Home > Seinfeld > Season 9 « TV Series Page Seinfeld: Season 9 (1997 - 1998) SEASON: Season 9 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Season 7 Season 8 Season 9 Episode List All Critics | Top Critics TOMATOMETER 50% Average Rating: 4.88/10 Season Reviews: 12 Fresh: 6 Rotten: 6 Critics Consensus: In its final season, the cynical show about nothing goes out defiantly on its own terms -- even if means alienating fans who may have wanted things to end differently. 50% Average Rating: 3.75/10 Season Reviews: 10 Fresh: 5 Rotten: 5 Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Critic Consensus: In its final season, the cynical show about nothing goes out defiantly on its own terms -- even if means alienating fans who may have wanted things to end differently. AUDIENCE SCORE 93% liked it Average Rating: 4.5/5 User Ratings: 105 ADD YOUR RATING - NOT INTERESTED + WANT TO SEE Share on Facebook Post Want to See Not Interested Add Rating My Rating × Want to See Not Interested Post Share on Facebook Episodes 1 The Butter Shave Air date: Sep 25, 1997 The ninth and final season of Seinfeld begins with Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) enthusing over NBC's interest in his concept for a situation comedy "about nothing." However, he's less than enthusiastic over the omnipresence of his eternal nemesis, second-rate comedian Kenny Bania (Steve Hytner). Meanwhile, Kramer (Michael Richards) discovers that butter makes a great after shave lotion -- but Newman (Wayne Knight) is spooked by the smell. George (Jason Alexander) lands a new job only because he's still using a cane long after his hospital stay. And Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) sets out on a month-long trip to Europe with the redoubtable Puddy (Patrick Warburton). More 2 The Voice Air date: Oct 2, 1997 "The voice" is actually "the stomach" in this episode -- that is, the weird nocturnal noises emanating from the stomach of Claire (Sara Rose Peterson), the latest girlfriend of Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld). Elsewhere, Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) can't get Puddy (Patrick Warburton) off her mind, or out of her bed. George (Jason Alexander) parlays his phony handicap into a one-year contract with his new employer (Gordon Jump). And Kramer (Michael Richards) hires a college intern (Jarrad Paul) to help him organize "Kramerica Industries." More 3 The Serenity Now Air date: Oct 9, 1997 "Serenity now" are the control words that George's dad, Frank (Jerry Stiller), is supposed to utter every time his blood pressure rises. Conversely, Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) finally learns how to lose his temper -- and it isn't pretty. In other developments George (Jason Alexander) is invited to join Frank's latest business enterprise, selling computers -- bringing him in very close contact with his old enemy Lloyd Braun (Matt McCoy). Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) discovers her "shiksappeal" when a young Jewish boy tongue-kisses her during his bar mitzvah. And Kramer (Michael Richards) takes on "Anytown, U.S.A." More 4 The Blood Air date: Oct 16, 1997 After an unfortunate encounter with an Exacto knife, Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) receives an infusion of Kramer's blood -- and he isn't keen on being regarded as a "blood brother." George (Jason Alexander) finds both his appetite and his libido increasing thanks to some vanilla-scented incense. Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) works overtime to prove she is responsible enough to watch her friend's child -- then wishes she hadn't. Phrases key to the action include "pinch weasel" and "free love buffet"; and as a bonus, Lloyd Bridges returns as octogenarian health freak Izzy Mandelbaum. More 5 The Junk Mail Air date: Oct 30, 1997 Kramer (Michael Richards) plots a horrible revenge on the mail-order company that has been deluging him with catalogues. Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) gets a car from his old pal "Fragile" Frankie (Dana Gould), but not the car he wanted; however, the vehicle falls right into place with Kramer's sinister scheme. George (Jason Alexander) is traumatized when he places his weekly phone call to his parents. And Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) is smitten by a fellow she meets at the diner -- but can her new dream lover "handle the workload?" More 6 The Merv Griffin Show Air date: Nov 6, 1997 Purchasing the set of the old Merv Griffin Show, Kramer (Michael Richards) transforms his living room into a talk show -- but is it "Merv," or is it "Scandals and Animals?" (And yes, that's Wild Kingdom's Jim Fowler.) Meanwhile, Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) is plagued at work by a "sidler" who causes her to create a coffee stain in the shape of Fidel Castro. George (Jason Alexander) can't seem to drive anywhere without running over a cute little animal. And Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) hopes to persuade his girlfriend to let him sample her rare toy collection. More 7 The Slicer Air date: Nov 13, 1997 Somehow or other, Kramer's (Michael Richards) purchase of a meat slicer qualifies him to diagnose the significance of a growth on the chest of George's (Jason Alexander) new boss. Jerry finds out that dating an attractive dermatologist (played by Desperate Housewives' Marcia Cross) can be an adulterated bore. And Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) resorts to drastic measures to counteract the noisemaking activities of her rude neighbor. More 8 The Betrayal Air date: Nov 20, 1997 This is the legendary "backwards" episode, beginning at the end with a bedraggled Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld), George (Jason Alexander), and Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) returning from a trip to India. Thereafter, each successive scene takes us back in time, culminating with the opening of the story -- 13 years earlier! In between, the action involves a birthday, a wedding, a snowball, and a man with the initials F.D.R. For the benefit of those confused by the reverse chronology, the syndicated print of this episode superimposes "time cards" at crucial points in the story. More 9 The Apology Air date: Dec 11, 1997 The Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step plan is the motivating factor of this episode. But there's more, much more, beginning with Jerry's naked girlfriend Melissa (Kathleen McClellan). Also, Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) goes head-to-head with a germophobic co-worker; George (Jason Alexander) is humiliated by an apology (not his own); and Kramer (Michael Richards) decides to put a garbage disposal in his bathtub. (Did we say Alcoholics Anonymous? It should have been R.A. -- "Rage Anonymous.") More 10 The Strike Air date: Dec 18, 1997 The strike at the bagel place ends after 12 long years -- but will Kramer (Michael Richards) go back to his old job? In trying to blow off a guy in a bad denim jacket, Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) may also blow her chances to win a free sub sandwich. George (Jason Alexander) harks back to the all-purpose "Festivus" holiday created by his dad to cover both Christmas and Hanukkah. And Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) finds out that his new girlfriend is "two-faced" -- that is, her looks alter radically depending upon the time of day, the lighting, and the location. (And speaking of location, wait till you see what the bagel place does to Elaine!) More Show More Episodes Seinfeld: Season 9 Photos View All Photos (34) Tv Season Info The misadventures of Jerry Seinfeld and his friends come to a close in this ninth and final series of Seinfeld. Genre: Comedy Network: NBC Premiere Date: Sep 25, 1997 Creators: Larry David, Jerry Seinfeld Exec. Producers: Larry David, Jerry