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Season 7
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No. of episodes	24
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Original network	NBC
Original release	September 21, 1995 –; May 16, 1996
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Season seven of Seinfeld, an American comedy television series created by Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David, began airing on September 21, 1995, and concluded on May 16, 1996, on NBC. It is the final season before Larry David left.

Production

Seinfeld was produced by Castle Rock Entertainment and distributed by Columbia Pictures Television and Columbia TriStar Television (now Sony Pictures Television) and was aired of NBC in the US. The executive producers were Larry David, George Shapiro, and Howard West with Tom Gammill and Max Pross as supervising producers. Bruce Kirschbaum was the executive consultant.^[1] This season was directed by Andy Ackerman.

The series was set predominantly in an apartment block on New York City's Upper West Side. The seventh season was shot and mostly filmed in CBS Studio Center in Studio City, California.^[2] The show features Jerry Seinfeld as himself, and a host of Jerry's friends and acquaintances, which include George Costanza, Elaine Benes, and Cosmo Kramer, portrayed by Jason Alexander, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Michael Richards, respectively.^[3]

Episodes

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date ^[4]	Prod. code ^[5]	US viewers (millions)
111	1	"The Engagement"	Andy Ackerman	Larry David	September 21, 1995 (1995-09-21)	701	37.6^[6]
112	2	"The Postponement"	Andy Ackerman	Larry David	September 28, 1995 (1995-09-28)	702	34.5^[7]
113	3	"The Maestro"	Andy Ackerman	Larry David	October 5, 1995 (1995-10-05)	703	34.6^[8]
114	4	"The Wink"	Andy Ackerman	Tom Gammill & Max Pross	October 12, 1995 (1995-10-12)	704	32.3^[9]
115	5	"The Hot Tub"	Andy Ackerman	Gregg Kavet & Andy Robin	October 19, 1995 (1995-10-19)	705	32.6^[10]
116	6	"The Soup Nazi"	Andy Ackerman	Spike Feresten	November 2, 1995 (1995-11-02)	706	33.1^[11]
117	7	"The Secret Code"	Andy Ackerman	Alec Berg & Jeff Schaffer	November 9, 1995 (1995-11-09)	707	33.9^[12]
118	8	"The Pool Guy"	Andy Ackerman	David Mandel	November 16, 1995 (1995-11-16)	708	33.4^[13]
119	9	"The Sponge"	Andy Ackerman	Peter Mehlman	December 7, 1995 (1995-12-07)	709	32.3^[14]
120	10	"The Gum"	Andy Ackerman	Tom Gammill & Max Pross	December 14, 1995 (1995-12-14)	710	31.4^[15]
121	11	"The Rye"	Andy Ackerman	Carol Leifer	January 4, 1996 (1996-01-04)	711	35.1^[16]
122	12	"The Caddy"	Andy Ackerman	Gregg Kavet & Andy Robin	January 25, 1996 (1996-01-25)	712	32.0^[17]
123	13	"The Seven"	Andy Ackerman	Alec Berg & Jeff Schaffer	February 1, 1996 (1996-02-01)	713	37.1^[18]
124	14	"The Cadillac"	Andy Ackerman	Larry David & Jerry Seinfeld	February 8, 1996 (1996-02-08)	714	35.9^[19]
125	15	"The Cadillac"	Andy Ackerman	Larry David & Jerry Seinfeld	February 8, 1996 (1996-02-08)	717	35.9^[19]
126	16	"The Shower Head"	Andy Ackerman	Peter Mehlman & Marjorie Gross	February 15, 1996 (1996-02-15)	715	32.3^[20]
127	17	"The Doll"	Andy Ackerman	Tom Gammill & Max Pross	February 22, 1996 (1996-02-22)	716	32.9^[21]
128	18	"The Friars Club"	Andy Ackerman	David Mandel	March 7, 1996 (1996-03-07)	718	32.7^[22]
129	19	"The Wig Master"	Andy Ackerman	Spike Feresten	April 4, 1996 (1996-04-04)	719	30.5^[23]
130	20	"The Calzone"	Andy Ackerman	Alec Berg & Jeff Schaffer	April 25, 1996 (1996-04-25)	720	28.5^[24]
131	21	"The Bottle Deposit"	Andy Ackerman	Gregg Kavet & Andy Robin	May 2, 1996 (1996-05-02)	721	32.4^[25]
132	22	"The Bottle Deposit"	Andy Ackerman	Gregg Kavet & Andy Robin	May 2, 1996 (1996-05-02)	722	32.4^[25]
133	23	"The Wait Out"	Andy Ackerman	Story by : Peter Mehlman & Matt Selman Teleplay by : Peter Mehlman	May 9, 1996 (1996-05-09)	723	29.9^[26]
134	24	"The Invitations"	Andy Ackerman	Larry David	May 16, 1996 (1996-05-16)	724	33.2^[27]

