The Best Episodes Written By Carol Leifer

#1 - One Day

Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 5/16/2024

As Deborah contends with writer’s block and Ava with a broken heart, the pair decide to clear their heads in the woods.

Director: N/A

Writer: Carol Leifer

#2 - The Rye

Season 7 Episode 11 - Aired 1/4/1996

George's parents meet Susan's; Elaine fears her enthusiasm may have scared off the musician she's dating; Kramer drives a hansom cab, but feeds his steed bad fuel.

Director: Andy Ackerman

Writer: Carol Leifer

#3 - The Lip Reader

Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 10/28/1993

A tennis lineswoman is game to help George learn why he's been dumped.

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: Carol Leifer

#4 - The Prank

Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 1/29/1997

Larry becomes convinced that his new paramour Lori Loughlin has taken money from his wallet. Hank tries to impress a woman by putting her precocious son on the show as an expert in geography. Phil arranges for phony auditions so he can meet some beautiful actresses.

Director: Michael Lange

Writer: Carol Leifer

#5 - The Understudy

Season 6 Episode 24 - Aired 5/18/1995

Jerry dates Bette Midler's understudy, who gets the call after George injures Bette; Elaine suspects she's being insulted in Korean.

Director: Andy Ackerman

Writer: Carol Leifer

#6 - The Hamptons

Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 5/12/1994

In the Hamptons, George's date sunbathes topless; Kramer steals lobsters; and a handsome doctor compliments Elaine, or does he?

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: Carol Leifer

#7 - The Secretary

Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 12/8/1994

Clothing problems are a hang-up; George hires a secretary.

Director: David Owen Trainor

Writer: Carol Leifer

#8 - The Beard

Season 6 Episode 16 - Aired 2/9/1995

A toupee qualifies George to date Kramer's friend; Elaine tries to change a gay man; Jerry owns up to watching "Melrose Place."

Director: Andy Ackerman

Writer: Carol Leifer

#9 - Two Monkeys and a Panda

Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 3/2/2011

Claire runs herself ragged trying to fix the relationship between Haley and Alex, while Phil sneaks off to the spa. Meanwhile, Gloria is horrified by Jay's morbid plans to purchase two side-by-side crypts in preparation of their death, and Cameron decides he wants to write a book that celebrates the fact that Lily is adopted, but soon learns something new.

Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller

Writer: Carol Leifer

#10 - 96th Academy Awards

Season 72 Episode 1 - Aired 3/10/2024

Director: Hamish Hamilton

Writer: Carol Leifer

#11 - A Visit from Fay

Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/19/2007

Can Jennifer survive the visit from Fay and how will Jeff Audrey deal with no TV?

Director: Mark Cendrowski

Writer: Carol Leifer