Ep 1. The Butter Shave
- PG
- September 25, 1997
- 22 min
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8.4 (3,559)
In the ninth and final season of the popular sitcom Seinfeld, the show opens up with an episode called "The Butter Shave." As the name suggests, this episode centers around a particular type of shaving and its hilarious consequences.
The episode begins with Jerry Seinfeld visiting his parents' home and noticing that his father, Morty Seinfeld, has decided to retire from managing a hardware store. Inspired by this, Jerry pitches an idea for a new business venture involving a type of weight-loss belt. His father dismisses the idea, but not before accidentally revealing that he has a deal with a company to provide them with a specific type of butter.
Meanwhile, Kramer is trying out various shaving products to find the perfect one. After a mishap with a hot towel at a barbershop, he decides to try shaving with butter, leading him to stumble upon Morty's deal with the butter company. Kramer then convinces Jerry's nemesis, Newman, to participate in a scheme to hijack the butter shipment and sell it for a profit.
As tensions rise between the unlikely trio of Kramer, Newman, and Morty, Elaine experiences her own troubles at her new job at a publishing company. She is tasked with editing a manuscript by an eccentric author who is adamant about keeping a certain phrase in every sentence. This bizarre task leaves Elaine exhausted and frustrated, but ultimately leads her down a path towards success.
Throughout the episode, the various storylines intertwine in classic Seinfeld fashion, leading to hilarious situations and mishaps. Viewers can expect plenty of classic Seinfeld humor, including witty one-liners, over-the-top personalities, and absurd scenarios.
Overall, "The Butter Shave" is a strong start to the final season of Seinfeld. Fans of the show will enjoy seeing their favorite characters navigate new challenges and find themselves in crazy situations, while newcomers will be charmed by the show's unique brand of humor and clever writing.