Full screenplay script transcript for Seinfeld S09E22: The Finale
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Scene 1
Opening Scene
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It seems like whenever these office people call you in for a meeting, the whole thing is about the sitting down. I would really like to sit down with you. I think we need to sit down and talk. Why don't you come in, and we'll sit down. Well, sometimes the sitting down doesn't work. People get mad at the sitting. You know, we've been sitting here for I don't know how long. How much longer are we just going to sit here? I'll tell you what I think we should do. I think we should all sleep on it. Maybe we're not getting down low enough. Maybe if we all lie down, then our brains will work.
Scene 2
Jerry and George at Monks
57 lines
George
I can't eat this without catsup. Would it kill her to check up on us? Would that be a terrible thing? "How's everything? Do you need anything? What can I do for you?"
Jerry
I know what you mean.
George
Do ya?
Jerry
It's like going out with someone and you never hear from them again.
George
Same thing!
Jerry
Not really, but it's something. Ask the people behind you.
George
Excuse me. Are you using your catsup?
Woman
What do you think? You want to give him the catsup?
Man
It's up to you.
Woman
You know what? I don't think so. I'm going to need it from time to time.
Jerry
So what are you doing later? You want to go to the movies?
George
Nah - what for?
Jerry
To see a movie.
George
I've been to the movies.
Jerry
Not this movie.
George
They're all the same. You go, you sit, you eat popcorn, you watch. I'm sick of it.
Jerry
Did you shower today?
George
Yeah.
Jerry
That's usually the kind of mood I'm in when I haven't showered.
George
When is it going to be my turn, Jerry? When do I get my 15 minutes? I want my 15 minutes!
Jerry
Oh, quit complaining. At least you have your health.
George
Ah! Health's not good enough. I want more than health. Health's not doing it for me anymore. I'm sick of health.
Woman
All right, we're done. You can have it now.
George
Oh, very gracious.
JERRY AND GEORGE AR WALKING DOWN THE SIDEWALK. KRAMER AND ELAINE DRIVE UP
Man
Nice day
George
Yeah.
Jerry
What is that?
Kramer
Hey! JoJo!
Jerry
Ey, ey!
Elaine
All right, thanks for the ride, Kramer.
Kramer
No, thank you. So what are you doing?
Jerry
Nothing.
Kramer
Come on, let's go to the beach.
George
What are you crazy?
Kramer
What? It's a beautiful day.
Jerry
Have a good time.
Kramer
Yeah, there's something in the air today. You feel it? There's something in the air.
Jerry
You know you're turning into Burt Lancaster?
Kramer
Yeah, there's something in the air.
(Kramer drives off)
Elaine
Oh, I forgot to call Jill. Jill. Hi, it's Elaine. How is your father? Is everything okay? What? I can't hear you so good. There's a lot of static. Wha? I'm going to call you back.
Jerry
Jill's father is in the hospital and you call to ask about him on a cell phone?
Elaine
What? No good?
Jerry
Faux pas.
Elaine
Faux pas?
George
Big hefty stinking faux pas.
Elaine
Why?
Jerry
You can't make a health inquiry on a cell phone. It's like saying "I don't want to take up any of my important time in my home so I'll just get it out of the way on the street."
George
On-the-street cell-phone call is the lowest phone call you can make.
Jerry
It's an act of total disregard. It's selfish.
George
It's dismissive.
Jerry
It's pompous.
George
Why don't you think before you do something?
Elaine
Here's a thought - Bye bye.
(Elaine leaves)
George
Too much?
Scene 3
Jerry and George Enter Jerry's Apartment.
6 lines
George
Boy - I'm really surprised at Elaine - that whole phone business - she should know better than that.
Jerry
Hey - hey - hey!
George
What?
Jerry
Where do you think this relationship is? If you are thinking of instituting an open-door urination policy, let me disabuse you of that notion right now, my friend.
George
You're so uptight.
Jerry
Uptight? Let's all just have a big pee party. Hey everybody, grab a bucket. We're going up to Jerry's. It's a pee party.
Scene 4
Jerry Listens to His Answering Machne.
23 lines
Phone Tape
Jerry, this is Elizabeth Clark calling from James Kimbrough's office at NBC. Could you please give us a call?Thanks.
Jerry
Hello. Yeah, hi, this is Jerry Seinfeld calling for James Kimbrough. Hello? Hi? Uh huh, really, uh, no problem, definitely, ok, buhbye. That was James Kimbrough.
George
Who's he?
Jerry
He is the new president of NBC. He wants to sit down with us and talk about "Jerry."
George
Our show, "Jerry"?
Jerry
Right.
George
"Jerry", oh my God. He wants to talk about "Jerry"?
Jerry
Yeah!
George
When?
Jerry
Today, like right now.
George
Right now? "Jerry"?
Jerry
"Jerry"!
George
He wants to talk about "Jerry"?
Jerry
He wants to talk about "Jerry"!
George
"Jerry"!
Jerry
"Jerry"!
George
Can I go like this?
Jerry
Sure!
George
No sports jacket? I don't need a sports jacket? Writers wear sports jackets.
Jerry
Forget the sports jacket.
George
I won't feel like a writer.
Jerry
You're not a writer.
George
Right!
Scene 5
Jerry and Goerge Are Sitting in a Waiting Room at Nbc.
16 lines
George
Water. Need some water! Water here!
Jerry
Ok, now listen, I don't want any scenes in here like the last time.
George
Don't worry, don't worry, no scenes.
Jerry
Don't blow this.
George
I will not blow this.
Jerry
If he says he doesn't want it to be a show about nothing, don't go nuts.
George
It's fine, it doesn't have to be about nothing.
Jerry
He might not want nothing.
George
Something, nothing, I could care less.
Jerry
He might want a show about anything and everything.
George
Anything, everything, something, nothing - Who the hell cares? Put me down. I'm down!
Jerry
All right.
Receptionist
Mr. Kimbrough is ready to see you
George
Magic time.
Jerry
What?
George
Nothing.
Scene 6
Jerry and George Are Escorted Into Mr. Kimbrough's Office.
63 lines
Receptionist
Mr. Kimbrough.
Stu
Hey, Jerry, good to see you.
George
Hey, hey, hey!
Stu
How you been?
