Within the episode, elaine wanted her boyfriend to change his name because he shared the same name as the serial killer named joel rifkin who had been arrested june 93. There are several episodes that dont have anything at all to do with the caped crusader. I happened to hear that jerrys password to something was jorel. Its been said that there is a superman reference, or sighting, in every episode of seinfeld.
The stock tip is the standout achievement of season one, especially for how it neatly weaves the opening sequence into the overall plot. This is actually only true of about 75% of the episodes. Seinfeld episode guide our episode guides are fully comprehensive because they include an overview of each seinfeld season, including a complete index of every episode in that corresponding season. Til that not all seinfeld episodes have a superman.
The girl is none other than helen slater who played superman s cousin. She keeps saying i have lost my fiancee, what happened to my poor baby. He so often referenced superman and other dc comics characters in his seinfeld sitcom that theres a legend claiming every episode includes a superman reference sadly, it. Jun 25, 2015 56 the invitations season 7, episode 24. To begin with, seinfeld is reportedly a huge superman fan. As a fan of both superman and the tv sitcom, seinfeld i felt obligated to research this myth a little deeper. Jerry seinfeld is the lead character and played as a fictionalized version of himself. If you purchase the dvd they actually say in the extras that there is in fact a visible reference to superman or they discuss superman but yes it is in every episode and sometimes it is a reach. Official word on whether all seinfeld episodes have reference to. The van buren boys 1997, when kramer said he was given the stinkeye and he returned fire with the crookeye.
An urban legend has sprung up that jerry snuck a reference to the man of steel in every episode of nbcs mustsee comedy juggernaut, seinfeld, which. Without a doubt, superman is one of the major recurring themes of seinfeld. Why seinfeld loved supermana writer for the sitcom explains. Check out our complete seinfeld gift guide right now. He missed his cue and thought he would make up for lost time. Jun 08, 20 much like the infant who fell from the sky into smalltown america, superman simply dropped into the orbit of seinfeld. Til that not all seinfeld episodes have a superman reference. Every episode of seinfeld will be available to stream on. I didnt figure it out until i renoticed the superman statue on his shelves. Why seinfeld loved superman a writer for the sitcom explains. Its time for me to tackle the ageold question, the big unsolved mystery, the neverending debate that has caused many brutal disputes and a great deal of lost sleep is there a superman reference in every episode of seinfeld. I quote, an urban legend has sprung up that jerry snuck a reference to the man of steel in every episode of nbcs mustsee comedy. Setting the superman seinfeld record straight dan hersam.
Is there really a superman in every seinfeld episode. The myth states that every seinfeld episode contains a reference to superman. One such homage to superman rests on the front of jerrys refrigerator. It was developed by jerry seinfeld, who is a big superman fan. They have the phone numbers to every restaurant, hotel, and business memorised. Elaine responds with maybe the dingo ate your baby. The parking garage is sometimes named as a superman free episode, but that shows story calls for jerry to pee in a garage. Sometimes its just a sticker or statue in jerrys apartment. Contrary to rumor, it was never planned to make the man of steel a recurring. Rumor has it that the man of steel is mentioned in every one of its 172 episodes.
As far as i know, every episode of seinfeld has at least one reference to superman. This is a list of the many running gags in seinfeld. Revered as one of the most serious porsche guys, his collection is likely rivaled only by. Were up to season 4 and i dont recall seeing too many superman references. Even in the pilot episode, there is a superman reference. Seinfeld literally kills of the susan character in the season finale. If you can see or hear about superman in every episode of seinfeld, this little action figure must account for over half of them. Im a longtime fan of seinfeld and can state with almost certainty that superman was not referenced in every episode. More often than not, youll see porsche represented as well, which is how the comedian prefers to fly.
There are no references to superman, clark kent, lois lane, smallville. There are multiple episodes, but the subway is a good example. Season 14 have 20 episodes out of 64 with either a quote and the magnet in season 4. But an urban legend has sprung up that jerry snuck a reference to.
