The best episode written by David Mandel is "The Abstinence", rated 8.4/10 from 23 user votes. It was "directed by Andy Ackerman". "The Abstinence" aired on 11/21/1996 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "The Bizarro Jerry".
George's intellect thrives when thoughts of sex are shut out; Elaine wants her intern to become a doctor--stat; Jerry is bumped from a school's Career Day.
Director: Andy Ackerman
Writer: David Mandel
Elaine hangs out with men who are opposites of Jerry, George and Kramer; Kramer stumbles into a white-collar job; Jerry finds a flaw in Elaine's beautiful friend.
Director: Andy Ackerman
Writer: David Mandel
Kramer hires an assistant; George's boss tries to force him out; Elaine bets Jerry she won't get back with her latest ex.
Director: Andy Ackerman
Writer: David Mandel
Post-election night: Selina discovers a possible road to victory. Meanwhile, Amy must figure out if she is back or not; Catherine kicks off a behind-the-scenes documentary project; Mike announces that he and Wendy are adopting a baby from China; and Dan considers a new career.
Director: Chris Addison
Writer: David Mandel
Kramer uses butter for shaving--and more; George's cane is an advantage at his new job; Jerry feels used by his comedy nemesis, Bania; Elaine breaks up with her boyfriend before their flight back from Europe.
Director: Andy Ackerman
Writer: David Mandel
The nominating fight between Selina and her rivals reaches its climax, as their race comes to a historic finish. Series finale.
Director: David Mandel
Writer: David Mandel
An acquaintance latches on to Jerry; George objects to Susan's relationship with his pals; Kramer's new phone number brings many wrong numbers.
Director: Andy Ackerman
Writer: David Mandel
Flashbacks trace the evolution of Jerry, George and Elaine's disastrous trip to a wedding in India, and Kramer's desperate need to barter for a birthday wish.
Director: Andy Ackerman
Writer: David Mandel
Selina and her team prepare for the long-awaited groundbreaking of her library. Amy seeks clarity on her role. Jonah asks a major donor for help. Season finale.
Director: David Mandel
Writer: David Mandel
Kramer becomes the spokesman for a woman George wants to avoid; Jerry's bookie welches; a co-worker mistakes Elaine for someone else, who's reported as a problem worker.
Director: Andy Ackerman
Writer: David Mandel
Gridlocked by a parade, Jerry verbally spars with another driver; George goes to a movie; and Kramer looks for a bathroom. Elaine, meanwhile, searches for a crossing point with a group of strangers.
Director: Andy Ackerman
Writer: David Mandel
Elaine's area code is changed; a co-worker steals George's desired nickname; Jerry sleeps with his maid; Kramer endures a "long-distance relationship" when his girlfriend moves downtown.
Director: Andy Ackerman
Writer: David Mandel
Leonardo Leonardo opens a shop across from the Quick Stop, putting the business in danger.
Director: Chris Bailey
Writer: David Mandel
Elaine suspects a co-worker is faking a hearing impairment; Jerry makes a faux pas at the Friars Club after comic Pat Cooper sponsors him for membership.
Director: Andy Ackerman
Writer: David Mandel
The guys' day slacking off at the Quick Stop is derailed by a spoof of "The Matrix," a carnival riot and a trip through the minds of their illustrators.
Director: Steve Loter
Writer: David Mandel
Homer is shocked to discover that his bowling teammate is an accountant for Fat Tony and his mob. When Fat Tony gets jury duty, he appoints Dan as the temporary don of the mafia. Meanwhile, Lisa adds insects to her vegetarian diet after she passes out in the middle of a saxophone solo, but starts questioning her decision when bugs start pleading for mercy in her dreams.
Director: Mark Kirkland
Writer: David Mandel
A black hole threatens to swallow Springfield, Homer tries to find the source of paranormal activity, and a "Back to the Future" parody in which Bart keeps Marge from marrying Homer.
Director: Steven Dean Moore
Writer: David Mandel