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Seinfeld

1989·Show
180Episodes in9Seasons·TV-PG
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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A , comedy series: .

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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7.3
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8.5
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8.3

About

A show about nothing.

A stand-up comedian and his three offbeat friends weather the pitfalls and payoffs of life in New York City in the '90s. It's a show about nothing.
Sitcom about NothingWitty Conversational ComedyNew York NeurosesSelf-Absorbed CharactersSocial Observation SatireHigh RewatchabilityCultural PhenomenonMeta-HumorRelatable Awkwardness

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Seinfeld

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Seinfeld?

In the United States, Seinfeld streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Seinfeld worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8.8, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 84).

Does Seinfeld get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.3, and seasons 4, 5, and 7 peak at 8.5. The highest-rated episode is The Contest (season 4, episode 11) at 9.5, and the lowest is The Highlights of a Hundred (season 6, episode 14) at 6.9.

Is Seinfeld okay for kids?

TV-PGStrong languageSexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Seinfeld make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (10 of 10) and sharp wit (10 of 10).

Is Seinfeld plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Seinfeld use?

From My Own Personal GardenButt-MonkeyAn AesopUnsympathetic Comedy ProtagonistAs HimselfOne Scene, Two MonologuesNot So Great EscapeNO INDOOR VOICEMarshmallow HellDistant PrologueTelethonEpisode on a Planeand 859 more

TV Tropes lists 871 tropes for it, including From My Own Personal Garden, Butt-Monkey, and An Aesop.