Ep 16. The Fix Up
- TV-NR
- February 5, 1992
- 23 min
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8.4 (4,572)
Jerry's friend Elaine tries to set him up with a woman named Cynthia. Although initially reluctant to go on the date, Jerry ultimately agrees and meets Cynthia for dinner. Meanwhile, Elaine sets up George with Cynthia's roommate, a woman named Sandy. George is initially excited about the date, but becomes increasingly anxious as he learns more about Sandy, who he believes is a bit "weird."
At the restaurant, Jerry and Cynthia have a good time until Jerry shares a joke that Cynthia finds offensive. She storms out of the restaurant, leaving Jerry alone at the table. Later, Jerry and George meet up at a coffee shop to discuss their failed dates. Elaine joins them and they all lament their lack of success in love.
As they chat, George realizes that he actually had a great time with Sandy and wants to see her again. However, he's too embarrassed to call her because of the way he acted on their first date. Jerry and Elaine urge him to call her anyway and apologize, but George is hesitant. Finally, after much prodding, he agrees to call Sandy.
In the end, both George and Jerry end up going on second dates with their respective women. But things don't go quite as planned. Cynthia reveals a surprising secret about her past, causing Jerry to rethink their relationship. And while George thought he had finally overcome his nerves, he finds himself inexplicably saying and doing strange things around Sandy again.
Throughout the episode, Seinfeld's trademark humor is on full display. From Jerry's deadpan reactions to George's neurotic behavior, there are plenty of laughs to be had. The episode also touches on themes of love, compatibility, and the challenges of dating in the modern world. Overall, it's a fun and entertaining addition to the Seinfeld canon.