The Burning (Seinfeld)

"The Burning"
Seinfeld episode
Episode no.Season 9
Episode 16
Directed byAndy Ackerman
Written byJennifer Crittenden
Production code916
Original air dateMarch 19, 1998 (1998-03-19)
Running time23 minutes
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"The Burning" is the sixteenth episode of the ninth and final season of the NBC sitcom Seinfeld,[1] and the 172nd episode overall. This episode first aired on March 19, 1998.[2] It was written by Jennifer Crittenden and directed by Andy Ackerman.

In this episode, Elaine learns that her boyfriend David Puddy is religious, Jerry does not recognize his girlfriend's voice on the phone when she greets him with "It's me", Kramer and Mickey act out sick conditions for medical students and George tries to garner respect by walking out on Kruger meetings at comedic high notes.

  1. ^ "Seinfeld Season 9 Episodes". TV Guide. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
  2. ^ "The Burning" Rotten Tomatoes