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The Dog (Seinfeld episode)
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"The Dog" is the twenty-first episode of Seinfeld
. The episode was the fourth episode of the show's third season. It aired on October 9, 1991.
is on a plane back home when a drunk man next to him (played by Joseph Maher
) falls sick and asks Jerry to take care of his dog while he recovers. He promises to call him and take the dog back when he comes to New York. The dog "Farfel" (although it can frequently be heard barking loudly, the dog is never seen
) turns out to be very disobedient, barking constantly, and Jerry can't go out anywhere.
Jerry, George
and Elaine
were supposed to see the movie "Prognosis Negative" but Jerry informs them that he has to take care of the dog and asks them to go without him. George and Elaine realize they don't have much in common without Jerry around; they have a good conversation only when they are making fun of Jerry. Kramer
also attempts to break up with his girlfriend, who is also unseen, in a very melodramatic fashion and later attempts to get back together in the same fashion. Jerry, tired of the dog, tries to contact the sick man, but soon finds out the sick man checked out of the hospital several days ago. Jerry then decides to take the dog to the city pound, but Elaine persuades him to let her stay with the dog for one more day. The sick man finally calls while Elaine is there, and picks up the dog, to Jerry's relief.
Seinfeld
Seinfeld is an American television sitcom that originally aired on NBC from July 5, 1989, to May 14, 1998, lasting nine seasons, and is now in syndication. It was created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, the latter starring as a fictionalized version of himself...
. The episode was the fourth episode of the show's third season. It aired on October 9, 1991.
Plot
JerryJerry Seinfeld (character)
Jerome "Jerry" Seinfeld is the main protagonist of the American television sitcom Seinfeld . The straight man among his group of friends, this semi-fictionalized version of comedian Jerry Seinfeld was named after, co-created by, based on, and played by Seinfeld himself.The series revolves around...
is on a plane back home when a drunk man next to him (played by Joseph Maher
Joseph Maher
Joseph Maher was an Irish character actor who appeared in 43 films and was nominated for three Tony Awards and a Drama Desk Award for his supporting roles on the stage.-Career:...
) falls sick and asks Jerry to take care of his dog while he recovers. He promises to call him and take the dog back when he comes to New York. The dog "Farfel" (although it can frequently be heard barking loudly, the dog is never seen
Unseen character
In fiction, an unseen character is a character that is never directly observed by the audience but is only described by other characters. They are a common device in drama and have been called "triumphs of theatrical invention". They are continuing characters — characters who are currently in...
) turns out to be very disobedient, barking constantly, and Jerry can't go out anywhere.
Jerry, George
George Costanza
George Louis Costanza is a character in the American television sitcom Seinfeld , played by Jason Alexander. He has variously been described as a "short, stocky, slow-witted, bald man" , "Lord of the Idiots" , and as "the greatest sitcom character of all time"...
and Elaine
Elaine Benes
Elaine Marie Benes is a fictional character on the American television sitcom Seinfeld , played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Elaine's best friend is her ex-boyfriend Jerry Seinfeld; she is also good friends with George Costanza and Cosmo Kramer...
were supposed to see the movie "Prognosis Negative" but Jerry informs them that he has to take care of the dog and asks them to go without him. George and Elaine realize they don't have much in common without Jerry around; they have a good conversation only when they are making fun of Jerry. Kramer
Cosmo Kramer
Cosmo Kramer, usually referred to as simply "Kramer", is a fictional character on the American television sitcom Seinfeld , played by Michael Richards...
also attempts to break up with his girlfriend, who is also unseen, in a very melodramatic fashion and later attempts to get back together in the same fashion. Jerry, tired of the dog, tries to contact the sick man, but soon finds out the sick man checked out of the hospital several days ago. Jerry then decides to take the dog to the city pound, but Elaine persuades him to let her stay with the dog for one more day. The sick man finally calls while Elaine is there, and picks up the dog, to Jerry's relief.