The Best Episodes Written By David Mandel

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.4/10(30 votes)

   #1 - The Abstinence

   S8:E911/21/1996

   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.

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   8.4/10(29 votes)

   #2 - The Bizarro Jerry

   S8:E310/3/1996

   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.

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   8.3/10(18 votes)

   #3 - Morning After

   S5:E14/24/2016

   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.

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   8.1/10(24 votes)

   #4 - The Voice

   S9:E210/2/1997

   Kramer hires an assistant; George's boss tries to force him out; Elaine bets Jerry she won't get back with her latest ex.

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   8.1/10(15 votes)

   #5 - Veep

   S7:E75/12/2019

   The nominating fight between Selina and her rivals reaches its climax, as their race comes to a historic finish. Series finale.

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   8.1/10(25 votes)

   #6 - The Pool Guy

   S7:E811/16/1995

   An acquaintance latches on to Jerry; George objects to Susan's relationship with his pals; Kramer's new phone number brings many wrong numbers.

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   8.0/10(25 votes)

   #7 - The Susie

   S8:E152/13/1997

   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.

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   7.9/10(26 votes)

   #8 - The Puerto Rican Day

   S9:E205/7/1998

   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.

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   #9 - Groundbreaking

   S6:E106/25/2017

   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.

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    7.9/10(25 votes)

    #10 - The Maid

    S9:E194/30/1998

    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.

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    7.8/10(26 votes)

    #11 - The Butter Shave

    S9:E19/25/1997

    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.

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    7.8/10(30 votes)

    #12 - The Betrayal

    S9:E811/20/1997

    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.

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    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Leonardo Leonardo Returns and Dante Has an Important Decision to Make

    S1:E312/22/2002

    Leonardo Leonardo opens a shop across from the Quick Stop, putting the business in danger.

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    7.4/10(28 votes)

    #14 - The Friars Club

    S7:E183/7/1996

    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.

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    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #15 - The Clipshow Wherein Dante and Randal Are Locked in the Freezer and Remember Some of the Great Moments in Their Lives

    S1:E26/7/2000

    The guys take a clip-filled trip down memory lane after getting locked in the Quick Stop's freezer.

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    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #16 - The Last Episode Ever!

    S1:E612/22/2002

    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.

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    6.4/10(17 votes)

    #17 - Penny-Wiseguys

    S24:E511/18/2012

    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.

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    6.3/10(9 votes)

    #18 - A Dissertation on the American Justice System by People Who Have Never Been Inside a Courtroom, Let Alone Know Anything About the Law, but Have Seen Way Too Many Legal Thrillers.

    S1:E15/31/2000

    Jay sues the Quick Stop--and Dante--after slipping on Randal's spilled soda.

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    6.2/10(26 votes)

    #19 - Treehouse of Horror XXIII

    S24:E210/7/2012

    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.

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