Jerry
Good, good. You remember George.
Stu
George, good to see you.
George
Hello Stu.
Stu
You remember Jay Crespi.
George
Jay Crespi, how am I gonna forget Jay Crespi?
Stu
This is James Kimbrough.
Kimbrough
Nice to meet you, pleasure, thanks for coming in.
George
Kimbrough.
Jerry
Don't spell.
George
K-I-M-B-R-O-U-G-H
Kimbrough
That's right.
George
It's a talent I have.
Kimbrough
Why don't we sit down, glad you're here.
George
Woo! Some day out there - You ever see weather like that? Woo! It's crisp - it's crispy crisp.
Jerry
Shut up, George.
Kimbrough
Can I get you anything?
George
What do we have in the fruit department?
Jerry
Oy.
Stu
Pineapple.
George
Oh, that's a dangerous fruit. It's like a weapon that thing, got spikes on the end. You can get killed from one of those things.
Kimbrough
Anyway, let me tell you why I called. When I took over here last month, I reviewed what was in development,and it was pretty much same old, same old.
George
Been there, done that.
Kimbrough
Right. I was looking for something different. Something that would have people talking at the water coolers.
George
Water coolers?
Crespi
We call it a water-cooler show.
Jerry
Because the next day in the offices, people gather around the water coolers to talk about it, right?
George
See, I think people would talk about it at the coffee machines.
Jerry
Well it's probably just easier to say "water cooler show" than "coffee machine show."
George
It's really not accurate. Nobody drinks from a water cooler any more - they use bottles.
Jerry
But I think Mr. Kimbrough makes a good point.
Kimbrough
Anyway, Stu here started telling me about a show, "Jerry", that he developed five years ago.
Stu
I have always loved it.
Kimbrough
He said it was a show about nothing. So, I saw the pilot and I've got to tell you - I flipped out.
Crespi
He totally flipped out.
Kimbrough
What I want to do is put it on the air. 13-episode commitment. Start it off on Wednesday night, build up an audience. This show needs time to grow. I love that Kramer guy.
Jerry
He's a little off the wall.
Crespi
Oh yeah.
Stu
Kramer.
Kimbrough
And Elaine - I wouldn't mind seeing something happening between you two.
Jerry
Definitely.
George
I tell you, I really don't think so-called relationship humor is what this show is all about.
Kimbrough
Or we could not do the show altogether, how about that?
George
Or we could get them together. Woo!
GEORGE AND JERRY ATTEMPT A HUG OUTSIDE MR.KIMBROUGH'S OFFICE.
George
Yeah!
Jerry
Yeah!
ELAINE IS AT HOME USING THE PHONE WHEN JERRY CALLS TO TELL HER THE NEWS.
Elaine
Jill, hi, it's Elaine. Well, I'm calling from my home. Indoors. Well, I was just calling to see how your fa.. I'm sorry, I'm getting another call. Hang on just a second. Hello?
Jerry
Hi. Elaine, it's me.
Elaine
Jerry, I'm on the other line.
Jerry
No no - this is an emergency - get off the phone.
Elaine
I'm sorry, Jill. I'm going to have to take this call. Jerry, what's the emergency?
Jerry
The "Jerry"'s back on - the TV show! George and I are moving to California!
Elaine
That's the emergency?
Jerry
Did you hear what I said?
Elaine
I was on the other line talking to Jill.
Jerry
Jill? Well, why didn't you say so?
Elaine
You said it was an emergency.
Jerry
So now she's lost a phone face-off? That's even worse than your cell phone walk-and-talk.
Scene 7
Jerry Is Telling His Parents the Good News About Jerry.
5 lines
Helen
Congratulations, they're doing the show.
Morty
They should have put that show on 5 years ago. Bunch of idiots at that network. Can I tell you something, Jerry? It's all crap on TV. The only thing I watch is Xena the Warrior Princess. She must be about six-six.
Helen
She's not six-six.
Morty
Jerry, you ever watch that?
Jerry
Yeah, it's pretty good.
Scene 8
George Is Telling His Parents the News.
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Estelle
They picked up the show?
George
I'm moving to California.
Frank
Oh baby-doll, this kid's going places, I told you.
Estelle
The NBC guy liked it?
George
Of course he liked it.
Estelle
He told you he liked it?
George
He wouldn't put it on if he didn't like it.
Estelle
Well, what are you doing?
George
I'm writing.
Estelle
You know how to write?
Frank
Without the writing, you have nothing. You're the ones that make them look good.
Estelle
Since when do you know how to write? I never saw you write anything.
George
Ma?!
Estelle
I don't know how you're going to write all those shows. And where are you get all the ideas?
Frank
Would you leave him alone? You'll shatter his confidence!
George
I don't need any ideas. It's a show about nothing.
Estelle
Nothing. Please. I'll tell you the truth - the whole thing sounds pretty stupid to me.
Scene 9
Jerry's Apartment
15 lines
(Jerry is on the phone with his agent, Kramer walks in.)
Jerry
NBC is letting me use their private jet? And I can go anywhere I want? That's fantastic! Thanks. Great. Okay, bye.
Kramer
Oh hey!
Jerry
Hey - how was the beach?
Kramer
Oh, you missed it, buddy - lot of femininas - some major femininas
Jerry
I had a little meeting today at NBC. What are you doing?
Kramer
You know, I went swimming and I can't get this water out of my ear.
Jerry
So do you remember five years ago, we did that pilot, "Jerry"? Well, the new guy at NBC wants to do it. They're putting it on the air! They're giving us a 13-episode commitment. George and I are moving to California!
Kramer
You're moving to California?
Jerry
Yeah, only for a while.
Kramer
Yeah, but Jerry, what happens if the show's a hit? You could be out there for years! You might never come back.
Jerry
No, I'll be back.
Kramer
Jerry. It's L.A. Nobody leaves. She's a seductress, she's a siren, she's a virgin, she's a whore.
Jerry
And my agent said as a bonus, I can use their private jet, so we'll all go somewhere - the four of us, one big fling before George and I go to California.
Kramer
Fling!
Scene 10
The Group Is Sitting at Their Table at Mons.
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Elaine
So we can go anywhere we want?
Jerry
Anywhere.
Elaine
Why are they doing this?
