S08 E15

The Susie

Aired Thursday, February 13, 1997 Β· 30 min

Kramer sets his watch an hour ahead. George tries to avoid a breakup with his girlfriend. A colleague keeps calling Elaine, Susie. Jerry gambles on a basketball game, but the bookie can't pay him.

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The morning after

6 days later
21 posts
Seinfeld Question?
Ruwan Jayatilleke18 posters
❓ Question

Fans recall the exact dialogue from a scene where Jerry makes a crude comment about Elaine and she responds with an interrupted insult before George interrupts with his camera.

the next day
16 posts
George's Answering Machine!!!
Edward P. Power16 posters
❓ Question

Fans discuss George's answering machine message from the episode and try to identify the source song, which is from The Greatest American Hero theme.

the same night
9 posts
TOHIGHT'S EPISODE (2-13)
BigFan9 posters
πŸ˜‚ Loved it❌ Never happened

The next season (Season 9) will be the last season of Seinfeld.

Fans debate whether recent episodes maintain the show's classic quality, with disagreement over whether Season 8 represents a decline or continued excellence in ensemble storytelling.

the same night
8 posts
2/13 episode
Perry8 posters
❓ Question

Fans praise the episode's writing, character continuity, and George's answering machine message, with strong enthusiasm about the quality returning after recent weaker episodes.

the same night
6 posts
Aliases
MABranch6 posters
❓ Question

Fans discuss character aliases throughout the series, including Kramer's Martin Van Nostrand and Andre personas, George's Art Vandelay, Jerry's Dylan Murphy, and note that Elaine uses the alias Susie.

5 days later
6 posts
Georges Answering Machine
John McKisson6 posters
❓ Question

Fans request and share the audio recording of George's answering machine message from "The Susie" episode.

3 days later
5 posts
"TUTTLE" plotline on "Seinfeld"
M. Emily Cummins5 posters
❓ QuestionπŸ™ Disliked itπŸ”₯ Controversial

Fans debate whether Seinfeld's Susie episode improperly copies the MASH Tuttle episode, with some finding it derivative while others defend the show's originality.

3 days later
5 posts
OK guys, Just tell the truth...
DemoKniteV5 posters
❓ Question

Fans discuss whether they changed their answering machine messages to mimic George's message from the episode, with some actually doing so.

the same night
5 posts
Karl Malden credited?
Steve B.5 posters
❓ Question

Fans discuss whether Karl Malden appeared in "The Susie" episode and whether he's been credited on the show, with disagreement about his appearance and debate over the episode's quality and jokes.

7 days later
5 posts
Elaine's Baby
Suzie5 posters
🀯 Prediction❓ Unresolved

Elaine will have a baby and the show will incorporate her pregnancy into the storyline.

Fans debate whether Elaine's apparent pregnancy will become part of the show's plot, speculating about the father's identity and discussing signs of her physical appearance changing.

the same night
4 posts
poo
Tristan Alexander4 posters
πŸŒ€ Off topic

Thread consists entirely of nonsensical posts with no relation to Seinfeld or the episode.

Best of the morning after

β€œ"I swim around on my back and do cute "Get in the fuckin' truck, pal."”

β€œIthaca College for tomorrow we die!"”

β€œAlso, it's rather difficult to have a funeral (in Western traditions) without a body.”

β€œYou'll find no bigger fan than me but if the writers can't come up with anything better than I'm glad next season is the last.”

β€œAND who can't love that answering machine message?!?!”

β€œCoyote get an anvil dropped on him and still come back to chase The Roadrunner?”

Over the years

16 months later
11 posts
George's Ansering Machine
???11 posters
❓ Question

Fans identify the tune used in George's answering machine message as being based on the theme song from the 1980s TV show The Greatest American Hero.

5 years later
11 posts
georges answering machine
Dominic10 posters
❓ Question

Fans discuss the origin of the tune used for George's answering machine message, identifying it as based on "The Greatest American Hero" theme song from the 1980s.

8 years later
10 posts
susie
dave6 posters
πŸ—£οΈ Quotes

Fans discuss the Susie character and Elaine's complicated relationship with her, with light debate over how to pronounce her name.

6 months later
10 posts
The Susie
Mr. Gone9 posters
πŸ™ Disliked it

Fans debate whether 'The Susie' borrowed plot elements from 'Three's Company', with discussion of archetypal storytelling tropes and comparisons between the shows' comedic approaches.

5 years later
9 posts
Suzy
Morningrise6 posters
❓ QuestionπŸ˜‚ Loved it

Thread identifies the episode where Peterman confuses Elaine with a coworker named Susie, leading to mistaken identity confusion and the rumor that Jerry killed Susie.

7 years later
7 posts
George's Answering Machine
CNDA5 posters
❓ Question

Fans identify George's answering machine message from "The Susie" episode and share the exact text of his quirky recorded greeting.

2 years later
6 posts
George's Answering Machine
Price5 posters
❓ Question

Fans help locate the lyrics to George's answering machine message from The Susie episode, which parodies the Greatest American Hero theme song.

5 years later
5 posts
Georges answer machine jingle
Columbus4 posters
❓ QuestionπŸ™‚ Liked it

Fans discuss which episode featured George's answering machine jingle "Believe it or not...I'm not home."

9 months later
5 posts
The Susie
Jasdeen4 posters
❓ Question😐 Mixed

Viewers ask for clarification on the plot mechanics of how Elaine can hold a memorial service for a fake person she invented, with most finding the premise questionable or absurd.

5 years later
5 posts
George's answering machine
jman4 posters
❓ Question

Fans discuss George's answering machine message from "The Susie" where he sings a parody of "The Greatest American Hero" theme song.

15 months later
5 posts
The Suzie
spalermo5 posters
😐 Mixed

Fans discuss inconsistent editing of "The Susie" in syndication, noting that scenes and lines are cut or included unpredictably across different airings, with mixed reactions to the quality impact.

3 months later
4 posts
Lyrics to George's answering machine!!
CarswellR4 posters
πŸ—£οΈ QuotesπŸ˜‚ Loved it

Fans share the lyrics to George's answering machine message from "The Susie" and discuss using it as their own outgoing message.

4 years later
4 posts
george's answer machine
Jazztiger4 posters
❓ QuestionπŸ™‚ Liked it

Fans discuss George's answering machine song from 'The Susie' episode and identify it as a parody of 'The Greatest American Hero' theme; one poster offers the clip for download.

7 months later
4 posts
George's answering machine
bendover4 posters
❓ QuestionπŸ™‚ Liked it

Fans discuss and try to recall the full lyrics to George's answering machine message sung to "The Greatest American Hero" theme in this episode.

2 years later
4 posts
Jackie Chiles trivia
Dave3 posters
❓ Question

Fans discuss the name of the doctor that Jackie Chiles refers his clients to, identifying him as Dr. Bison.