The Betrayal
- Episode aired Nov 20, 1997
- TV-PG
- 24m
IMDb RATING
8.9/10
5.5K
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Elaine and the gang head to India to attend a wedding; Jerry betrays George by having sex with his prospective girlfriend; Kramer grapples with a malignant wish.Elaine and the gang head to India to attend a wedding; Jerry betrays George by having sex with his prospective girlfriend; Kramer grapples with a malignant wish.Elaine and the gang head to India to attend a wedding; Jerry betrays George by having sex with his prospective girlfriend; Kramer grapples with a malignant wish.
Michael McShane
- Franklin Delano Romanowski
- (as Micheal McShane)
Ruth Cohen
- Ruthie Cohen
- (uncredited)
Norman Fessler
- Norm
- (uncredited)
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This is a hilarious parody of Harold Pinters The Betrayal. For any of those taking offence perhaps you need to elevate your education or try to stop watching TV thru race coloured glasses.
10Hitchcoc
I see some are offended by the portrayal of Indian culture. That is probably true, but this is a single, comedic portrayal. It doesn't indict an entire cultural entity. What is striking here is not the wedding itself, but the whole wonderful use of movement back in time. It is so hard to pull something like this off. The point is that the wedding was taking place--that is the fact that is there. Does anyone believe that Seinfeld represents American values in the mainstream. Hey there's Kramer, George, Elaine, Newman, and Jerry. George, especially, is a disgrace to basic human values. He is not to be admired. I thought this to be one of the most creative half hours ever.
I really loved this episode. There were countless quick jokes and overall very intelligent. I like shows and movies that keep you guessing and this episode did that all the way through with laughs to boot! Excellent job.
I mean seriously the creativity on this show is out of this world they did the whole episode in reverse I think this episode inspired nasir song rewind krazy.
Nice premise and nifty execution. I know to most tv and film buffs this justifies everything. Reminded me of a lesser comedy like 'Friends'.
The characters were far more broader than usual, scenarios more over the top and laughs tad crueler rather than the regular schadenfreude. It's typical season 9. 4 episodes at least dont cut the mustard. Elaine giving up secrets due to alcohol was never mentioned once in 8 series, but suddenly a verbose lush.
Maybe I'm judging harshly due to the greatness of Seinfeld.
Did you know
- TriviaThis episode is commonly called "The Backwards Episode"; and all events in it take place in reverse chronological order. On the Season Nine DVD set however, there is a feature which allows the viewer to watch this episode play out in normal chronology.
- GoofsNina arrives at the wedding wearing a long black skirt, but when she sits down it's a short black skirt.
- Quotes
Jerry Seinfeld: All right, I admit it. I slept with Nina - but that's all!
George Costanza: "That's all"? That's everything! I don't know what all the rest of it is for, anyway.
- Crazy creditsBecause of the backwards nature of this episode, the Castle Rock logo appears at the beginning with the lighthouse spinning the other way. Additionally, all the credits show in backwards order.
- ConnectionsFeatured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Seinfeld Episodes (2014)
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