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The Betrayal

  • Episode aired Nov 20, 1997
  • TV-PG
  • 24m
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8.9/10
5.5K
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Seinfeld (1989)
Comedy

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.

  • Director
    • Andy Ackerman
  • Writers
    • Larry David
    • David Mandel
    • Jerry Seinfeld
  • Stars
    • Jason Alexander
    • Michael Richards
    • Julia Louis-Dreyfus
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.9/10
    5.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Andy Ackerman
    • Writers
      • Larry David
      • David Mandel
      • Jerry Seinfeld
    • Stars
      • Jason Alexander
      • Michael Richards
      • Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    • 18User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jason Alexander
    Jason Alexander
    • George Costanza
    Michael Richards
    Michael Richards
    • Cosmo Kramer
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    • Elaine Benes
    Jerry Seinfeld
    Jerry Seinfeld
    • Jerry Seinfeld
    Wayne Knight
    Wayne Knight
    • Newman
    Brenda Strong
    Brenda Strong
    • Sue Ellen Mischke
    Michael McShane
    Michael McShane
    • Franklin Delano Romanowski
    • (as Micheal McShane)
    Justine Miceli
    Justine Miceli
    • Nina
    Bart Braverman
    Bart Braverman
    • Zubin
    Shaun Toub
    Shaun Toub
    • Pinter Ranawat
    Heidi Swedberg
    Heidi Swedberg
    • Susan Ross
    Noor Shic
    • Usha
    Jocelyne Kelly
    • Model
    Brian Kaiser
    • Postman
    Shelley Malil
    Shelley Malil
    • Usher
    Bill Lee Brown
    Bill Lee Brown
    • Partygoer
    Ruth Cohen
    Ruth Cohen
    • Ruthie Cohen
    • (uncredited)
    Norman Fessler
    • Norm
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Andy Ackerman
    • Writers
      • Larry David
      • David Mandel
      • Jerry Seinfeld
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    10mikerichardson-63034

    Creatively at its finest

    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

    Priceless

    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.
    10jasonray-82834

    Loved it

    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.
    10mardellsardell

    The reverse

    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.
    6familymikej

    Dialed to 11

    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.

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    • Trivia
      This 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.
    • Goofs
      Nina 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 credits
      Because 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.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Seinfeld Episodes (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Lohengrin - Bridal Chorus
      (uncredited)

      Music by Richard Wagner

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    • Release date
      • November 20, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • CBS Studio Center - 4024 Radford Avenue, Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Castle Rock Entertainment
      • Shapiro/West Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 24m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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