The Stake Out (Seinfeld) The Stake Out (Seinfeld) "The Stake Out" is the second episode produced of the first season of the NBC comedy "Seinfeld". It aired as the second episode of the season on May 31, 1990. The episode was written by Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David and directed by Tom Cherones. The narrative features Jerry Seinfeld agreeing to attend a birthday party with his ex-girlfriend Elaine Benes. During the party, Jerry tries to flirt with another woman, but fails to learn anything about her except her place of work. Jerry is reluctant to ask Elaine for the woman's number because he does
The Burning (Seinfeld) The Burning (Seinfeld) "The Burning" is the 172nd episode of the NBC sitcom "Seinfeld". This was the 16th episode for the ninth and final season. It aired on March 19, 1998. The title of this episode is the same as the 1981 slasher film "The Burning", which was Jason Alexander's film debut. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Lloyd Bridges, who died on March 10, 1998. Bridges played Izzy Mandelbaum in "The English Patient" and "The Blood". Elaine thinks that boyfriend David Puddy may be religious after finding Christian rock stations set on his car radio. At the