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Seinfeld: The Pen

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Jerry and Elaine travel to Florida to see Jerry's parents which they soon regret when Elaine injures her back on a fold - out couch and Jerry gets caught up in a scandal by just saying that he liked someone's pen. Read full recap »

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Writers:: Larry David

Director:: Tom Cherones

Stars:: Michael Richards (Cosmo Kramer); Jason Alexander (George Louis Costanza); Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Elaine Marie Benes (not in pilot)); Jerry Seinfeld (Himself)

Recurring Role:: Annie Korzen (Doris Klompus); Len Lesser (Uncle Leo); Liz Sheridan (Helen Seinfeld); Barney Martin (Morty Seinfeld); Larry David

Guest Star:: Tucker Smallwood (Photographer); Magda Harout (Stella); Ann Morgan Guilbert (Evelyn); Sandy Baron (Jack Klompus); Roger Nolan (The Chiropractor)

Jack Klompus first states that the tab for his and his wife's dinner was $19.44, but after discussing the money (after Marty Seinfeld says "make it twenty") he changes it to $19.45 edit »
This episode shows Uncle Leo as married to Stella, but no explanation is ever given as to why he is single in later episodes. edit »
You can clearly see part of the set two times in this episode that you're not supposed to see at all. The mistakes occur during the night time. Looking out of the door of the Seinfeld's condo you can see the light reflecting off of the background meaning it's only a painting, and fake. Also note the shadows behind Jack and Jerry during the dinner are one dimensional when there was a railing back there. edit »

According to bonus material on the Season 3 DVD set, Jason Alexander was offended at being excluded from this episode, and insisted that all four main characters should appear in every episode from this point on. edit »
At the ceremony, Larry David can be heard yelling: "Hey Jack let's get started!" and "I'd rather have a bottle of scotch!" edit »
This is the only episode not to feature George, and one of two in which Kramer doesn't appear. The other was Season 2's "The Chinese Restaurant". edit »

Jack: Come on, take the pen!
Jerry: I can't take it.
Jack: Do me a personal favor!
Jerry: No, I'm not�
Jack: Take the pen!
Jerry: I cannot take it!
Jack: Take the pen!
Jerry: Are you sure?
Jack: Positive! Take the pen!
Jerry: Okay. Thank you very much. edit »
Jerry: (to his parents) What is going on in this community? Are you people aware of what's happening? What is driving you to this behavior? Is it the humidity? Is it the Muzak? Is it the white shoes?! edit »
Jerry: (to Elaine) It's one day. Half a day, really. I mean you subtract showers and meals, it's like twenty minutes. edit »
Jerry: I'm sleeping on a loveseat. I got my feet up in the air like I'm in a space capsule! edit »
Jack: Do you think I take everything everybody offers me? You offered me sponge cake yesterday. Did I take it?
Morty: You said you didn't want it!
Jack: Of course I wanted it! I love sponge cake!
Morty: Then who the hell said you couldn't have any? I mean what the hell do I care whether you have sponge cake?
Jack: Because I saw the look on your face last week when I took the scotch tape!
Morty: Ahh! So you got the scotch tape! I've been looking all over for it!
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Evelyn/Elaine: "Blanche told me"
In reference as well to "A Streetcar Named Desire," Evelyn says Blanche told her about the pen. Blanche is Stella's troublesome sister in Streetcar, who had an open mouth, which is why it would make sense for her to be spreading gossip. edit »
Elaine: Stella!

Elaine is on muscle relaxers and when introduced to Leo's wife, Stella, Elaine yells out "Stella!" She says it just like they do in Tennessee William's play (and movie) "A Streetcar Named Desire." This is consistent with Elaine's character as we know she is very into theatre. edit »

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Canogaparkcindy
member since: Jul 3, 2006
The Pen
The Bottom Line: "Revealing"
It is finally revealed! ...Continue »
08/20/08 05:20pm | report abuse
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poinsecurra
member since: Jan 18, 2006
The Pen
The Bottom Line: "Fine example"
It still works. ...Continue »
08/07/08 06:36am | report abuse
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whoaitsconner
member since: Jul 17, 2007
The Pen
The Bottom Line: "Series classic"
Now, this was just an amazing episode. ...Continue »
01/22/08 05:47pm | report abuse
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Grandweener
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The Pen
The Bottom Line: "Series classic"
Just like the real oldies! ...Continue »
06/14/06 09:05pm | report abuse
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coheedsevenfold
member since: Sep 26, 2005
The Pen
The Bottom Line: "Well written"
the best and uproarious episode of Seinfeld ever!
beyond the score 10 ...Continue »
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