Jerry
I think they want to make it up to us cause they let this thing sit on their shelf for five years.
Elaine
This is all very exciting.
George
So? Where are we going?
Kramer
I say Japan.
Elaine
Why Japan?
Kramer
Oh - geishas - they cater to your every whim. They're shy at first, but they're quite skilled at conversation. They can discuss anything from world affairs to the fine art of fishing - or baking.
Elaine
Oh - I got it - how about Russia?
Jerry
Russia, it's so bleak.
Elaine
It's not bleak - it's springtime.
Jerry
It's still bleak.
Elaine
You can't be bleak in spring.
Jerry
You can be bleak in spring.
George
If you're bleak, you're bleak.
Elaine
What about Switzerland?
Kramer
Oh - Switzerland - the Von Trapp family, huh?
George
It's a bit hilly - no?
Elaine
You're not going to do any walking.
George
What if I want to walk around a little?
Elaine
So then you'll walk down the hill and we'll pick you up.
George
What if I'm at the bottom?
Elaine
All right! You know what, just forget it!
Jerry
Alright - come on - come on now, people. Let's face it, we're not all going to agree on anything. Why don't we all just go to Paris?
Elaine
I'll go to Paris.
George
Me too.
Kramer
Oh yeah - oui oui.
Jerry
So that's it - it's settled, we're going to Paris.
(they put theirs hands in the middle)
Group
Yeah!
Scene 11
Elaine Enters.
17 lines
Elaine
Hey. NBC limo is downstairs - beep beep beep. {NBC tune} I'm just going to call Jill one more time before we go.
Jerry
Wait, you can't make a call like that on your way out. You can't rush that conversation.
Elaine
Well, I can't call from the limo. Can I call from the plane?
Jerry
First you make a cell-phone walk-and-talk, then she loses a call-waiting face-off, now you're talking about a plane call?
Elaine
All right, I'll just have to call her from Paris.
(Knock at the door. Jerry answers.)
Newman
Hello, Jerry.
Jerry
Hello, Newman. What gives?
Newman
I was speaking earlier with Kramer and he mentioned something about a private jet to Paris?
Jerry
Yeah, that's right.
Newman
Well, I hear it's quite beautiful there this time of year, and of course you know I'm one-quarter French.
Jerry
Really.
Newman
Oh yes, in fact I still have family there. This probably won't interest you, but I have a cousin there who's suffering very badly. She's lost all use of her muscles. She can only communicate by blinking. I would so love to see her - bring a ray of sunshine into her tragic life. But alas, I can't afford it, for I am, as you know, but a simple postal worker.
Jerry
That's a shame.
Newman
Take me! Take me!
Jerry
Oh, forget it. Pull yourself together. You're making me sick. Be a man!
Newman
All right! But hear me and hear me well - The day will come. Oh yes, mark my words, Seinfeld - your day of reckoning is coming. When an evil wind will blow through your little playworld, and wipe that smug smile off your face. And I'll be there, in all my glory, watching - watching as it all comes crumbling down.
Scene 12
The Group Arrives By Limo at the Airport.
6 lines
Captain
Ah, Jerry?
Jerry
Yeah.
Captain
I'm Captain Maddox this is my co-pilot, Kurt Adams. Ready to go to Paris?
Jerry
All set. We'll just grab the bags.
Captain
Don't worry about that. We'll take care of them for you.
Jerry
Just keeps on getting better and better.
Scene 13
Our Heroes Enter the Plane.
64 lines
Jerry
Not bad.
Elaine
Wow!
Kramer
The only way to fly.
George
This is it?
(After take-off, the group chit-chats)
George
I'm sorry - I have to say, I'm a little disappointed, I thought it would be a lot nicer.
Jerry
You're complaining about a private jet?
George
You think this is the plane that Ted Danson gets?
Jerry
Ted Danson is not even on the network anymore.
George
Still, I bet when they gave him a plane, it was a lot nicer than this one.
Elaine
Will you shut up? You are ruining the whole trip.
George
This is a real piece of junk. I don't even feel safe on this thing. I have a good mind to write a letter toMr. Kimbrough.
Jerry
You're not writing any letters!
Elaine
Will you turn around?
George
Why?
Elaine
You are annoying me sitting like that. It's effeminate.
George
It's effeminate to sit like this?
Elaine
Yes, I think it's a little effeminate.
George
How is this effeminate?
Elaine
I don't know - it just is.
George
Kramer, what are you doing?
Jerry
Still got water in your ear?
Kramer
Can't get rid of it. Maybe it leaked inside my brain.
George
Would you stop that? It's not safe to be jumping up and down on a plane.
Kramer
I got to get it out, I can't take this anymore.
George
Kramer, don't be fooling around up here.
George
Kramer!
Captain
Hey, get the hell out of here!
Elaine
What is that?
George
Oh my God!
Elaine
What is that noise? What is that noise?
Jerry
Kramer, what the hell did you do?
Kramer
I lost my balance.
Elaine
Oh my God!
Elaine
What's going on?
Jerry
Kramer!
Kramer
It was an accident.
George
I told you to stop with the hopping.
Elaine
Oh my God, we're going down. We're going to die!
George
Just when I was doing great. I told you God wouldn't let me be successful.
Jerry
Is this it? Is this how it ends? It can't- it can't end like this.
Kramer
I'm ready! I'm ready! Glory hallelujah!
George
Jerry? Jerry can you hear me?
Jerry
Yeah.
George
There's something I have to tell you.
Jerry
What? What is it?
George
I cheated in the contest.
Elaine
What?
Jerry
What?
George
The contest - I cheated.
Jerry
Why?
George
Because I'm a cheater! I had to tell you.
Jerry
Great - I won.
Elaine
Jerry, I gotta tell you something too.
Jerry
Yeah, Elaine I got something I want to say to you.
Elaine
No no - me first.
Jerry
Alright.
Elaine
Jerry, I've always loved ..u..
George
Hey - What's going on?
Kramer
We're straightening out!
Elaine
We're straightening out?
Jerry
We're straightening out!
George
We're straightening out!
Group
Yeah!
Scene 14
Outside the Plane.
6 lines
Captain
Well, again, sorry about that little mishap. But once you get everything checked out there shouldn't be anymore problems.
