The Rye

"The Rye"
Seinfeld episode
Episode no.Season 7
Episode 11
Directed byAndy Ackerman
Written byCarol Leifer
Production code711
Original air dateJanuary 4, 1996 (1996-01-04)
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"The Rye" is the 121st episode of the NBC sitcom Seinfeld. It was the 11th episode of the seventh season, originally airing on January 4, 1996.[1] It was the final episode of the series to be written by American comedian Carol Leifer. In this episode, Elaine's relationship with her saxophonist boyfriend is complicated by the issue of oral sex, George tries to avert a feud between his parents and his fiancée Susan's parents over a loaf of marble rye bread, and Kramer takes on a temporary job as a hansom cab driver.

  1. ^ "Seinfeld Season 7 Episodes". TV Guide. Retrieved December 10, 2021.