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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Fans debate George's character, with one praising him while criticizing Elaine, and another defending Elaine's intelligence compared to George's.
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.
Fans discuss what caused Poppy's hospitalization in The Couch episode, with replies clarifying it involved wine and spicy chili.
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.
Fans discuss what country Poppy, a character from The Couch episode, is supposed to be from, with speculation based on his accent and appearance.
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.
Fans discuss what Kramer's apartment looks like, with one mentioning it resembles a ski lodge.
Fans discuss which cereal Jerry eats from his apartment shelf, with one poster suggesting it's Banana Nut Flakes based on frequency of appearance.
Fans agree that a disruptive poster named junkman should be ignored or filtered rather than engaged with in flamewars.
Best of the morning after
βI watched with disgust tonight as the characters totally downplayed the gravity of America's #1 cause of death.β
βFinally its good to see someone else interested in the #1 Seinfelder, Neuman.β
βI mean, whose whinny voice is it anyway......β
βI still can't believe Poppy peed on the couch!!!β
βThe only funny part was George ("anything to nosh?") and the whole movie thing.β
β"Possession is nine-tenths of the pizza."β
Over the years
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.
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.
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.
Fans discuss where to buy Jerry's black and blue couch, with replies identifying it as from IKEA furniture store.
Fans help identify an episode where George joins a book club and watches a movie instead of reading the assigned book.
User seeks a screenshot of George reading Cracked Magazine from "The Couch" episode; responders suggest downloading the full episode video to find it.
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.
Fans debate TV Guide's middling review of "The Couch," disagreeing about whether the show works best tackling political topics or sticking to nothing.
Fans discuss David James Elliott's appearance as Carl the mover in "The Couch" before his role on JAG.