Jerry
Where are we?
Captain
Latham, Massachusetts. Why don't you take a cab into town, get yourself something to eat. I got your beeper number - I'll beep you as soon as we're ready.
Jerry
Okay.
Elaine
Okay.
Jerry
We'll see you later.
Scene 15
In Front of a Store in Latham, Massachusetts.
9 lines
Elaine
Well, what are we going to do about Paris? I mean are we actually going to get back on this plane?
Jerry
I say we go back to New York, and take a regular flight.
George
I'm not getting on a regular plane now - I'm all psyched up to go on a private jet. No way I'm getting on a regular plane.
Elaine
Well, I'm sure that they would fly us first class.
George
First class doesn't make it anymore. Now you get on the phone with Kimbrough, tell him what happened and tell him to get another plane down here, but this time, the good one - the Ted Danson plane.
Jerry
Alright, I'll feel him out.
George
Yeah, just tell him to hurry it up.
Stranger
Nice day.
Jerry
Another one?
Scene 16
A Carjacking Takes Place in Front of the Group.
23 lines
Robber
Alright fatso, out of the car.
Kramer
I want to capture this.
Robber
Come on! Gimme your wallet.
Vogel
Don't shoot.
Jerry
Well, there goes the money for the lipo.
Elaine
See, the great thing about robbing a fat guy is it's an easy getaway. You know? They can't really chase ya!
George
He's actually doing him a favor. It's less money for him to buy food.
Robber
I want your wallet. Come on. Come on, come on.
Jerry
That's a shame. Alright, I'm gonna call NBC.
Vogel
Officer, he's stealing my car! Officer, I was carjacked. I was held up at gunpoint! He took my wallet, everything!
Jerry
Okay, thanks anyway. They can't get another plane.
Kramer
All right, what's wrong with the plane we got? They're just checking it out.
Elaine
Forget it.
Jerry
No, no, no. We're not getting on there. Come on, let's go get something to eat in Sticksville.
Officer
All right, hold it right there.
Kramer
What?
Officer
You're under arrest.
Jerry
Under arrest? What for?
Officer
Article 223-7 of the Latham County Penal Code.
Elaine
What? No, no - we didn't do anything.
Officer
That's exactly right. The law requires you to help or assist anyone in danger as long as it's reasonable todo so.
George
I never heard of that.
Officer
It's new. It's called the Good Samaritan Law. Let's go.
Scene 17
In a Cell, At the Latham County Jail
15 lines
Elaine
The Good Samaritan Law? Are they crazy?
George
Why would we want to help somebody?
Elaine
I know.
George
That's what nuns and Red Cross workers are for.
Kramer
The Samaritans were an ancient tribe - very helpful to people.
Elaine
Alright - um, excuse me, hi, could you tell me what kind of law this is.
Deputy
Well, they just passed it last year. It's modeled after the French law. I heard about it after Princess Diana was killed and all those photographers were just standing around.
Jerry
Oh, yeah.
Elaine
Oh, yeah.
Deputy
You're the first ones to be arrested on it, probably in the whole country.
George
All right, so what's the penalty here? Let's just pay the fine or something and get the hell out of here.
Deputy
Well, it's not that easy. Now see, the law calls for a maximum fine of $85,000 and as much as five years in prison.
Elaine
What?
George
Oh no no no no - we have to be in California next week. We're starting a TV show.
Deputy
California? Oh gosh, I don't think so. Yeah, my guess is you're gonna be prosecuted. Better get yourselves a good lawyer.
Scene 18
Lawyer Jackie Chiles' Office
4 lines
Chiles
Who told you to put the cheese on? Did I tell you to put the cheese on? I didn't tell you to put the cheese on.
(The phone rings)
Secretary
Jerry Seinfeld on the phone.
Chiles
You people with the cheese. It never ends. Hello? Uh huh. Uh huh. Uh huh. Good Samaritan Law? I never heard of it. You don't have to help anybody. That's what this country's all about. That's deplorable, unfathomable, improbable. Hold on. Suzie, cancel my appointment with Dr. Bison. And pack a bag for me. I want to get to Latham, Massachusetts,right away.
Scene 19
Hoyt's Office
1 lines
Hoyt
So they got Jackie Chiles, huh? (Sets down the newspaper) Uh hmm. You know what that means. This whole place is going to be swarming with media by the time this thing is over. You're not going to be able to find a hotel room in this town. The whole country is going to be watching us. Now we got to do whatever it takes to win it, no matter what the cost. The big issue in this trial is going to be character. I want you to find out everything you can about these people - and I mean everything.
Scene 20
The Four Are in Prison, Having a Meal
8 lines
Kramer
Mmmm, this is pretty good chow, huh?
George
Would it kill him to check up on us? No - drops off the meals and that's it. I realize we're prisoners, but we're still entitled to catsup.
Elaine
I guess we could've called for help.
Jerry
But then we would have missed the whole thing.
Kramer
I still had it on video. We could have watched it later.
George
Yeah, he's right.
Jerry
I forgot about the video.
Elaine
Sure - the video.
Scene 21
Jerry's Beeper Starts Beeping.
2 lines
Elaine
What is that?
Jerry
Plane's ready.
Scene 22
Rivera Live News Show.
9 lines
Rivera
Hi everybody, I'm Geraldo Rivera. Tonight, we'll be talking about what most of you have probably been discussing in your homes, and around the water coolers in your offices. I am speaking of course of the controversial Good Samaritan trial that gets underway Thursday in Latham, Massachusetts. Now before we meet our distinguished panel, let's go to Latham live, where Jane Wells is standing by. Jane-
Wells
Yes. Good evening, Geraldo.
Rivera
What's the mood? What's going on tonight?
Wells
Well, Latham is fairly quite tonight, considering the media circus that has descended upon this quaint little town.
Rivera
And what about the defendants - the so-called New York Four. How are they holding up?
Wells
Well, I did speak with one of the deputies who had some contact with them, and he told me quote "There's no love lost with that group."
Rivera
Anything else, Jane?
Wells
There also seems to be some friction between Mr. Seinfeld, and Ms. Benes. The rumor is that they once dated, and it's possible that ended badly.
Rivera
Well, ladies and gentlemen, who know, maybe this trial will bring them closer together. Maybe they'll even end up getting married.
