Susan will return or appear in a Dallas-style dream sequence where George wakes up to find her in the shower.
Fans speculate that Susan may return after Jerry Seinfeld hints "we're not finished with Susan yet," but the season premiere confirms she remains dead three months later.
In People magazine last week, Jerry Seinfeld is quoted as saying that he acknowledges that many fans were upset with Susan's demise. He then cryptically says "I can't say anything more than this, but we're not finished with Susan yet.
That's not a direct quote, but it's close.
Just in case, I saved my 5/17/96 post predicting a Dallas-like beginning to this season, with George awakening to a showering Susan...
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Well, the season opener has Susan dead for 3 months. Here is a direct quote from NBC's web site:
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, (9/8pm)
"The Foundation"GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN -- After mourning the death of his fiancee, Susan (Heidi Swedberg, not seen), for three long months, George (Jason Alexander) is ready to move on -- but Susan's parents (guest stars Warren Frost and Grace Zabriskie) want to keep their daughter's memory alive. Meanwhile, Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld), discovers his willingness to make a commitment makes him desirable to women. Also, Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) is forced to run the catalogue company when her boss, J. Peterman (guest star John O'Hurley), has a breakdown and leaves her in charge. Elsewhere, Kramer (Michael Richards) masters the art of karate and fights against some unworthy opponents.