Ep 14. The Van Buren Boys
- PG
- February 6, 1997
- 23 min
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7.9 (3,386)
Jerry, Elaine, George, and Kramer are back for another hilarious episode of Seinfeld. This time, the episode is titled The Van Buren Boys. In this episode, Elaine is concerned that a group of teenagers is after her when she sees them outside her apartment building. George gives her some advice on how to deal with them, but it backfires when he himself gets involved with the gang.
Meanwhile, Jerry is dating a woman who is particularly fond of eggplant. When he takes her to a restaurant, they don't have any eggplant on the menu, causing her to have a meltdown. Kramer comes up with a solution to make Jerry's girlfriend happy, but it ends up causing even more problems.
As for George, he finds himself in hot water with the Van Buren Boys. After he gives them some change on the street, they mistake him for someone who owes them money. They start to terrorize him, and he soon becomes very afraid of them. He turns to Jerry for help, but Jerry is dealing with his own issues with his girlfriend.
The episode is filled with many of the classic Seinfeld one-liners and situational comedy that fans of the show have come to expect. Whether it's Elaine freaking out about the teenagers outside her building or George trying to avoid the Van Buren Boys, viewers will be laughing non-stop throughout the episode.
One of the highlights of the show is Kramer's attempts to make Jerry's girlfriend happy. He comes up with a scheme to have a group of workers go into the restaurant and start cooking eggplant, making it look like they had it all along. However, the plan backfires when they end up getting into a huge argument with the chef, causing chaos in the restaurant.
Another great moment is when George tries to hide from the Van Buren Boys by pretending to be a tourist. He puts on a fanny pack and starts taking pictures of everything, but it only makes him look sillier and more vulnerable. His attempts to avoid the gang are both hilarious and cringe-worthy.
Overall, The Van Buren Boys is a standout episode of Seinfeld's eighth season. It's full of the trademark humor that has made the show a classic, and it's sure to leave viewers laughing and wanting more. Whether you're a longtime fan of the show or just discovering it for the first time, this episode is a must-see.