The Glasses

Season 5, Episode 3, "The Glasses" In spite of not often being considered one of the classic Seinfeld episodes, "The Glasses" is a favorite of mine. Even in the standards of the brilliant fifth season the episode stands out for me.

Even if the overall writing of the episode isn't perfect, and the story doesn't make much sense, the episode has some of the funniest moments in the show's history: George squinting himself into eating an onion instead of an apple, Kramer threatening Dwayne with a packet of sugar, Elaine showing rabies symptoms - these are some of the cast's greatest acting moments. Also noteworthy is Breaking Bad's Anna Gunn as Jerry's girlfriend of the week.

It's just like real life.

September 22 2023.

What is this episode of Seinfeld about?:

George shops for glasses

Elaine is bitten by a bully breed. (no one cares)

Jerry is suspicious of his girlfriend cheating on him

Kramer tries to get George a discount and installed an air conditioner.

The story and the production overview:

A fun absolutely nice episode. Minus the worthless mutt mauling Elaine.

Typical dognut bringing in their dog into a public building and having it maul someone for no reason. The owner just fleed without saying anything just like dognuts do in real life.

Overall this episode had jokes and a fun storyline.

Highlight:

AC Falling on the worthless mutant... Wanna get some pizza.

Laugh meter: 9

Girlfriend attractiveness:

Jerry's girl was an 8.

Love it? Okay? Meh? Or Hash?:

love it.

Last Words: the dog had problems.

There are three plots running through this one. It starts with George showing up at Jerry's with prescription swim goggles. His glass were stolen at the gym. Kramer, who has gotten Jerry a discount air conditioner, sends George to an eyewear store. He tries on all kinds of glasses. While there, a guy comes in with a dog and the dog bites Elaine. That is plot two. But the third has to do with George thinking he saw Jerry's girlfriend making out on the street with another guy. Of course, he is nearly blind, but Jerry has no trouble believing him because he squinted and has the ability to see Raccoons on the road when he squints. Also, a great conclusion.

This is Seinfeld at its best. This hilarious episode features multiple overlapping storylines and each of the characters is at their comedic best, period. Season 5 really showed off how well these characters get along and how many of their antics are things we might run into in our daily lives, period. It is not the best episode ever of Seinfeld, but it is definitely an example of 10 out of 10 hilarious TV comedy, period. There is no show in the last 10 years that is as funny as this one show. The storyline is so intricate with each character coming together in the same plot with wildly different issues is sheer brilliance.

I like the bit where George wore prescription goggles