S09 E20

The Puerto Rican Day

Aired Thursday, May 7, 1998 ยท 30 min

Jerry, George, Kramer and Elaine get stuck in standstill traffic due to the massive Puerto Rican Day Parade.

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The morning after

the next day
36 posts
NBC STINKS!!
ecmail19 posters
๐Ÿ˜ก Hated it๐Ÿ”ฅ Controversial
the next day
35 posts
Puerto Rican Flag
unknown27 posters
๐Ÿ˜ก Hated it๐Ÿ”ฅ Controversial

Viewers debate whether the Puerto Rican Day episode was disrespectful to Puerto Rico, with some arguing the show deliberately slandered the culture while others dismiss concerns as oversensitivity.

the same night
24 posts
Puerto Rican Complaints
SeinJunkie19 posters
๐Ÿ™‚ Liked it๐Ÿ”ฅ ControversialโŒ Never happened

An apology will air at the end of the finale episode in response to the Puerto Rican flag incident.

Fans debate the Puerto Rican community's complaint about Kramer stomping on the flag in the episode, with mixed reactions on whether an apology or episode ban is warranted or an overreaction.

the next day
24 posts
SEINFELD IS RACIST!!! j/k
chug22 posters
๐Ÿ˜ก Hated it๐Ÿ”ฅ Controversial

Fans debate whether the Puerto Rican Day Parade episode was racist, with most defending the show as satirical comedy where Kramer accidentally set a flag on fire while trying to help.

3 days later
19 posts
Seinfeld Won't Beat M*A*S*H b/c of Flag Thing?
David Vincent Halpern17 posters
๐Ÿคฏ Predictionโœ… Came true

Seinfeld's finale will not beat M*A*S*H's final episode ratings due to the Puerto Rican boycott over the flag-burning scene.

Fans debate whether Seinfeld's finale will beat M*A*S*H's ratings, with concerns that the Puerto Rican Day parade episode's flag-burning scene and resulting boycott might hurt viewership.

the next day
19 posts
What college was that?
Casella13 posters
โ“ Question

Viewers ask what college Elaine mentioned to the cab driver in the episode, with replies identifying it as Tufts University in Boston and debating its reputation relative to Harvard.

2 days later
17 posts
Puerto Rico
Michael Irizarry16 posters
๐Ÿ˜ก Hated it๐Ÿ”ฅ Controversial

Viewers are angered by a scene depicting a Puerto Rican flag being burned and stepped on, with defenders arguing it was accidental and meant as satire rather than intentional disrespect.

2 days later
17 posts
Your Favorite George Line Here..
JCDderby16 posters
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Quotes๐Ÿ˜‚ Loved it

Fans share favorite George Costanza quotes, particularly from the Puerto Rican Day Parade episode and earlier seasons, celebrating his sarcastic wit and comedic timing.

the next day
16 posts
5/7 episode
JeffBW16 posters
๐Ÿ™ Disliked it๐Ÿ”ฅ Controversial

Fans criticize the parade episode as weak writing, with multiple writers potentially causing rewrites or disjointed script compilation, though some note humor emerges on rewatching.

the next day
15 posts
Wiz of Oz Parody idea
Rdmb13 posters
๐Ÿ˜‚ Loved it

Fans discuss a creative Wizard of Oz parody concept for Seinfeld, with enthusiasm for the idea but discovery that a similar parody was already in the works at Rolling Stone.

the same night
14 posts
Entertainment Weekly does it again!
Captain Lance Trousers12 posters
๐Ÿ“ฐ News๐Ÿ˜ Mixed

Entertainment Weekly gave "The Puerto Rican Day" a D rating, prompting mixed reactions from fans who note the magazine's ratings don't always align with their own preferences.

3 days later
13 posts
ABORTION !!!!
BIG_BAD_BILL10 posters
๐Ÿง  Theory๐Ÿ”ฅ Controversial

Fans debate whether Jerry and George's girlfriends had abortions, citing a reference to "slipping one past the goalie" as evidence that the characters got girlfriends pregnant off-screen.

14 hours later
13 posts
Laser Pointer/George
Phil Good411 posters
๐ŸŒ€ Off topic๐Ÿ™‚ Liked it

Discussion of laser pointers and their uses, ranging from entertaining cats to annoying people, with some criticism of their misuse in public spaces.

6 days later
13 posts
Did anyone tape it?
Jeremy13 posters
โ“ Question๐Ÿ™‚ Liked it

Thread discusses the Puerto Rican Day episode being unavailable due to protests, with posters sharing whether they taped it and offering to make copies.

