Seinfeld: Season 9

1997
24 episodes

Season 9 of Seinfeld premiered on September 25, 1997 and has 24 episodes, from "The Butter Shave" to "The Finale (2)". The last episode aired on May 14, 1998.

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Episodes

Episode 1The Butter ShaveAired September 25, 1997
Kramer uses butter for shaving--and more; George's cane is an advantage at his new job; Jerry feels used by his comedy nemesis, Bania; Elaine breaks up with her boyfriend before their flight back from Europe.
- 22m
- Directed by Andy Ackerman
- Written by Alec Berg, Jeff Schaffer and David Mandel
Guest stars
- Kristin Davis Jenna
- Chris Parnell NBC Executive
- Steve Hytner Kenny Bania
- Gordon Jump Thomassoulo
- Patrick Warburton David Puddy
- Shannon Whirry Cute Girl
- Connie Sawyer Old Woman
- Torsten Voges Cab Driver
Episode 2The VoiceAired October 2, 1997
Kramer hires an assistant; George's boss tries to force him out; Elaine bets Jerry she won't get back with her latest ex.
- 22m
- Directed by Andy Ackerman
- Written by Alec Berg, Jeff Schaffer and David Mandel
Guest stars
- Jarrad Paul Darin
- Gordon Jump Thomassoulo
- Patrick Warburton David Puddy
- Ella Joyce Dean Jones
- Sarah Peterson Claire
- Nancy Balbirer Alice
- Brian J. Williams Glenn
- Cindy Lu Worker
Episode 3The Serenity NowAired October 9, 1997
George goes to work for his father; Jerry's girlfriend wants to see his emotions; Kramer adopts a suburban feel at home; Elaine prompts two Jewish men to renounce their faith.
- 22m
- Directed by Andy Ackerman
- Written by Steve Koren
Guest stars
- Bruce Mahler Rabbi Glickman
- Matt McCoy Lloyd Braun
- Lori Loughlin Patty
- Ross Malinger Adam Lippman
- Estelle Harris Estelle Costanza
- Jerry Stiller Frank Costanza
- Richard Fancy Lippman
- Ruth Cohen Ruthie Cohen (uncredited)
Episode 4The BloodAired October 16, 1997
Kramer stores his own blood to avoid a blood-bank fee; George tries to combine his two passions, sex and food; Elaine's plan to show responsibility backfires; Jerry trains with fitness guru Izzy Mendelbaum.
- 22m
- Directed by Andy Ackerman
- Written by Dan O'Keefe
Guest stars
- Lloyd Bridges Izzy Mandelbaum
- Kellie Waymire Vivian
- Gene Dynarski Izzy Mandelbaum Jr.
- Colton James Jimmy
- Barney Martin Morty Seinfeld
- Liz Sheridan Helen Seinfeld
- Wayne Knight Newman
- Audrey Kissel Tara
Episode 5The Junk MailAired October 30, 1997
Kramer battles junk mail; George thinks his parents are trying to avoid him; Jerry acquires a van; and Elaine gets a new man, whose past comes back to haunt her.
- 23m
- Directed by Andy Ackerman
- Written by Spike Feresten
Guest stars
- Toby Huss Jack / The Wiz
- Montrose Hagins Old Woman
- Wilford Brimley Postmaster General Henry Atkins
- Dana Gould Frankie Merman
- Patrick Warburton David Puddy
- Estelle Harris Estelle Costanza
- Jerry Stiller Frank Costanza
- Wayne Knight Newman
Episode 6The Merv Griffin ShowAired November 6, 1997
Kramer turns his apartment into a talk-show set; Jerry's girlfriend won't let him play with her toys; George's clash with pigeons leads to problems with a squirrel; a new employee's silent movement rattles Elaine.
- 22m
- Directed by Andy Ackerman
- Written by Bruce Eric Kaplan
Guest stars
- Arabella Field Miranda
- Brent Hinkley Lou / The Sidler
- Wayne Wilderson Walter
- Estelle Harris Estelle Costanza
- Jerry Stiller Frank Costanza
- Wayne Knight Newman
- Rick Hall Vet
- Julia Pennington Celia
Episode 7The SlicerAired November 13, 1997
George has a past with his new boss; Jerry's "revenge date" backfires; Kramer's deli slicer solves Elaine's problem with a neighbor.
- 23m
- Directed by Andy Ackerman
- Written by Gregg Kavet, Darin Henry and Andy Robin
Guest stars
- Marcia Cross Dr. Sara Sitarides
- Daniel von Bargen Kruger
- Larry B. Scott Arthur Milano
- David Moreland Mr. Parry
Episode 8The BetrayalAired November 20, 1997
Flashbacks trace the evolution of Jerry, George and Elaine's disastrous trip to a wedding in India, and Kramer's desperate need to barter for a birthday wish.
