The flow was definitely off. It was almost like watching a pilot. There seemed to be no chemistry between the characters, much like the very first episodes of Seinfeld. I don't want to declare this season a bust until a few more episodes, but so far so mediocre.
There were a few times where I cringed. That's how I "rate" this season's shows. "The Blood" made me cringe 3 times.
1. Kramer's reaction to the receptionist at the blood bank. It seemed forced. 2. Jerry and Kramer screaming at each other in the hospital. 3. The mother and George getting it on, esp. when she turned on the TV. Just about the most predictable scene ever.