3 days later
12 posts
Shame on Mr Seinfeld
Francisco J Isern12 posters
๐Ÿ™ Disliked it๐Ÿ”ฅ Controversial

Fans debate whether an episode featuring the Puerto Rican Day Parade where a flag is accidentally desecrated is offensive and warrants an apology, with most rejecting the call for censorship.

the next day
10 posts
question on flag burning scene
Anna M Houck9 posters
โ“ Question

Fans identify recurring characters who confront Kramer over flag burning in the Puerto Rican Day parade episode, debating whether they appeared in previous episodes.

Best of the morning after

โ€œIt all makes perfect sense, NBC is *anti-rican*, therefore, they created a sitcom, hired the best writers so it would be a worldwide favorite, waited for popularity to increase and then when they reached their peak audience they cut loose.โ€

โ€œIf you want real role models, don't look at TV, look at our elected officials!โ€

โ€œIf it's NEW how can it also be IMPROVED?โ€

โ€œDo all the friends of the world have to apologize?โ€

โ€œSPIC and SPAN YOU MIRSKHEAD!!!!โ€

โ€œWhen the phone rings, Jerry answers the phone, "Vandeley Industries.....โ€

Over the years

4 years later
40 posts
Why is the Puerto Rican Day ...
Benjamin Barth29 posters
โ“ Question

Fans discuss why the Puerto Rican Day episode was banned from television, with most agreeing it was due to Kramer accidentally burning a Puerto Rican flag in the episode which offended viewers.

4 years later
40 posts
rare Seinfeld episode
Glenn O21 posters
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ Spam๐Ÿ”ฅ ControversialโŒ Never happened

The Puerto Rican Day episode will never air on television again.

Poster offers to sell rare copy of Puerto Rican Day episode, claiming it will never air again; responders debate whether episode is actually banned and discuss controversial flag-burning scene.

3 years later
32 posts
Puerto Rican Day
unknown21 posters
๐Ÿ™ Disliked it๐Ÿ”ฅ Controversial
3 years later
26 posts
Puerto Rican Day Episode
Laura Kimoto18 posters
โ“ Question

Fans discuss why the Puerto Rican Day episode won't be rebroadcast and seek transcripts or tapes, with uncertainty about whether the flag-burning scene caused NBC to pull it.

5 months later
24 posts
Missed the "banned" Seinfeld episode?
Dave14 posters
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ Spamโœ… Came true

The Puerto Rican Day episode will become rare and valuable because it will never air again due to controversy.

Fans discuss an eBay auction for a videocassette copy of the controversial Puerto Rican Day Parade episode, debating its value as rare television history versus its comedic merit.

3 years later
23 posts
The Puerto Rican Day
Sophie17 posters
โ“ Question

Viewers discuss why "The Puerto Rican Day" episode is rarely aired, attributing its absence to NBC's decision to stop showing it after the Puerto Rican flag burning scene offended some people.

10 months later
22 posts
Puerto Rican Day
RSoden436319 posters
๐Ÿ˜ Mixed๐Ÿ”ฅ Controversial

UK viewers react to Puerto Rican Day episode delayed in broadcast; most defend the flag-burning scene as accidental comedy and question why it was considered offensive.

4 years later
21 posts
Puerto Rican Day parade episode on right now
Gabagimpy17 posters
๐Ÿ“ฐ News

Fans discuss the Puerto Rican Day Parade episode airing on Fox, noting it rarely airs and debating whether it's the worst or second-worst episode of the series.

13 months later
21 posts
Flag Burning Episode
Paul D'Ermilio14 posters
โ“ Question

Fans discuss the Puerto Rican flag burning scene from "The Puerto Rican Day" episode and debate whether it will air in syndication or be edited.

3 years later
19 posts
the puerto rican flag
Jill C.8 posters
โ“ Question๐Ÿ˜‚ Loved it

Fans discuss whether "The Puerto Rican Day" episode was pulled from rotation and if Jerry made a public apology, with mixed recollections about the episode's controversial reception and rerun status.

4 years later
16 posts
Another question, as long as I'm asking questions...
JocabTheGenius9 posters
โ“ Question๐Ÿ™‚ Liked it

Fans discuss why 'The Puerto Rican Day' episode is rarely shown in reruns, with most attributing it to controversy over a Puerto Rican flag burning scene and debating whether the ban is justified.

4 years later
14 posts
VCR Alert: Puerto Rican Day coming up
unknown7 posters
๐Ÿ“ฐ News

Fans discuss an upcoming rerun of The Puerto Rican Day episode and share confusion about which episode actually aired on their local stations.

9 years later
14 posts
The Puerto Rican Day
Skippy R12 posters
โ“ Question

Fans discuss whether The Puerto Rican Day episode has aired in syndication, with some claiming they haven't seen it while others note it's rarely broadcast.

17 months later
14 posts
Puerto Rican Day Parade Episode!!!
QueenJane18 posters
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ Spam

Fans discuss the Puerto Rican Day Parade episode being pulled from syndication, with debate over whether the flag-burning scene was offensive or just comedy.