- 23m
- Directed by Andy Ackerman
- Written by Peter Mehlman and David Mandel
Guest stars
- Bart Braverman Zubin
- Shelley Malil Usher
- Michael McShane Franklin Delano Romanowski
- Justine Miceli Nina
- Shaun Toub Pinter Ranawat
- Bill Lee Brown Partygoer
- Heidi Swedberg Susan Ross
- Wayne Knight Newman
Episode 9The ApologyAired December 11, 1997
Jerry's girlfriend is naked too often; Elaine's lifestyle offends a co-worker; Kramer seeks to shorten his showers; George has a disagreement with a new AA member.
- 22m
- Directed by Andy Ackerman
- Written by Jennifer Crittenden
Guest stars
- Brian Levinson Andy
- James Spader Jason 'Stanky' Hanky
- Michael Fishman Gregg
- Patrick Warburton David Puddy
- Wayne Wilderson Walter
- Kathleen McClellan Melissa
- Megan Cole Peggy
- Jack Hallett Alan
Episode 10The StrikeAired December 18, 1997
Kramer returns to work after his 12-year strike is settled; Jerry dates a woman whose appearance fluctuates; George gives holiday gifts in his co-workers' names to a fraudulent charity.
- 22m
- Directed by Andy Ackerman
- Written by Dan O'Keefe, Alec Berg and Jeff Schaffer
Guest stars
- Kevin McDonald Denim Vest
- Daniel von Bargen Kruger
- Dave Florek Harry
- Colin Malone Sleazy Guy
- Estelle Harris Estelle Costanza
- Jerry Stiller Frank Costanza
- Tracy Letts Counter Guy
- Karen Fineman Gwen
Episode 11The DealershipAired January 8, 1998
At a car dealership, Kramer takes a test drive, while Jerry's deal is threatened by a fight between Elaine and Puddy.
- 22m
- Directed by Andy Ackerman
- Written by Steve Koren
Guest stars
- Steve Susskind Customer #1
- Rif Hutton Salesman
- Patrick Warburton David Puddy
- Daniel Hagen Rick
- Joel McCrary Don
- Michael Kagan Willie
- Dee Freeman Service Assistant
- Howard Mann Willie Sr.
Episode 12The Reverse PeepholeAired January 15, 1998
Elaine gets into a hassle regarding fur; Jerry stops carrying a wallet, while George suffers from his overstuffed one; Kramer keeps Newman from being evicted.
- 22m
- Directed by Andy Ackerman
- Written by Spike Feresten
Guest stars
- Jon Polito Silvio
- Patrick Warburton David Puddy
- Pat Finn Joe Mayo
- Wayne Knight Newman
- Jennette Robbins Keri
- Fitz Houston Cop
- Joe Basile Delivery Guy
- Lauren Bowles Waitress
Episode 13The CartoonAired January 29, 1998
An actress turns Jerry's criticism into a one-woman show; Kramer stops talking after offending George; Elaine struggles to understand a cartoon in The New Yorker.
- 23m
- Directed by Andy Ackerman
- Written by Bruce Eric Kaplan
Guest stars
- Kathy Griffin Sally Weaver
- Tracy Nelson Janet
- Paul Benedict Mr. Elinoff
- Wayne Knight Newman
- Joe Urla Dugan
- Bart McCarthy Cabbie
- John O'Hurley J. Peterman
- Ruth Cohen Ruthie Cohen (uncredited)
Episode 14The Strong BoxAired February 5, 1998
Jerry keeps finding Kramer's hidden strongbox key. Elaine dates a mysterious man. George plans a breakup.
- 23m
- Directed by Andy Ackerman
- Written by Dan O'Keefe and Billy Kimball
Guest stars
- Mary Scheer Joan
- Illeana Douglas Loretta
- Alex Kapp Horner Maura
- Rosie Malek-Yonan Wife
- Louis Mustillo Phil
- Bonnie McNeil Alison
- Jennifer Eolin Woman in Cafe
- Doug Senior Cook
Episode 15The WizardAired February 26, 1998
Jerry buys his father an electric organizer; Kramer retires and moves next door to Jerry's parents in Florida; Susan's parents catch George in a lie; Elaine can't tell if she's part of an interracial couple.
- 23m
- Directed by Andy Ackerman
- Written by Steve Lookner
Guest stars
- Constance Zimmer Waitress #2
- Grace Zabriskie Mrs. Ross
- Michael McShane Franklin Delano Romanowski
- Barney Martin Morty Seinfeld
- Liz Sheridan Helen Seinfeld
- Samuel Bliss Cooper Darryl Nelson
- Edgar Small Sid Luckman
- Vic Helford Tom
Episode 16The BurningAired March 19, 1998
Kramer and Mickey play ill for med students; Elaine learns that Puddy's religious; George works out how and when to make a good exit; a tractor figures into the past of Jerry's girlfriend.
