Seinfeld

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 5, 1989
Season #: 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 217 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 202 out of 217
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 217
  3. Negative: 6 out of 217
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  1. Rob274
    Aug 18, 2010
    10
    This show is the best show ever! (That is not animated). Also their jokes are SO halarious, I needed to buy more seasons of this show!! Even the theme song is entertaining!! I need to see it more and more! Even though the show is about nothing, it means everything to everybody! A BEST SOLID 10/10!
  2. wesker2012
    Jun 1, 2012
    10
    One of the best shows of all time. Classic.
  3. frankdignam
    May 23, 2013
    9
    seinfeld & friends are the best tv show i have watched, and I have watched over 60 shows
  4. Weezle
    Aug 16, 2011
    10
    This show is absolutely the best sitcom ever made, EVER! Larry David is a mastermind, as well as Jerry Seinfeld. These two men are possibly the two funniest men alive. Their jokes are rediculously funny and satirical, as we as the viewers can relate to the situations characters such as George Costanza find themselves in, because it is about "nothing" and just extremely trivial things, thatThis show is absolutely the best sitcom ever made, EVER! Larry David is a mastermind, as well as Jerry Seinfeld. These two men are possibly the two funniest men alive. Their jokes are rediculously funny and satirical, as we as the viewers can relate to the situations characters such as George Costanza find themselves in, because it is about "nothing" and just extremely trivial things, that keep you laughing and laughing until you pass out. It is so funny because it takes everyday situations and uses characters such as George to make fun of these funny and interconnected situations of everyday life. As well as throwing in Jerry's smart jokes, Elaine's sexy personality, as well as Kramer and his classic door entrances and extremely rediculous ideas, you have yourself an excellent television show which is definitely the best show I've ever seen and will probably ever watch on television. Anyone who does not love this show should be ashamed at their lack of sense of humour.… Expand
  5. tvbuff
    Jan 12, 2011
    10
    Funniest show I've ever seen, bar none. I can still watch the re-runs over and over. I use a phrase or analogy from the show it seems like every day at work. I think an under-appreciated aspect of this show is all the star (or at the time soon to be star) cameos. Courtney Cox, James Spader, Jane Leeves, Kathy Griffin and Teri Hatcher to name a few. Also hardly any cussing needed so canFunniest show I've ever seen, bar none. I can still watch the re-runs over and over. I use a phrase or analogy from the show it seems like every day at work. I think an under-appreciated aspect of this show is all the star (or at the time soon to be star) cameos. Courtney Cox, James Spader, Jane Leeves, Kathy Griffin and Teri Hatcher to name a few. Also hardly any cussing needed so can even watch with kids in the room without cringing too much. Most of the sexual humour while obvious was subtle at the same time.… Expand
  6. Beats
    Aug 16, 2010
    10
    Though this season was technically 4 episodes...Seinfeld is a great show. 10 out of 10 for everything. The Show about nothing means something to everyone.
  7. WarWalker
    Dec 29, 2012
    7
    I actually do like many of the Seinfeld episodes, but I feel the show as a whole is overrated. The first season was atrocious. And I couldn't stand the Jerry character, nor his parents. All three were so uninteresting and not amusing. Elaine and George make the show. They're both genuine and crazy (and genuinely crazy). Kramer tries way too hard, but in his own way he makes hisI actually do like many of the Seinfeld episodes, but I feel the show as a whole is overrated. The first season was atrocious. And I couldn't stand the Jerry character, nor his parents. All three were so uninteresting and not amusing. Elaine and George make the show. They're both genuine and crazy (and genuinely crazy). Kramer tries way too hard, but in his own way he makes his eccentricity convincing and usually comical. Was it a very funny show? Yes, usually. But is it deserving of 10 stars? No, I think it sits behind other great comedy sitcoms such as Friends.… Expand
  8. heromoder
    Apr 27, 2015
    6
    Early episodes had the characters finding their feet. Funny, but not to the extent that it became. Kramer's development between here and later seasons is particularly clever.
  9. drlowdon
    Sep 29, 2019
    6
    Featuring stand up comic Jerry Seinfeld playing a less successful version of himself, Seinfeld’s five-episode first season is by far its weakest. It has it’s moments but for the most part it’s all a bit underwhelming with undefined characters and some awkward dialogue. You wouldn’t find many people banking on this show becoming the phenomenon it did after watching this...
  10. kyler32291
    Jun 4, 2012
    10
    Seinfeld is hands down the best comedy series that ever lived. Most people would agree with me that it completely changed the way comedies were done as well as being one the funniest shows you could ever watch. Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David are geniuses! Go. Watch. This. Show. Every Episode.
  11. joesaraho
    Jan 17, 2014
    10
    This show paved the way for TV. Larry David and his antics writing of this show were amazing. Did you know that Kramer is based off of Larry David's real life neighbor when he was living in the city?
    He name is Kenny Kramer and he runs a reality bus tour!
    This shows why this show is so classic. When LD found out about this he made the episode with Kramer running the Peterman reality    This show paved the way for TV. Larry David and his antics writing of this show were amazing. Did you know that Kramer is based off of Larry David's real life neighbor when he was living in the city?
    He name is Kenny Kramer and he runs a reality bus tour!
    This shows why this show is so classic. When LD found out about this he made the episode with Kramer running the Peterman reality tour.
    Show is brilliant. Anyone who disagrees needs to have their eyelashes ripped out one by one.    … Expand
  12. EdSeverson
    Feb 12, 2013
    10
    This show is a classic. The comedy keeps working perfectly even after 20 years. The impact that this show has had in the popular culture is outstanding and the characters are just memorable. Seinfeld is unique and it has never been able to replicate as it happened with Friends and the formula that a lot of shows started copying.
  13. DaleFraser
    May 2, 2013
    10
    This is the greatest, funniest show of all time, I could (and do) watch it over and over, the more you watch it, the funnier it gets. The well established characters and side characters are a joy to watch, the intertwining story lines that often relate to past behavior is amazing.

