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Mad About You S5E11 — The Recital

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Mad About You•Season 5•Episode 11

The Recital

6.8/10 · 122 votesJan 14, 199723 min

Ranked #21 of 24 in Season 5•−0.5 vs season avg

A politically incorrect Jamie pays the price for commenting about Ryan's ability as a budding violinist, while a simmering Paul works up the nerve to confront their therapist about her overcharging ways.

Directed byDavid Steinberg

Written byJenji Kohan

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Cast5

Paul Reiser

Paul Reiser

Paul Buchman

Helen Hunt

Helen Hunt

Jamie Buchman

Anne Ramsay

Anne Ramsay

Lisa Stemple

Leila Kenzle

Leila Kenzle

Fran Devanow

John Pankow

John Pankow

Ira Buchman

Crew2

Jenji Kohan

Jenji Kohan

Writer

David Steinberg

David Steinberg

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Recital" is episode 11 of Mad About You season 5. It scored 6.8/10 from 122 votes, ranking #21 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by David Steinberg and written by Jenji Kohan, it aired on January 14, 1997.

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