- 22m
- Directed by Andy Ackerman
- Written by Jennifer Crittenden
Guest stars
- Brian Posehn Artie
- Daniel von Bargen Kruger
- Danny Woodburn Mickey Abbott
- Cindy Ambuehl Sophie
- Patrick Warburton David Puddy
- Daniel Dae Kim Student #1
- Henry Woronicz Father Curtis
- Ursaline Bryant Dr. Wexler
Episode 17The BookstoreAired April 9, 1998
A bookstore busts Uncle Leo for shoplifting and George for bathroom reading; a misdeed at a company party costs Elaine; Kramer and Newman get a rickshaw, and audition homeless people to pull it.
- 22m
- Directed by Andy Ackerman
- Written by Darin Henry, Spike Feresten and Mark Jaffe
Guest stars
- Jon Gries Homeless Man
- Jonathan Penner Zach
- Kevin Ruf Security Guard
- Len Lesser Uncle Leo
- Merrin Dungey Cashier
- Mark Daniel Cade Waiter
- Barney Martin Morty Seinfeld
- Liz Sheridan Helen Seinfeld
Episode 18The FroggerAired April 23, 1998
George buys an arcade game to preserve his high score; fear of a serial killer adversely affects Jerry's social life; Elaine eats Peterman's slice of wedding cake from the nuptials of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.
- 22m
- Directed by Andy Ackerman
- Written by Gregg Kavet, Andy Robin, Dan O'Keefe and Steve Koren
Guest stars
- Drake Bell Kenny
- Peter Stormare Slippery Pete
- Julia Campbell Lisi
- Wayne Wilderson Walter
- Mark Daniel Cade Waiter
- Reuven Bar-Yotam Shlomo
- Sam Shamshak Sal
- Jack Esformes Mike
Episode 19The MaidAired April 30, 1998
Elaine's area code is changed; a co-worker steals George's desired nickname; Jerry sleeps with his maid; Kramer endures a "long-distance relationship" when his girlfriend moves downtown.
- 22m
- Directed by Andy Ackerman
- Written by Peter Mehlman, Alec Berg, Jeff Schaffer and David Mandel
Guest stars
- Angela Featherstone Cindy
- Daniel von Bargen Kruger
- Sam Whipple Phone Guy #1
- Markus Flanagan Charles
- Kyle Colerider-Krugh Phone Guy #2
- Davenia McFadden CoCo Higgins
- Anthony Crivello Maxwell
- Steve Franken Brendan
Episode 20The Puerto Rican DayAired May 7, 1998
Gridlocked by a parade, Jerry verbally spars with another driver; George goes to a movie; and Kramer looks for a bathroom. Elaine, meanwhile, searches for a crossing point with a group of strangers.
- 22m
- Directed by Andy Ackerman
- Written by Gregg Kavet, Jennifer Crittenden, Andy Robin and Dan O'Keefe
Guest stars
- Mario Joyner Lamar
- Jenica Bergere Leslie
- James Karen Mr. Canterman
- Tom Dahlgren Priest
- Tom Agna Gary
- Dayton Callie Cabbie
- John Paragon Cedric
- Helen Carey Mrs. Nyhart
Episode 21The Chronicle (1)Aired May 14, 1998
Jerry, Elaine, George & Kramer plan to go to a movie, but Jerry takes out a little time to look at nine years of memories.
- 43m
- Directed by Andy Ackerman
- Written by Darin Henry
Episode 22The Chronicle (2)Aired May 14, 1998
More memories and bloopers.
- 56m
- Directed by Andy Ackerman
- Written by Darin Henry
Episode 23The Finale (1)Aired May 14, 1998
The gang plans a trip to Paris to celebrate after NBC picks up Jerry and George's sitcom. But there's an in-flight emergency, stranding them in a small town.
- 56m
- Directed by Andy Ackerman
- Written by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld
Guest stars
- Brian George Babu Bhatt
- Jane Leeves Marla Penny
- Reni Santoni Poppie
- Bruce Mahler Rabbi Glickman
- Teri Hatcher Sidra Holland
- Philip Baker Hall Lt. Joe Bookman
- Brian Doyle-Murray Mel Sanger
- Miguel Sandoval Marcelino
Episode 24The Finale (2)Aired May 14, 1998
Witnesses testify to the gang's (lack of) character as they go on trial for violating a "Good Samaritan Law."
- 23m
- Directed by Andy Ackerman
- Written by Larry David
Guest stars
- Brian George Babu Bhatt
- Jane Leeves Marla Penny
- Reni Santoni Poppie
- Bruce Mahler Rabbi Glickman
- Teri Hatcher Sidra Holland
- Philip Baker Hall Lt. Joe Bookman
- Brian Doyle-Murray Mel Sanger
- Miguel Sandoval Marcelino