Scene 23
Jerry's Parents Are Packing.
8 lines
Helen
I hope you packed enough - this trial could last for weeks.
Morty
What's all that?
Helen
Cereal.
Morty
You're packing cereal?
Helen
I'm bringing it for Jerry.
Morty
You got enough here for a life sentence.
Helen
He likes it. He says he misses that more that anything.
Morty
So bring a snack-pack.
Scene 24
Jerry's Parents Are Packing
21 lines
Estelle
Poor Georgie, was it our fault this happened to him? Did we do something wrong? Maybe it was our fault.
Frank
Maybe it was your fault. It wasn't my fault. I can tell you that.
Estelle
Oh, so it was my fault, but not yours.
Frank
You were the one who smothered him.
Estelle
I did not smother him.
Frank
You smothered! He couldn't get any air! He couldn't breathe! He was suffocating!
Estelle
Sure, and you were always in Korea with your religious chachkis.
Frank
I had to make a living!
NEWMAN, LAUGHING, LEAVES HIS BUILDING WITH A SUITCASE. UNCLE LEO LEAVES WITH HIS BAGS, FOLLOWED BY J. PETERMAN, DAVID PUDDY IN HIS 8-BALL JACKET, MICKEY, KENNY BANIA, MR. AND MRS. ROSS, MR. BOOKMAN, KEITH HERNANDEZ, AND GEORGE STEINBRENNER.
THE FOUR ARE AT A TABLE. JERRY AND KRAMER ARE ENJOYING SOME CEREAL, WHILE THEY WAIT FOR JACKIE CHILES.
Kramer
This is excellent huh? Don't worry I didn't use too much milk, cause I know we gotta make it last.
Jerry
You know I've had to reduce my milk level. My whole life I've always filled to at least three quarters - sometimes, to the top of the cereal. Now, to conserve, I can't even see the milk anymore. It's a big adjustment.
Kramer
I bet.
Jerry
It's one of the hardest things I've ever had to do.
(Enter Jackie Chiles)
Chiles
Good morning.
Elaine
Good morning, Jackie.
Jerry
Good morning.
Chiles
Is everybody ready? Didn't I tell you I wanted you to wear the cardigan?
George
It makes me look older.
Chiles
Look older? Do you think this is a game? Is that what you think this is? I'm trying to give you amoral compass. You have no moral compass. You're going to walk into that courtroom, and the jury's going to see a mean, nasty, evil George Costanza. I want them to see Perry Como. No one's going to convict Perry Como. Perry Como helps out a fat tub who's getting robbed.
Scene 25
Jerry Laughs
14 lines
Chiles
Do you think it's funny?
Jerry
No.
Chiles
You damn right it isn't. You better not be carrying on laughing in that courtroom, funny man. Cause if you start getting all smart-alecky, making wisecracks, acting a fool, you gonna find yourself in here for a long, long time. I don't like that tie. Suzie, get one of my ties from my briefcase.
Elaine
How do I look, Jackie?
Chiles
Oh, you looking good. You look strong. You one fine-looking sexy lady.
Elaine
Thank you, Jackie.
Kramer
How bout me, Jackie?
Chiles
Kramer, you always look good. You got respect for yourself. You're genuine. Jury's going to pick up on that.
(Jackie hands Jerry a tie)
Chiles
Here.
Jerry
This one?
Chiles
That's right.
Jerry
Do I have to?
Elaine
Jackie says put it on, Jerry.
Scene 26
Court Is Starting
10 lines
Bailiff
All rise. Fourth District County Court, Latham, Massachusetts is now in session. The Honorable Judge Arthur Vandelay presiding.
George
Vandelay? The judge's name is Vandelay?
Chiles
Vanda who?
George
Jerry, did you hear that?
Jerry
Yeah.
George
I think that's a good sign.
Vandelay
Is the District Attorney ready to proceed?
Hoyt
We are, Your Honor.
Vandelay
Mr. Hoyt.
Hoyt
Ladies and gentlemen, last year, our City Council by a vote of twelve to two, passed a Good Samaritan Law. Now, essentially, we made it a crime to ignore a fellow human being in trouble. Now this group from New York not only ignored, but, as we will prove, they actually mocked the victim as he was being robbed at gunpoint. I can guarantee you one other thing, ladies and gentlemen, this is not the first time they have behaved in this manner. On the contrary, they have quite a record of mocking and maligning. This is a history of selfishness, self-absorption, immaturity, and greed. And you will see how everyone who has come into contact with these four individuals has been abused, wronged, deceived and betrayed. This time, they have gone too far. This time they are going to be held accountable. This time, they are the ones who will pay.
Scene 27
Newman Shown Eating Popcorn
11 lines
Vandelay
Mr. Chiles.
Chiles
I am shocked and chagrined, mortified and stupefied. This trial is outrageous! It is a waste of the taxpayers' time and money. It is a travesty of justice that these four people have been incarcerated while the real perpetrator is walking around laughing - lying and laughing, laughing and lying. You know what these four people were? They were innocentbystanders. Now, you just think about that term. Innocent. Bystanders. Because that's exactly what they were. We know theywere bystanders, nobody's disputing that. So how can a bystander be guilty? No such thing. Have you ever heard of a guilty bystander? No, because you cannot be a bystander and be guilty. Bystanders are by definition, innocent. That is the nature of bystanding. But no, they want to change nature here. They want to create a whole new animal - the guilty bystander. Don't you let them do it. Only you can stop them.
Vandelay
Is the prosecution ready to present its first witness?
Hoyt
We are, Your Honor. Call Officer Matt Vogel to the stand.
Bailiff
Call Matt Vogel.
Hoyt
So they were just standing there?
Vogel
Yes.
Hoyt
Did one of them have a video camera?
Vogel
Yes.
Hoyt
Your Honor, with the court's permission, we would like to play back that video and enter it into evidence as Exhibit A.
Vandelay
Proceed.
Scene 28
The Tape Plays
26 lines
Vogel
Don't shoot.
Jerry
Well, there goes the money for the lipo.
Elaine
See, the great thing about robbing a fat guy is it's an easy getaway. They can't really chase ya!
George
He's actually doing him a favor. It's less money for him to buy food.
