S05 E01

The Mango

Aired Thursday, September 16, 1993 ยท 30 min

Elaine makes a startling confession.

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The morning after

the next day
12 posts
Jerry's car
Howard D. Seidel11 posters
๐Ÿงฉ Trivia๐Ÿ˜ Mixed

Fans notice Jerry is driving a Saab instead of his former BMW in the season premiere and discuss the car change and a poor In Living Color parody.

2 hours after the credits
8 posts
Kramer's First Name
ANDY J MACK7 posters
โ“ Question

Fans discuss whether Kramer has a first name, with some claiming it was never revealed on the show while others joke that Jerry Seinfeld said his full name is "Kramer Vs. Kramer".

the next morning
7 posts
Jerry got a new bike
Steve Rothenberg7 posters
โ“ Question

Viewers notice Jerry's apartment has new props for season 5, including a new Cannondale bike and Mac computer, wondering why background items were changed if never used.

10 hours later
6 posts
YOU'RE FAKING IT?
Mr. Noise6 posters
๐Ÿ˜‚ Loved it

Fans enthusiastically praise the season premiere, with excitement over a major revelation about Jerry and Elaine's relationship and George's excessive sweating.

the next morning
6 posts
Superman
David Parr6 posters
โ“ Question

Fans discuss whether a Superman joke about being "master of his domain" was included in the episode, with consensus that it was not said.

4 days later
5 posts
Lack of material?
Barbara Borgailo, CCStaff3 posters
๐Ÿ˜ Mixed

Fans criticize Jerry Seinfeld for reusing comedy material on talk shows the night before the season premiere airs, with some noting jokes appeared on The Tonight Show and Larry King Live previously.

10 hours before it aired
4 posts
Sein Season Premiere
ANDY J MACK4 posters
โ“ Question๐Ÿ˜‚ Loved it

Fans discuss the season 5 premiere and debate Kramer's first name, with evidence suggesting Kramer is his last name or only name.

6 days later
3 posts
Houdini: Season opener
Brian.R.Cook3 posters
โ“ Question

Viewers discuss Jerry's Houdini reference when George mentions having performance trouble, with Jerry noting that even the famous magician had similar issues.

the next morning
3 posts
Revelation
Sean Smith2 posters
๐Ÿ˜‚ Loved it

Fans react enthusiastically to the season premiere, with discussion focused on the revelation about Elaine's confession involving mangos; some viewers missed the episode and seek copies or summaries.

the next day
3 posts
***Bunch of Losers***
Wanda Turks3 posters
๐Ÿ™‚ Liked it๐Ÿ”ฅ Controversial

Fans argue about whether it's obsessive to notice product placements visible in the background of the show.

4 days later
3 posts
The hook
Don Hosek3 posters
โ“ Question

Fans discuss the meaning of 'the hook' reference from the episode, explaining it as a Vaudeville-era practice of removing performers and as a baseball metaphor for replacing ineffective pitchers.

5 hours after the credits
2 posts
Kramer's First Name (only me again)
Tara D. Mahon2 posters
๐Ÿงฉ Trivia๐Ÿ˜‚ Loved it

Fans discuss whether Kramer's first name has ever been revealed on the show, noting the real-life Kramer is Kenny Kramer and speculating about a radio contest answer.

the next day
2 posts
New George Emoticon
Tara D. Mahon2 posters
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Quotes

Fans discuss a new ASCII emoticon depicting George's distinctive facial features in profile, including his balding head and glasses.

the next day
2 posts
Help--I Missed the Premiere!!
Bonnie Roemer2 posters
โ“ Question๐Ÿ™‚ Liked it

Viewer missed the season premiere and seeks a videotape copy; another fan commiserates about also missing it but will wait for reruns.

the next day
2 posts
Got my union card right here...
Radio-boy2 posters
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Quotes

Fans quote and celebrate a memorable union card line from the episode, with some joking about strikes and other references.

