Ep 18. The Friars Club

In Seinfeld season 7 episode 18 titled "The Friars Club," Jerry is offered membership to a prestigious club for comedians called The Friars Club. However, he soon discovers that the club's strict rules and traditions clash with his own comedic style and he struggles to fit in with the other members.

Meanwhile, George is trying to avoid his girlfriend's parents after lying to them about his career and Kramer gets a job at a bagel shop that turns out to be a front for a bookmaking operation.

Throughout the episode, Jerry tries to come up with a joke that will impress the other Friars Club members and earn their acceptance, but he finds himself constantly being criticized and dismissed by the club's president, played by veteran comedian Milton Berle.

As Jerry navigates the club's strict protocols and values, he begins to realize that the Friars Club might not be the ideal place for him after all. Despite this, he continues to try to find a joke that will impress the club members, leading to some hilarious and awkward moments.

George's storyline sees him desperately trying to avoid his girlfriend's parents, who believe he is an architect instead of the unemployed slacker that he really is. His attempts to avoid them lead to some comical mishaps, including a run-in with Jerry at the Friars Club.

Kramer's storyline involves him getting a job at a bagel shop that turns out to be a front for a bookmaking operation. As he becomes more involved with the bookies, he begins to develop a passion for the world of gambling and bets on a horse race with disastrous results.

Overall, "The Friars Club" is a classic Seinfeld episode that showcases the show's trademark blend of social satire and absurdist humor. Jerry's struggle to fit in with the Friars Club members, George's attempts to keep up his elaborate lies, and Kramer's misadventures in the world of gambling all combine to create a hilarious and memorable episode.