S05 E08

The Barber

Aired Thursday, November 11, 1993 Β· 30 min

Jerry regrets giving his longtime barber the heave-ho after he gets a ridiculous-looking haircut. George gets a job interview but the boss leaves him with a very cryptic ending. Kramer begs Elaine to let him take part in her charity bachelor auction.

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The morning after

10 hours later
37 posts
barber of seville
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❓ Question

Viewers discuss the episode's use of Barber of Seville music and notice the plot mirrors the opera's structure, with praise for the smart writing and physical comedy.

6 hours after the credits
11 posts
The Simpsons
Jay Borges9 posters
πŸ™ Disliked itπŸ”₯ Controversial

Fans debate whether The Simpsons stealing a censored profanity joke from Seinfeld is plagiarism or parody, with some defending the show's satirical nature.

13 hours later
5 posts
The Barber-WOW!!!
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πŸ˜‚ Loved it

Viewers are divided on the episode, with strong praise for the Barber of Seville music and comedic elements, though some felt it was just okay and that The Lip Reader was the season's best so far.

the next day
3 posts
Jerry+Haircut=>Prince Charles
Larry Ciraulo3 posters

Viewers react to Jerry's new haircut in "The Barber" episode, with some comparing his appearance to Prince Charles, while others see different resemblances; fans appreciate Kramer's auction scene.

7 hours later
3 posts
Jerry's Hair
Kristin Marie Hadley3 posters

Fans react to Jerry's disastrous haircut in the barber episode, with mixed feelings about the storyline and amusement at how ridiculous his new look appears.

6 days later
3 posts
BYE BYE PAULA
Stella Wirk3 posters
😐 Mixed

Fans have mixed reactions to "The Barber" episode, with some finding it disappointing and criticizing Kramer's slapstick humor, while others defend physical comedy as legitimate and funny.

1 days before it aired
2 posts
THE BARBER (#507)
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πŸ˜‚ Loved it

Fans praise the episode and encourage others to watch the closing credits, with one viewer missing them and requesting details.

the next morning
2 posts
What a perfect Kramer line...
Tara L. Taylor2 posters
πŸ—£οΈ QuotesπŸ˜‚ Loved it

Fans praise Kramer's comedic moments in "The Barber," particularly his "shoe horn hands" line and physical comedy during the bachelor auction scene.

3 days later
2 posts
"the operetta"
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πŸ˜‚ Loved itπŸ”₯ Controversial

Fans defend The Barber as a smart, inventive episode with astute satirical touches and subtle humor, dismissing negative criticism as pretentious.

the next day
2 posts
Seinfeld's haircut
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❓ Question

Fans discuss Jerry's ridiculous haircut from The Barber episode, comparing his new look to Richie Cunningham from Happy Days.

3 days later
2 posts
No ending monologue
Brad Crafton2 posters
❓ Question

Fans discuss whether other episodes besides "The Barber" have lacked ending monologues, with one citing "The Contest" as an example.

the next day
2 posts
Jerry's New Doo
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😐 Mixed

Fans react to Jerry's terrible haircut from The Barber, finding it hilarious, though opinions are mixed on whether George's recurring job troubles are becoming repetitive.

4 days later
2 posts
Where's the Snapple ??
Robert Hill,mort2 posters
🧠 Theory

Viewers discuss product placement on the show, noticing a shift from Snapple to Pepsi and Lipton in Jerry's refrigerator and speculating about advertising deals.

Best of the morning after

β€œJust to avoid massive flaming - I mean literary references.”

β€œWhat numbers do you see in the Virginia Lottery?”

β€” Jay Borges, 6 hours after the credits Β· The Simpsons

β€œSure, a couple of scenes were funny, but the episode as a whole was rather stupid.”

β€œ(Although I do have to admit that Jerry's hair elicited a hearty laugh from me.)”

β€œThat scene where Jerry and George are trying to prevent their conversation from being lipread has got to be the funniest thing I've seen on TV all year.”

β€œMe: He shoulda played the Shirrelles.”

