Seinfeld season 6 episode 13 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Jerry discusses the quirkiness of eyeglass straps in his stand-up. In the episode, George learns from Jerry that their friend Gary underwent chemotherapy, which Jerry knew but didn't share with George. Kramer, interested in unique eyeglasses, disrupts their conversation. George confronts Gary about not telling him about the cancer, only to discover later that Gary never actually had cancer. Elaine tries to undo a "hi" said to her ex-boyfriend Jake, leading to misunderstandings and confrontations. Meanwhile, George contemplates getting a toupee, and Kramer gets involved in a mix-up with a police officer over a litterbug incident.
Full Episode S06E13 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was George upset with Jerry regarding Gary?
George was upset because Jerry knew about Gary's chemotherapy and didn't tell him.
How did Kramer mistakenly offend a police officer?
Kramer yelled at a litterbug, but the police officer thought Kramer was yelling at him.
Why did Jake Jarmel refuse to tell Jerry where he got his glasses?
Jake wanted to be the only one who had those unique glasses.
What was the reason behind Elaine's past breakup with Jake Jarmel?
They had a bad breakup over an incident involving Jujyfruits.
Why did Gary not tell George about his cancer initially?
Gary thought George couldn't keep a secret.
How did George find out that Gary never actually had cancer?
Gary confessed to George that he never had cancer.
What did Elaine try to achieve by talking to Jake at the bookstore?
Elaine wanted to clarify that she didn't say "hi" to Jake, trying to maintain the upper hand in their post-breakup relationship.
How did Gary's lie about having cancer benefit him socially?
Gary's lie about cancer gave him confidence, which he used to successfully pick up a woman.
Why did George lose the parking space he was promised?
A judge ordered the parking space to be used for a scofflaw instead.
What was Kramer's reaction to George considering a toupee?
Kramer was skeptical and made fun of the idea.
How did Elaine react to seeing Jake's glasses on someone else?
Elaine tried to buy the glasses from the stranger to spite Jake.
What was Jake's misunderstanding regarding Elaine's actions?
Jake thought Elaine was still interested in him because she came to clarify about not saying "hi."
What ethical issue did Jerry and Kramer discuss?
They discussed the ethics of lying about having a serious illness like cancer.
What happened at the book release event with Jake and Elaine?
Elaine confronted Jake about the glasses, leading to an argument and a public scene.
What was the outcome of George's toupee consideration?
The group debated its pros and cons, and it was left unresolved whether George would get one.