Fans rate the 10/17 episode, with responses ranging from 6 to 7 out of 10, with some expressing that the episode wasn't as funny as previous seasons.
The Package
Aired Thursday, October 17, 1996 ยท 30 min

A mysterious package arrives for Jerry. Elaine is curious about what the doctors are writing in her records. George tries to hit on the cute girl at the "One Hour Photo" place.
Posts per day after the first airing
The morning after
Viewers discuss possible movie references in The Package episode, debating whether the Newman interrogation scene mimics Basic Instinct and identifying the actor who played Ron at the photo shop.
Fans discuss the identity of a character referred to as 'The Drake' from the episode, with replies confirming his name and girlfriend's nickname.
Viewers criticize the episode for featuring unrealistic, contrived plots including Newman's postal inspector role and Elaine's medical chart subplot, marking a decline in the show's originality.
Fans discuss and react to Elaine's line about a dingo eating a baby at a party, with one viewer defending the joke against criticism from an Australian poster.
Fans discuss a designer character who appears in a mannequin storyline, debating whether he appeared in previous episodes and what exactly he created from TV Guides.
Fans discuss whether Kramer's shirt matches one from a previous episode and debate the timeline of which photos were on which film rolls in the developing subplot.
Fans enjoy George's ridiculous photomat photo shoot in The Package and discuss whether Newman has a last name beyond Newman or if it's Norman Newman.
Fans discuss their favorite funny George Costanza line from the episode, with the main quote being about his "little man" being an idiot, and conversation extends to other memorable George moments.
Thread discusses details noticed in Kramer's apartment during the episode, including a picture of Jerry on the wall and pasta figures on a shelf.
Best of the morning after
โLet's "average" our feelings about 10/17.โ
โIt was still funny, but it felt like it was written by a fan trying his best to get an episode sold.โ
โNow there is nothing good on tv anymore.โ
โJust gotta looove the Drake!โ
โWhy did they make such a sorry : bomb (come on, it only singed Leo's eyebrows for heaven's sake)?โ
โAnd those charts go around faster than telegrams.โ
Over the years
Fans discuss Elaine's rash storyline from The Package, with one poster sharing a Dilbert comic as a humorous solution; most replies dismiss the comic as not funny.
Fans debate what was inside the mysterious package Jerry received in the episode, with uncertainty about whether it was resolved on screen.
Posters discuss the chemistry of silica desiccant packets found in product packaging, debating whether sand is quartz versus sodium silicate and the philosophy of what qualifies as sand.
Readers help identify which episode features Kramer and Jerry discussing a "write off" scheme, with debate over whether it's "The Package" or "The Truth."
Thread discusses whether Uncle Leo actually signed his name as "Uncle Leo" on the package receipt, with posters finding humor in the absurdity of that being his actual signature.
Posters debate whether Uncle Leo's eyebrows were blown off by an explosive package or a stove cleaning accident, with disagreement about what the mysterious package actually contained.
Fans praise "The Package" episode, particularly Kramer's comedic performance describing George, the humorous photos of George with his "lover," and Newman's villain role in the storyline.
Fans discuss a memorable picture of George in a yoga or seduction pose, trying to identify which episode it's from and where to find it online.
Fans help identify the episode and context of George's line "the ego on you" directed at Jerry, which occurs in "The Package" when George implies Jerry isn't famous enough to be a bomb target.
Viewers try to identify the voice actor who played the AMA caller on Elaine's phone, with one suggesting Phil Hartman and another proposing Troy McClure.
Fans discuss a Basic Instinct parody in "The Package" episode where Newman interrogates Jerry under a spotlight, noting it was missing from the FAQ.
Fans help identify which episode features Elaine using the alias Nurse Paloma, with discussion about the circumstances involving Uncle Leo and her medical situation.
Fans discuss the identity of an actor who played a photo shop employee in the episode.
Fans identify the episode where George poses in underwear as "The Package," noting Kramer suggests the poses as seduction techniques and Jerry commits mail fraud.