Ep 9. The Deal

Jerry and Elaine decide to have sex without the relationship. They establish a set of ground rules known as "The Deal" to avoid any emotional attachment or awkwardness that usually accompanies sexual relationships. They agree to continue their friendship without any strings attached, and if one of them finds someone else they want to be in a relationship with, the sex is over.

Meanwhile, George is in a tough spot as he cannot handle the pressure of a job interview and ends up offering the interviewer money to get the job. However, his desperate attempt backfires when the interviewer sees it as a bribe and reports it to the manager, leading to George being blacklisted from future interviews with the company.

Kramer tries to help Jerry and Elaine's situation by giving them advice on how to separate sex from emotions, but his attempts only end up causing more trouble. He suggests that they should try a "reverse Pez dispenser" technique where they avoid eye contact and dress and undress in separate rooms to keep things mechanical. The technique only ends up making things hilariously awkward, and they eventually end up breaking The Deal.

As they try to go back to being just friends, they realize that their sexual encounter has changed their relationship, and things can never go back to the way they were. They decide to end their physical relationship and stay as friends. Meanwhile, George unsuccessfully tries to get his job interview offer back, and his desperate attempt to apologize ends up with the interviewer giving him a beating.

Overall, "The Deal" is a classic Seinfeld episode that explores the complications that can arise from trying to keep a sexual relationship casual. The episode is filled with witty one-liners, awkward moments, and hilarious scenarios that make it a fan-favorite.