. Elaine avoids the romantic pursue of Dalrymple.
Posts per day after the first airing
The morning after
Fans discuss and identify the various characters shown watching Jerry's pilot episode on television, debating specific identities and details from the scenes.
Fans debate whether the Drake and Drakette from the pilot episode have reconciled after breaking up two weeks prior, noting their appearance together watching the show.
Fans debate whether the "Jerry" pilot shown in the episode was actually funny or just a poor imitation of Seinfeld itself, with mixed reactions to the writing and performances.
Best of the morning after
โWhat about Babu's cousin, the guy who didn't want Snapple?โ
โPing's sister/cousin: I thought he was dark and disturbed.โ
โBUT, at least we now know that the Drakette hates The Sein !โ
โBut when they showed actual clips from the show, it seemed kinda funny, especially when Kramer asked Jerry if he could send the butler over to his place when Jerry was done with him.โ
โHe says to her, "Here is a show that's about NOTHING."โ
โThey went out after Elaine flashed her "push-up" cleavage at him over a bottle of Heinz at a restaurant.โ
Over the years
Fans identify Mariska Hargitay as the actress who played Melissa Shannon auditioning for Elaine in the pilot episode, noting her natural chemistry with Jerry during the audition scene.
Fans discuss the payment NBC offered George and Jerry for their pilot episode, comparing it to Ted Danson's Cheers salary and debating whether the characters handled the negotiation well.
Viewers discuss which characters were shown watching the pilot episode "Jerry" air on TV, with uncertainty about whether syndicated versions were edited and nostalgia about the original 1989 pilot.
Fans discuss Jerry Seinfeld's appearance on Michael Nesmith's 1983 show "Television Parts" where he performed a laundry-themed comedy act that later appeared in Seinfeld's pilot episode.
Fans discuss watching the Seinfeld pilot and note how much the characters have evolved, with confusion about the original waitress character and Kramer's different early name.
Fans discuss what name Jerry calls Kramer in the pilot episode, with some recalling it as "Kessler" and others noting he was listed as "Hoffman" in TV Guide before the name was changed to Kramer.
Fans debate whether the pilot episode was good or bad, with mixed opinions on its quality relative to later episodes and discussions about plot details like Kramer not leaving his building.
Fans question whether Russell Dalrymple's apparent drowning in The Pilot episode was resolved in subsequent episodes, with consensus that the show left the storyline unresolved.
Fans discuss whether a rerun aired in Atlanta was the original pilot episode, with one confirming it was and another noting differences like the apartment set and Kramer's flat hair.
Fans discuss differences between the revised pilot episode and the original, noting changes to music, credits, and the opening stand-up routine.
Fan seeks a high-quality copy of the Seinfeld pilot episode, having tried multiple file-sharing services with poor results.
Fans confirm that Susan appears in the NBC pilot episode where George and Jerry pitch their show idea.