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The Apology

  • Episode aired Dec 11, 1997
  • TV-PG
  • 23m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
3.7K
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Megan Cole, Michael Richards, and Patrick Warburton in Seinfeld (1989)
Comedy

George is angered when an old acquaintance withholds a 12-Step-mandated apology; Jerry's girlfriend is too comfortable with her nudity; Elaine works with a germaphobe.George is angered when an old acquaintance withholds a 12-Step-mandated apology; Jerry's girlfriend is too comfortable with her nudity; Elaine works with a germaphobe.George is angered when an old acquaintance withholds a 12-Step-mandated apology; Jerry's girlfriend is too comfortable with her nudity; Elaine works with a germaphobe.

  • Director
    • Andy Ackerman
  • Writers
    • Larry David
    • Jerry Seinfeld
    • Jennifer Crittenden
  • Stars
    • Jerry Seinfeld
    • Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    • Michael Richards
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    3.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Andy Ackerman
    • Writers
      • Larry David
      • Jerry Seinfeld
      • Jennifer Crittenden
    • Stars
      • Jerry Seinfeld
      • Julia Louis-Dreyfus
      • Michael Richards
    • 7User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jerry Seinfeld
    Jerry Seinfeld
    • Jerry Seinfeld
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    • Elaine Benes
    Michael Richards
    Michael Richards
    • Cosmo Kramer
    Jason Alexander
    Jason Alexander
    • George Costanza
    James Spader
    James Spader
    • Jason Hanky
    John O'Hurley
    John O'Hurley
    • J. Peterman
    Patrick Warburton
    Patrick Warburton
    • David Puddy
    Megan Cole
    Megan Cole
    • Peggy
    Kathleen McClellan
    Kathleen McClellan
    • Melissa
    Jack Hallett
    Jack Hallett
    • Alan
    Michael Fishman
    Michael Fishman
    • Gregg
    David Dunard
    • Leader
    Wayne Wilderson
    Wayne Wilderson
    • Walter
    Brian Levinson
    • Andy
    Eric Simonson
    Eric Simonson
    • Friend
    Randy Carter
    • Elaine's Co-Worker
    • (uncredited)
    Ruth Cohen
    Ruth Cohen
    • Ruthie Cohen
    • (uncredited)
    Norman Fessler
    • Norm
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Andy Ackerman
    • Writers
      • Larry David
      • Jerry Seinfeld
      • Jennifer Crittenden
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    8Hitchcoc

    Too Much Kramer Shower

    The premier focus in this episode is George, expecting an apology from someone who insulted him year's ago. It involved the wearing of a sweater and big head. As is usually the case, he goes way beyond what a normal person would do. Elaine, in her efforts to put down a germaphobe, brings all the attention to herself, in a negative way. Jerry's thing with his nude girlfriend is OK but does not sparkle. Then we have Kramer and his efforts to live in the shower for the remainder of his life. This part goes on and on and isn't all that funny. If I have any criticism of this show it is its tendency to beat a dead horse.
    10ThunderKing6

    Stanky Hanky the jerky

    I hate Stanky Hanky too. He seemed like a total jerk.

    This review on February 27, 2023 is available for you all to read.

    What is this episode about?: George goes eye to eye with a jerk step, skipper (Ultron).

    Jerry dates a blonde nudist.

    Elaine deals with a germaphobe because she's a wh*r3.

    Kramer cooks food in the shower. Literally.

    What is the story and production like?: Good stories from all four characters. Supporting cast also do a good job. Though, stanky hanky is a jerk.

    Production wise, all 4 stories fit with each other one way or another.

    Highlight: George desperate for an apology from that jerk

    Kramer cooking in the shower.

    Laugh meter: 8

    Girlfriend attractive level: 9. Didn't get to see a nip though.

    What can be learned?: don't trust jerks like Ultron.

    Should you watch this?: Yes. It's a solid episode.
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    Nude

    I like how the bloke won't apologise for making fun of George's massive head

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    • Trivia
      This represents one of the two times ever in the series that Jerry's bike is removed from hanging on the wall. The other is The Bookstore (1998).
    • Goofs
      Peggy (Megan Cole) is presented as a germaphobe, but she's really only concerned about catching something from Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) because of her promiscuous lifestyle. If she was really a germaphobe she wouldn't drink from the bottled water Walter (Wayne Wilderson) had also had a drink from.
    • Quotes

      Elaine Benes: The female body is a work of art. The male body is utilitarian. It's for gettin' around. It's like a jeep.

    • Connections
      Edited into Nudes in the News: Show #84 (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Seinfeld Theme Song
      Written by Jonathan Wolff

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    • Release date
      • December 11, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • 5 West 63rd St, Manattan, New York, USA(Exterior - West Side YMCA.)
    • Production companies
      • Shapiro/West Productions
      • Castle Rock Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      • 23m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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