S06 E05

The Couch

Aired Thursday, October 27, 1994 Β· 30 min

Elaine dates a moving guy, and things are going well for her until Jerry wants to know what his opinion on abortion is. Poppy returns and he and Kramer are going into business together to create a restaurant where you make your own pizza. Meanwhile, George goes out of his way to cheat on a book club test by renting "Breakfast At Tiffany's" instead of reading the book.

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The morning after

13 hours before it aired
16 posts
Is Neuman the dude in Jurassic Park?
unknown15 posters
❓ Question

Fans discuss Wayne Knight's film appearances, including whether he appeared in Jurassic Park, noting his roles in other movies like Dead Again and Basic Instinct.

13 hours later
8 posts
Who bothers you the most on Seinf..
unknown8 posters
😐 Mixed

Fans discuss whether George and Elaine have swapped character traits, with some defending the intentional role reversal setup from last season while others feel the show is losing its edge.

16 hours later
7 posts
Peeing Poppy
Erin Daix7 posters
πŸ˜‚ Loved it

Fans debate whether Poppy actually urinated on the couch or had a gastrointestinal accident, with most agreeing it was confirmed as urine based on Jerry's dialogue.

the next morning
6 posts
Elaine: Good Catholic?
❓ QuestionπŸ™‚ Liked it

Viewers discuss whether Elaine's character is Catholic and debate whether Catholics can be pro-choice, referencing the episode's abortion discussion and Elaine's mention of sending cards to a priest.

the next day
4 posts
WHEN IS A PIZZA A PIZZA?
Ana Maria P. Schwartz4 posters
❓ Question

Fans debate philosophically when a pizza becomes a pizza, referencing the episode's pizza storyline and the show's abortion debate parallel with humorous takes on ownership and timing.

12 hours later
4 posts
10-27 was best episode of season
Matt Radack4 posters
πŸ˜‚ Loved it

Fans debate the merits of "The Couch" episode, with mixed reactions to the return of Poppie and the abortion speech, though George's performance and the couch puddle scene garner praise.

2 days later
4 posts
TEST
Christopher G. Hughes3 posters
πŸ“Œ Newsgroup

Thread tests system functionality with minimal content related to the episode.

5 hours before it aired
3 posts
Kramers Silk
unknown3 posters
❓ Question

Fans discuss whether Kramer specified silk boxers or briefs when recommending silk underwear to Jerry in "The Couch", with debate about whether this contradicts an earlier episode.

5 days later
2 posts
Kramer got her pregnet??
John Allds2 posters
❓ Question

Viewers question whether Kramer's girlfriend from The Couch became pregnant, noting the show hasn't addressed it since; replies clarify she was only late, not confirmed pregnant.

the next morning
2 posts
George is the Man
jrm15352 posters
😐 MixedπŸ”₯ Controversial

Fans debate George's character, with one praising him while criticizing Elaine, and another defending Elaine's intelligence compared to George's.

the next morning
2 posts
What happened to George?
Tharrow Pegues2 posters
❓ Question

Fans discuss George's mishaps in the episode, including spilling grape juice on a couch and a pizza debate involving abortion, with most finding the plot clever.

the next day
2 posts
Poppy Peed Alert
Michael A Gregory2 posters
πŸ™‚ Liked it❓ Unresolved

The Gymnast episode on 11/3/94 will be a great episode following the pattern of alternating bad and good episodes this season.

Fans react positively to the episode's handling of abortion in a Seinfeld storyline, with debate over overall season quality and predictions about upcoming episodes.

the next day
2 posts
Poppy-Where's He From?
Ellen Kessler2 posters
❓ Question

Fans discuss what country Poppy, a character from The Couch episode, is supposed to be from, with speculation based on his accent and appearance.

the next day
2 posts
george's reading habits
Terry Hazelton2 posters
❓ Question

Viewers discuss an exchange from the episode where George admits he cannot read anything that isn't about sports, with interest in getting the exact wording correct for quotation purposes.

4 days later
2 posts
Did you notice?
Dr. Gerald R. Viers2 posters
❓ Question

Fans discuss what Kramer's apartment looks like, with one mentioning it resembles a ski lodge.

4 days later
2 posts
Cereal
Jennifer Pifer2 posters
❓ Question

Fans discuss which cereal Jerry eats from his apartment shelf, with one poster suggesting it's Banana Nut Flakes based on frequency of appearance.

4 days later
2 posts
junkman is out of line
unknown2 posters
😑 Hated it

Fans agree that a disruptive poster named junkman should be ignored or filtered rather than engaged with in flamewars.

Best of the morning after

β€œI watched with disgust tonight as the characters totally downplayed the gravity of America's #1 cause of death.”

β€œFinally its good to see someone else interested in the #1 Seinfelder, Neuman.”

β€œI mean, whose whinny voice is it anyway......”

β€œI still can't believe Poppy peed on the couch!!!”

β€œThe only funny part was George ("anything to nosh?") and the whole movie thing.”

β€œ"Possession is nine-tenths of the pizza."”

Over the years

11 years later
13 posts
Jerry's couch and supposed hygiene
Alturas10 posters
πŸ”₯ Controversial

Fans debate whether Jerry's allowance of shoes on his couch contradicts his character's hygiene standards, with discussion of urban filth versus natural outdoor cleanliness.

8 years later
12 posts
Which episode......
Randy10 posters
❓ Question

Fans confirm the episode where George invades a stranger's home to watch a video, praising it as quintessential George behavior showcasing his lack of social skills and thoughtlessness.

13 years later
7 posts
The Couch
Tom Jordan6 posters
🧠 TheoryπŸ˜‚ Loved it

Fans appreciate the clever parallel writing between Elaine's conversation about abortion with her moving-guy boyfriend and the pizza debate, with some catching it on rewatches or syndication airings.

256 days before it aired
6 posts
That nice couch of Jerry
Jeroen Geurtsen5 posters
❓ QuestionπŸ˜‚ Loved it

Fans discuss where to buy Jerry's black and blue couch, with replies identifying it as from IKEA furniture store.

7 years later
3 posts
Couch
Slcame3 posters
❓ Question

Fans discuss where Jerry's couch was purchased, with one viewer identifying it as being from Thomasville Furniture.

14 years later
2 posts
a pizza place where you make (or bake?) your own pie
Ablang2 posters
🧩 Trivia

Fans discuss Kramer's recurring idea for a DIY pizza restaurant, noting he mentions it in multiple episodes and appreciating the humorous detail about drying clothes in the pizza oven.

6 years later
2 posts
TV Guide review
Casserly2 posters

Fans debate TV Guide's middling review of "The Couch," disagreeing about whether the show works best tackling political topics or sticking to nothing.

9 years later
2 posts
New Canadian Reference
TheNewsGuy(Mike)2 posters
🧩 Trivia

Fans discuss David James Elliott's appearance as Carl the mover in "The Couch" before his role on JAG.