SummaryThis is a show about nothing; however, for a show about nothing, this show has many complex plots, sub-plots, is very well written and put together. So much so that until the public caught onto the series, the television critics were responsible for helping to keep it alive. The critics further went on and made the series victorious in every cate... Read More
Created By:Larry David, Jerry Seinfeld
Seinfeld
9 Seasons
Season 1 Premiere:
Jul 5, 1989
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
84
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Universal Acclaim
9.0
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
84
94% Positive
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
6% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Jul 12, 2013
100
It is so good, so unbelievable, I can't believe anything was that good on TV last year. And it's going to be even better this year, as it continues doing these shows about nothing. [16 Sep 1993]
Feb 21, 2013
100
This is just the kind of amusingly off-center comedy now missing from NBC's lineup, one of those rare, delightful meshings of concept, cast and execution, with producer Tom Cherones providing inspired direction. Nothing is forced. [31 May 1990, p.F9]
User score
Universal Acclaim
9.0
94% Positive
749 Ratings
749 Ratings
3% Mixed
24 Ratings
24 Ratings
3% Negative
22 Ratings
22 Ratings
Mar 19, 2022
10
There isn't much I can add to how brilliant Seinfeld is. It is a true gem of a sit-com and has very quickly become one of my favourite shows of all time. It looks lovely, the photography is always skillful and the locations and sets are striking and effective. The music is pretty infectious, granted it is not the best asset of the show but it is good. The best asset of the show is easily the writing. Very rarely has there been a sitcom or a show even where the writing is consistently witty and hilarious, even in the weaker episodes it makes its mark. The story lines and episode ideas are outstanding, maybe it doesn't always cover new ground but the situations are always superbly realised and priceless. In fact there are several episodes of Seinfeld I would deem masterpieces of comedy. The characters do have flaws certainly, but they are also likable. And the acting is brilliant, with the interplay shining in every single episode. Overall, superb comedy show and deserves to be up there with the best. 10/10 Bethany Cox
Nov 15, 2021
10
Never a single bad episode. Still find it funny to this day even when I know what they will say
Jul 12, 2013
90
When it was first on, I could see how good and admirable an effort they were making in blending the onstage and private lives of a comic, but basically I didn't care that much about it. But it's gotten better and better. By this year it's the one network comedy show that consistently impresses me and that I keep watching just for enjoyment. [19 Mar 1992]
Feb 21, 2013
80
Funny. The characters, even the hip comic star, become likable very quickly. Despite yourself, you'll be laughing before the first commercial. [31 May 1990, p.C11]
Feb 21, 2013
80
One weak link is fellow stand-up comic Michael Richards as Seinfeld's wacky neighbor. He isn't wacky or neighborly enough; it just doesn't work. But he's in the minority where "Seinfeld" is concerned. You may not convulsively guffaw, but you're bound to convincingly smile. Here's one that worked out just right.
Feb 21, 2013
80
There are some who might be jarred by the format, seamless as it is. And still others might be compelled to argue that with this format one gets neither a sitcom nor a comedy show, but insufficient portions of each...But there is an intriguing honesty to this method, and, in its fashion, it shows how life's tiny travail can work its way into comedy club laughs. [31 May 1990, p.C4]
Feb 21, 2013
40
Lacking much in the way of attitude, the show seems obsolete and irrelevant. What it boils down to is that Seinfeld, likable as he may be, is a mayonnaise clown in a world that requires a little horseradish. [31 May 1990, p.3D]
Oct 29, 2021
10
Simply put, one of the greatest - if not THE greatest - shows of all time, and certainly in my top 2.
Aug 28, 2020
10
A fantastic show! So funny. Out of it’s 8 seasons only a couple episodes are weak. In regard to sitcoms, that’s astonishing.
Dec 10, 2019
10
Best sitcom of all time, best TV show of all time.
There's not a single bad episoded, all classics.
Aug 29, 2024
6
Good for its time, hasn't aged well, just a bunch of corny skits with pretentious acting.
Production Company:
- West-Shapiro
- Castle Rock Entertainment
Initial Release Date:Jul 5, 1989
Number of seasons:9 Seasons
Rating:TV-PG
Awards
Golden Globes, USA
• 3 Wins & 15 Nominations
Primetime Emmy Awards
• 10 Wins & 68 Nominations
Online Film & Television Association
• 8 Wins & 32 Nominations