The story follows jerry as he meets an old rival, who suspects that he cheated in a high school race and wishes to rerun it. While its true that both tv jerry and reallife jerry are big fans of superman, and that references to superman and other comic book super heroes are regular occurrences on the show, and despite the list that has been circulating throughout the internet for years, it is not true that every episode includes a reference. The final count is 124 episodes with a superman reference of some sort and 52 with no superman reference whatsoever. Official word on whether all seinfeld episodes have reference. This may be the shows darkest moment, and it goes over smoothly, without. It was sort of an urban legend that started when people noticed jerry has a superman figurine on his bookshelf. The race is the 96th episode of the american sitcom seinfeld, the tenth episode of the sixth season.
Every episode of seinfeld refers to what superhero answers. Seinfeld doesnt have a superman in every episode unreal facts. Has anyone ever caught the superman reference in every. The final count is 124 episodes with a superman reference of some sort and 52 with no. I heard that theres a superman reference in every episode. When jerry sits down to watch tv, he is wearing a bright blue pair of sweat pants, and a bright red sweatshirt. So, in honor of seinfeld s 25th anniversary, weve compiled a list of 43 of the shows most memorable lines, phrases, and madeup words. It is said a few times on some of the dvds that not every episode contains a superman reference. But this is what we do after we get home from work so im not really paying attention to anything obscure or esoteric. As jerry jerry seinfeld is a huge superman fan, and in almost every seinfeld episode there is some reference to superman. Apr 06, 2016 rumor has it that superman is referenced in every single episode of seinfeld.
Seinfeld legend has it that theres a superman reference in every episode, whether its an actual image of himclark kent, or hes discussed. My wife and i have been renting seinfeld from the library and watching it. Every episode of seinfeld contains an image or reference to. Well, of course it is, and seinfeld does include a superman reference in nearly every episode, but not all. Almost everyone knows that comedian jerry seinfeld is a big superman fan. Seinfeld is a show about nothing, similar to the selfparodying show within a show of fourthseason episode the pilot. Jerry seinfeld thought man of steel had too much violence. After appearing so many times on seinfeld tv, fans came up with the idea and the myth that superman is in every show. There is supposedly a reference to superman in every episode of seinfeld. In the episode where jerry witnesses an accident by his girlfriend, he debates if he should tell the girl across the street that he know who hit her car. Does every episode have an image of superman or just a reference to superman. May 26, 2016 im a longtime fan of seinfeld and can state with almost certainty that superman was not referenced in every episode.
Fans of the sitcom seinfeld probably know that jerry has a bit of. Jerry and george have a discussion about supermans sense of humor. Comedian jerry seinfeld has long been known to be a huge fan of superman. But is that enough to include a reference or object in every episode.
Superman is referenced in every episode that aired from 1989 to 1998. Levinson, seen every episode at least twice answered dec 11, 2019 author has 12. But an urban legend has sprung up that jerry snuck a reference to the man of steel in every episode of nbcs mustsee comedy juggernaut, seinfeld, which aired from 1989 to 1998. A cry in the dark elaine makes a corny comment to a woman at a party after she repeatedly mentions her fiancee. But it was significant that supes was mentioned at all. One such episode is the episode called the subway which has no references or images of the man of steel even once. This is despite the fact that barry frieman, another superman fanatic has also studied the show for even the most vague of reference and couldnt find any in some episodes. Jerry frequently finds something unfavorable about his dates, much to the dismay of elaine, who thinks jerry is superficial. Barry freiman, a writer who has written about superman and pop culture, says he watched every seinfeld episode looking for a reference in each one and said even though theres a lot, it not in every episode. Now, dial b for blog presents the top ten superman references in seinfeld, listed in chronological order. Dec 22, 2019 rumor has it every episode of the show includes a reference to something pertaining to the world of superman. Its said every seinfeld episode has a superman refere nce in the dialogue or as a visual. I am going through the seasons and have caught many of them, but is there one in every episode, and if so, have they all been caught by anyone. Access scores of full seinfeld episodes, seinfeld series information, and complete seinfeld seasons right here, right now.