New Witness
THE VICTIM OF THE ROBBERY
Hoyt
So they just stood there and did nothing?
Vogel
Yeah, nothing. Nothing!
Hoyt
No further questions.
(Enter NBC executives Stu Chermak and Jay Crespi)
George
Hey! Great plane! Thanks a lot. Piece of junk. You know you almost got us killed!
Hoyt
Call Mabel Choate to the stand.
Bailiff
Call Mabel Choate.
Chiles
Your Honor. I most strenuously and vigorously object to this witness. She was not present at the time of the incident. Her testimony is irrelevant, irrational, and inconsequential.
Hoyt
Your Honor, the prosecution has gone to great lengths and considerable cost to find these character witnesses.It is imperative that we establish this is not merely an isolated incident. It's part of a pattern of anti-social behavior that's been going on for years.
Vandelay
Objection overruled. I'll hear the witness.
Hoyt
Now, Mrs. Choate, would you please tell the court what happen the evening of January 4th.
Choate
Well, I was in Snitzer's Bakery when I got accosted by that man.
Hoyt
Let the record show that she is pointing at Mr. Seinfeld.
Hoyt
What did he want?
Choate
My marble rye.
Hoyt
Your marble rye?
Choate
I got the last one. He kept persisting, and I said no.
Hoyt
And then you left the bakery.
Choate
That's right.
Hoyt
But it didn't end there, did it, Mrs. Choate?
Choate
Oh no.
Scene 29
Flash-Back From Past Episode, "the Rye"
5 lines
Jerry
Gimme that rye.
Choate
Stop it.
Jerry
I want that rye lady.
Choate
Help - someone help.
Jerry
Shut up, you old bag!
Scene 30
Back to the Courtroom
35 lines
Hoyt
No further questions.
Hoyt
I call Marla Penny to the stand.
Bailiff
Call Marla Penny.
Jerry
The virgin!
Hoyt
And what was your connection to the defendants?
Penny
I dated Mr. Seinfeld for several weeks in the autumn of 1992.
Hoyt
Then on the evening of October 28, there was an abrupt end to that relationship. Tell us what happened.
Penny
It's rather difficult to talk about.
Hoyt
It's alright. Take your time.
Penny
Well, I became aware of a -
Hoyt
A what?
Penny
A, uh -
Hoyt
Yes?
Penny
A contest.
Hoyt
Contest?
Penny
Yes.
Hoyt
What was the nature of the contest?
Penny
Oh please, I can't.
Hoyt
It's okay.
Penny
The four of them made a wager to see if they could -
Hoyt
Yes?
Penny
To see who could go the longest without gratifying themselves.
Peterman
For the love of God!
Penny
It was horrible, horrible!
Hoyt
Call Donald Sanger to the stand.
Jerry
Who the hell is that?
Mr. Sanger
Come on Donald, you're doing fine.
George
The Bubble Boy!
Chiles
Bubble Boy?
Jerry
That's right, the Bubble Boy.
Chiles
What's a Bubble Boy?
Jerry
He's a boy who lives in a bubble.
Bubble Boy
What the hell are all you looking at?
Hoyt
So Donald, would you please tell the court about the incident that occurred in your house, October 7th, 1992.
Bubble Boy
Well, Jerry Seinfeld was supposed to come to my house, but his friend Costanza showed up instead, so I challenged him to a game of Trivial Pursuit.
Scene 31
Flash-Back From Past Episode, "the Bubble Boy"
13 lines
George
Who invaded Spain in the Eighth Century?
Bubble Boy
That's a joke - the Moors.
George
Oh no - I'm so sorry, it's the Moops. The correct answer is the Moops.
Bubble Boy
Moops? Let me see that. That's not Moops, you jerk. It's Moors. It's a misprint.
George
Sorry, the card says Moops.
Bubble Boy
It doesn't matter. It's Moors - there's no Moops.
George
It's Moops.
Bubble Boy
Moors!
George
Moops!
George
Help! Someone!
Bubble Boy
There's no Moops, you idiot.
Susan
Stop it! Let go of him!
Mrs. Sanger
Donald, stop it. No. Donald, stop it.
Scene 32
Back to the Court
24 lines
George
It was Moops.
Bubble Boy
Moors.
New Witness
THE LADY KRAMER GAVE A DEFECTIVE WHEELCHAIR TO IN "THE HANDICAPPED SPOT"
Hoyt
So Mr. Costanza parked in a handicapped spot, and as a result you got in an accident, and your wheelchair was destroyed?
Lady
That's right.
Hoyt
And then Mr. Kramer gave you a used wheelchair?
Lady
That's right.
FLASH-BACK SHOWING LADY SCREAMING GOING OUT OF CONTROL DOWN HILL IN HER WHEELCHAIR.
New Witness
DR. WILCOX, THE DOCTOR ON DUTY WHEN SUSAN DIED
Hoyt
So you were the doctor on duty the night Susan Ross died?
Wilcox
Yes, that's right. It was May 16, 1996. I'll never forget it.
Hoyt
So you broke the news to Mr. Costanza? Could you tell the court, please, what his reaction was?
Wilcox
I would describe it as restrained jubilation.
Mr. Ross
Murderer!
Mrs. Ross
He killed our daughter! He knew those envelopes were toxic!
Vandelay
Order in this court!
Hoyt
Call Sidra Holland to the stand.
Chiles
Whew! Look at this one, she fine. You dated her?
Hoyt
So you met Jerry Seinfeld in a health club sometime in 1993?
Sidra
Yes.
Hoyt
And you also met Miss Benes in that same health club?
Sidra
Yes, that's true.
Hoyt
Would you describe the circumstances of that meeting.
Sidra
We were in the sauna, making chit-chat.
Scene 33
Flash-Back From Past Episode, "the Implant"
2 lines
Sidra
You know, I've seen you around the club. My name's Sidra. This is Marcie.
Elaine
Oh, hi, I'm Elaine.
Scene 34
Back in the Courtroom
22 lines
Hoyt
So, she pretended to trip, and she fell into your breasts?
Sidra
Yes.
Hoyt
Why would she do something like that?
Sidra
Because he sent her in there to find out if they were real.
New Witness
JOE BOOKMAN, LIBRARY COP
Hoyt
State your name.
