Seinfeld: Season 8
- 1996
- 22 episodes
Season 8 of Seinfeld premiered on September 19, 1996 and has 22 episodes, from "The Foundation" to "The Summer of George". The last episode aired on May 15, 1997.
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Episodes
Episode 1The FoundationAired September 19, 1996
Susan's parents act to preserve her memory; Kramer gives Elaine a confidence boost after Peterman puts her in charge.
Guest stars
- Janeane Garofalo Jeannie Steinman
- Lawrence Mandley Monk's Manager
- Bruce Davison Wyck Thayer
- Grace Zabriskie Mrs. Ross
- Susan Walters Dolores
- Diana Castle Mrs. Zanfino
- Todd Bosley Joey
- Stuart Quan Sensei
Episode 2The Soul MateAired September 26, 1996
Kramer falls for the woman Jerry's seeing; George suspects he's suspected of foul play.
Guest stars
- Kim Myers Pam
- Tim DeKay Kevin
- Bruce Davison Wyck Thayer
- Tommy Redmond Hicks Mr. Cross
- Wayne Knight Newman
- Stacy Owens Patron
- Lisa Mende Carol
- Jill Talley Gail
Episode 3The Bizarro JerryAired October 3, 1996
Elaine hangs out with men who are opposites of Jerry, George and Kramer; Kramer stumbles into a white-collar job; Jerry finds a flaw in Elaine's beautiful friend.
Guest stars
- Justina Vail Evans Amanda
- Tim DeKay Kevin
- Kyle T. Heffner Bizarro George
- Pat Kilbane Bizarro Kramer
- Kristin Bauer Gillian
- James Lesure Office Worker
- Mark S. Larson Bizarro Newman
- J. Patrick McCormack Leland
Episode 4The Little KicksAired October 10, 1996
Elaine's staff loses respect for her after seeing her dance; George benefits socially when Elaine labels him a "bad seed"; Kramer's friend forces Jerry into crime.
Guest stars
- Neil Giuntoli Brody
- Rebecca McFarland Anna
- Tim O'Hare Vendor
- Johnathan Brownlee Boyfriend
- Pete G. Papanickolas Man on the Street
- Vicki Sirotta Woman at Monk's
- Jerry Stiller Frank Costanza
- Joe Urla Dugan
Episode 5The PackageAired October 17, 1996
Elaine regrets peeking at her medical chart; George takes dating advice from Kramer, who also hatches a scheme to improve Jerry's stereo.
Guest stars
- Len Lesser Uncle Leo
- Ramón Franco Mailman
- Richard Roat Dr. Berg
- Hal Fort Atkinson Dr. Stern
- David Purdham Dr. Resnick
- Heather Campbell Sheila
- Bari K. Willerford Ron
- Shuko Akune Receptionist
Episode 6The FatiguesAired October 31, 1996
An employee's military bent scares Elaine; Kramer cooks for a Jewish singles night; Jerry finds fault with his girlfriend's mentor.
Guest stars
- Ned Bellamy Eddie
- Steve Hytner Kenny Bania
- Richard Herd Wilhelm
- A. J. Langer Abby
- Lynn Manning Blind Man
- Katie Layman Cynthia
- Eddie Allen Doctor
- Gwen McGee Janine
Episode 7The ChecksAired November 7, 1996
Jerry's popularity in Japan brings new friends to Kramer, and maybe new life to Jerry's TV pilot; Elaine's new beau won't share "his song" with her.
Guest stars
- George Wallace Doctor
- Gedde Watanabe Mr. Oh
- Sab Shimono Executive #1
- James Patrick Stuart Brett
- Richard Herd Wilhelm
- John Bowman Teddy Padilac
- Jack Plotnick Crew Leader
- Toshi Toda Mr. Tanaka
Episode 8The Chicken RoasterAired November 14, 1996
George loses an expensive hat Elaine charged to her business account; a neon sign prompts Kramer and Jerry to swap apartments.
