The Outing
- Episode aired Feb 11, 1993
- PG
- 22m
IMDb RATING
9.4/10
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A prank by Elaine leads a newspaper journalist to think that Jerry and George are gay.A prank by Elaine leads a newspaper journalist to think that Jerry and George are gay.A prank by Elaine leads a newspaper journalist to think that Jerry and George are gay.
Charley J. Garrett
- Man #1
- (as Charley Garrett)
Tory Christopher
- Restaurant Patron
- (uncredited)
Ruth Cohen
- Ruthie Cohen
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAccording to interviews accompanying the DVD version, the writers were worried that the story might be offensive. Writer Larry Charles wrote a note that read, "Not that there's anything wrong with that," and Jerry Seinfeld recognized that if that line were added to the script it would not only be funny but it might make it less offensive. Seinfeld seemed to be proved right when the show won a GLAAD Media Award.
- GoofsA two line phone needs two phone lines to work. What Jerry is doing could be accomplished with call waiting.
- Quotes
[repeated line]
Jerry Seinfeld: [on homosexuality] Not that there's anything wrong with that!
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 45th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1993)
- SoundtracksSeinfeld Theme Song
Written by Jonathan Wolff
Featured review
"They don't know what's going on"
The other high point in Season 4 (and in Seinfeld actually), along with The Contest, The Outing is one of the most entertaining, clever and funniest episodes of the show. It actually comes out as a sequel to The Contest, not just because of the risky material but also because of one scene that makes reference to the classic. And this is what The Outing is: an immediate classic.
Although this episode doesn't revolve around our four protagonist, what makes this episode classic is the absurd amount of great scenes. From the interview to the two- line phone malfunction and the newspaper article aftermath (Kramer, Jerry's parents and Estelle's reactions are all hilarious) and last, but not least, the conclusion of the episode. There's not a dull moment.
Beside from the main story, we get some nice details that enrich the episode, like Elaine's problem with Jerry's birthday gift, Kramer's last line, the gang discussing ugliest leaders, Elaine and her coat problem, the guy from the militia.
Without a doubt, one of the best.
Although this episode doesn't revolve around our four protagonist, what makes this episode classic is the absurd amount of great scenes. From the interview to the two- line phone malfunction and the newspaper article aftermath (Kramer, Jerry's parents and Estelle's reactions are all hilarious) and last, but not least, the conclusion of the episode. There's not a dull moment.
Beside from the main story, we get some nice details that enrich the episode, like Elaine's problem with Jerry's birthday gift, Kramer's last line, the gang discussing ugliest leaders, Elaine and her coat problem, the guy from the militia.
Without a doubt, one of the best.
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