S07 E11

The Rye

Aired Thursday, January 4, 1996 Β· 30 min

After George's parents take back the bread they gifted to Susan's parents, George makes Jerry find another loaf and tries to appease Susan's parents by taking them on Kramer's Manhattan horse tours, to disastrous consequences.

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The morning after

3 days later
31 posts
Does Kramer have a job?
Peregrin Took29 posters
❓ Question

Fans discuss how Kramer financially supports himself, noting the show never clearly explains his income despite living in a nice Manhattan apartment.

the same night
26 posts
what's so great about Susan?
unknown8 posters
πŸ™‚ Liked itπŸ”₯ Controversial

Debate over whether Susan is a good character on Seinfeld, with some arguing she lacks humor and doesn't fit the show while others defend her as well-developed despite being unfunny.

the next day
15 posts
What did everybody think of the Rye.
SEINFELDIN11 posters
πŸ™‚ Liked it

Fans generally enjoyed The Rye episode, finding it very funny, with some debating how it compares to other standout episodes like The Contest and Bubble Boy.

the next day
14 posts
Kramer's best fall??????????/
SEINFELDIN14 posters

Fans debate Kramer's best physical comedy fall throughout the series, with mentions of falls in The Rye, The Scofflaw, The Marine Biologist, and other episodes.

the same night
12 posts
Jerry Stole the Bread?
Michael Edwards10 posters
πŸ™ Disliked it❓ Unresolved

Jerry will be arrested or face a lawsuit for stealing the bread from the old woman.

Fans react to Jerry stealing bread from an old woman in "The Rye," with mixed reactionsβ€”some finding it hilarious while others question his character and speculate about legal consequences.

2 days later
11 posts
Elaine Gets Head!
unknown11 posters
❓ Question

Fans discuss the meaning of oral sex after Elaine mentions something in the episode, with debate over terminology and innuendo.

the same night
8 posts
name of actress who plays nyu student reporter?
unknown7 posters
❓ Question

Fans discuss the identity of the actress who played the NYU student reporter in this episode, with consensus that Paula Marshall played Sharon Leonard.

the next day
7 posts
Beef-A-Reeno??
icf7 posters
❓ QuestionπŸ™‚ Liked it

Viewers discuss what Beef-A-Reeno is, with most agreeing it's a play on the real product Beefy-Aroni, referencing the classic jingle that Kramer sings.

the next day
5 posts
Rye looks like challah
dnejat5 posters
🧩 Trivia

Viewers discuss whether the bread in the episode looks more like challah than rye, with consensus that it resembles challah with popseeds.

the next day
5 posts
The Rye
Steve Fine5 posters
πŸ“° NewsπŸ˜‚ Loved it

Fans praise The Rye as an instant classic with excellent comedic moments, comparing it favorably to The Contest, and recommend recording it; some debate whether it matches The Contest's quality.

2 days later
4 posts
Jerry ready to steal for George !
Andre Campeau3 posters
πŸ˜‚ Loved it

Fans celebrate Jerry stealing bread from an elderly woman to help George, debating whether it's true friendship or insanity and praising the show's humor about life's complications.

8 days later
4 posts
Elaine foot body double?
unknown4 posters
❓ Question

Viewers discuss whether a foot double was used in a scene from "The Rye" where Elaine's feet appear in a couch scene, with one noting a toe ring and another mentioning a colored bandaid.

the next day
4 posts
George not Jewish, Jews dont say.....
Ixalot4 posters
🧠 TheoryπŸ™‚ Liked it

Fans debate whether George Costanza is Jewish, citing his use of "Oh mother of God" and other evidence, with replies noting that Italian and Jewish identities aren't mutually exclusive.

the same night
3 posts
1/4/96 will be great!
dnejat3 posters
🀯 PredictionπŸ˜‚ Loved itβœ… Came true

The episode will feature George and Susan's parents meeting, similar to the Cheever Letters episode.

Fans predict the episode will be great because George and Susan's parents will meet, comparing it to the Cheever Letters episode with similar character dynamics.

2 days later
3 posts
Jerry's Girlfriend who saw George naked
Majnoun3 posters
🧩 Trivia

Fans discuss whether women were aware of male shrinkage before the episode introduced the concept, with female viewers confirming prior knowledge and some surprise at Elaine's reaction in the show.

2 days later
3 posts
What was Kramer Drinking?
J. Hanson3 posters
❓ Question

Thread discusses what drink Kramer ordered at Java World in the episode, with posters identifying it as a caffe latte.

Best of the morning after

β€œ"You've tried the best, now try the rest."”

β€œ"You've tried the best, now try the rest."”

β€œKramer: There's only one problem.”

β€œThat's where you talk about it instead of doing it.”

β€œI couldn't help noticing that a certain *someone* only had one even mildly funny line ("Who would bring bread and take it back?").”

β€œHowever, that's TV for you.”

Over the years

2 years later
18 posts
marble rye
Kate16 posters
❓ Question

Thread discusses trivia questions about The Rye episode, including the bakery name and horse flatulence.

7 years later
12 posts
What Won't He Do?...[ The Rye Bread ]
Joe3k9 posters
❓ Question

Fans discuss what the saxophone player won't do with Elaine, referencing a running joke about sexual acts and the character's boundaries.

4 years later
12 posts
marble rye
paul d valenti10 posters
❓ Question

Viewers question what happened to the bag containing the marble rye bread that George retrieves in the episode, with replies offering various explanations about the bag's fate.

7 months later
10 posts
<no subject>
Kristen9 posters
πŸ™ Disliked it

Fans debate whether "The Rye" episode is as great as critics claim, with mixed opinions on whether the ending and subplots justify its acclaim.

5 weeks later
8 posts
Name the Bread and Baker
unknown8 posters
❓ Question

Fans discuss the episode where George tries to retrieve a marble rye bread from his future in-laws' window, identifying the bakery as Schnitzel's.

11 months later
7 posts
Marble Rye
unknown5 posters
❓ Question❓ Unresolved

The Rye episode will first air in syndication during February or May sweeps periods.

Fans discuss when "The Rye" episode will air in syndication, with posters speculating it will debut during February or May sweeps periods.

8 years later
7 posts
last marble rye?
tghspy6 posters
❓ QuestionπŸ™‚ Liked it

Viewers discuss whether the marble rye shown in the episode was truly the last one on the shelf, ask what marble rye is, and debate whether it's appropriate to serve at the end of a meal.

7 years later
6 posts
Frank Confused about the Chickens?
Joe30006 posters
❓ Question

Fans discuss a scene from "The Rye" where Frank Costanza is confused about chickens, roosters, and hens, with one viewer unclear about the sexual context of the joke.

3 months later
5 posts
Marble Rye / Beefarino
Vincent Kressevich5 posters
🧩 Trivia

Fans discuss trivia details from "The Rye" episode, including locations of Price Club stores near Manhattan and debate over whether Kramer sang the Beef-a-Roni jingle to the horse.

9 years later
4 posts
Do you remember the episode....
xtina4 posters
❓ Question

Fans help identify the episode where Elaine compares dating to coaxing a squirrel, confirming it's from "The Rye" and providing the exact quote.

5 years later
3 posts
marble rye toss?
mrbass813 posters
❓ QuestionπŸ˜‚ Loved it

Fans search for archived Shockwave games that were once available on seinfeld.com, with one user providing a link that turns out to be broken.

7 months later
3 posts
Woman's part
joro3 posters
🧠 TheoryπŸ™‚ Liked itπŸ”₯ Controversial

Viewers debate whether there is actually a female name that rhymes with a female body part, disagreeing over the episode's joke logic and whether the female character was lying about her name.