Ep 23. The Wait Out

Jerry and Elaine are in a predicament when their friends, who were visiting for the weekend, decide they want to break up their marriage and stay in New York City. Meanwhile, George and his girlfriend are also struggling to decide if they should stay together or break up. The two couples lament about their relationships, and ultimately decide to wait for something better to come along. However, while waiting, both couples find unexpected new romances that threaten to complicate their lives even further.

As the episode opens, Jerry and Elaine's friends, Joel and Lisa, visit from out of town for the weekend. However, it quickly becomes apparent that they are miserable with their lives and their marriage, and want to stay in New York City indefinitely. This puts Jerry and Elaine in an uncomfortable position, as they do not want their friends to stay with them, but also do not want to offend them by telling them to leave.

Meanwhile, George and his girlfriend, Karen, are also dealing with relationship issues. They believe that they are not right for each other and are considering breaking up. However, the more they discuss it, the more they realize that they do not have any better options. They both decide to stay in the relationship, at least for the time being.

As the episode progresses, the two couples discuss their relationship woes with each other. Joel and Lisa are convinced that Jerry and Elaine are the perfect couple, but Jerry and Elaine confide in each other that their relationship is far from perfect. They both feel like they settled for each other, and wonder if they could do better.

This leads to a series of comical situations in which Jerry and Elaine try to avoid their friends and find reasons for them to leave. However, their efforts are in vain, as Joel and Lisa refuse to leave and continue to make themselves at home in Jerry's apartment.

Meanwhile, George and Karen try to navigate their newfound commitment to each other. They both feel like they settled for each other, but are comforted by the fact that at least they have someone. However, their newfound comfort is short-lived, as they both meet other people who they believe are better suited for them.

As the episode comes to a close, both couples find themselves in unexpected new romances. Jerry and Elaine have a chance encounter with a couple at a dinner party who they believe are their perfect matches, while George meets a woman who he believes is the ideal woman for him. However, their newfound relationships are threatened by the fact that they are all still in relationships with other people.

The episode ends with the two couples wondering if they will ever be able to find true happiness and love, or if they are doomed to just settle for what they have. The Wait Out is a hilarious and relatable episode that explores the ups and downs of relationships, and the fear of settling for something less than perfect.