for those wondering why the scenes are reversed: this episode is a parody of the 1983 drama "betrayal" with jeremy irons, ben kingsley and patricia hodge, from harold pinter's 1978 stage play of the same name. it's the story of jeremy's years-long affair with his best friend's wife, told from end to beginning.
I actually did not know this, always just assumed it was an artifact of 90s post-modern experimental non-linear filmmaking (which was a satisfying enough explanation for me) but this fact adds another layer of depth to that. Nice one!
When I was in high school we read Betrayal by Harold Pinter about a month before this episode came out. We came into class the day after the episode and told our English teacher about it. One of my classmates had recorded the episode and we watched it during the next class. That was pretty fun.
that concept is based upon a theatre piece by the same name , "Betrayal" by Harold Pinter. The Seinfeld screenwriters wanted to paint an homage to the author with this episode
Probably one of the top 5 episodes, or atleast top 10. Uniquely made in reverse chronological sequence, Every character at their best and to make it all better Jerry's "what's mine is yours offer" to Kramer which he regretted the rest of his life 😂
@@BDUBZ49 It's not unrelated with Nina. George yells REPARATIONS to Elaine due to Jerry's betrayal. The part I said is a few additional seconds after Elaine refuses to sleep with George.
I gotta try that line sometime if im having a great time with a girl and we are alone. "We always have great conversations, no awkward pauses, thats probably why we havent fooled around..." Then after a second or two....
@@supportsquid Thats not a first date line.... thats a line you use when things are already going very well and you both know each other very well and you are trying to broach the subject.
........probably not, but I've seen crazier situations, if I were george I woulda been hesitant about getting with her once Jerry said they were too compatible
@@bosmith1820 Ya, and again, if Jerry had told me, that the only reason they never dated was because they were TOO compatible, I woulda never even tried it, setting yourself up for failure
This might be my favorite Seinfeld episode ever -- hilarious and very clever. Offhand, the only episode I can think of that rivals it is The Rye (the marble rye).
My girlfriend said to me that she liked the name 'Nina', I told her the name reminded me this chapter. She has never watched seinfeld, I could't stop laughing told her about this.
I love how there’s a call back to Jerry and Elaine’s relationship from the earlier seasons during the wedding when George thinks sleeping with Elaine will get back at Jerry when at this point Jerry and Elaine don’t even care about each other anymore.
0:38.... yeah what is all the rest for anyway? 🥴 Didnt know they were best friend, just stuck acquaintance. 4:30 is like... never seen face, like real Jerry?
Gotta love how the dramatic story of secrets and betrayal in the middle, begins and ends with a typical frivolous joke plotline about a pair of shoes Much like the whole series begins and ends with a pointless discussion about shirt buttons 🤯
for those wondering why the scenes are reversed: this episode is a parody of the 1983 drama "betrayal" with jeremy irons, ben kingsley and patricia hodge, from harold pinter's 1978 stage play of the same name. it's the story of jeremy's years-long affair with his best friend's wife, told from end to beginning.
That’s so cool. I didn’t know that. Thank you for sharing
I actually did not know this, always just assumed it was an artifact of 90s post-modern experimental non-linear filmmaking (which was a satisfying enough explanation for me) but this fact adds another layer of depth to that. Nice one!
@@tommymclaughlin-artist Nice.
Klaus von Bueller
When I was in high school we read Betrayal by Harold Pinter about a month before this episode came out. We came into class the day after the episode and told our English teacher about it. One of my classmates had recorded the episode and we watched it during the next class. That was pretty fun.
George rocking Timberlands😂👏🏾
He from NY lol
@@WoodT92 that explains it 😅😂🤣👍🏾
Painted black was wild bidness 🤣
George is the greatest sitcom character of all time
Personally he’s my second favorite after Michael Scott 😅
Definitely the one who slept with the most beautiful women.
Kramer is also the greatest
I agree.
Ever ever lol
“You’ve slept with the groom?! 😁” The way Jason Alexander delivers that line is pure gold.
It's gold Jerry , pure gold
@@diegow7504yeahhhh im huge!
Why didn't Jason Alexander get an Oscar Award for playing George? He was hilarious
@@ManelPeate Because Seinfeld is a play. He'd only be eligible for a Grammy.
@@kradz5172 it's emmy not grammy 😂
"You don't have a replacement lined up for me, do you?" Chuckle followed by a nervous look at Jerry's sinister epression.
Love the concept of telling a typical Seinfeld plot in reverse chronological order and it's hilarious!!! 😂
It was genius............
@@LoneLee2022 ¹
that concept is based upon a theatre piece by the same name , "Betrayal" by Harold Pinter. The Seinfeld screenwriters wanted to paint an homage to the author with this episode
@@Berekozza89 Ah, well they did a fine job of it.
It'sa parody. You need more reference points to appreciate it even more.
"Funny guy! Right here!" 👈🏻🤣
Jerry’s smirk at George’s question at 4:30 is one of Jerry’s best acting moments in his show
I agree!! 😂😂
Elaine was so beautiful in the Indian attire. 🔥
🌼🌺🌸"You monkeys!"
i thought she was some random local lady 😂
Saree
No wonder why last 3 out of 5 miss World's are from India.
