Ep 10. The Strike

"The Strike" is the tenth episode of the ninth and final season of the beloved television sitcom Seinfeld. The episode originally aired on December 18, 1997 and has since become a fan favorite.

The episode revolves around the character of George Costanza, who is excited about celebrating a fictional holiday called Festivus with his family. Festivus is a holiday invented by George's father, Frank, as a way to protest against the commercialization of Christmas.

Although this is the primary plot of the episode, there are several subplots that run throughout. These include Elaine's attempts to get her co-workers to give her Christmas gifts, Kramer returning to work at a bagel shop for a short period of time and Jerry trying to return a jacket that he "borrowed" from his friend.

One of the standout moments of the episode comes as George explains a Festivus tradition to his co-workers, in which he explains how his father would perform feats of strength with family members to celebrate the holiday. As the episode progresses, this tradition becomes a central focus as the characters partake in the feats of strength in unexpected ways.

The Strike also marks the return of several beloved characters that fans hadn't seen in some time, such as Frank Costanza and the eccentric J. Peterman. In typical Seinfeld fashion, this episode is packed with jokes and gags that keep viewers laughing from start to finish.

Overall, "The Strike" is a standout episode of Seinfeld. Its unique holiday plot and standout moments continue to be referenced by fans to this day.