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 Stake Out (Seinfeld) Process." This is the first episode to feature Jerry's parents. Only one casting session was performed to find the actors for the roles. Philip Sterling was originally cast to play the role of Morty Seinfeld, but was replaced with Phil Bruns. Bruns was then replaced as well because Seinfeld and David wanted the character to be harsher. As a result, the role was recast and given to Barney Martin — who had no idea that another actor had already established the part. In this episode Kramer greets Morty by name. When "The Stake Out" was first broadcast on May 31,