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Seinfeld - S05E06 - The Lip Reader
 

Watch Seinfeld season 5 episode 6 Online

The Lip Reader

 
Jerry is smitten with a line judge at the US Open, but after he gets her attention, he finds out she is deaf. Elaine has a problem not communicating with a limo driver. George wants to use Jerry's girlfriend to read the lips of his ex-girlfriend to find out what she is saying about him. While she is reading the lips, Kramer does the translation, that gets George in more trouble. Kramer becomes a ball man at the Open, when Monica Seles returns to tennis.
 
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Seinfeld / S05E06 : The Lip Reader
Season 5, Episode 6 | Aired on October 28, 1993 | TV-PG | 25 min. | NBC
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Season 6
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Season 4
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  • Seinfeld - Episode 1 - The Mango
    Episode 1
    The Mango
  • Seinfeld - Episode 2 - The Puffy Shirt
    Episode 2
    The Puffy Shirt
  • Seinfeld - Episode 3 - The Glasses
    Episode 3
    The Glasses
  • Seinfeld - Episode 4 - The Sniffing Accountant
    Episode 4
    The Sniffing Accountant
  • Seinfeld - Episode 5 - The Bris
    Episode 5
    The Bris
  • Seinfeld - Episode 6 - The Lip Reader
    Episode 6
    The Lip Reader
  • Seinfeld - Episode 7 - The Non-Fat Yogurt
    Episode 7
    The Non-Fat Yogurt
  • Seinfeld - Episode 8 - The Barber
    Episode 8
    The Barber
  • Seinfeld - Episode 9 - The Masseuse
    Episode 9
    The Masseuse
  • Seinfeld - Episode 10 - The Cigar Store Indian
    Episode 10
    The Cigar Store Indian
  • Seinfeld - Episode 11 - The Conversion
    Episode 11
    The Conversion
  • Seinfeld - Episode 12 - The Stall
    Episode 12
    The Stall
  • Seinfeld - Episode 13 - The Dinner Party
    Episode 13
    The Dinner Party
  • Seinfeld - Episode 14 - The Marine Biologist
    Episode 14
    The Marine Biologist
  • Seinfeld - Episode 15 - The Pie
    Episode 15
    The Pie
  • Seinfeld - Episode 16 - The Stand-In
    Episode 16
    The Stand-In
  • Seinfeld - Episode 17 - The Wife
    Episode 17
    The Wife
  • Seinfeld - Episode 18 - The Raincoats (Part 1)
    Episode 18
    The Raincoats (Part 1)
  • Seinfeld - Episode 19 - The Raincoats (Part 2)
    Episode 19
    The Raincoats (Part 2)
  • Seinfeld - Episode 20 - The Fire
    Episode 20
    The Fire
  • Seinfeld - Episode 21 - The Hamptons
    Episode 21
    The Hamptons
  • Seinfeld - Episode 22 - The Opposite
    Episode 22
    The Opposite

Seinfeld season 5 episode 6 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Jerry is smitten with a beautiful lineswoman at a tennis match. Elaine, trying to avoid conversation with a talkative car service driver, pretends to be going deaf. George, embarrassed after being spotted on TV with ice cream on his face, suspects it led to his breakup with Gwen. Jerry dates the deaf lineswoman, Laura, and plans to use her lip-reading skills to uncover why Gwen broke up with George. At a party, Laura misinterprets a conversation, leading to a confrontation and a physical mishap. The episode humorously explores communication mishaps and social misunderstandings.

Full Episode S05E06 Recap

### Scene 1: At the Tennis Match - Jerry and George discuss the quirks of tennis and sunblock preferences. - Jerry spots a beautiful lineswoman, while George plans to attend Todd's party. - George's discomfort with PABA in sunblock and his obligation to attend the party due to Gwen are highlighted. ### Scene 2: Elaine's Car Service Ride - Elaine rides a car service, trying to avoid conversation with the driver. - The driver's persistent talking leads Elaine to pretend she's going deaf, causing a misunderstanding. ### Scene 3: Back at the Tennis Match - Jerry's fascination with the lineswoman grows. - George gets spotted on TV with ice cream on his face, leading to public embarrassment. ### Scene 4: Jerry and George's Apartment - Jerry and George discuss the aftermath of the tennis match and George's public embarrassment. - Kramer suggests getting tickets to make up for Elaine's rude behavior to the car service driver. ### Scene 5: Elaine's Encounter with the Car Service Driver - Elaine faces the car service driver's anger over her pretending to be deaf. - The driver expresses his disdain for Elaine's behavior. ### Scene 6: Jerry's Apartment - Jerry, George, and Kramer discuss Jerry's attraction to the deaf lineswoman. - George learns of Gwen's decision to break up with him, suspecting it's due to his embarrassing TV appearance. ### Scene 7: Jerry Dates the Lineswoman - Jerry goes on a date with Laura, the deaf lineswoman. - Misunderstandings arise due to Laura's lip-reading skills. ### Scene 8: George and Jerry at the Tennis Center - George plans to use Laura's lip-reading skills to find out why Gwen broke up with him. - Kramer becomes the first "ball man" at the tennis center. ### Scene 9: The Party - Jerry and George attend Todd's party, where Laura lip-reads conversations. - Misunderstandings and confrontations occur due to incorrect lip-reading. - The situation escalates when Laura mistakenly interprets a conversation, leading to a physical altercation. ### Scene 10: Conclusion - The group reflects on the events, with George still puzzled over his breakup. - The episode ends with a humorous take on the difficulties of communication and perception.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Jerry fascinated with the lineswoman at the tennis match?

Jerry is captivated by her beauty, referring to her as the most beautiful lineswoman he's ever seen.

How does George feel about sunblock and PABA?

George is uncomfortable with PABA in sunblock and insists on needing PABA-free sunblock.

What leads to Elaine pretending to be deaf in the car service?

Elaine pretends to be deaf to avoid conversation with the overly talkative driver.

What causes George's public embarrassment at the tennis match?

George gets spotted on TV with ice cream all over his face, leading to public ridicule.

How does Kramer suggest Elaine make up for her behavior to the car service driver?

Kramer suggests getting tickets to a show or event as a way to apologize.

What is the reaction of the car service driver to Elaine's behavior?

The driver is angered and disgusted by Elaine pretending to be deaf, accusing her of being too good to talk to him.

Why does George suspect Gwen broke up with him?

George thinks Gwen broke up with him because she saw him with ice cream on his face on TV.

How does Jerry plan to use Laura's lip-reading skills?

Jerry plans to use Laura's skills to find out what Gwen is saying about George at a party.

What misunderstanding occurs due to Laura's lip-reading at the party?

Laura mistakenly interprets a conversation as Todd inviting Gwen to sleep with him, instead of "sweep" together, leading to a confrontation.

What is the outcome of the misunderstanding at the party?

The misunderstanding escalates into a physical altercation when Laura gets hit in the eye while signing.

 
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