Reception

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 100% approval rating with an average rating of 9.3/10, based on 8 critic reviews.^[28]

Honors

TV Guide named it the 41st greatest television season of all time. It was one of four Seinfeld seasons on the list.^{[citation needed]}

References

^ "The Seinfeld Crew and Credits at Seinfeld Official Site". Sony Pictures. Archived from the original on 2009-07-23. Retrieved 2008-04-30.
^ "The Stock Tip episode at Seinfeld Official Site". Sony Pictures. Archived from the original on 2008-05-13. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
^ "Seinfeld and nihilism". 1999-12-03. Archived from the original on 2007-12-17. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
^ "Seinfeld Episodes | TVGuide.com". TV Guide. Archived from the original on May 5, 2008. Retrieved March 20, 2008.
^ "Seinfeld Prod. Codes for all seasons". epguide.com. Archived from the original on 2008-03-23. Retrieved 2008-03-23.
^ Graham, Jefferson (September 27, 1995). "NBC Sunday starters stumble". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. October 4, 1995. p. 3D.
^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. October 11, 1995. p. 3D.
^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. October 18, 1995. p. 3D.
^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. October 25, 1995. p. 3D.
^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. November 8, 1995. p. 3D.
^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. November 15, 1995. p. 3D.
^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. November 22, 1995. p. 3D.
^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. December 13, 1995. p. 3D.
^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. December 20, 1995. p. 3D.
^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. January 10, 1996. p. 3D.
^ DeRosa, Robin (January 31, 1996). "Super Bowl, 'Friends' lead to NBC blowout". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. February 7, 1996. p. 3D.
^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. February 14, 1996. p. 3D.
^ DeRosa, Robin (February 21, 1996). "Powerhouse Thursday propels NBC". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. February 28, 1996. p. 3D.
^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. March 13, 1996. p. 3D.
^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. April 10, 1996. p. 3D.
^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. May 1, 1996. p. 3D.
^ DeRosa, Robin (May 8, 1996). "'ER,' 'Seinfeld,' 'Beast' lead NBC sweep". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. May 15, 1996. p. 3D.
^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. May 22, 1996. p. 3D.
^ Seinfeld: Season 7, Rotten Tomatoes, archived from the original on 2022-01-29, retrieved 2022-05-19

External links

[Seinfeld_Credits-1] "The Seinfeld Crew and Credits at Seinfeld Official Site". Sony Pictures. Archived from the original on 2009-07-23. Retrieved 2008-04-30.

[The_Stock_Tip_episode-2] "The Stock Tip episode at Seinfeld Official Site". Sony Pictures. Archived from the original on 2008-05-13. Retrieved 2008-04-29.

[3] "Seinfeld and nihilism". 1999-12-03. Archived from the original on 2007-12-17. Retrieved 2008-04-29.

[tvg-4] "Seinfeld Episodes | TVGuide.com". TV Guide. Archived from the original on May 5, 2008. Retrieved March 20, 2008.

[prod_codes-7-5] "Seinfeld Prod. Codes for all seasons". epguide.com. Archived from the original on 2008-03-23. Retrieved 2008-03-23.

[6] Graham, Jefferson (September 27, 1995). "NBC Sunday starters stumble". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.

[7] "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. October 4, 1995. p. 3D.

[8] "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. October 11, 1995. p. 3D.

[9] "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. October 18, 1995. p. 3D.

[10] "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. October 25, 1995. p. 3D.

[11] "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. November 8, 1995. p. 3D.

[12] "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. November 15, 1995. p. 3D.

[13] "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. November 22, 1995. p. 3D.

[14] "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. December 13, 1995. p. 3D.

[15] "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. December 20, 1995. p. 3D.

[16] "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. January 10, 1996. p. 3D.

[17] DeRosa, Robin (January 31, 1996). "Super Bowl, 'Friends' lead to NBC blowout". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.

[18] "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. February 7, 1996. p. 3D.

[19] "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. February 14, 1996. p. 3D.

[20] DeRosa, Robin (February 21, 1996). "Powerhouse Thursday propels NBC". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.

[21] "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. February 28, 1996. p. 3D.

[22] "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. March 13, 1996. p. 3D.

[23] "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. April 10, 1996. p. 3D.

[24] "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. May 1, 1996. p. 3D.

[25] DeRosa, Robin (May 8, 1996). "'ER,' 'Seinfeld,' 'Beast' lead NBC sweep". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.

[26] "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. May 15, 1996. p. 3D.

[27] "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. May 22, 1996. p. 3D.

