The Implant

"The Implant"
Seinfeld episode
Episode no.Season 4
Episode 19
Directed byTom Cherones
Written byPeter Mehlman
Production code419
Original air dateFebruary 25, 1993 (1993-02-25)
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"The Implant" is the 59th episode of the sitcom Seinfeld. It is the 19th episode of the fourth season, and first aired on February 25, 1993 on NBC.[1] The title refers to Elaine's belief that Jerry's girlfriend has breast implants, which is shaken when she accidentally grabs her breasts in a sauna incident. In a secondary plotline, George goes to a funeral for his girlfriend's aunt in hopes that it will advance their relationship. This episode popularized the term "double dipping" entering the public lexicon.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Seinfeld Season 4 Episodes". TV Guide. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  2. ^ Daniel Kreps (5 July 2019). "Close Talkers and Double Dippers: 15 Phrases 'Seinfeld' Spawned". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  3. ^ ""Double dipping" your chip: Dangerous or just…icky?". 4 August 2016.