S08 E05

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.

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The morning after

2 days later
21 posts
10/17 wrapup
Michael C. Tjandrawidjaja20 posters

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 next day
13 posts
The Latest Show (The Package)
Mr. Knight11 posters
โ“ Question

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.

the next day
10 posts
10/17 show-nonsense
Terry Weiss7 posters
๐Ÿ™ Disliked it๐Ÿ”ฅ Controversial

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.

6 days later
10 posts
Favorite Elaine Line
Robin Welch8 posters
๐Ÿ˜‚ Loved it

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.

3 days later
9 posts
Who WAS that guy?
Pam Hathaway9 posters
โ“ Question

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.

2 days later
7 posts
Kramer's Shirt
Steven Burgoyne5 posters
๐Ÿง  Theory

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.

the next day
6 posts
George in underwear pics
aqua6 posters
โ“ Question๐Ÿ˜‚ Loved it

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.

2 days later
5 posts
GEORGE' FUNNIEST LINE
Steven C. Bluitt5 posters
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Quotes๐Ÿ˜‚ Loved it

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.

the same night
5 posts
Kramer's Apartment
Michael Goff5 posters
๐Ÿงฉ Trivia

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

โ€œLet's "average" our feelings about 10/17.โ€

โ€” Michael C. Tjandrawidjaja, 2 days later ยท 10/17 wrapup

โ€œIt was still funny, but it felt like it was written by a fan trying his best to get an episode sold.โ€

โ€œNow there is nothing good on tv anymore.โ€

โ€œJust gotta looove the Drake!โ€

โ€œWhy did they make such a sorry : bomb (come on, it only singed Leo's eyebrows for heaven's sake)?โ€

โ€œAnd those charts go around faster than telegrams.โ€

Over the years

6 years later
16 posts
Elaine's rash
The Maestro11 posters
๐Ÿง  Theory

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.

7 months later
11 posts
Silicate
unknown10 posters
๐ŸŒ€ Off topic๐Ÿ™‚ Liked it

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.

2 years later
9 posts
help needed identifying Seinfeld episode
Mark6 posters
โ“ Question

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."

5 years later
9 posts
uncle leos signature
Peener9 posters
โ“ Question

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.

2 years later
8 posts
Uncle Leo's Eyebrows
Chris Sember8 posters
๐Ÿง  Theory

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.

3 months later
8 posts
"The Package"-1/23
twinelvis6 posters
๐Ÿ˜‚ Loved it

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.

2 years later
5 posts
george yoga pose picture
noone5 posters
โ“ Question

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.

3 years later
5 posts
Need to place a line.......
art vandelay5 posters
โ“ Question

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.

3 years later
3 posts
Phone Voice
Jason Barber3 posters
โ“ Question

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.

5 years later
3 posts
BasicInstinct
gordon2 posters
๐Ÿงฉ Trivia

Fans discuss a Basic Instinct parody in "The Package" episode where Newman interrogates Jerry under a spotlight, noting it was missing from the FAQ.

6 years later
3 posts
What episode
JLH3 posters
โ“ Question

Fans help identify which episode features Elaine using the alias Nurse Paloma, with discussion about the circumstances involving Uncle Leo and her medical situation.

5 years later
2 posts
The Package..
Gemma Green2 posters
โ“ Question

Fans discuss the identity of an actor who played a photo shop employee in the episode.

4 years later
2 posts
EPISODE HELP PLEASE!!!
Lazy assed destroyer2 posters
โ“ Question

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.