The Wait Out

"**The Wait Out**"
"The Wait Out"
Seinfeld episode
Episode no.	Season 7; Episode 23
Directed by	Andy Ackerman
Story by	Peter Mehlman & Matt Selman
Teleplay by	Peter Mehlman
Production code	723
Original air date	May 9, 1996
Guest appearances
	Heidi Swedberg as Susan Ross; Cary Elwes as David; Debra Messing as Beth; Danny Woodburn as Mickey; Allan Havey as Policeman; Diana Castle as Mrs. Zanfino; Todd Bosley as Joey Zanfino; Nicole Tocantins as Barbara;
Episode chronology
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"The Wait Out" is the 133rd episode of the NBC sitcom Seinfeld. This is the 23rd episode for the seventh season, originally airing on May 9, 1996.^[1] In this episode, Jerry and Elaine attempt to start dating a recently separated husband and wife on the rebound, while George, feeling guilty over his role in inciting the breakup, tries to get the couple back together. Julia Louis-Dreyfus (who played Elaine) won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for this episode at the 48th Primetime Emmy Awards.