Seinfeld, Jeff Schaffer, Howard West, George Shapiro, Alec Berg, Andrew Scheinman Cast Jerry Seinfeld as Jerry Seinfeld Jason Alexander as George Costanza Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Elaine Benes Michael Richards as Cosmo Kramer Wayne Knight as Newman Jerry Stiller as Frank John O'Hurley as Peterman Estelle Harris as Estelle Patrick Warburton as Puddy Liz Sheridan as Helen Barney Martin as Morty Andy Ackerman as Director Wilford Brimley as Postmaster General Henry Atkins James Karen as Mr. Canterman Geraldo Rivera as Himself Daniel von Bargen as Kruger Heidi Swedberg as Susan Len Lesser as Uncle Leo Steve Hytner as Kenny Bania Bryan Cranston as Tim Whatley Mimi Cozzens as Mrs. Canterman Gordon Jump as Thomassoulo Michael McShane as FDR Wayne Wilderson as Walter Nancy Balbirer as Woman Nicholas Walker as Glenn Reuven Bar as Shlomo Markus Flanagan as Charles Alison Martin as Lucy David Moreland as Mr. Parry Danny Woodburn as Mickey Abbott Mark Daniel Cade as Walter Grace Zabriskie as Mrs. Ross Phil Morris as Jackie Chiles Lauren Bowles as Waitress Brenda Strong as Sue Ellen Pat Finn as Joe Mayo Edgar Small as Sid Damon Jones as Watkins Helen Carey as Mrs. Nyhart Sara Rose Peterson as Claire Matt McCoy as Lloyd Larry B. Scott as Photo Man Kathleen McClellan as Melissa Daniel Hagen as Rick Daniel Dae Kim as Student #1 Ted Rooney as Manager Karen Fineman as Gwen Paul Benedict as Elinoff Nicholas Paul Walker as Glenn Peter Stormare as Slippery Pete Sam Whipple as Phone Guy #1 Brent Hinkley as Lou Mary Scheer as Ms. Smoth Jon Gries as Rusty Sam Shamshack as Sal Marc Hirschfield as Ellis Teri Hatcher as Sidra Kellie Waymire as Vivian Nellie Waymire as Vivian Dana Gould as Frankie Warren Frost as Mr. Ross Richard Fancy as Lippman Bruce Mahler as Rabbi Rick Hall as Vet Rif Hutton as Salesman Fitzhough Houston as Cop Larisa Miller as Rhonda Jonathan Penner as Zach Ella Joyce as Dean Jones Laurie Taylor-Williams as Rhisa Suzanne Krull as Different Gwen Bonnie McNeil as Alison Jonathan Penner as Zach Audrey Kissel as Tara Jack Hallett as Sponsor Jack Hackett as Alan Illeana Douglas as Loretta Reuven Bar-Yotam as Shlomo Kyle Colerider-Krugh as Phone Guy #2 Yul Vázquez as Bob Frank Van Keeken as Vegetable Lasagna Ross Malinger as Adam Joel McCrary as Don Jennette Robbins as Keri Dayton Callie as Cab Driver David Dunard as Group Leader Michael Fishman as Gregg Rosie Malek-Yonan as Wife Henry Woronicz as Father Anthony Crivello as Maxwell John Paragon as Cedric Larry Thomas as Soup Nazi Marcia Cross as Sara Noor Shic as Usha Bart McCarthy as Cab Driver Steve Franken as Brendan Michael Kagan as Willie Howard Mann as Willie Sr. Louis Mustillo as Phil Monica Allison as Moviegoer Kristin Davis as Jenna Jarrad Paul as Darin Joe Basile as Delivery Guy Joe Urla as Dugan Ursaline Bryant as Dr. Wexler Connie Sawyer as Old Woman Brian J. Williams as Glenn Colton James as Jimmy Arabella Field as Miranda Cindy Ambuehl as Sophie Sonya Eddy as Rebecca Jack Esformes as Mike Bart Braverman as Zubin Tracy Letts as Counterguy Alex Craig Mann as Student #2 Everett Greenbaum as Man Pursuing George Cindy Lu as Worker Gene Dynarski as Izzy Mandelbaum Jr. Dave Florek as Harry Davenia McFadden as Coco Dee Freeman as Service Assistant Jon Polito as Silvio Mary Sheer as Caseworker Julia Campbell as Lisi Jenica Bergere as Moviegoer Matthew Fonda as NBC Executive James Spader Kevin McDonald as Denim Vest Loretta Fox as Customer Kathy Griffin as Sally Weaver Alex Kapp Horner as Maura Merrin Dunger as Cashier Linda Kerns as Ms. Krantz Chris Parnell as NBC Executive Jim Fowler as Himself Melissa Denton as Kobe Mario Joyner Yvonne Farrow as Employee Richard Kuhlman as Man Jocelyne Kelly as Newman's Model Amit Itelman as Employee Bahni Turpin as Waitress #1 Brian Posehn as Artie Brian Kaiser as Postman Jim Meskiman as McCormack Frank VanKeeken as Vegetable Lasagna Toby Huss as Jack Steve Susskind as Customer Catherine