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The new president of NBC calls a meeting with Jerry and George and offers them a series based on the pilot "Jerry". On their way to a celebratory trip to Paris, NBC jet needs to make an emergency landing in Latham, Massachusetts. While there, the gang stands idly by during a carjacking and is arrested on a new "Good Samaritan Law". Read full recap »

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Writers:: Larry David

Director:: Andy Ackerman

Stars:: Michael Richards (Cosmo Kramer); Jerry Seinfeld (himself); Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Elaine Benes); Jason Alexander (George Costanza)

Recurring Role:: Wayne Knight (Newman); Jerry Stiller (Frank Costanza); Estelle Harris (Estelle Costanza); Liz Sheridan (Helen Seinfeld); Barney Martin (Morty Seinfeld); Phil Morris (Jackie Chiles); John O'Hurley (J. Peterman)

Guest Star:: James Rebhorn (D.A. Hoyt); Peter Riegert (Kimbrough); Gay Thomas (O'Neal); Van Epperson (passerby); Jeff Johnson (criminal); Sean Moran (man); Dianne Turley Travis (receptionist); Jim Zulevic (Bernie); John Pinette (mugged fat man); Kevin Page (Stu Chermak); Peter Blood (Jay Crespi); Steve Carlson (Captain Maddox); David Dunard (guard #1); Donna Evans (Woman); Geoffrey C. Ewing (Bailiff); Scott Jaeck (officer); Wendle Josepher (Susie); Robert Katims (Mr. Deensfrei); Scott Klace (guard #2); Ed O'Ross (Det. Blake); Maggie Egan (ticket clerk)

The actual "Good Samaritan Law" is a federal law that states that you do not have to help anyone in need, unless you are a doctor or police officer. The law as described in the show is illegal and unconstitutional. edit »
Upon meeting with the NBC executives, George correctly guesses the spelling of Mr Kimbrough's last name. This is in direct contrast to his attempt at spelling Russel Dalrimple's name in Season 4's "The Pitch". In that episode he was "not even close". edit »
When this episode originally aired on NBC, TVLand paid tribute by not programming any shows opposite it, instead just showing a still shot of a closed office door with a hand written note that said "Gone watchin' SEINFELD -- Back in 60 minutes." edit »
Here's a bit of a mix-up:
When George and Jerry go into Kimbrough's office, and they shake hands with the executives, George says: "Hello Stu!" and Stu replies, "You remember Jay Crespie?"
BUT in the FIRST episode of this season (901 - The Butter Shave), Kenny Bania is approached by two executives from NBC who introduce themselves as Jay Shermack and Stu Crespie! Mixed up, jumbled up names! edit »
After the pilot tells them to get a cab to town in Latham, we cut to where they get out of the cab. but before that we see a close-in shot of what is actually the car (the red one) which the fat guy was robbed in. If you look closely, you'll see there's no one in the car. edit »

This two-part episode was nominated for the 1998 Emmy Award for Outstanding Multi-Camera Picture Editing for a Series. edit »
Wayne Knight, Barney Martin, Liz Sheridan, Jerry Stiller and Estelle Harris receive the "With" credit. edit »
Danny Woodburn & Phil Morris also appeared together in the 1996 film "Jingle All the Way," and will later appear together in the episode "A Virtual Murder" of Murder, She Wrote. edit »
First episode where the guest stars (except for Newman, the Costanzas & the Seinfelds) were credited in alphabetical order. edit »
Although they were replaced by different actors in "The Butter Shave," Peter Blood and Kevin Page return for this episode to reprise their roles as Jay Crespi and Stu Chermack respectively. edit »

George: I don't need any ideas. It's a show about nothing.
Estelle: Nothing, please. I'll tell you the truth. The whole thing sounds pretty stupid to me. edit »
George: I'm not getting on a regular plane now. I'm all psyched up to go on a private jet. No way I'm getting on a regular plane.
Elaine: Well, I'm sure that they would fly us first class.
George: First class doesn't make it anymore. (to Jerry) Now you get on the phone with Kimbrough, tell him what happened and tell him to get another plane down here, but this time, the good one--the "Ted Danson" plane. edit »
Newman: All right, but hear me and hear me well. The day will come - oh, yes, mark my words, Seinfeld - your day of reckoning will come, when an evil wind will blow through your little play world and wipe that smug smile off your face! And I will be there, in all my glory. Watching, watching as it all comes crumbling down! edit »
George: He's actually doing him a favor. It's less money for him to buy food. edit »
Kramer: Jerry, its LA...nobody leaves!...She's a seductress, she's a siren, she's a virgin, she's a whorrrrreeeerrrr! edit »

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