Ep 5. The Couch
- PG
- October 27, 1994
- 22 min
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8.1 (3,469)
In Seinfeld season 6 episode 5, titled "The Couch," Jerry's new couch gets ruined when Elaine's friend, played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus' real-life sister, accidentally leaves a huge red wine stain on it. In an attempt to save the couch, Jerry and Elaine take it to one of Jerry's comedian friends to have it cleaned, but end up with an even bigger problem.
Meanwhile, Kramer becomes obsessed with getting rid of a red light outside his apartment that he believes is keeping him awake. He enlists the help of Newman, who suggests they steal the bulb, but things do not go according to plan.
The episode also features a subplot involving George, who becomes infatuated with a photo of Elaine's friend on the invitation to her party. He goes to extreme lengths to attend the party and try to talk to her, but things do not go as planned.
Overall, "The Couch" features the signature humor and absurd situations that Seinfeld is known for, as well as the iconic character interactions that audiences have come to love. The episode showcases the unique personalities and quirks of Jerry, Elaine, Kramer, and George, as they navigate the challenges of everyday life in their own hilarious ways.