Schreiber as Saleswoman Tracy Nelson as Janet Oliver Muirhead as Lubeck Chip Chinery as Coworker #1 Peter Riegert as Kimbrough Julia Pennington as Celia Shaun Toub as Pinter Megan Cole Monty Ash as Saccamano Alec Holland as Coworker #1 Kevin Ruf as Security Guard Lloyd Bridges as Izzy Mendelbaum Montrose Hagins as Betty Brian Levinson as Andy Constance Zimmer as Waitress #2 Stacey Herring as Sandy Jeanette Miller as Old Woman Drake Bell as Kenny Shannon Whirry as Cute Girl Shelley Malil as Usher Eric Simonson as Friend Justine Miceli as Nina Vic Helford as Tom Suli McCullough as Coworker #2 Lori Loughlin as Patty Heather Morgan as Server Angela Featherstone as Cindy Colin McClean as Coworker #2 Marcelo Tubert as Father Scott Jaeck as Officer Vogel Peggy Blow as Mail Clerk Samuel Bliss Cooper as Darryl Armando Molina as Amigo Clement Blake as Dirt Person #1 Murray Rubin as Rubin Wendle Josepher as Susie Bill Lee Brown as Partygoer Colin Malone as Sleazy Guy Anthony Mangano as Fireman Jerry Dixon as Customer Maggie Egan as Ticket Clerk Richard Herd as Wilhelm Tom Agna as Gary D.A. Johnson as Dirt Person #2 Erica Y. Becoat as Stewardess Sloppy Joe as Hobo Joe Stanley Anderson as Judge Vandelay Torsten Voges as Cab Driver Dianne Turley Travis as Receptionist Bob Balaban as Russell Dalrimple George Georgiadis as Cab Driver Tom Dahlgren as Priest Larry David as Prison Heckler Jim Zulevic as Bernie Bert Rosario as Man Jane Leeves as Marla Penny Robert Katims as Mr. Deensfrei Brian Callaway as Passenger Kevin Page as Stu Chermak Raoul Rizik as Parade Goer Mike Contessa as Sketch Guy John Pinette as Howie McNally Sagal as Carol Chip Heller as Policeman Miguel Sandoval as Marcelino Sheree North as Babs Kramer Philip Baker Hall as Mr. Bookman Reni Santoni as Poppie Jeff Johnson as Criminal Ian Abercrombie as Mr. Pitt Sean Anthony Moran as Man Jon Hayman as The Bubble Boy Brian George as Babu Bhatt Wendel Meldrum as The Low Talker Frances Bay as Mrs. Choate Peter Blood as Jay Crespi David Byrd as Pharmacist Tony Carlin as Coworker Carlos Jacott as Pool Guy Keith Hernandez as Himself Steve Carlson as Capt. Maddox Brian Doyle-Murray as Mel Sanger Geoffrey Ewing as Bailiff Scott Klace as Guard Ed O'Ross as Det. Blake James Pickens Jr. as Det. Hudson Victor Raider-Wexler as Dr. Wexler James Rebhorn as D.A. Hoyt Gay Thomas Wilson as O'Neal Myra Turley as Forewoman Show More Cast News & Interviews for Seinfeld: Season 9 The Killer Body Count Guide 10 TV Shows You Should Be Binge-Watching in June George R.R. Martin Addresses Sexual Violence in Game of Thrones View All Seinfeld: Season 9 News Episodes 1 The Butter Shave Air date: Sep 25, 1997 The ninth and final season of Seinfeld begins with Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) enthusing over NBC's interest in his concept for a situation comedy "about nothing." However, he's less than enthusiastic over the omnipresence of his eternal nemesis, second-rate comedian Kenny Bania (Steve Hytner). Meanwhile, Kramer (Michael Richards) discovers that butter makes a great after shave lotion -- but Newman (Wayne Knight) is spooked by the smell. George (Jason Alexander) lands a new job only because he's still using a cane long after his hospital stay. And Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) sets out on a month-long trip to Europe with the redoubtable Puddy (Patrick Warburton). More 2 The Voice Air date: Oct 2, 1997 "The voice" is actually "the stomach" in this episode -- that is, the weird nocturnal noises emanating from the stomach of Claire (Sara Rose Peterson), the latest girlfriend of Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld). Elsewhere, Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) can't get Puddy (Patrick Warburton) off her mind, or out of her bed. George (Jason Alexander) parlays his phony handicap into a one-year contract with his new employer (Gordon Jump). And Kramer (Michael Richards) hires a college intern (Jarrad Paul) to help him organize "Kramerica Industries." More 3 The Serenity Now Air date: Oct 9, 1997 "Serenity now" are the control words that George's dad, Frank (Jerry Stiller), is supposed to utter every time his blood pressure rises. Conversely, Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) finally learns how to lose his temper -- and it isn't pretty. In other developments George (Jason Alexander) is invited to join Frank's latest business enterprise, selling computers -- bringing him in very close contact with his old enemy Lloyd Braun (Matt McCoy). Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) discovers her "shiksappeal" when a young Jewish boy tongue-kisses her during his bar mitzvah. And Kramer (Michael Richards) takes on "Anytown, U.S.A." More 4 The Blood Air date: Oct 16, 1997 After an unfortunate encounter with an Exacto knife, Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) receives an infusion of Kramer's blood -- and he isn't keen on being regarded as a "blood brother." George (Jason Alexander) finds both his appetite and his libido increasing thanks to some vanilla-scented incense. Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) works overtime to prove she is responsible enough to watch her friend's child -- then wishes she hadn't. Phrases key to the action include "pinch weasel" and "free love buffet"; and as a bonus, Lloyd Bridges returns as octogenarian health freak Izzy Mandelbaum. More 5 The Junk Mail Air date: Oct 30, 1997 Kramer (Michael Richards) plots a horrible revenge on the mail-order company that has been deluging him with catalogues. Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) gets a car from his old pal "Fragile" Frankie (Dana Gould), but not the car he wanted; however, the vehicle falls right into place with Kramer's sinister scheme. George (Jason Alexander) is traumatized when he places his weekly phone call to his parents. And Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) is smitten by a fellow she meets at the diner -- but can her new dream lover "handle the workload?" More 6 The Merv Griffin Show Air date: Nov 6, 1997 Purchasing the set of the old Merv Griffin Show, Kramer (Michael Richards) transforms his living room into a talk show -- but is it "Merv," or is it "Scandals and Animals?" (And yes, that's Wild Kingdom's Jim Fowler.) Meanwhile, Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) is plagued at work by a "sidler" who causes her to create a coffee stain in the shape of Fidel Castro. George (Jason Alexander) can't seem to drive anywhere without running over a cute little animal. And Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) hopes to persuade his girlfriend to let him sample her rare toy collection. More 7 The Slicer Air date: Nov 13, 1997 Somehow or other, Kramer's (Michael Richards) purchase of a meat slicer qualifies him to diagnose the significance of a growth on the chest of George's (Jason Alexander) new boss. Jerry finds out that dating an attractive dermatologist (played by Desperate Housewives' Marcia Cross) can be an adulterated bore. And Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) resorts to drastic measures to counteract the noisemaking activities of her rude neighbor. More 8 The Betrayal Air date: Nov 20, 1997 This is the legendary "backwards" episode, beginning at the end with a bedraggled Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld), George (Jason Alexander), and Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) returning from a trip to India. Thereafter, each successive scene takes us back in time, culminating with the opening of the story -- 13 years earlier! In between, the action involves a birthday, a wedding, a snowball, and a man with the initials F.D.R. For the benefit of those confused by the reverse chronology, the syndicated print of this episode superimposes "time cards" at crucial points in the story. More 9 The Apology Air date: Dec 11, 1997 The Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step plan is the motivating factor of this episode. But there's more, much more, beginning with Jerry's naked girlfriend Melissa (Kathleen McClellan). Also, Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) goes head-to-head with a germophobic co-worker; George (Jason Alexander) is humiliated by an apology (not his own); and Kramer (Michael Richards) decides to put a garbage disposal in his bathtub. (Did we say Alcoholics Anonymous? It should have been R.A. -- "Rage Anonymous.") More 10 The Strike Air date: Dec 18, 1997 The strike at the bagel place ends after 12 long years -- but will Kramer (Michael Richards) go back to his old job? In trying to blow off a guy in a bad denim jacket, Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) may also blow her chances to win a free sub sandwich. George (Jason Alexander) harks back to the all-purpose "Festivus" holiday created by his dad to cover both Christmas and Hanukkah. And Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) finds out that his new girlfriend is "two-faced" -- that is, her looks alter radically depending upon the time of day, the lighting, and the location. (And speaking of location, wait till you see what the bagel place does to Elaine!) More Show More Episodes Critic Reviews for Seinfeld Season 9 All Critics (12) | Top Critics (10) | Fresh (6) | Rotten (6) It was such a terrible letdown. I don't know what was worse, the Knicks losing to the Pacers, or this. May 14, 2018 | Full Review… Marvin Kitman Newsday Top Critic The hype before the Seinfeld farewell was one event the country should never go through again. The sitcom had its weakest season this year and should have gone off the air a year ago. Jan 23, 2018 | Full Review… Hal Boedeker Orlando Sentinel Top Critic The lingering taste is of a show so unapologetically impressed with its own accomplishments that it demands you be equally impressed. Aug 31, 2018 | Rating: 6/10 | Full Review… Jon Langmead PopMatters Season 9 is the ultimate nadir of the show's decline. The final season of the series still finished better than where it started, but by this point the showrunners and Seinfeld himself were struggling to come up with story ideas. Jul 17, 2018 | Full Review… Dave Trumbore Collider Its humour arose from the frustrations of everyday life, a subject as perennial as a box of Junior Mints, or a well-timed masturbation euphemism. Sep 14, 2018 | Full Review… Charlie Lyne Guardian Top Critic The creators quit at the top of their game and departed with one of the most widely misunderstood works of art of our time, the final episode of Seinfeld. Sep 4, 2018 | Full Review… Bill Wyman Salon.com Top Critic But for me, Seinfeld kept its mystery, always took a different exit off the roundabout from the one you expected, and maintained its sense of the surreal right up to the end. Sep 4, 2018 | Full Review… Julia Raeside Guardian Top Critic In real life, our friends change. Those who don't fall by the wayside. Just like Seinfeld. Aug 31, 2018 | Rating: 1.5/4 | Full Review… Robert Bianco USA Today Top Critic There were a lot of self-congratulations in this long goodbye and the ending truly was "about nothing"... But I still enjoyed saying goodbye, and the plot was a clever way to bring everyone together for one last whine. Aug 17, 2018 | Full Review… Paul Clinton (CNN.com) CNN.com Top Critic The series finale of Seinfeld should just be called "The Chip On Larry David's Shoulder." Jul 17, 2018 | Full Review… David Sims AV Club Top Critic View All Critic Reviews (12) Audience Reviews for Seinfeld: Season 9 There are no featured audience reviews yet. Click the link below to see what others say about Seinfeld: Season 9! View All News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Ranked worst to best! 2019's Most Anticipated 63 movies coming up this year 200 Essential Movies Chosen by RT staff! 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