Sep, 2011 yes, there is a superman reference in every episode of seinfeld bullcrap. There is an image of or reference to superman somewhere in every episode of seinfeld. If thats true, is it because of jerry seinfelds reallife fascination with superman, or did the writers make a conscious effort. Out of 180 episodes, there are 24 that include a verbal reference. Things you never noticed in seinfelds apartment hellogiggles. Official word on whether all seinfeld episodes have. In fact, id be surprised if it were any significant percentage. In every seinfeld episode, there is a superman picture or statue somewhere. Seinfeld doesnt have a superman in every episode unreal. A look at the superman related references on tvs seinfeld by barry freiman. The superman radio show is superman in another medium, superman appearing in an episode of pinky and the brain is a reference or homage or whatever appearing in another medium. Its not true, no matter how generous you are in allowing vague references. But disbelievers say that the magnet didnt appear on the fridge until the season four episode, the shoes in 1993. Every episode of seasons 59 have definitely a hint of superman with either quotes,the statue,or one of the two magnets.
There isnt a superman reference in every seinfeld episode. Dial b for blog the worlds greatest comic blogazine. Just like to mention that theres a difference between superman in other media and references in other media. One such episode is the episode called the subway which has no references. In this episode, kramerkesslers apartment door is not there. Once and for all, not every episode contains a reference to superman. Is it true that every episode of seinfeld had a reference to. Apr 29, 2015 every episode of seinfeld will be available to stream on hulu in june you couldve put the dvd in but i guess nobody wanted to do that, jerry seinfeld joked at hulus upfront presentation in. Mar 07, 2008 the greatest physical feats of alltime set to the theme music from superman. Kevin, gene, feldman, elaine, kramer, george, and jerry.
In the background of one shot is an airplane whose colors are red and blue. According to legend, every episode contains a visual, thematic, or audible superman reference. In every episode of seinfeld there is a superman reference somewhere. Heres a great way to try your hand at spotting superman references in every episode. Contrary to urban myth, superman references do not appear in every episode of seinfeld but are prominent in many of them. Rumor has it that in every seinfeld episode, there are superman references big and small. This may be stupid, but the only reference i can find in this episode is at the beginning when george goes to pick up jerry at the airport. Apr 26, 2016 50 best seinfeld episodes of all time. Seinfeld quotes, seinfeld series information, superman references, full festivus information and, naturally, we have all of your favorite seinfeld scripts.
But an urban legend has sprung up that jerry snuck a reference to the man of steel in every episode of nbcs mustsee comedy juggernaut, seinfeld, which. American express began partnering with seinfeld in 1992 in an effort to rebrand itself away from the perception that it was just for older, wealthy. See if you can answer this television trivia question. I just happened to have my tv on a channel with seinfeld on while i surf the net. Every episode of seinfeld contains an image or reference to what superhero. Seinfeld runs wild with his superman obsession and crafts an episode in which elaine enters a bizarro world in which jerry, george, and kramer have. Submit interesting and specific facts about something that you just. Elaine is put on a blacklist and finds out her boyfriend is a communist.
If thats true, is it because of jerry seinfeld s reallife fascination with superman, or did the writers make a conscious effort to work superman into every episode. In how many episodes of seinfeld has larry david appeared. For instance there is an episode of seinfeld where seinfeld ends up racing an old friend of his from highschool and when hes running in slow motion you can hear the superman music. The superman magnet on jerrys fridge is a favourite symbol of team superman people who believe there is a seinfeld reference in every episode. Superman fan jerry seinfeld weighs in on the man of steel in a fan qna on reddit the actor is known to be a big superman fan as every episode of his seinfeld series is said to include a reference to superman myth or not similar to the donner fans, seinfeld. Is it true that every episode of seinfeld had a reference. Has anyone ever caught the superman reference in every episode. We stay with j erry as he walks to the back of a car, looks around like s uperman, then lets. She has a conversation with her boyfriend, joel, and suggests he change his name to the less scary dion, ned, remy and then o.