Bookman
Bookman, Joe Bookman.
Hoyt
And what's your occupation?
Bookman
I'm a library cop.
Hoyt
What does a library cop do?
Bookman
We chase down library delinquents.
Hoyt
Anyone in this room ever delinquent?
Bookman
Yeah, he was. Right over there - Seinfeld.
Hoyt
How long was his book overdue?
Bookman
25 years. We don't call them delinquent after that long.
Hoyt
What do you call them?
Bookman
Criminals.
New Witness
GEORGE'S OLD GIRLFRIEND
Hoyt
So you and Mr. Costanza were dating.
Woman
Yes.
Hoyt
And then what happened?
Woman
Well, I invited him to attend my son's birthday party and -
Scene 35
Flash-Back From Past Episode, "the Fire"
3 lines
George
Fire! Get out of the way!
New Witness
PARKING LOT SECURITY GUARD
Guard
At the time, I was employed as a security guard in the parking lot at the Garden Valley Shopping Mall.
Scene 36
Flash-Back From Past Episode, "the Parking Garage"
3 lines
Jerry
Why would I do it unless I was in mortal danger? I know it's against the law.
Guard
I don't know.
Jerry
Because I could get uromycitisis poisoning and die - that's why.
Scene 37
Back to the Courtroom
6 lines
Hoyt
Uromycitisis! I wonder if they're having any trouble controlling themselves during this trial? Perhaps these two hooligans would like to have a pee party right here in the courtroom!
Chiles
Objection, Your Honor! This is completely inappropriate! My clients' medical condition is not on trial here! I refer you to the Disability Act of 1990.
Vandelay
Sit down, Mr. Chiles.
New Witness
POLICE DETECTIVE
Hoyt
Alright, Detective, then what happened?
Detective
We got a tip that a lot of prostitutes had been turning tricks in the parking lot.
Scene 38
Flash-Back From Past Episode, "the Wig Master"
3 lines
Prostitute
You just cost me some money.
Kramer
Cool it, lady. Cool it. Cool it, lady. Cool it.
Police
Police officers - freeze right there!
Scene 39
Back to the Courtroom
39 lines
Hoyt
So Cosmo Kramer was, in fact, a pimp.
(Detective shacks his head "yes")
Witness
THE LOW-TALKER FROM "THE PUFFY SHIRT"
Hoyt
So you asked Mr. Seinfeld if he would wear your puffy shirt on the Today Show?
Low-talker
(Mumbles)
Hoyt
Excuse me?
Chiles
Uh, excuse me, Your Honor, but what is the point of this testimony? This woman's a low-talker. I can't hear a word she's saying. So either get some other kind of microphone up there, or let's move on.
New Witness
GEORGE STEINBRENNER
Hoyt
Call George Steinbrenner to the stand.
Bailiff
Call George Steinbrenner.
Hoyt
So George Costanza came to work for you in May of 1994?
Steinbrenner
Yes, that's right, he was good kid - a lovely boy. Shared his calzone with me - that was a heck of a sandwich, wasn't it, Georgie?
George
Yes, sir, that was a good sandwich, sir.
Steinbrenner
He had one little problem though.
Hoyt
What was that?
Steinbrenner
He was a communist. Thick as they come. Like a big juicy steak.
Frank
How could you give twelve million dollars to Hideki Irabu?!
Vandelay
Order!
New Witness
MARCELLINO FROM "THE LITTLE JERRY"
Hoyt
Cock fighting?
Marcellino
Cock fighting.
New Witness
PHARMACIST FROM "THE SPONGE"
Pharmacist
Sponges. I don't mean the kind you clean your tub with. They're for sex. Said she needed a whole case of them.
New Witness
ELAINE'S OLD BOYFRIEND FROM WORK
Man
She exposed her nipple.
New Witness
MR. PITT
Hoyt
How did she try to kill you?
Pitt
She tried to smother me with a pillow.
Hoyt
Call Yev Kassem to the stand.
Bailiff
Call Yev Kassem.
Jerry
Who?
Elaine
The Soup Nazi!
Chiles
Soup Nazi? You people have a little pet name for everybody.
Hoyt
State your name.
Soup Nazi
Yev Kassem.
Hoyt
Could you spell that?
Soup Nazi
No! Next question.
Hoyt
How do you know the defendants?
Soup Nazi
They used to come to my restaurant.
Scene 40
Flash-Back to the "soup Nazi" Episode
10 lines
George
Medium turkey chili.
Jerry
Medium crab bisque.
George
I didn't get any bread.
Jerry
Just forget it. Let it go.
George
Um, excuse me, I think you forgot my bread.
Soup Nazi
You want bread?
George
Yes, please.
Soup Nazi
Three dollars!
George
What?
Soup Nazi
No soup for you!
Scene 41
Back in the Courtroom
1 lines
Soup Nazi
But the idiot clowns did not know how to order. I banned that one - the woman - for a year. Then one day, she came back.
Scene 42
Flash-Back to the "soup Nazi" Episode
3 lines
Elaine
Five cups chopped porcini mushrooms. Half a cup of olive oil. Three pounds celery.
Soup Nazi
That's my recipe for wild mushroom.
Elaine
You're through, Soup Nazi. Pack it up. No more soup for you. Next!
Scene 43
Back in the Courtroom
12 lines
Soup Nazi
She published my recipes. I had to close the store, move to Argentina. She ruined my business!
Elaine
Soup's not all that good anyway.
Soup Nazi
What did you say?!
Hoyt
The state calls Mr. Babu Bhatt to the stand.
Jerry
How did they find Babu?
Elaine
I thought he was deported.
Hoyt
You came a long way to be here today, haven't you?
BABU Yes, all the way from Pakistan.
Hoyt
And what's your connection to the defendant?
BABU I owned a restaurant. Seinfeld told me to change the menu to Pakistani. But nobody came! There were no people.
Hoyt
And then what happened?
BABU Then, he got me an apartment in his building. But they mixed up the mail. And I never got my immigration renewal papers. So they deported me. It's all his fault. Him. And the woman. But they did not care. They're totally indifferent. All they do is mock me, just like they did the fat fellow. All the time. Mocking, mocking, mocking, mocking, mocking. All the time! Now it is Babu's turn to mock. Finally I will have some justice. Send them away! Send them all away! Lock them up forever! They are not human. Very bad! Very, very, very bad!
