The Raincoats (Seinfeld)

"The Raincoats"
Seinfeld episodes
Episode nos.Season 5
Episodes 18/19
Directed byTom Cherones
Written byTom Gammill
Max Pross
Larry David
Jerry Seinfeld
Production code518/519
Original air dateApril 28, 1994 (1994-04-28)
Running time42 minutes
Guest appearances
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"The Raincoats" is a two-part episode of the American sitcom Seinfeld. It is the 82nd and 83rd episode of the show, and the 18th and 19th episodes of the fifth season.[1] The episode was first shown on NBC on April 28, 1994,[1] and garnered an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for Judge Reinhold.[2]

The episode was written by Tom Gammill, Max Pross, Larry David, and Jerry Seinfeld and directed by Tom Cherones. The episode's storylines include George trying to weasel his way out of a commitment to the Big Brother program, Elaine's discomfort with her boyfriend's friendliness, Morty scheming to sell boxes of raincoats he designed before he and Helen go on vacation, and Jerry and his girlfriend being caught making out at a theatrical showing of Schindler's List.

  1. ^ a b "Seinfeld Season 5 Episodes". TV Guide. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  2. ^ "46th Emmy Awards Nominees and Winners: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series". Emmys.com. Retrieved 25 June 2019.