Aired Thursday, November 2, 1995 · 30 min
A soup stand owner obsesses about his customers' ordering procedure, but his soup is so good that people line up down the block for it anyway.
No live reaction was captured for this episode.
Thread debates whether Elaine's controversial behavior stems from her evolving modern style and independence rather than promiscuity, with posters disagreeing about her character and age.
Fans discuss the real-life soup restaurant that inspired the Soup Nazi episode, identifying it as Soup Kitchen International in Manhattan.
The Soup Nazi character will make another appearance in the coming new season.
Posters discuss frustration with repetitive Soup Nazi thread topics while others express fondness for the episode and inquire about reruns and rumors of the character's return.
Fans discuss the real-life soup vendor in New York that inspired the fictional Soup Nazi character, noting his appearance on Letterman and his brother's muffin business.
Fans discuss an interview with Larry Thomas, the actor who played the Soup Nazi, including requests for soup recipes and clarification that he's an actor rather than an actual soup maker.
Viewers debate whether "The Soup Nazi" episode is as funny as its reputation suggests, with some finding it disappointing while others defend it as great.
Fans discuss the names and actors of the two gay characters in the Soup Nazi episode who steal Elaine's armoire and confront Kramer about the AIDS walk ribbon.
Fans discuss a trivia question about what March and soup have in common, with guesses including Hitler references and personal anecdotes.
Fans share their favorite Newman quotes and moments, particularly from The Soup Nazi episode, celebrating his memorable comedic lines and delivery.
Viewers recall the annoying "Schmoopie" catchphrase that Jerry and his girlfriend repeatedly say to each other in the Soup Nazi episode.
Fans discuss whether the tough guys from the Soup Nazi episode appeared in other episodes, with multiple posters identifying them as the mobsters who beat up Kramer for not wearing an AIDS ribbon.
Fans debate why Kramer gets along with the Soup Nazi despite being unpredictable, with some noting Kramer's adherence to rules and others attributing it to his general charm.
Viewers discuss why Jerry and Newman run in opposite directions at the end of The Soup Nazi episode, with replies explaining that Newman heads home for a pot while Jerry rushes to the soup stand.