Scene 44
Rivera Live
7 lines
Rivera
Hi everybody, I'm Geraldo Rivera and welcome to this special edition of Rivera Live. Well, arguments in the Good Samaritan trial ended today. The jury has been in deliberation for four and a half hours now. Let's go live to Jane Wells who is in Latham, Massachusetts, covering this trial for us. Jane -
Wells
Geraldo, just a few minutes ago, the jury asked to see the video tape.
Rivera
That's the one where they are overheard making sarcastic remarks during the robbery.
Wells
Yes, it's a very incriminating piece of evidence. But I must tell you, Geraldo, this courtroom and everyone who has attended this trial is still reeling from the endless parade of witness who have come forth so enthusiastically to testify against these four seemingly ordinary people. One even had the feeling that if Judge Vandelay didn't finally put a stop to it, it could've gone on for months.
Rivera
Jane, whose testimony do you think resonated most strongly with this jury?
Wells
That is so hard to say. Certainly there's the doctor with the poison invitations. The Bubble Boy was an extremely sympathetic and tragic figure. And that bizarre contest certainly didn't sit well with this small town jury.There's the woman they sold the defective wheelchair to, the deported Pakistani restaurateur. Geraldo, it just went on, and on, and on, into the night.
Rivera
And so we wait.
Scene 45
The Group, Waiting for the Jury to Decide
5 lines
Jerry
Do they make you wear uniforms in prison?
Elaine
I think so.
Jerry
It's not that bright orange one is it?
Elaine
I hope it's not that one, because I cannot wear orange.
Kramer
Will you stop worrying? Jackie's going to get us off. He never loses. How about when he asked that cop if a black man had ever been to his house. Did you see the look on his face?
Scene 46
George's Mother, Estelle, Tries to Butter Up Judge Vandelay
8 lines
Estelle
Sorry to bother you, Judge.
Vandelay
How did you get in here?
Estelle
Please, if he's found guilty, please be kind to him. He's a good boy.
Vandelay
This is highly irregular.
Estelle
Well, maybe there's something I can do for you.
Vandelay
What do you mean?
Estelle
You know
WITNESSES WAITING IN POOL HALL, AT RESTAURANT, ETC. MR. ROSS BUYS A GUN
Scene 47
Sidra Holland and Jackie Chiles Are in Bed
2 lines
Sidra
Oh, Jackie, you're so articulate.
Chiles
We have plenty of time, too. This jury could be out for days.
Scene 48
Phone Rings
1 lines
Chiles
Hello? Damn. They're ready.
Scene 49
Back in the Courtroom
2 lines
Jerry
Hey Elaine, what was it you were about to say to me on the plane when it was going down?
Elaine
I've always loved ... United Airlines.
Scene 50
Jury Reenters the Courtroom
16 lines
Kramer
I think it's going to be okay - that girl just smiled at me.
Jerry
Maybe because she knows you're going to jail.
Bailiff
All rise.
Vandelay
Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, have you reached a verdict?
Foreman
We have, Your Honor.
Vandelay
Will the defendants please rise. And how do you find, with respect to the charge of criminal indifference?
Foreman
We find the defendants - guilty.
Vandelay
Order! Order in this court, I will clear this room! I do not know how, or under what circumstances the four of you found each other, but your callous indifference and utter disregard for everything that is good and decent has rocked the very foundation upon which our society is built. I can think of nothing more fitting than for the four of youto spend a year removed from society so that you can contemplate the manner in which you have conducted yourselves. I know I will. This court is adjourned.
(Exit Judge Vandelay)
George
You had to hop! You had to hop on the plane.
Elaine
Puddy, don't wait for me.
Puddy
Alright.
Frank
We gotta get out of here. We want to beat the traffic.
Sidra
Come on, Jackie. Let's go.
Jerry
What?
Chiles
Oh, and by the way, they're real, and they're spectacular.
Scene 51
The Group, Walking Back to the Holding Cell
3 lines
Jerry
Well, it's only a year. That's not so bad. We'll be out in a year, and then we'll be back
Kramer
Could be fun. Don't have to worry about your meals, or what you're going to do Saturday night. And they do shows. Yeah, we could put on a show - maybe "Bye Bye Birdie" or "My Fair Lady". Elaine, you could be Liza Doolittle.
Elaine
Why don't you just blow it out your a...
Scene 52
They Enter the Cell
12 lines
Elaine
If I call Jill from prison, do you think that would make up for the other ones?
Jerry
Sure.
Elaine
Cause you only get one call. The prison call is like the king of calls.
Jerry
I think that would be a very nice gesture.
Kramer
I got it - it's out! How about that, huh? Oh, boy, what a relief.
Jerry
See now, to me, that button is in the worst possible spot.
George
Really?
Jerry
Oh yeah. The second button is the key button. It literally makes or breaks the shirt. Look at it, it's too high, it's in no-man's land.
George
Haven't we had this conversation before?
Jerry
You think?
George
I think we have.
Jerry
Yeah, maybe we have.
Scene 53
Epilogue, On Stage in the Prison
11 lines
Jerry
So what is the deal with the yard? I mean when I was a kid my mother wanted me to play in the yard. But of course she didn't have to worry about my next door neighbor Tommy sticking a shiv in my thigh. And what's with the lockdown? Why do we have to be locked in our cells? Are we that bad that we have to be sent to prison, in prison? You would think the weightlifting and the sodomy is enough. So, anyone from Cellblock D?
Prisoner 1
I am.
Jerry
I'll talk slower. I'm kidding - I love Cellblock D. My friend George is in Cellblock D. What are you in for, sir?
Prisoner 2
Murder one.
Jerry
Murder one? Oooooo, watch out everybody. Better be nice to you. I'm only kidding sir - lighten up. How about you, what are you in for?
Prisoner 3
Grand theft auto.
Jerry
Grand theft auto - don't steal any of my jokes.
Prisoner 3
You suck - I'm gonna cut you.
Jerry
Hey, I don't come down to where you work, and knock the license plate out of your hand.
Guard
Alright, Seinfeld, that's it. Let's go. Come on.
Jerry
Alright, hey, you've been great! See you in the cafeteria.