Aired Thursday, September 26, 1996 · 30 min
George thinks the Board of Directors are talking behind his back. Kramer has a crush on Jerry's new girlfriend. Elaine doesn't see the big deal in having a baby.
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Fans discuss which previous characters they would like to see return or appear for the first time, with suggestions including Jerry's cousin Jeffrey, Bob Saccamano, and Babu.
Fans debate whether the show is declining after two mediocre Season 8 episodes, with some calling for Larry David's return while others argue it deserves more patience given its long run.
Fans debate whether the show should bring back Jerry's stand-up comedy segments that were discontinued, with mixed opinions on whether they added value or detracted from the main storylines.
Fans debate whether Elaine's short hair in the episode is real or a wig, with disagreement over whether the style suits her face.
Viewers notice that the actor playing Newman has lost weight over the summer and appears noticeably different in the episode.
Fans debate whether the latest episode was genuinely bad or actually funny, with mixed opinions on the writing quality and specific jokes.
George will end up in prison later in the season.
Fans speculate that an opening joke about George loving prison is foreshadowing a future episode where George actually ends up in jail, with some claiming to have seen footage on The Tonight Show.
Viewers find this episode unusual and less funny than typical Seinfeld, with mixed reactions to the comedy style and specific scenes, though still considering it better than most television.
Fans debate whether the vasectomy subplot in this episode is too implausible, with some defending the show's deliberately absurd humor while others argue subplots should maintain believability.
Fans discuss the plot of "The Soul Mate" episode, with mixed reactions to Kramer's storyline involving his girlfriend Pam and a vasectomy procedure.
Viewers ask about the actress who played Pam, noting her resemblance to Meryl Streep, with replies identifying her as Kim Meyers and confirming others have noticed the similarity.
Fans discuss whether the actress cut her hair, with some noticing a different style in the episode while others note she had long hair at the Emmys, suggesting it may have been a wig for the show.
Viewers debate whether Pam's attractiveness in 'The Soul Mate' was believable, with some finding her appeal unclear while others defend the casting.
“You gotta love the drake.”
“Could it be that Jerry without Larry is like McCartney without Lennon?”
“Are you sure you weren't tuned to "Drew Carey" instead?”
“What are you gonna do, watch "Friends"?”
“I'm hijacking the concept behind the other thread about Suddenly Susan.”
“Her face is too wide and round for such a short haircut.”
Fans discuss a trivia question about the episode, identifying that a segment was lifted from the novel/play/movie Cyrano de Bergerac, which was nominated for best picture in 1950.
Fans clarify that Jerry's cryptic question references an earlier conversation where George was accused of killing Susan, prompted by a throat-clear that seemed to imply doubt about his innocence.
Fans discuss and recall Newman's quote about love being a spice with many tastes and textures from "The Soul Mate" episode.
Kramer will father Elaine's baby due to his botched vasectomy.
Fans theorize that Kramer's failed vasectomy will result in him fathering Elaine's baby, with discussion about the timeline and logistics of vasectomy verification.
Fans ask about the actress who played Pam in "The Soul Mate" and share information about her identity and where to find more details.
Viewers help someone identify the phrase George claimed to have coined at Monks Cafe, which was "pardon my french."
Poster asks which episode a scene is from, with replies clarifying confusion between "The Soul Mate" and "The Bookstore" episodes.
Fans search for the poem that Kramer recites to Pam in "The Soul Mate" episode.