Ep 16. The Stand-In
- PG
- February 24, 1994
- 22 min
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7.6 (3,435)
Jerry Seinfeld and George Costanza are in a coffee shop discussing George's latest job opportunity. George has landed an interview to be a hand model, and he is ecstatic. However, he is worried that his hands are not up to par. Jerry suggests that George find a stand-in for his hands for the interview, so George seeks out a woman with beautiful hands to be his stand-in.
Meanwhile, Elaine Benes is dating a man named Carl, who loves to dance. However, Elaine hates dancing and wants to avoid it at all costs. She enlists the help of Kramer to distract Carl during a party so she can avoid dancing with him. Kramer, always up for an adventure, agrees to help Elaine and concocts a plan to create a distraction at the party.
Back at the coffee shop, Jerry runs into an old acquaintance, Bania, who buys Jerry a meal at a nearby diner in exchange for a suit. Jerry reluctantly agrees to the deal, but soon realizes that Bania did not buy him a full meal. Bania only bought Jerry a soup, so Jerry becomes determined to even the score and get a full meal out of Bania.
As the episode progresses, George's stand-in hand model becomes increasingly creepy and awakens a fear in George that he never knew existed. Elaine's plan to avoid dancing with Carl backfires when he catches on to her scheme, and she is forced to dance with him anyway. Meanwhile, Jerry's plan to get a full meal out of Bania takes a turn for the worse when Bania gives him a suit that he soon realizes has a "curse" on it.
In typical Seinfeld fashion, the episode comes full circle when George's hand model inadvertently saves the day for Elaine, and Jerry gets the last laugh on Bania.
The Stand-In is a classic Seinfeld episode, filled with hilarious moments and quirky characters. From George's obsession with his hands to Elaine's avoidance of dancing, the episode is packed with relatable situations that are sure to make viewers laugh out loud. With its witty writing and impeccable comedic timing, The Stand-In is a must-watch for anyone who loves Seinfeld or just needs a good laugh.