Over the years

5 years later
38 posts
Most under-rated episode
Raingluttn14 posters
πŸ™‚ Liked itπŸ”₯ Controversial

Fans debate whether "The Barber" is underrated, with mixed opinions on its quality and storylines involving Jerry, Newman, George, and a barber character.

9 years later
10 posts
Music in the Barber
Benjamin Barth7 posters
❓ Question

Viewers identify the classical music featured in the episode as Barber of Seville.

5 years later
9 posts
barber episode
Raingluttn8 posters
❓ QuestionπŸ™‚ Liked it

Fans discuss whether "The Barber" episode was cancelled or unpopular, with most praising it as one of the funniest episodes and noting it appears regularly in reruns.

5 years later
8 posts
NewmanΓ―ΒΏΒ½s Name! The Truth!!!
Milo7 posters
🧩 Trivia

Fans discuss whether Newman's first name is actually Norman based on a barber episode, debating if it was a character reveal or just mispronunciation.

7 years later
6 posts
Name That Episode
Andrea5 posters
❓ Question

Fans discuss and identify an episode where Newman has a shaved head, with debate over whether it actually happens or just appears imminent in the final scene.

11 years later
6 posts
Bald Newman?
Kel Varnsen5 posters
❓ Question

Fans discuss a scene from 'The Barber' episode where Jerry gives Newman a haircut, with one viewer noting it may be frequently cut in syndication reruns.

4 years later
5 posts
The Barber
LordFlesh5 posters
πŸ˜‚ Loved it

Fans celebrate The Barber as a classic episode, particularly praising Kramer's shoehorn hands bit and the Italian barber's Edward Scissorhands impression.

4 years later
5 posts
Jerry's Barber
Chuck Fuhr5 posters
❓ Question

Fans discuss which movie Jerry's barber character was memorized by, with replies clarifying it was Edward Scissorhands and joking about the barber's Italian accent and Jerry's resulting bad haircut.

5 years later
5 posts
The barber - is it still to come?
Raingluttn4 posters
❓ Question

Fans discuss whether The Barber episode has aired in syndication and note it appears less frequently in repeats than other episodes.

2 years later
4 posts
The Barber music
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❓ Question

Viewers discuss the episode's use of Rossini's "The Barber of Seville" classical music instead of the show's typical theme music.

3 years later
3 posts
Did Jerry really shave Newman BALD ?????
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❓ Question

Viewers debate whether a scene showing Jerry shaving Newman bald appeared in the original broadcast of "The Barber" but was cut from syndicated reruns.

5 years later
3 posts
HELP - QUESTION
Raingluttn2 posters
❓ QuestionπŸ˜‚ Loved it

Fans discuss difficulty finding syndicated reruns of "The Barber" and other episodes, noting that not all episodes air regularly in syndication and some are skipped or preempted.

6 years later
3 posts
Jerry's Haircut
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❓ Question😐 Mixed

Fans identify the episode where Jerry gets a bad haircut and wears a baseball cap to hide it, noting it also features Kramer's memorable bachelor auction scene.

9 years later
3 posts
newman in the barber with no hair
Bart Tijmensen3 posters
❓ Question

Fans discuss whether a scene showing Newman bald after Jerry attacks him with an electric razor appears in "The Barber" episode or only in clip shows.

3 years later
2 posts
The Barber -- info about Kramer
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🧩 TriviaπŸ™‚ Liked it

Fans discuss favorite moments from 'The Barber' episode, including Kramer's bachelor auction appearance and comedic exchanges between the barber characters and Newman.

4 years later
2 posts
What exactly is this line?
ANDREWE LUM2 posters
❓ Question

Fans clarify a memorable line from The Barber where Kramer claims he could raise enough money to cure polio, and Jerry responds that polio has already been cured.

15 months later
2 posts
Your'e not Pensky material!
Alan Russell2 posters
❓ Question

Fans identify the episode where George is told he's not Pensky material after his boss discovers he's been working without being hired and accomplishing nothing.