The Stakeout
- Episode aired May 31, 1990
- TV-PG
- 23m
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7.5/10
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Jerry and George stake out the lobby of an office building to find a woman Jerry met at a party but whose name and phone number he didn't get.Jerry and George stake out the lobby of an office building to find a woman Jerry met at a party but whose name and phone number he didn't get.Jerry and George stake out the lobby of an office building to find a woman Jerry met at a party but whose name and phone number he didn't get.
Philip Bruns
- Morty Seinfeld
- (as Phil Bruns)
Norman Brenner
- Man Walking Into Elevator
- (uncredited)
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Did you know
- TriviaThis is the first appearance of Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Elaine. Although this is the second episode to air, it was the third episode to be produced. It was decided that it should air second because it provided background information about Elaine and her relationship with Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld).
- GoofsThis episode was released in 1990, but in the scene after the birthday party right before Elaine and Jerry are in the taxi going home, Times Square is shown as the transition. You can see the films The Bodyguard, Malcolm X, and Passenger 57 displayed on the cinema board. All of these movies were from 1992. How can three movies released in 1992 be displayed on TV episode released in 1990? Must have something to do with syndication.
- Alternate versionsWhen the episode was first rerun on December 2, 1992, it included a special introductory segment with Seinfeld and Louis-Dreyfus and Seinfeld stating that this is the first episode that they did together. (Although "Male Unbonding" was actually the first episode filmed with Louis-Dreyfus.) This segment can be seen on the DVD release.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Seinfeld: Highlights of a Hundred (1995)
- SoundtracksSeinfeld Theme Song
Written by Jonathan Wolff
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Elaine makes her debut and she wasn't bad in seasons 1 to 3ish. After that she became a Veep and an empowered strong female.
This review was completed on January 3rd 2023
About: Jerry attends a boring social gathering with Elaine and meets a female that he falls in love with. He can't remember her name or if the guy he's with is her boyfriend, also he tries to avoid friction with his Ex Elaine Benes.
George has a minor role as a wing man to Jerry.
Elaine is just Elaine less annoying than her future self. She's just there to make Jerry feel awkward.
Jerry's parents make their debut they are there to provide advice for Jerry. This is the last time you see Phillip Burns as Jerry's dad.
I wish they gave him more time to develop, I have no beef with his performance.
Highlight: Lobby with George and Jerry that dialgue was well written and well stated. Georgy and Jerome had great chemistry from the getgo.
Overall, a great start to a classic series.
Should you watch this? Yes. Its a great simple to the point episode without modern day annoying tropes. Everyone in this sounded intelligent and like they had dignity.
This review was completed on January 3rd 2023
About: Jerry attends a boring social gathering with Elaine and meets a female that he falls in love with. He can't remember her name or if the guy he's with is her boyfriend, also he tries to avoid friction with his Ex Elaine Benes.
George has a minor role as a wing man to Jerry.
Elaine is just Elaine less annoying than her future self. She's just there to make Jerry feel awkward.
Jerry's parents make their debut they are there to provide advice for Jerry. This is the last time you see Phillip Burns as Jerry's dad.
I wish they gave him more time to develop, I have no beef with his performance.
Highlight: Lobby with George and Jerry that dialgue was well written and well stated. Georgy and Jerome had great chemistry from the getgo.
Overall, a great start to a classic series.
Should you watch this? Yes. Its a great simple to the point episode without modern day annoying tropes. Everyone in this sounded intelligent and like they had dignity.
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- ThunderKing6
- Jan 2, 2023
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