The Engagement (Seinfeld) the back of a police car. Elaine decides to make some changes with her life. The episode ends with George and Susan watching TV. Susan looks happy whereas George looks clearly upset about the engagement. David Sims of "The A.V. Club" wrote, "The two-part (sorta) season opener to "Seinfeld" really feels like Larry David throwing down a marker. You know how last year was just generally a lot of fun, and had a little more broad, goofy comedy? ... For his last season on the show (he would return for the finale and continue to voice Steinbrenner) David goes back
The Strike (Seinfeld) The Strike (Seinfeld) "The Strike" is the 166th episode of the NBC sitcom "Seinfeld". This was the tenth episode of the ninth and final season. It aired on December 18, 1997. This episode featured and popularized the holiday of Festivus. This episode also popularized the concept of a "two-face": someone who looks attractive sometimes and looks bad at other times, depending on exterior conditions, such as lighting . It also explained why Kramer never held a job throughout the show. The episode is also notable for featuring an appearance by actor/playwright Tracy Letts, who would win the 2008 Pulitzer Prize