Best of the morning after

โ€œThey could have come up with another line..."It's getting there, I feel it, It's going, it's going..."โ€

โ€” William S. Pawlak, the next morning ยท premier

โ€œ"My, what a yummy MANGO!"โ€

โ€œDesparately seeking the answer, Andy J.โ€

โ€œThe weight of the dust on the green one must've warped the frame or something.โ€

โ€œRemember: If codes are outlawed, only outlaws will have codes.โ€

โ€œWhen I first heard the question, I thought to myself that Kramer is his first name.โ€

Over the years

7 months later
13 posts
Mangoes
DannyA9 posters
โ“ Question

Fans discuss whether mangoes are actually as good as the show implies, with enthusiasts confirming they're delicious but messy to eat and emphasizing the importance of getting ripe ones.

10 years later
8 posts
Orgasmic Elaine question
billy mcpherson7 posters
โ“ Question๐Ÿ˜‚ Loved it

Fans discuss an episode where Elaine has multiple orgasms, with most identifying it as "The Mango" though some mention "The Move" as a possibility.

7 years later
5 posts
Who said -- phoney-baloney
Tony5 posters
โ“ Question

Fans discuss who Jerry called a phoney-baloney, with disagreement about whether it was Meryl Streep or a bald man named Mike from another episode involving a parking spot dispute.

5 years later
4 posts
The Mango Episode
bjstaff4 posters
๐Ÿง  Theory

Fans debate the meaning of Elaine's coworker's comment about faking orgasms, discussing whether she's giving one or two examples and whether there's a deeper racial or class-related double meaning.

2 days before it aired
4 posts
Season Premiere
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๐Ÿคฏ Predictionโ“ Unresolved

Jerry will want to get back with Elaine after she reveals something about their relationship.

Fans predict the season premiere will feature Jerry wanting to reconcile with Elaine after she makes a revelation about their past relationship.

3 years later
3 posts
"The mango"
unknown3 posters
โ“ Question
4 years later
3 posts
mango slicing
bob koca3 posters
๐Ÿง  Theory

Fans discuss how Kramer managed to peel and slice a mango so quickly in The Mango episode, with one humorously suggesting he bought a mango slicer from a home shopping network.

5 years later
3 posts
Faking orgasms episode...
Skyler Livezey3 posters
โ“ Question๐Ÿ™‚ Liked it

Fans discuss and praise 'The Mango' episode where Elaine fakes an orgasm with Jerry, noting it's a personal favorite despite not being talked about as much as 'The Contest'.

3 days before it aired
2 posts
It must be a good one!
Andrew M. Cohn2 posters
๐Ÿคฏ Prediction๐Ÿ™‚ Liked itโ“ Unresolved

The episode is so good or controversial that the TV magazine editor couldn't summarize it in the standard 20-word description.

Poster predicts the season premiere is exceptionally good based on TV magazine omitting its episode description, similar to when they skipped the masturbation episode.

2 weeks later
2 posts
Mangos in Chinatown
Nick Harrison2 posters
๐ŸŒ€ Off topicโ“ Unresolved

Mango sales will increase as a result of the Seinfeld episode reference.

Fans discuss whether the Mango episode caused increased mango sales and note the prevalence of mango products in Chinatown.

14 days before it aired
2 posts
Gotta Love the Sein!!!!!
Donna Tschetter2 posters
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ Spam

Fans enthusiastically discuss the season premiere and merchandise, with one noting disappointment that Jerry doesn't seem to read the Usenet group.

4 years later
2 posts
Fruit
Dina_Ellis2 posters
โ“ Question๐Ÿ™‚ Liked it

Fans recall the mango episode and the aphrodisiac properties of mangoes that were central to the storyline.

6 years later
2 posts
What episode?
King2 posters
โ“ Question

Fans identify the episode where George's girlfriend taps him during sex as "The Mango".

6 years later
2 posts
The Female Orgasm
Michael F. Andrew2 posters
โ“ Question

Fans discuss which episode features George worried about his girlfriend faking orgasms and Jerry comparing female orgasms to the Batcave in his opening monologue.

7 years later
2 posts
The
mr.peel2 posters
โ“ Question

Fans ask about syndication schedules for "The Mango" episode, with a reply directing to TV schedule websites for information.