Larry David won the Emmy for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series for the episode "The Contest". Michael Richards won his first out of three Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Jerry Seinfeld was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.
Larry David received an Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Writing for "The Contest". Michael Richards earned his inaugural Emmy as Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Jerry Seinfeld was considered for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.