Ep 4. The Blood
- PG
- October 16, 1997
- 22 min
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8.1 (3,235)
In Seinfeld season 9 episode 4, titled "The Blood," the gang deals with various medical mishaps and misadventures.
The episode opens with Jerry visiting his girlfriend's apartment, only to find out that she has just donated blood and is feeling faint. Jerry tries to take care of her, but things get complicated when a vial of her blood accidentally breaks and spills all over his shirt.
Meanwhile, George visits his parents and is greeted by his mother's overbearing behavior. She insists on babying him and even tries to give him a sponge bath, which he desperately tries to avoid. Eventually, George's mother discovers a lump on his father's back, leading to a frantic search for a doctor and a series of comical misunderstandings.
Elsewhere, Elaine fears that she may have tested positive for a sexually transmitted disease after a routine check-up. She confides in Jerry and they both start to panic, wondering how many of their past partners might be affected.
Lastly, Kramer becomes fascinated with the idea of "adopting a highway" and starts a campaign to clean up a stretch of road. However, he quickly realizes the difficulties of coordinating such an endeavor, especially when he accidentally encourages an eccentric group of volunteers to join him.
As the episode unfolds, the characters' medical issues and personal quirks intersect in unexpected ways, leading to a series of hilarious moments and mishaps. The Blood proves to be a classic Seinfeld episode, full of the show's trademark wit, humor, and absurdity.