Seinfeld season 5 episode 6 Recap and FAQ
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.
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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.