@@rishabchaudhary4489
Saree?? Really??
No apologies necessary!!
…it’s actually great.
Wonderful.
2:50 "who else you got back there" was perfectly delivered
Cringe.
Yeah, it's called "doing the job".
You notice how proud Jerry is of what he did right up until Elaine walks in.
"I'm not... gonna tell you... any... more."
"You already told me everything!"
I’ve found the series’ best line, in my opinion. “That’s all?!?!? That’s everything!! I don’t know what the rest is for, anyway!”
4:06
George: "Was there a problem with (Nina)? Was she a man?"
Jerry: "Are you?"
Great stuff.
I love that part
That was absolutely hilarious, that was perfect
Probably one of the top 5 episodes, or atleast top 10. Uniquely made in reverse chronological sequence, Every character at their best and to make it all better Jerry's "what's mine is yours offer" to Kramer which he regretted the rest of his life 😂
Sits at #1 in my book.
half of the 189 episodes are top 10 episodes, if not more than half....
@@the6ig6adwolf One of the best ones..........
or at least top 15, or at least top 20...
i dint like this format, one of the worst imo
The part from 0:58 - 1:49 never fails to make me laugh. “Funny guy, right here!”
Real New Yorker wearing his timbs in every situation 😂
😂
George: You don't have a replacement lined up for me, do you?
Jerry: 🙂
See above comment ☝️
😂😂 Jerry's sinister expression.
She looks like Marisa Tomei
Best part in the scene is George destroying the ceremony laughing out loud about Elaine and the groom 🤣🤣 and you left that out
Didn't have anything to do with the Nina arc.
@@BDUBZ49 It's not unrelated with Nina. George yells REPARATIONS to Elaine due to Jerry's betrayal. The part I said is a few additional seconds after Elaine refuses to sleep with George.
@@carlsnider3966 and now youre yelling REPARATIONS!!! lol
That’s all? That’s everything 😂
Idk what all the rest of it is for anyway?!😂
"JERRY SEINFELD IS A FUNNNNNY GUY!" is maybe my favorite line from the whole show. That and "Im out there Jerry and im loving every minute of it!"
Elaine has the best portrayal of an infrequent drunk I’ve ever seen 😂
@jeffw8218, IYHO, that is.
@@4thandinches Yeah, obviously it’s my opinion…
Are those Timberlands ... Painted black ?! LMFAOOOO
0:17 she's beautiful
George’s fit was crazy in this one.
I've been using the phrase "so and so is a funny guy!" for the past 20 years when I don't really like someone and they are none the wiser. Brilliant.
Damn that woman has got such a sweet voice and an amazing physique. How the heck did George pull that off
Because it said so in the script
@@Meltedcheese567 That is some information. Funny guy! Arthur Aguirre is a funny guy!!
Stanley; he's right, though
@@ElvarMasson funny guy, right here! 😡😡😡😡
@@LallanAlexHockstetter And ?
Damn, is there any topic that seinfeld can't make funny? This show is top level humor.
Elaine in the Indian woman attire is Genuinely done. From hair to toe 💯%
Absolutely
She looks gorgeous
3:13 this woman was one of the hottest women on the show.
She was right up there with Nikki, Teri Hatcher, and Susy’s friend from college.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
@@inncogneato6341 But not really
@@bosmith1820yes, it is.
love the reverse storytelling. Great job Editor!
Its a "shame" we don't see more of drunk Elaine
Damn Right. She's climbing on top of Jerry and he didn't try to take advantage of her?
@@LoneLee2022 bro what is wrong with u
@@577niccy Opportunity knocks but once.........
One of the best lines in Seinfeld belongs to George. Epic one. "You slept with the groom?" 🤣
best looking chick in the history of the show in my opinion
I loved the storytelling on this episode!! One of my favourites!!
4:29 is like the best acting Jerry did in the series lol.
This was a great episode.
"It's In The Vault"....NO ONE on that show could ever keep a secret. It was just easier and faster to get "The Goods" from Elaine! CHEERS Everyone!
"Too many people know the combination." lol
@@lonelyheroine While Jerry "demonstrates" how people know!🤣🤣🤣
For me this one was the best episode. Well written.
Dammit, I had an awkward pause with a girl 32 years ago. Been married 31 years and 7 children later. Curse the awkward pause!
I gotta try that line sometime if im having a great time with a girl and we are alone.
"We always have great conversations, no awkward pauses, thats probably why we havent fooled around..."
Then after a second or two....
...she gets up and leaves.
@@supportsquid Thats not a first date line.... thats a line you use when things are already going very well and you both know each other very well and you are trying to broach the subject.
@@madlarkin8 this
@@madlarkin8 This can be a pick up line depending on how you deliver it.
@@madlarkin8you don’t broach you keep your mouth shut!
George: Is there a problem with her? Is she a man?
Jerry: Are you?
best scene from Tenet
More like Memento
The lowest Jerry sunk in the series. George is not a saint by any means, but he was really "shafted" by Jerry.