Guest stars
- Michael D. Roberts Ipswich
- Wayne Knight Newman
- Kymberly Kalil Heather
- Wesley Leong Clerk
- Christopher Aguilar Burmese Boy
- John O'Hurley J. Peterman
- Ruth Cohen Ruthie Cohen (uncredited)
- Mark Roberts Seth
Episode 9The AbstinenceAired November 21, 1996
George's intellect thrives when thoughts of sex are shut out; Elaine wants her intern to become a doctor--stat; Jerry is bumped from a school's Career Day.
Guest stars
- Debra Jo Rupp Katie
- Bernie Williams Bernie Williams
- Alex Trebek Alex Trebek (archive footage)
- David Letterman David Letterman
- Phil Morris Jackie Chiles
- Derek Jeter Derek Jeter
- Bob Odenkirk Ben
- Kyle Gass Smoker
Episode 10The Andrea DoriaAired December 19, 1996
Jerry tries to help Newman get transferred; George trades tales with a shipwreck survivor to obtain a dream apartment; Kramer coughs like a dog; a minor insult has a major effect on Elaine.
Guest stars
- Ray Stricklyn Clarence
- Theresa Mulligan Woman
- Diana Bellamy Mrs. Ricardi
- Estelle Harris Estelle Costanza
- Jerry Stiller Frank Costanza
- Wayne Knight Newman
- Tom Gallop Alan
- Carl Banks Policeman #1
Episode 11The Little JerryAired January 9, 1997
George finds a new romance--in a women's prison; Kramer buys a chicken, then puts his fowl to foul use; Elaine encourages her shaved-headed beau to grow back his hair.
Guest stars
- John Michael Higgins Kurt
- Miguel Sandoval Marcelino
- Andrea Bendewald Celia
- Paul Perri Detective Danner
- Kathryn Joosten Betsy
- Al White Detective Udewitz
- Ray Proscia Bobby
- Barney Martin Morty Seinfeld
Episode 12The MoneyAired January 16, 1997
Kramer's girlfriend disrupts his sleep; Jerry's parents think he needs financial aid; George ponders an inheritance.
Guest stars
- Sarah Silverman Emily
- Sandy Baron Jack Klompus
- Barney Martin Morty Seinfeld
- Liz Sheridan Helen Seinfeld
- Estelle Harris Estelle Costanza
- Jerry Stiller Frank Costanza
- Leon W. Grant Counterperson
- Wayne Kennan Man in Coffee Shop (uncredited)
Episode 13The ComebackAired January 30, 1997
Kramer arranges to die with dignity; Jerry learns his tennis consultant is a lousy player; George becomes obsessed with responding to an insult long after the fact; Elaine offends her video advisor.
Guest stars
- Ben Stein Shellbach
- Mark Harelik Milos
- Ivana Miličević Patty
- Joel Polis Reilly
- Danny Strong Vincent
- Charles Kahlenberg Fred
- Nancy Linehan Charles Woman Exec
- Richard Livingston Bill
Episode 14The Van Buren BoysAired February 6, 1997
Gang members protest George's handling of a scholarship named for Susan; some find Jerry's new girlfriend objectionable; Peterman wants Kramer's life experiences for his own autobiography, written by Elaine.
Guest stars
- Christine Taylor Ellen
- David Moscow Lomez Jr.
- Bruce Davison Wyck Thayer
- Barney Martin Morty Seinfeld
- Liz Sheridan Helen Seinfeld
- Jed Rhein Steven Koren
- Tony Colitti Leader
- Yunoka Doyle Lydia
Episode 15The SusieAired February 13, 1997
Kramer becomes the spokesman for a woman George wants to avoid; Jerry's bookie welches; a co-worker mistakes Elaine for someone else, who's reported as a problem worker.
