The Stake Out (Seinfeld)

"**The Stake Out**"
"The Stake Out"
Seinfeld episode
Episode no.	Season 1; Episode 2
Directed by	Tom Cherones
Written by	Larry David; Jerry Seinfeld
Production code	103
Original air date	May 31, 1990
Guest appearances
	Lynn Clark as Vanessa; Philip Bruns as Morty Seinfeld; Liz Sheridan as Helen Seinfeld; Maud Winchester as Pamela; William Fair as Roger; Ron Steelman as Artie; Joe George as Uncle Mac; Ellen Gerstein as Carol; Janet Rotblatt as Woman;
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"The Stake Out" is the second episode of the first season of the American sitcom Seinfeld.^[1]

It aired as the second episode of the season on NBC on May 31, 1990.^[2] The episode was written by Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David and directed by Tom Cherones. The narrative features Jerry Seinfeld agreeing to attend a birthday party with his ex-girlfriend Elaine Benes. During the party, Jerry tries to flirt with another woman, but fails to learn anything about her except her place of work. Jerry is reluctant to ask Elaine for the woman's number because he does not talk to her about other women. Jerry's father, Morty, suggests that he "stake out" the woman's workplace and pretend to meet her accidentally, which Jerry does. "The Stake Out" is the first episode to feature Jerry's parents.^[3]^[4] The episode was nominated for a Writers Guild Award in 1991.^[4]

^ "Seinfeld - Season 1 Episode Guide". TV Guide. Archived from the original on 2 December 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
^ Kytasaari, Dennis (2007-08-09). "Seinfeld (a Titles & Air Dates Guide)". epguides.com. Archived from the original on 2008-03-23. Retrieved 2008-04-03.
^ Marc Hirschfeld (2004-11-23). Seinfeld Seasons 1 & 2: Inside Looks - "The Stake Out" (DVD). Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
^ ^a ^b Seinfeld Seasons 1 & 2: Notes about Nothing - "The Stake Out" (DVD). Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. 2004-11-23.

[tvguide-1] "Seinfeld - Season 1 Episode Guide". TV Guide. Archived from the original on 2 December 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2021.

[2] Kytasaari, Dennis (2007-08-09). "Seinfeld (a Titles & Air Dates Guide)". epguides.com. Archived from the original on 2008-03-23. Retrieved 2008-04-03.

[Marc_Hirschfeld-3] Marc Hirschfeld (2004-11-23). Seinfeld Seasons 1 & 2: Inside Looks - "The Stake Out" (DVD). Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

[NAN-4] Seinfeld Seasons 1 & 2: Notes about Nothing - "The Stake Out" (DVD). Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. 2004-11-23.

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