What is the best episode of Seinfeld? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

GeorgeJefferson · 10-24-2003, 05:32 PM

Many have thier lists of favorites. Critics. Fans. Stars. But little can agree on the one single greatest episode? As diehard sitcom fans, we should able to be objective and pick the one episode that best represents the quality of this classic sitcom.

What do you all think?

Here are 10 popular shows. I know some of you might have others in mind, but please try to pick the best out of the list offered.

Maestro · 10-24-2003, 06:06 PM

From that list I chose The Chinese Restaurant, based on it's classic "about nothingness."

The Parking Garage has similar qualities in that respect.

I enjoy watching The Opposite.

I have other epis on my top 10.

Brian Damage · 10-24-2003, 06:06 PM

I chose The Chinese Restaurant...I thought it was so unique to do an entire episode in one setting.

sinatrastar · 10-24-2003, 06:13 PM

How did you come up with that list George? Is that your top 10 list? I could not vote for the Chinese Rest, its lack of Kramer takes it out of contention in my book.

I would vote for the Soup Nazi out of that list. Nice appearance by Newman and Bania in that one. Also a classic "get out" shove by Elaine on Kramer.

sinatrastar · 10-24-2003, 06:13 PM

One other thing, what is GeorgeJefferson doing with a white Santa avatar???

Maestro · 10-24-2003, 06:18 PM

He's 'mo-oovin' on uuuup!"

Maestro · 10-24-2003, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sinatrastar
I could not vote for the Chinese Rest, its lack of Kramer takes it out of contention in my book.

Ah, good point. Still well done.

GeorgeJefferson · 10-24-2003, 07:49 PM

I got most of this list from TV Guide's publication of the Viewers' Top 10 in 1996. I added "The Yada Yada" because it aired after the publication, winning an Emmy and coining a new piece of Sein-language. The Boyfriend was named one of TV Guide's 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time, so it is definitely eligible. The other 8 were all on a list voted on by previous viewers and are still remarked upon by critics today.

My vote goes for "The Contest". It is essential Seinfeld and clever writing to keep the episode in good taste...sort of.

sinatrastar · 10-24-2003, 07:58 PM

Sounds like solid research George.

JDM · 10-24-2003, 11:09 PM

The Chinese Restaurant gets my vote....Simply because of George's story about having to leave Tatiana's little apt just before sex because of the "Unstoppable force" in his bowels. Good stuff.......

KnightFalls · 10-24-2003, 11:37 PM

Opposite.

wickthayer · 10-25-2003, 11:06 AM

The Contest. The lady across the street has nothing on, nothing on.

Commando8 · 10-27-2003, 10:33 AM

the Soup Nazi is a classic ! also vote for the contest, it's a tie

BobCobb · 10-27-2003, 05:46 PM

The boyfriend

flinstoned · 10-27-2003, 07:42 PM

Soup Nazi was the best.

View Poll Results: What is the BEST EPISODE of Seinfeld?
The Chinese Restaurant	4	12.90%
The Parking Garage	1	3.23%
The Subway	0	0%
The Boyfriend (Parts 1 & 2)	3	9.68%
The Bubble Boy	1	3.23%
The Contest	7	22.58%
The Pick	0	0%
The Opposite	5	16.13%
The Soup Nazi	8	25.81%
The Yada Yada	2	6.45%
Voters: 31. You may not vote on this poll

10-24-2003, 05:32 PM	#1
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10-27-2003, 10:33 AM	#13
Commando8 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 15, 2003 Location: Orléans/FRANCE Posts: 27	the Soup Nazi is a classic ! also vote for the contest, it's a tie
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10-24-2003, 06:06 PM	#2
Maestro Hipster Dufus Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Below the equator Posts: 2,905	From that list I chose The Chinese Restaurant, based on it's classic "about nothingness." The Parking Garage has similar qualities in that respect. I enjoy watching The Opposite. I have other epis on my top 10.

10-24-2003, 06:06 PM	#3
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I chose The Chinese Restaurant...I thought it was so unique to do an entire episode in one setting.

10-24-2003, 06:13 PM	#4
sinatrastar Indian Summer Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 22, 2003 Location: 78 W 86th St. Apt 3E Posts: 6,027	How did you come up with that list George? Is that your top 10 list? I could not vote for the Chinese Rest, its lack of Kramer takes it out of contention in my book. I would vote for the Soup Nazi out of that list. Nice appearance by Newman and Bania in that one. Also a classic "get out" shove by Elaine on Kramer.

10-24-2003, 06:18 PM	#6
Maestro Hipster Dufus Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Below the equator Posts: 2,905	He's 'mo-oovin' on uuuup!"

10-24-2003, 07:49 PM	#8
GeorgeJefferson Pop Culture GOP Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 20, 2003 Location: FRESNO Posts: 367	I got most of this list from TV Guide's publication of the Viewers' Top 10 in 1996. I added "The Yada Yada" because it aired after the publication, winning an Emmy and coining a new piece of Sein-language. The Boyfriend was named one of TV Guide's 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time, so it is definitely eligible. The other 8 were all on a list voted on by previous viewers and are still remarked upon by critics today. My vote goes for "The Contest". It is essential Seinfeld and clever writing to keep the episode in good taste...sort of.

10-24-2003, 07:58 PM	#9
sinatrastar Indian Summer Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 22, 2003 Location: 78 W 86th St. Apt 3E Posts: 6,027	Sounds like solid research George.

10-24-2003, 11:09 PM	#10
JDM Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 06, 2003 Location: Philly Posts: 126	The Chinese Restaurant gets my vote....Simply because of George's story about having to leave Tatiana's little apt just before sex because of the "Unstoppable force" in his bowels. Good stuff.......

10-24-2003, 11:37 PM	#11
KnightFalls Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 11, 2003 Location: las vegas Posts: 247	Opposite.

10-25-2003, 11:06 AM	#12
wickthayer Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 03, 2003 Posts: 562	The Contest. The lady across the street has nothing on, nothing on.

10-27-2003, 05:46 PM	#14
BobCobb Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 08, 2003 Posts: 140	The boyfriend

10-27-2003, 07:42 PM	#15
flinstoned Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 07, 2003 Posts: 624	Soup Nazi was the best.