Fans discuss whether Newman has a first name, speculating it could be Alfred, Norman, or that Newman itself is his first name.
The Comeback
Aired Thursday, January 30, 1997 ยท 30 min

George tries to come up with a good comeback after someone insults him. Elaine falls in love with a mysterious employee at the video store. Kramer wants to die a certain way. Jerry takes advice from a tennis player who stinks.
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The morning after
Fans debate why Jerry's girlfriend refused to eat apple pie despite loving it, theorizing she either witnessed something unsavory or is mentally unstable.
Fans debate whether George's "Jerk Store" comeback line is funny, with mixed reactions about the joke's logic and whether it effectively showcases his character's lack of wit.
Fans discuss news that the 1/30 episode will air only once in full, with an extra minute not appearing in future syndication reruns, prompting discussion about VCR recording and reruns.
Fans theorize that the episode's discussion of George's comeback insult reflects internal tensions among the show's writers, citing perceived decline in quality this season.
Fans discuss whether the Vincent storyline with Elaine was a spoof of the movie Scream, with consensus that it actually parodies the Beauty and the Beast TV show, given the character name Vincent.
Fans praise the episode's George comeback plotline, Elaine's Vincent rental store subplot, and Kramer's living will bit, with discussion of an attractive guest actress.
Fans confirm what happens in the final scene after the commercial break when George thinks of a comeback while driving from the airport.
Fans discuss the specific movie titles visible on Jerry's apartment shelf, identifying True Colors, Child's Play, Superman, Rochelle Rochelle, Midnight Cowboy, and Arachnophobia.
Fans discuss George's unrevealed comeback line from the episode and propose their own jokes as alternatives.
Fans relate to George's frustration about missing the perfect comeback in the moment and thinking of it later.
Viewers question whether Kramer voiced the video store employees calling Elaine about her picks, with one agreeing it sounded like him.
Fans praise the episode for its humor across multiple storylines, noting the writing remains strong and the fast-paced comedy keeps them entertained.
Fans praise the episode's humor, particularly enjoying Elaine's character development, Jason Alexander's acting, and George's "Jerkstore" comeback despite calling it stupid.
Fan seeks help recalling exact dialogue from a Kramer-Jerry exchange about a phone sex line girlfriend, providing approximate quotes and asking for correction.
Best of the morning after
โOr could Newman BE his first name...???...โ
โYeah, but the ocean doesn't call you and say I'm running out of shrimp either.โ
โSo, I guess this means that you need to get your VCRs ready.โ
โYes, i think you are going insane...hmmm...maybe we should pull the plug on YOU.โ
โ(if you recall, the "Beast"'s name was Vincent too...).โ
โGeorge's shrimp/jerk store scene was, though, a classic.โ
Over the years
Fans discuss comebacks and insult one-liners, sharing examples like 'the ocean called, they're running out of shrimp' and suggesting variations.
Fans discuss and confirm the exact comeback line George uses in the episode after being insulted by a coworker, with discussion of the subsequent insults that follow.
Fans praise George's delivery of the "Jerk Store" comeback line from the episode and discuss attempts to register a jerkstore.com domain name, with suggestions for contacting the current owner.
Fans exchange comeback insults from the episode, with references to the jerk store and other zingers.
Fans mock a troll's crude opening post with insults and references to the classic Comeback episode, ignoring the bait with dismissive responses.
Fans help identify "The Comeback" episode and recall George's famous comeback line to the man who insulted him about eating shrimp, including the full exchange of zingers.
Fans discuss a continuity error where Kramer doesn't remember that people can come out of comas, despite witnessing it in an earlier episode, and debate other continuity issues in the series.
Fans celebrate George's comeback line "the jerk store called and they're running out of you" from the episode, calling it brilliant comedy despite group writing losing edge.
Fans discuss whether Julia Louis-Dreyfus was pregnant during filming of The Comeback, noting her appearance and strategic camera angles; they recall similar instances in earlier seasons.
Fan shares homemade Jerk Store shirt inspired by the episode, with mixed reactions from others requesting pictures and photos of the custom merchandise.
Fans discuss George's failed comeback attempt in the episode, joking about what constitutes a 'jerk store' and debating what George's actual comeback line was after leaving the confrontation.
Fans discuss the plot of 'The Comeback' episode, specifically George's revenge attempt at the jerk store and how it backfired.
Fans identify S08E13 "The Comeback" as the episode where Kramer and Elaine debate pulling the plug on someone in a vegetative state, prompted by discussion of a real-world medical case.
Fans clarify the official title of the episode commonly referred to as 'The Jerk Store' is actually 'The Comeback'.
Fans discuss whether a specific line was cut from the syndication version of the episode and debate whether they've seen it in reruns.
Fans recall the comebacks Jerry, Elaine, and Kramer suggest for George to use against his rival in the jerk store incident.
Fans quote and discuss George's comeback joke from the episode, with one poster providing the full scene including the punchline about the man's wife being in a coma.