The Deal (Seinfeld) The Deal (Seinfeld) "The Deal" is the ninth episode of the second season of NBC's "Seinfeld", and the show's 14th episode overall. The episode centers on protagonists Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) and Elaine Benes (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) who decide to have a sexual relationship, with a set of ground rules. However, as their "relationship" progresses, they experience difficulties maintaining their original friendship. Series co-creator Larry David wrote the episode in a response to NBC's continued efforts to get the two characters back together. The main inspiration behind the episode was a similar agreement David once made with a woman. The episode, which
The Dinner Party (Seinfeld) The Dinner Party (Seinfeld) "The Dinner Party" is the 77th episode of NBC sitcom "Seinfeld". This is the 13th episode of the fifth season, and first aired on February 3, 1994. Jerry, Elaine, George, and Kramer prepare to attend a dinner party. Elaine feels they must bring wine and cake. George, who is sporting a large Gore-Tex coat due to the cold weather outside, finds this social obligation illogical. Jerry and Elaine stop at "Royal Bakery" to purchase a chocolate babka while Kramer and George go to buy wine. Jerry and Elaine forget to take a number at the counter.