The BEST episodes of Seinfeld season 1

Every episode of Seinfeld season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Seinfeld season 1!

The "show about nothing" is a sitcom landmark, with comic Jerry and his three sardonic friends finding laughs in both the mundane and the ridiculous.

Last Updated: 5/15/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
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The Stock Tip
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7.50
2289 votes

#1 - The Stock Tip

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/21/1990

After George receives a stock tip, he and Jerry take the financial plunge. Elaine and her allergies battle her boyfriend's cats. Meanwhile, Jerry's weekend getaway with his new girlfriend proves to be a relationship killer.

Directors: Tom Cherones
The Robbery
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7.41
2748 votes

#2 - The Robbery

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/7/1990

Jerry is robbed after Kramer fails to close the apartment door. Elaine talks Jerry into looking at a fabulous apartment in the hopes that she can then have Jerry's place. Things are further complicated when George decides he wants the new place too.

Directors: Tom Cherones
Writer: Matt Goldman
Male Unbonding
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7.37
2653 votes

#3 - Male Unbonding

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/14/1990

Jerry tries to "break-up" with his obnoxious childhood friend but his pathetic weeping leads Jerry to give him another chance. Elaine helps Jerry come up with excuses to avoid him.

Directors: Tom Cherones
The Stake Out
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7.33
3205 votes

#4 - The Stake Out

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/31/1990

Jerry meets an attractive woman at a party but by the time she leaves, he has only learned where she works. Jerry stakes out the mystery woman's office with George so that he can "casually" bump into her.

Directors: Tom Cherones
The Seinfeld Chronicles
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7.29
3834 votes

#5 - The Seinfeld Chronicles

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/5/1989

The very first episode. Jerry is ecstatic that a woman he met on the road is coming to stay with him in New York. George and Kramer weigh in on how Jerry should best approach the situation.

Directors: Art Wolff