Aired Thursday, October 9, 1997 · 30 min
Jerry opens up his feelings. Elaine is getting hit on by the Jews. Kramer gets a screen door. George helps his father sell computers.
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Viewers notice a Macintosh computer on Jerry's desk and debate whether it was a continuity error or intentional product placement, with some joking about Microsoft versus Apple.
Thread discusses NBC's alleged practice of inserting extra commercials within Seinfeld episodes without violating FCC rules by adjusting start times and commercial block lengths.
Fans are divided on this episode about feelings and screen doors, with some calling it brilliant while others feel it relies on cheap laughs compared to earlier seasons.
An episode writer or producer reads alt.tv.seinfeld and incorporated a newsgroup discussion about Elaine's religion into the show's plot.
Fans debate whether writers monitor the newsgroup after learning an upcoming episode features Elaine trying to convert Jewish men away from their faith, with skeptics dismissing the idea as unlikely.
Thread clarifies that Lloyd Braun was played by two different actors across episodes - Peter Keleghan in "The Non-fat Yogurt" and Matt McCoy in "The Gum" and "The Serenity Now."
Fans praise the episode for its humor and self-aware comedy, with appreciation for Kramer's front porch bit, Jerry's emotional outburst, and the show's ability to mock itself and its critics.
Fans strongly praise The Serenity Now for its quality and humor, though one viewer finds the Serenity Now gag overdone and the acting excessive.
Fans call the episode a classic, praising Jerry's emotional turn and George's father's computer business subplot, though some find the serenity now mantra overdone.
Viewers find the episode strange and shocking with unusual plot developments, though opinions vary on whether it was funny or just bizarre.
Fans celebrate their favorite lines from The Serenity Now episode, with particular enthusiasm for Kramer's freezer blood joke and the Serenity Now catchphrase.
Posters criticize The Serenity Now episode as weak, arguing its plot about a Jewish man attracted to a non-Jewish woman rehashes tired material from Woody Allen and older sitcoms.
Fans identify Jerry's girlfriend in the episode as actress Lori Loughlin and discuss her previous TV and film roles.
Fans recall Jerry's term for tears in "The Serenity Now" when he cries and questions what is coming from his eyes.
Fans debate whether the writers addressed the ongoing newsgroup discussion about Elaine's religion by having her explicitly confirm she is not Jewish in "The Serenity Now" episode.
Viewers debate whether the episode's portrayal of Jewish culture is disturbing or harmless comedy, with some dismissing concerns about young people misunderstanding Jewish traditions.
Fans loved The Serenity Now, calling it one of the funniest episodes in ages, though discussion shifts to joking about George needing hair and Kramer's thinning hairline.
“Confess your sins my son.”
“Best line: +ACI-You wanna buy a computer?”
“When Laine got the tounge from that kid I was once again totally shocked!”
“"serenity now" - you'd need it if your were married to George's mother!”
“I owe you one" I laughed me ass off.”
“You work in the Ministry of Silly Walks and you expect people to get laid?!”
Fans discuss favorite moments from "The Serenity Now" episode, including George's angry phone call to a fireman about selling computers and Jerry's emotional expressions with the characters.
Fans discuss whether Jerry mispronounces "Lippman" as "Littman" in The Serenity Now, debating if it's intentional character work or a mishearing affected by Elaine eating/drinking.
Fans discuss their mixed reactions to "The Serenity Now" episode, with some disliking it while others found Jerry's emotional display and Kramer's antics hilarious.
Fans discuss a garage from the episode, joking about its potential uses and making references to the Serenity Now mantra and character dynamics.
Fans confirm that Kramer camping outside his apartment occurs in "The Serenity Now" and praise the episode as great, with one remembering the show's catchphrase.
Fans discuss the meaning of Frank's catchphrases "Serenity Now" and "Hoochie Mama" from the episode, with debate over the slang term's definition and humorous alternative interpretations.
Fans experiment with playing the "Serenity Now" clips backwards and debate what the reversed audio sounds like.
Fans confirm that the Christmas Day broadcast was a rerun of "The Serenity Now" episode and discuss their reactions to seeing it again.
Posters help identify the code word Kramer uses in 'The Serenity Now' episode when setting up a prank on neighborhood kids with a hose.
Posters identify the episode where Jerry cries and is confused about tears as "The Serenity Now," with one quoting Jerry's bewildered reaction to the unfamiliar emotional experience.
Fans explain that "Serenity Now" is a relaxation technique Frank Costanza uses to calm himself when upset, comparing it to a similar catchphrase from The Honeymooners.
Fans request a sound file of Frank Costanza saying "Serenity Now" from the episode, with discussion of spelling errors and a Soup Nazi reference.
Viewers discuss a scene in the episode where Kramer appears to be taking a picture of George and Frank with a screen door, debating whether it was actually in the broadcast or cut from reruns.
Fans quote Mr. Kruger's absent-minded character moments from the episode, discussing his bumbling managerial style and mishaps.
Troll post expressing hatred gets dismissed by regulars who recognize it as bait and reference the episode's "Serenity Now" catchphrase.
Fans discuss misheard lyrics from the episode, particularly 'Serenity Now' and debate whether 'sanity later' would work as an alternative.
Posters discuss Julia Louis-Dreyfus's age, with one citing a reference from the episode to suggest she is in her early twenties.