The Jacket (Seinfeld) The Jacket (Seinfeld) "The Jacket" is the third episode of the second season of the NBC sitcom "Seinfeld" and the show's eighth episode overall. In the episode, protagonist Jerry Seinfeld buys an expensive suede jacket and has dinner with the father of his ex-girlfriend Elaine Benes. Elaine's father Alton (Lawrence Tierney), a war veteran and writer, makes Jerry and his friend George Costanza (Jason Alexander) very uncomfortable. Elaine is delayed and Jerry and George are stuck with Alton waiting for her at the hotel. The episode was written by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld and was directed by Tom Cherones.
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".