The Outing
- Episode aired Feb 11, 1993
- PG
- 22m
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9.4/10
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A prank by Elaine leads a newspaper journalist to think that Jerry and George are gay.A prank by Elaine leads a newspaper journalist to think that Jerry and George are gay.A prank by Elaine leads a newspaper journalist to think that Jerry and George are gay.
Charley J. Garrett
- Man #1
- (as Charley Garrett)
Tory Christopher
- Restaurant Patron
- (uncredited)
Ruth Cohen
- Ruthie Cohen
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAccording to interviews accompanying the DVD version, the writers were worried that the story might be offensive. Writer Larry Charles wrote a note that read, "Not that there's anything wrong with that," and Jerry Seinfeld recognized that if that line were added to the script it would not only be funny but it might make it less offensive. Seinfeld seemed to be proved right when the show won a GLAAD Media Award.
- GoofsA two line phone needs two phone lines to work. What Jerry is doing could be accomplished with call waiting.
- Quotes
[repeated line]
Jerry Seinfeld: [on homosexuality] Not that there's anything wrong with that!
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 45th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1993)
- SoundtracksSeinfeld Theme Song
Written by Jonathan Wolff
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Lighten up already!
I was blessed with two great episodes back to back, this season. And this one, alongside the competition, was a real treat. Only overly sensitive people can find any mean spirited humor in this perfect, and highly anticipated gay themed episode. The infamous line « not that there's anything wrong with that ». To mimic some commercials raising awareness about the « cause ». Added another layer of off beat humor, to an already hilarious episode. And even though some parts are too « easy », you want them to go there and maybe more. The 90s...
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