Guest stars
- Richard Herd Wilhelm
- Lee Arenberg Mike Moffitt
- Shannon Kenny Allison
- Jane Edith Wilson Woman
- George Adams Mourner
- Eric Feder Man At Counter
- Tony Winters Peterman Employee
- Megan Cole Peggy
Episode 16The PotholeAired February 20, 1997
Jerry has an accident with his girlfriend's toothbrush; Elaine crams herself into a restaurant's delivery boundary; Kramer alters his "adopted" highway.
Guest stars
- Kristin Davis Jenna
- Jack McGee Ralph
- Radmar Agana Jao Delivery Guy
- George Cheung Owner
- Wayne Knight Newman
- Seraiah Carol Mrs. Allister
- Walter Addison Man
- Ruth Cohen Ruthie Cohen (uncredited)
Episode 17The English PatientAired March 13, 1997
Elaine's review of a film loses her friends; a woman mistakes George for her boyfriend; Jerry visits his parents in Florida.
Guest stars
- Chelsea Noble Danielle
- Lloyd Bridges Izzy Mandelbaum
- O'Neal Compton Earl Haffler
- Gene Dynarski Izzy Mandelbaum Jr.
- Barney Martin Morty Seinfeld
- Liz Sheridan Helen Seinfeld
- Lisa Mende Carol
- Jill Talley Gail
Episode 18The NapAired April 10, 1997
George crafts a place to nap at work; a new beau gives Elaine a mattress, which Kramer promptly soils; Jerry's kitchen is redesigned against his will.
Guest stars
- Kyle Sullivan Son
- Stephen Lee Conrad
- Angelo Tiffe Delivery Man
- Richard Herd Wilhelm
- Terry Rhoads Father
- Vince Grant Hal Kitzmiller
- JoNell Kennedy Secretary
- Mik Scriba Bomb Squad Guy
Episode 19The Yada YadaAired April 24, 1997
George adopts his girlfriend's verbal shorthand; Jerry suspects a comic motive behind his dentist's conversion to Judaism; double-daters Kramer and Mickey don't know whose date is whose.
Guest stars
- Suzanne Cryer Marcy
- Debra Messing Beth Lukner
- Danny Woodburn Mickey Abbott
- Jill St. John Mrs. Abbott
- Robert Wagner Dr. Abbott
- Jerry Maren Dad
- Stephen Caffrey Arnie
- David Chandler Brian
Episode 20The MillenniumAired May 1, 1997
The Mets express interest in George; an inattentive saleswoman irks Elaine; Kramer prepares for his millennium party; Jerry jockeys for position on his girlfriend's speed dial.
Guest stars
- Lauren Graham Valerie
- Louan Gideon Mrs. Hamilton
- Richard Herd Wilhelm
- Michael Laskin Minkler
- Bruce Jarchow Mooney
- Maria Cina Saleswoman
- Steve Koren Steve Koren
- Wayne Knight Newman
Episode 21The Muffin TopsAired May 8, 1997
George pretends he's a tourist to bond with a tourism worker; Elaine's former boss steals her million-dollar idea, while Kramer promotes a bus tour about the life of Elaine's current boss; Jerry shaves his chest hair.
Guest stars
- Melinda Clarke Alex
- Rena Sofer Mary Anne
- Jack Riley Rider
- Bunny Summers Rider
- Barry Kramer Bag Guy
- Elayn J. Taylor Book Fan
- Wayne Knight Newman
- Chaim Jeraffi Jiffy Dump Guy
Episode 22The Summer of GeorgeAired May 15, 1997
Kramer's job at the Tony Awards leads to a meeting with Raquel Welch; George helps Jerry date a high-maintenance woman; Elaine is labeled catty after making a comment about a co-worker.
Guest stars
- Amanda Peet Lanette
- Victor Raider-Wexler Dr. Wexler
- Raquel Welch Raquel Welch
- Peter Dennis Lew
- Neil Flynn Cop #1
- Wayne Wilderson Walter
- Molly Shannon Sam
- Tucker Smallwood Malcolm
