EW The Ultimate Guide to Seinfeld

It’s the show about nothing. Well, at least that was the idea. Now, in this collector’s edition from the editors of Entertainment Weekly, go inside the world of Jerry Seinfeld and fellow comedian Larry David’s groundbreaking sitcom that went on to become a critical hit and cultural juggernaut. With chapters devoted to Jerry, Elaine, George, and Kramer, as well as senior Costanzas and Seinfelds, learn of the origin of Festivus, revisit the puffy shirt, Newman, and much more. Filled with deep dives, insider insights, a thorough episode guide and one truly spectacular reunion, this is the ultimate package you need by your side on your next binge.

The Show About Nothing • WITH THEIR GROUNDBREAKING NEW YORK COMEDY ABOUT FOUR FRIENDS FACING THE FRUSTRATIONS OF DAILY LIFE, JERRY SEINFELD AND LARRY DAVID REVOLUTIONIZED TELEVISION, CREATING A SERIES THAT STANDS THE TEST OF TIME.

That’s Gold, Jerry! 12 Terrific Scenes and Stories • FROM THE BRO TO THE YADA YADA, FOR A SHOW ABOUT— WELL, YOU KNOW—THERE’S LOTS TO MULVA OVER.

Jerry Seinfeld • SUPERMAN FAN AND NOT-SO-SECRET MISANTHROPE, THE SMIRKING STAND-UP ANCHORED THE MADCAP ANTICS OF HIS EPONYMOUS SITCOM—AND BECAME A TV LEGEND.

Not All the Genuine Jerry

Worst Offenses • JUST BELOW HIS EASYGOING SMIRK LIES DISTRUST, MISANTHROPY (“I HATE EVERYBODY!” HE ONCE EXULTED), PATHOLOGICAL GERM PHOBIA AND THE TENDENCY TO DO SOME REALLY, REALLY MEAN THINGS

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Who’s Who on the Dating Docket • THE CHRONICALLY SINGLE COMEDIAN LEFT BEHIND DOZENS OF BEAUTIFUL AND EXTREMELY ELIGIBLE WOMEN—ALL WITH FATAL FLAWS HE COULDN’T QUITE MANAGE TO LOOK PAST

Meet the Seinfelds • How could anyone not like them? BARNEY MARTIN and LIZ SHERIDAN (aka Morty and Helen Seinfeld) proved a Cadillac-driving, urine-test-cheating delight as Jerry’s devoted retiree parents.

George Costanza • CREDIT JASON ALEXANDER’S STELLAR PERFORMANCE WITH TRANSFORMING JERRY’S SHORT, STOCKY AND DECEITFUL BUDDY INTO AN (ALMOST) LOVABLE LOSER.

The Authentic George • HE MAY BE A JOKE OF A HUMAN BEING, BUT HIS CHARACTER TRAITS AND STORY LINES ARE BASED ON REAL PEOPLE

Worst Offenses • PATHOLOGICALLY DISHONEST, STINGY AND INSECURE, GEORGE IS ALSO BREATHTAKINGLY SELFISH

Sound Bites

Flings, Girlfriends & the Fiancée • WHEN HE HAS HAND, HE HAS HAND—UNTIL IT ALL COMES CRASHING DOWN

The Résumé • WHILE GEORGE CLAIMS HE CAME FROM A LONG LINE OF QUITTERS, IT TURNS OUT WHAT HE WAS BEST AT WAS GETTING FIRED

Meet the Costanzas • Who says you can’t teach old folks new shticks? JERRY STILLER and ESTELLE HARRIS (aka Frank and Estelle Costanza) won comic respect as nagging elders—bringing new meaning to family plotz.

Elaine Benes • AS THE OUTSPOKEN, HIGH-KICKING EXCLAMATION-POINT ENTHUSIAST, JULIA LOUISDREYFUS DANCED HER WAY TO EMMY GOLD—AND INTO TELEVISION HISTORY.

Real-Life Inspirations • A VIRTUAL WHO’S WHO OF FUNNY WOMEN HELPED TO CREATE THE ONSCREEN PERSONA OF ELAINE BENES

Worst Offenses • A TOUR THROUGH THE DEPRAVED ACTIONS OF SEINFELD’S LEADING LADY

Sound Bites

Best (& Worst) Dates • ROMANCE ALWAYS LETS HER DOWN: ELAINE’S DATING HISTORY CONTAINS A CEASELESS PROCESSION OF LOSER WEIRDOS

The Essential Elaine • A SINGLE WOMAN WITH MULTIPLE CAREER CHANGES, SHE’S “THE QUEEN OF CONFRONTATION” AND PICK-YOURSELF-UP PLUCK—NOT THAT IT HELPS HER MUCH

Puddy in Her Hands • As Elaine’s unforgettably quirky mechanic beau, actor PATRICK WARBURTON won over legions of fans with his man-fur-wearing, face-painting, move-stealing escapades.

Cosmo Kramer • ACTOR MICHAEL RICHARDS WON THREE EMMYS FOR HIS ROLE AS JERRY’S WILD-HAIRED NEIGHBOR WHO’S ALWAYS GOOD FOR A GRAND ENTRANCE AND A WACKY PLOT.

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