The Seinfeld Chronicles is the pilot episode of the NBC series, Seinfeld. It originally aired on July 5, 1989. The original title of the episode was Good News, Bad News however it has been confirmed by the creators that the title of the pilot is The Seinfeld Chronicles.
It was rebroadcast in 1990 after the show had been picked up as a series.
The episode was written by creators, Larry David & Jerry Seinfeld and was directed by Art Wolff.
Plot
Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.
Jerry Seinfeld and George Costanza are seated at Pete's Luncheonette debating over a shirt button. The waitress, Claire, comes over to their table and pours each a cup of coffee. George tells Claire he does not want caffeine in his coffee and Jerry corrects him by telling George she is an expert waitress. The two continue to talk and finally leave when Jerry has to do laundry.
The following evening while watching a late Mets game, he receives a phone call from a potential girlfriend, Laura, whom he met on the road. She asks if she can stay over his apartment since she cannot find a "decent hotel" (a fact George contests). Jerry invites her but is unsure if her visit is intended to be romantic or not. George and Jerry continue to debate fine details in Laura's conversation with Jerry to determine the true nature of the visit. A character known in the pilot as "Kessler," (who in all future episodes is known as Kramer) joins in asking Jerry why he would even give her a choice about where to sleep by bringing in another bed. The episode gives viewers a quick glimpse at George's profession (real estate) and also Kramer's (questionable get rich quick schemes).
At the airport, George and Jerry continue to talk in an effort to identify the possible signals Laura might give upon her arrival. Laura arrives and takes Jerry (and George) by surprise. The two arrive at Jerry's apartment and he feels uncomfortable with the situation. Laura removes some excess clothing to get comfortable and asks for wine. Jerry believes he has gotten to the bottom of the whole question. His plans are abruptly interrupted when he learns Laura has a fiancé. Jerry realizes he has no chance with Laura but has already committed himself — and his studio apartment — to an entire weekend with her.
Note
The episode does not feature the character of Elaine Benes. Her character was introduced as a result of constructive criticism based on this episode.
Lee Garlington, who played Claire (the waitress at Pete's) in the pilot, although credited as a regular, was not asked to appear in the series and is only featured in this episode.
The restaurant Jerry and George are eating lunch at is known as Pete's Luncheonette in this episode. It will later be known as the well-known Monk's Cafe for the remainder of the series.
It was rebroadcast in 1990 after the show had been picked up as a series.
The episode was written by creators, Larry David & Jerry Seinfeld and was directed by Art Wolff.
Plot
Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.
Jerry Seinfeld and George Costanza are seated at Pete's Luncheonette debating over a shirt button. The waitress, Claire, comes over to their table and pours each a cup of coffee. George tells Claire he does not want caffeine in his coffee and Jerry corrects him by telling George she is an expert waitress. The two continue to talk and finally leave when Jerry has to do laundry.
The following evening while watching a late Mets game, he receives a phone call from a potential girlfriend, Laura, whom he met on the road. She asks if she can stay over his apartment since she cannot find a "decent hotel" (a fact George contests). Jerry invites her but is unsure if her visit is intended to be romantic or not. George and Jerry continue to debate fine details in Laura's conversation with Jerry to determine the true nature of the visit. A character known in the pilot as "Kessler," (who in all future episodes is known as Kramer) joins in asking Jerry why he would even give her a choice about where to sleep by bringing in another bed. The episode gives viewers a quick glimpse at George's profession (real estate) and also Kramer's (questionable get rich quick schemes).
At the airport, George and Jerry continue to talk in an effort to identify the possible signals Laura might give upon her arrival. Laura arrives and takes Jerry (and George) by surprise. The two arrive at Jerry's apartment and he feels uncomfortable with the situation. Laura removes some excess clothing to get comfortable and asks for wine. Jerry believes he has gotten to the bottom of the whole question. His plans are abruptly interrupted when he learns Laura has a fiancé. Jerry realizes he has no chance with Laura but has already committed himself — and his studio apartment — to an entire weekend with her.
Note
The episode does not feature the character of Elaine Benes. Her character was introduced as a result of constructive criticism based on this episode.
Lee Garlington, who played Claire (the waitress at Pete's) in the pilot, although credited as a regular, was not asked to appear in the series and is only featured in this episode.
The restaurant Jerry and George are eating lunch at is known as Pete's Luncheonette in this episode. It will later be known as the well-known Monk's Cafe for the remainder of the series.
by P.redeckis June 6, 2006
The mythical, fantastical, and mysterious chronicles surrounded by lore that rivals the Kingdom of Gandalf. It is said the chronicles are merely a myth, but few men have claimed to read its pages.
by Anthony McKinsey January 28, 2022
another way to say that something is
ridiculous; because "that's so ridiculous!" is already
so played out; derived from the Vin Diesel (barf)
movie "Chronicles of Riddick"
ridiculous; because "that's so ridiculous!" is already
so played out; derived from the Vin Diesel (barf)
movie "Chronicles of Riddick"
Have you heard about the sequel to the
awesome movie The Sandlot, "The Sandlot 2: The Son of
the Beast"? That's going to be Chronicles of Ridiculous.
awesome movie The Sandlot, "The Sandlot 2: The Son of
the Beast"? That's going to be Chronicles of Ridiculous.
by El_Scorcho September 21, 2004
A compilation of short stories by Ray Bradbury, each of them coinciding with each other. It tells of the voyage of earth men to Mars, the extinction of the Martians, and the colonization of Mars.
by Thrashmeister April 21, 2006
When one adopts the persona of having a crush on someone not available to them (usually because they are fictional or along-dead historical figures) for the sake of a joke for so long that one develops a legitimate crush on them.
Named after a member of a history-themed discord server who acted as a chronicler of all the events occurring (this happens to be me lol).
Named after a member of a history-themed discord server who acted as a chronicler of all the events occurring (this happens to be me lol).
Chronicler: I say Anna Komnene my beloved, but is it sad that I think I legitimately have a bit of a crush on her now?
Sokrates: Same, I think I might have actually got the Chronicler Effect. I 've got an actual crush on Belisarius as well!
Sokrates: Same, I think I might have actually got the Chronicler Effect. I 've got an actual crush on Belisarius as well!
by AnnaKomneneMyBeloved<3 January 20, 2023
A kickass audio drama about a civil war between two powerful groups of Immortals, created by all around badass Christof Laputka. Listening to The Leviathan Chronicles is possibly one of the greatest things that will ever happen to your ears, ever. Period. No arguments.
Also, it's FREE.
All of your arguments for not listening to The Leviathan Chronicles are, by default, invalid.
Also, it's FREE.
All of your arguments for not listening to The Leviathan Chronicles are, by default, invalid.
Fan #1: Hey, did you listen to the season finale of The Leviathan Chronicles?
Fan #2: Yes, and it was the greatest thing that had ever happened to my ears, ever. Period. No arguments.
Soon-To-Be-Fan: Hey, where can I find this Leviathan Chronicles thing?
Fan #3: At www . leviathanchronicles . com , or the iTunes store.
Fan #2: Yes, and it was the greatest thing that had ever happened to my ears, ever. Period. No arguments.
Soon-To-Be-Fan: Hey, where can I find this Leviathan Chronicles thing?
Fan #3: At www . leviathanchronicles . com , or the iTunes store.
by THE OBL June 20, 2010
Going off of the popular C.S. Lewis series "The Chronicles of Narnia," Chronicles of Gnarlia simply means something that could be deemed gnarly (i.e. crazy, cool, awesome).
Can also just be shortened to "Chronicles."
Can also just be shortened to "Chronicles."
by B Kramer January 19, 2008