The Hamptons (Seinfeld) the word, with apparently enthusiastic approval from Larry David (conversely, Mehlman gave David credit for "sponge-worthy", the catchword from "The Sponge"). The word was later used in a Budweiser commercial and cited as a testament to the show's influence. The Hamptons (Seinfeld) "The Hamptons" is the 85th episode of the NBC sitcom "Seinfeld". This was the 21st episode for the fifth season. It aired on May 12, 1994. This was the final produced episode of the fifth season, although it aired as the penultimate episode of the season. The four principal characters travel to the Hamptons to see a baby;
The Seinfeld Chronicles was watched by nearly 11% of American households, and received generally favorable reviews from critics, who reacted with disappointment that NBC did not order a first season. Convinced that the show had potential, and supported by the positive reviews, NBC executive Rick Ludwin managed to convince his superiors to order a four-episode first season (the smallest order in TV history), by offering a part of his personal budget in return. The show, renamed "Seinfeld", would go on to become the most successful sitcom in television history. The series opens with Jerry Seinfeld (Jerry Seinfeld) and George Costanza (Jason Alexander) seated