[28] Seinfeld: Season 7, Rotten Tomatoes, archived from the original on 2022-01-29, retrieved 2022-05-19

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 |ShortSummary=George doesn't hear the details on an important project that Wilhelm wants him to champion. Elaine gets into a bidding war at an auction with Sue Ellen Mischke, the [[Oh Henry!]] candy heiress, over a set of golf clubs owned by [[John F. Kennedy|JFK]]. Consequently, she spends a bit more than she was authorized by Peterman. Kramer collects used pop bottles and cans so he can take them to [[Michigan]] where the refund is doubled. Jerry takes his car to a fanatical car care mechanic ([[Brad Garrett]]). Jerry's car is stolen by the mechanic. Wilhelm is delighted with the job George did on the project; however, he has no idea what he did or how he did it. Kramer spots Jerry's car in [[Ohio]]. George is sent to a [[mental hospital]] by [[George Steinbrenner|Steinbrenner]] because George's work on the project makes Steinbrenner think he is mentally unstable. Newman finds a farmer's house, complete with the proverbial daughter.
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v t e Seinfeld
Episodes	Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Season 7 Season 8 Season 9
Characters	Jerry Seinfeld George Costanza Elaine Benes Cosmo Kramer Newman Uncle Leo Jackie Chiles
Related	Awards and nominations Monk's Café Festivus Kenny Kramer The Original Soupman "Seinfeld" (Curb Your Enthusiasm) "SeinfeldVision" (30 Rock) Castle Rock Entertainment, Inc. v. Carol Publishing Group Inc. The Album About Nothing Nothing, Forever
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v t e Seinfeld episodes
Season 1	"The Seinfeld Chronicles" "The Stake Out" "The Robbery" "Male Unbonding" "The Stock Tip"
Season 2	"The Ex-Girlfriend" "The Pony Remark" "The Jacket" "The Phone Message" "The Apartment" "The Statue" "The Revenge" "The Heart Attack" "The Deal" "The Baby Shower" "The Chinese Restaurant" "The Busboy"
Season 3	"The Note" "The Truth" "The Pen" "The Dog" "The Library" "The Parking Garage" "The Cafe" "The Tape" "The Nose Job" "The Stranded" "The Alternate Side" "The Red Dot" "The Subway" "The Pez Dispenser" "The Suicide" "The Fix-Up" "The Boyfriend"† "The Limo" "The Good Samaritan" "The Letter" "The Parking Space" "The Keys"
Season 4	"The Trip"† "The Pitch" "The Ticket" "The Wallet" "The Watch" "The Bubble Boy" "The Cheever Letters" "The Opera" "The Virgin" "The Contest" "The Airport" "The Pick" "The Movie" "The Visa" "The Shoes" "The Outing" "The Old Man" "The Implant" "The Junior Mint" "The Smelly Car" "The Handicap Spot" "The Pilot"†
Season 5	"The Mango" "The Puffy Shirt" "The Glasses" "The Sniffing Accountant" "The Bris" "The Lip Reader" "The Non-Fat Yogurt" "The Barber" "The Masseuse" "The Cigar Store Indian" "The Conversion" "The Stall" "The Dinner Party" "The Marine Biologist" "The Pie" "The Stand In" "The Wife" "The Raincoats"† "The Fire" "The Hamptons" "The Opposite"
Season 6	"The Chaperone" "The Big Salad" "The Pledge Drive" "The Chinese Woman" "The Couch" "The Gymnast" "The Soup" "The Mom & Pop Store" "The Secretary" "The Race" "The Switch" "The Label Maker" "The Scofflaw" "The Highlights of 100"† "The Beard" "The Kiss Hello" "The Doorman" "The Jimmy" "The Doodle" "The Fusilli Jerry" "The Diplomat's Club" "The Face Painter" "The Understudy"
Season 7	"The Engagement" "The Postponement" "The Maestro" "The Wink" "The Hot Tub" "The Soup Nazi" "The Secret Code" "The Pool Guy" "The Sponge" "The Gum" "The Rye" "The Caddy" "The Seven" "The Cadillac"† "The Shower Head" "The Doll" "The Friar's Club" "The Wig Master" "The Calzone" "The Bottle Deposit"† "The Wait Out" "The Invitations"
Season 8	"The Foundation" "The Soul Mate" "The Bizarro Jerry" "The Little Kicks" "The Package" "The Fatigues" "The Checks" "The Chicken Roaster" "The Abstinence" "The Andrea Doria" "The Little Jerry" "The Money" "The Comeback" "The Van Buren Boys" "The Susie" "The Pothole" "The English Patient" "The Nap" "The Yada Yada" "The Millennium" "The Muffin Tops" "The Summer of George"
Season 9	"The Butter Shave" "The Voice" "The Serenity Now" "The Blood" "The Junk Mail" "The Merv Griffin Show" "The Slicer" "The Betrayal" "The Apology" "The Strike" "The Dealership" "The Reverse Peephole" "The Cartoon" "The Strongbox" "The Wizard" "The Burning" "The Bookstore" "The Frogger" "The Maid" "The Puerto Rican Day" "The Chronicle"† "The Finale"†
† Indicates two-part episode

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