the dog

(S03E04) This is one of the last episodes in Season Three that feels  like "early Seinfeld": slow plotting, a somewhat awkward dialogue rhythm, and the exploration of interpersonal relationships that actually makes it seem like the Fab Four are caring, functioning human beings. Don't worry, though; Larry David and company shook themselves of that notion pretty soon after they wrote this one.

The thing that's always bugged me about this episode is the Elaine - George plot. This is where Elaine and George find that they don't have anythng to say to each other unless it's about Jerry. They're "friends-in-law," as Elaine puts it. For some reason, I never bought this plot; we had seen the two interact without Jerry in the past and get along great.