2:18
I love Elaine's smile
😂❤
George is a brilliant actor..... He's really funny 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@Danny Tallmage what a strange little person you are
Whoever Nina is, she has beautiful hair.
She's stunning
Justine Miceli
This is easily one of my favorite episodes.
Chronological order (I think):
4:04 "One Hour Earlier"
3:44 "Thirty Minutes Earlier"
3:13 "One Hour Earlier"
2:20 "One Day Earlier"
1:48 "One Day Earlier"
2:05 "Forty Five Minutes Earlier"
0:55 "Five Hours Earlier"
0:45 "The Night Before"
0:00
"That's all! That's everything!" Lmao!!
3:39
Jerry's evil smile is hilarious
😂😂😂😂
3:39 DAMN. That look. Whoa.
That’s definitely for the bed
If that happened in real life, Jerry and George probably wouldn't be friends anymore.
........probably not, but I've seen crazier situations, if I were george I woulda been hesitant about getting with her once Jerry said they were too compatible
And George still accompanied them to India. Don't know how the heck he held his ground during the whole trip 😅
I don't betas throw away their opportunities to get throwaways from a famous friend
plus:
George knows deep down he'd have done the same
If it happened in real life, Nina wouldn't be dating George. A gorgeous woman like that wouldn't date a short stalky bald man.
@@bosmith1820 Ya, and again, if Jerry had told me, that the only reason they never dated was because they were TOO compatible, I woulda never even tried it, setting yourself up for failure
This episode was perfect, from finish to start!
😂😂😂
George is wearing Timberlands with a suit, while attending a wedding in India but, he's worried about Jerry smashing Nina before they got together.
That's insecurity 101.
Most straight dudes dont like it when their girl has been banged by his friend, its called being a man
@@redacted2275 how?
“Is she a man?”
“Are you?”
Justine Miceli. Loved her in NYPD Blue; they wrote her out of the cast too soon.
Clever, hilarious, beautiful episode. And it predates the Nolan film, “Memento.”
"it's and expression!" George is so great
4:31 Even funnier knowing the salary negotiations Jason, Julia and Michael had😂
This episode is almost Shakespearean.
Many of them were.
Never looked at Jerry the same after this episode
Damn, Jerry made a joke about everyone knowing the combination to Elaine's secret vault, then we cut to him telling Nina the combination to his pants.
she went from 0 - smashed in less than 45 minutes? impressive.
Damn Nina looks like modern day Marisa Tomei HOT
I want this chronologically ordered
This might be my favorite Seinfeld episode ever -- hilarious and very clever. Offhand, the only episode I can think of that rivals it is The Rye (the marble rye).
My girlfriend said to me that she liked the name 'Nina', I told her the name reminded me this chapter. She has never watched seinfeld, I could't stop laughing told her about this.
another Christopher Nolan classic juxtaposition of plot events that unravels into madness
I actually like this better with Jerry’s standup routines being deleted.
The stand-up parts were so not funny ...
they werent being used anymore anyway
I love how there’s a call back to Jerry and Elaine’s relationship from the earlier seasons during the wedding when George thinks sleeping with Elaine will get back at Jerry when at this point Jerry and Elaine don’t even care about each other anymore.
Has anyone edited this episode into chronological order? I'd like to see it.
3:13 You know it was supposed to say 5 minutes earlier
1:52 is this Elaine or heath ledger doing the Joker
Mischke Mishmash. There was smoke coming off the pen 🖊️ when the writers penned that line.
0:38.... yeah what is all the rest for anyway? 🥴 Didnt know they were best friend, just stuck acquaintance. 4:30 is like... never seen face, like real Jerry?
This was a nice editing compared to others.
The turban ratio on the plane was unusually high.
“Is she a man. Are you?” 😂
That episode was brilliant cause it was told backwards. So funny.
4:10 killed me.
Elaine: "Here! You are going to India with us tomorrow"
George: "For how long?"
Elaine: "3 days!"
Elaine must be balling
I love this episode
I went out and bought Timberlines after seeing this episode. Lol 😂 .
He schnopped me
damn.. forgot about the time nolan directed a seinfeld ep
A lot of otherwise good actors don't play drunk very well, but Julia nails it.
Anyone know what is printed on the mug that Jerry is drinking out of at 3:18? Or the Artist?
4:10 oooooh controversial
I once struck up a conversation with a really cute lab tech there was a reallly akward pause. Good thing I was strapped down for an MRI.
3:14 It looks like a bug flies into her hair.
Nts 0:10 4:07
One of my favorite episodes
I’m so far back into the past I’m wearing Reebok air pumps.
I don’t know what all the rest of it is for anyway…🤣🤣
One of their best episode
Gotta love how the dramatic story of secrets and betrayal in the middle, begins and ends with a typical frivolous joke plotline about a pair of shoes
Much like the whole series begins and ends with a pointless discussion about shirt buttons 🤯
wrong
Goodnight, Jugdish!
"Probably the reason"
Everyone mentioning Christopher Nolan. The idea comes from a 1978 Harold Pinter play called ‘Betrayal’