The Outing (Seinfeld) makes her even more attracted to him. Kramer enters his apartment with an attractive young man, causing George and Jerry to briefly wonder what's going on. Kramer explains, "He's the phone man!...Not that there's anything wrong with that." Creators Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld were reportedly concerned about offending the gay community with this episode. Their concerns were unfounded as "The Outing" won a GLAAD Media Award (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation). The Outing (Seinfeld) "The Outing" is the 57th episode of the sitcom "Seinfeld". It is the 17th episode of the fourth season, and first aired on February
Very special episode by graphic content and tune out. While the purpose of a very special episode is generally to raise awareness of an issue and encourage those affected to seek help, if necessary, it can have the opposite effect in some cases. In regards to the "Skins" character Cassie Ainsworth, previously mentioned, some viewers reported the character's popularity and the physical beauty of actress Hannah Murray as a factor in developing disordered eating habits. The producers of Seinfeld were reportedly strongly opposed to having a very special episode in the series, the motto of writers and cast being "No hugging, no learning".