    Its probably only one generation that will appreciate this show, no mobile phones, internet or even flat    This is the greatest, funniest show of all time, I could (and do) watch it over and over, the more you watch it, the funnier it gets. The well established characters and side characters are a joy to watch, the intertwining story lines that often relate to past behavior is amazing.

    Its probably only one generation that will appreciate this show, no mobile phones, internet or even flat screen TV's make this show seem much older than it really is.    … Expand
  14. Le__Xenomorph
    Jan 7, 2015
    10
    This is a review for seasons 1-9. I have seen 99% of the episodes at the least, and I am a huge fan. It is absurdly funny, quirky, and has a LOT of sarcasm, which is the type of humor I love. My favorite character has to be George because he is so selfish and is just an awful person, but that's what makes him so funny and Jason Alexander completely nails his role, as do the other actors. IThis is a review for seasons 1-9. I have seen 99% of the episodes at the least, and I am a huge fan. It is absurdly funny, quirky, and has a LOT of sarcasm, which is the type of humor I love. My favorite character has to be George because he is so selfish and is just an awful person, but that's what makes him so funny and Jason Alexander completely nails his role, as do the other actors. I can sum up the show in one word: Nothing! 10/10 (Masterpiece)… Expand
  15. UltimateBub
    Aug 9, 2015
    8
    5 episodes of early Seinfeld is not enough, but who's to say these were bad episodes? No, they weren't, they were very clever actually. Even though the characters are not themselves yet, I found this first season quite entertaining. But I think I do prefer every other season just because it's more "Seinfeld" than this, but still, nice.
  16. Johnnymanz
    Feb 16, 2016
    10
    The greatest television show ever created, and it's not even close. Even though 90% of their problems wouldn't exist in today's modern technology, the show is pure gold.
  17. ForReals13
    Apr 2, 2018
    7
    Good News Bad News B-. The Stakeout B-. The Robbery B-.
    Male Unbonding C+. The Stock Tip B-.
  18. stgrunu
    Mar 29, 2018
    10
    This is still one of the funniest shows I've ever watched, I can't believe how much of it is still relevant and how the humour stands on it's own. You could just show a Seinfeld clip to anyone without context and you'll surely get a laugh out of them.
  19. cottandy
    Oct 13, 2017
    10
    This one is the best comedy sitcom ever. If you like to laugh and cry at the very same time than you ought to see it. And maybe even not once, this never gets old. Score 10 is not even nearly enough, because it's genius.
  20. wiiy71
    Dec 26, 2017
    10
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  21. Phope5
    Jan 2, 2018
    10
    Seinfeld will be the greatest show of all time for me personally because it was relatable in a funny way, and the easiest show to watch. I have heard others talk about the attractiveness of the characters on the show.. I LOVE all of the characters and exactly how they look. Perhaps its because I started watching when I was a kid, but, when you have great writing, great acting, it would beSeinfeld will be the greatest show of all time for me personally because it was relatable in a funny way, and the easiest show to watch. I have heard others talk about the attractiveness of the characters on the show.. I LOVE all of the characters and exactly how they look. Perhaps its because I started watching when I was a kid, but, when you have great writing, great acting, it would be best to have the characters actually look their part versus just being a piece of meat on the screen for all of us (though that can be nice too, thanks Carl's Jr). There are so many 'seinfled moments' that have come up in my life. It is truly a pleasure to have watched this show growing up. I think only those who did, can appreciate it rightfully, and attest to the fact that we have hardly had a show match up to it since! Should they have quit when they did? Debatable. Maybe it should have gone on for another season, maybe even two more, but I understand Seinfelds decision. I think they wanted to leave it as a legacy so it never risked getting played out, and that did happen, the only negative consequence is that none of the cast, including Seinfeld himself, ever heard the end of it, to this day.… Expand
  22. RedPrince
    Mar 8, 2020
    10
    Шикарный ситком, цепляет с первых эпизодов и не отпускает до конца
  23. Metodist
    Mar 12, 2020
    10
    My first comedy show and from the first episodes I fell in love with all main characters - actors are true geniuses!
  24. Onlyclassicvg1
    Aug 13, 2022
    9
    This is a show about nothing; however, for a show about nothing, this show has many complex plots, sub-plots, is very well written and put together. So much so that until the public caught onto the series, the television critics were responsible for helping to keep it alive. The critics further went on and made the series

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Feb 21, 2013
    83
    The weakest aspect of Seinfeld is a wacky next-door neighbor played by Michael Richards. Richards is doing little more than an impersonation of Christopher Lloyd's Jim on Taxi, and he ought to cut it out.
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  2. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Storm
    Feb 21, 2013
    80
    Funny. The characters, even the hip comic star, become likable very quickly. Despite yourself, you'll be laughing before the first commercial. [31 May 1990, p.C11]
  3. Houston Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Ann Hodges
    Feb 21, 2013
    80
    It works. It's different. It's fun, offbeat and charming. [31 May 1990, p.5]
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