S05 E16

The Stand-In

Aired Thursday, February 24, 1994 ยท 30 min

Kramer gets a job with Mickey as a TV stand-in. Jerry sets Elaine up with a guy who he says would be perfect for her. At the end of their first date he takes "it" out.

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The morning after

the next day
19 posts
WHY I HATE GEORGE?
agarwalln17 posters
๐Ÿ˜ก Hated it๐Ÿ”ฅ Controversial

Viewers debate George's character, with some finding his anal-retentive personality annoying while others appreciate his pathetic humor.

8 days later
4 posts
Rold Gold
Eric B Gemunder4 posters
๐Ÿงฉ Trivia

Viewers notice George eating Rold Gold pretzels in the episode and discuss whether this was product placement or a joke since Jason Alexander was already doing commercials for the brand.

7 days later
3 posts
Wus
Jonathan Guild3 posters
โ“ Question

Fans discuss the meaning of "wus" after George called Jerry this insult in a recent episode, with one poster explaining it combines "wimp" and "pussy" as a slang insult.

3 days later
3 posts
He had it out--question
Michael Shore3 posters
๐Ÿง  Theory๐Ÿ™‚ Liked it

Fans discuss why Elaine's date exposed himself during their kiss in 'The Stand-In,' debating whether it was intentional foreplay or an accident related to laughing.

10 hours later
2 posts
tonight's title?
Craig Neeld2 posters
โ“ Question

Fans discuss the episode title and offer a mixed review of "The Stand-In".

the next morning
2 posts
Shoshanna
BENDAHAN,MARK,MR2 posters
โ“ Question๐Ÿ˜‚ Loved it

Fans discuss which university a character named Shoshanna attends, with one poster identifying her as a freshman at George Washington University in D.C.

4 days later
2 posts
You call yourselves fans?!
Pete Delucchi2 posters
โ“ Question

Posters discuss the spelling of Jerry's girlfriend's name from the episode, with one correcting another's spelling.

4 hours after the credits
2 posts
Episode on 2/24
nick.cappello2 posters
๐Ÿ˜ Mixed

Viewers find the episode mostly boring with the standout moment being the "he took it out" dialogue sequence; reaction is mixed on George's storyline with the woman leaving him for another man.

4 days later
1 post
It's all in the Seins!!!
๐Ÿคฏ Prediction๐Ÿ˜‚ Loved itโ“ Unresolved

The season finale will resolve all mysteries from the season like previous finales did.

Fans theorize that mysteries from the season will be resolved in a finale, comparing it to previous season finales that answered lingering questions.

Best of the morning after

โ€œThen go watch "Home Improvement."โ€

โ€œI'm not that familiar with soaps, but I don't think there's enough children working on them to require 45 midget-stand-ins.โ€

โ€œI loved the reaction of Kramer's friend when George casually asked: "Can't you just switch with another midget?"โ€

โ€œThat will be a line that will live in infamy....โ€

โ€œNot a great episode, but not nearly the bomb lots of other folks are making it out to be.โ€

โ€œHopefully that got your attention.โ€

Over the years

10 years later
15 posts
Elaine Date question
Geoff12 posters
โ“ Question

Fans identify the episode where Elaine dates someone who exposes himself at the end of the date, confirming it was Phil Titola from 'The Stand-In'.

12 years later
14 posts
Which Episode Is It?
anewsome5 posters
โ“ Question

Fans identify "The Stand-In" as the episode where Elaine's date ends with an awkward car moment, with discussion of the memorable "little people" scene.

8 years later
11 posts
Yet another trivia question
Brian3 posters
๐Ÿงฉ Trivia

Fans discuss trivia questions about Seinfeld episodes, including details about a friend of Kramer's who recovered from gout and a college classmate who annoyed Elaine.

15 years later
10 posts
The stand-in
rd5 posters
โ“ Question๐Ÿ˜‚ Loved it

Fans discuss a jump cut in "The Stand-In" episode and debate whether it aired that way originally, with discussion of the Tonya Harding reference the understudy character represents.

7 years later
8 posts
He took.... it out
just a friend8 posters
โ“ Question

Fans discuss why a character took 'it' out in The Stand-In episode, with vague humorous speculation about the unnamed object.

8 years later
8 posts
How played George Steinbrenner
Jay Fincannon6 posters
โ“ Question

Posters discuss why George Steinbrenner was uncredited in The Stand-In, learning that Larry David provided the voice while Lee Bear played the character physically.

7 years later
5 posts
Mickey stand-in...
Jupiter's Moon4 posters
โ“ Question

Viewers ask what a stand-in is and other posters explain that stand-ins are actors who substitute for main actors during lighting and camera adjustments.

2 years later
5 posts
He Took it Out
Robert Sacks3 posters
๐Ÿงฉ Trivia๐Ÿ™‚ Liked it

Fans discuss and recall the memorable scene from "The Stand-In" where a date exposes himself in a car, along with other plot details from the episode.

3 years later
5 posts
He took 'IT' out
Leo4 posters
โ“ Question

Fans quote and discuss a memorable conversation between Jerry and Elaine about someone taking "it" out, with multiple users attempting to recall the exact dialogue.

7 weeks later
4 posts
Gyros ???
Luc Dore4 posters
โ“ Question

Fans debate which NYC subway station features Kramer offering Elaine gyros, with discussion settling on Queensborough Plaza in Queens as the likely location from the episode.

4 years later
4 posts
Pakiderm (sp ?) question
Rolando4 posters
โ“ Question

Viewers ask about a character named Pakiderm from The Stand-In episode, with others clarifying he was involved in a pizza story and that George's girlfriend left him for this character.

5 years later
3 posts
That's a shame
Mohamel3 posters
๐Ÿ™‚ Liked it

Viewer frustrated that golf preempted Seinfeld episode on Friday, others commiserate about sports broadcasts interrupting the show.

10 years later
2 posts
"He took it out..."
Scott P2 posters
โ“ Question

Fans discuss which episode contains the line "He took it out," with posters confirming it's from "The Stand-In" involving Mickey Abbott and Phil Tatolla.