Seinfeld season 5 episode 16 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

George finds his relationship with Daphne boring, while Jerry tries to cheer up a hospitalized friend, Fulton, with mixed results. Mickey, a stand-in on a TV show, faces a dilemma as his child actor counterpart grows, leading to a desperate attempt to maintain his job using shoe lifts. This backfires, causing ostracization from his peers. Meanwhile, Elaine experiences a shocking date with Jerry's friend, Phil. The episode culminates with Daphne breaking up with George for someone he knows, adding to the episode's intertwining personal dramas.

Full Episode S05E16 Recap

### Scene 1: Bus Ride and Coffee Shop Conversation - Jerry and George discuss the inefficiency and annoyance of buses. - At the coffee shop, George laments the boredom in his relationship with Daphne. - Al enters the coffee shop, boasting about his fulfilling relationship. - George learns Fulton is in the hospital and feels obligated to visit for laughs. ### Scene 2: Stand-ins on the Set - George and Mickey discuss their jobs as stand-ins on "All My Children." - Mickey is worried about losing his job as his child actor counterpart grows taller. - Kramer suggests getting lifts for Mickey's shoes to maintain his job. ### Scene 3: Hospital Visit - Jerry visits Fulton in the hospital, attempting humor with a World War II reference. - The visit is awkward and not particularly uplifting for Fulton. ### Scene 4: Daphne's Revelation - Daphne reveals to George that Al warned her against dating him. - George is infuriated and plans to continue dating Daphne out of spite. ### Scene 5: The Growing Kid Problem - Mickey struggles with the height issue on set. - Kramer and Mickey visit a shoemaker for lifts to help Mickey keep up with the growing child actor. ### Scene 6: Jerry's Stand-up Act Plan - Jerry plans to perform his stand-up act at the hospital to cheer Fulton up. ### Scene 7: The Date with Phil Tatola - Elaine has a disastrous date with Phil, Jerry's softball friend. - Elaine is shocked when Phil makes an inappropriate move during the date. ### Scene 8: George's Commitment Dilemma - George struggles with the idea of moving in with Daphne. - He lies about spending the day with his father to avoid staying with Daphne. ### Scene 9: Mickey's Heightening Backlash - Mickey faces backlash from his peers for using lifts to appear taller. - Johnny Viggiano exposes Mickey's heightening, leading to a confrontation. ### Scene 10: Jerry's Hospital Stand-up - Jerry performs stand-up at the hospital, hoping to cheer Fulton up. - The act doesn't go well, and Fulton remains unamused. ### Scene 11: Mickey's Fall from Grace - Mickey's use of lifts leads to a fallout with his friends and colleagues. - He blames Kramer for the idea, leading to tension between them. ### Scene 12: George's Unexpected Breakup - Daphne breaks up with George, revealing she met someone else. - George is stunned to learn she's now dating Jerry's friend Pachyderm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does George think of buses?

George finds buses to be inefficient, annoying, and the worst form of transportation.

What is George's problem with his relationship?

He finds his relationship with Daphne boring and unfulfilling.

Who is Al?

Al is a character who enters the coffee shop boasting about his fulfilling relationship.

Why does Jerry visit Fulton in the hospital?

Jerry visits Fulton in the hospital to try and cheer him up with humor.

What job does Mickey have?

Mickey works as a stand-in for a child actor on "All My Children."

Why is Mickey worried about losing his job?

Mickey is worried because the child actor he stands in for is growing taller, potentially outgrowing Mickey's height.

What solution does Kramer suggest to Mickey's problem?

Kramer suggests that Mickey gets lifts for his shoes to match the growing child actor's height.

How does George react to Daphne knowing about his commitment issues?

George is infuriated and decides to continue dating Daphne out of spite.

What inappropriate action does Phil take on his date with Elaine?

Phil makes a very inappropriate move by exposing himself to Elaine during their date.

What is the consequence of Mickey's heightening with lifts?

Mickey faces backlash and potential ostracization from his peers for using lifts to appear taller.

Why does Daphne break up with George?

Daphne breaks up with George because she met someone else, Jerry's friend Pachyderm.

What does George plan to do in response to Al's warning to Daphne?

George plans to continue dating Daphne out of spite, despite Al's warning about his commitment issues.

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