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Jerry Seinfeld Says ‘Seinfeld’s’ Controversial Ending Still ‘Bothers Him A Bit’

by Peace A

Published April 29, 2024

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American sitcom Seinfeld is widely hailed as one of the most iconic sitcoms ever to grace television screens. Its enduring legacy stems from a combination of distinct humor, unforgettable characters, and a knack for extracting comedy revolving around the mundane moments of everyday life.

Although it’s been more than three decades since the last episode of the sitcom series aired, the show remains relevant. In a recent interview, Jerry Seinfeld, who portrayed a fictionalized version of himself on the show, delved into the sitcom’s enduring appeal and reflected on its eventual conclusion.

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Jerry Seinfeld criticizes ‘Seinfeld’s ending

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SEINFELD, from left: Michael Richards, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jerry Seinfeld, The Cafe’, (Season 3, ep. 307, aired Nov. 6, 1991), 1990-98. photo: Barry Slobin / ©Castle Rock Entertainment / Courtesy Everett Collection

During his interview with GQ, the stand-up comedian voiced his disappointment with Seinfeld’s conclusion. He recalled his conversation with Jeff Schaffer and Larry David as they discussed TV show finales and which ones they considered great. Interestingly, none of them singled out Seinfeld as one of the best, highlighting a deep observation about the show’s conclusion.

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“But me and Jeff Schaffer and Larry were standing around, talking about TV finales and which we thought were great. A lot of people like the Bob Newhart one,” Seinfeld told the news outlet. “Mary Tyler Moore was okay. I feel Mad Men was the greatest. So satisfying. So funny.”

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SEINFELD, Jerry Seinfeld, ‘The Seinfeld Chronicles’, aka ‘Pilot’, aka ‘Good News, Bad News’, (Season 1, episode 101, aired April 5, 1989), 1990-98. photo: ©Castle Rock Entertainment / Courtesy Everett Collection

The 69-year-old revealed that he and his associates Jerry Schafer and Larry David, engaged in a reflective analysis of the flaws in the ending of the TV series. They concluded that the pivotal issue revolved around the imprisonment of all the characters following their unintentional breach of a local Good Samaritan law. He added that this decision significantly impacted the final episode’s reception and overall resonance with the audience. “We had sat and watched the Seinfeld finale, trying to figure out what went wrong,” Seinfeld admitted. “And it was obviously about the final scene, leaving them in the jail cell.”

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SEINFELD, from left: Jason Alexander, Jerry Seinfeld, The Outing’, (Season 4, ep. 417, aired Feb. 11, 1993), 1990-98. photo: Dan Zaitz / ©Castle Rock Entertainment / Courtesy Everett Collection

However, the producer disclosed that even though the conclusion did not align with his preference, there were no conceivable improvements that could have been made at the time. “I don’t believe in regret. I think it’s arrogant to think you could have done something different. You couldn’t,” Seinfeld confessed. “That’s why you did what you did.”

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