Seinfeld season 9 episode 17 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Jerry and George discuss the challenges of socializing in New York at a bookstore, where they spot Uncle Leo shoplifting. Kramer and Newman hatch a plan to start a rickshaw business. Elaine faces workplace embarrassment after a public make-out session, and fabricates a relationship with a colleague, Zach, to save face. Meanwhile, Jerry's attempt to teach Uncle Leo a lesson backfires, leading to his arrest. George faces a dilemma over a book he took into a bookstore bathroom, and Elaine deals with Zach's drug problems. The rickshaw business idea eventually collapses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Uncle Leo arrested at Brentano's bookstore?
Uncle Leo is arrested for shoplifting a book.
What is Kramer and Newman's business idea?
They plan to start a rickshaw business in New York.
Why does Elaine pretend to date Zach?
To avoid being labeled as the office skank after a public make-out session.
How does Elaine plan to break up with Zach?
By claiming he cheated on her, then using his drug recovery as an excuse.
Who steals the rickshaw Kramer and Newman acquire?
A homeless man named Rusty steals the rickshaw.
What problem does George encounter with a book at Brentano's?
He takes a book into the bathroom, leading it to be flagged and unsellable.
What is Jerry's involvement in Uncle Leo's arrest?
Jerry asks the bookstore guard to scare Uncle Leo, but it leads to his arrest.
Why does Elaine feel humiliated at work?
She made out with a guy at a party in front of her colleagues.
How do Jerry's parents react to Uncle Leo's shoplifting?
They reveal their own minor thefts and justify Leo's actions.
What solution does George find for his book problem?
He plans to steal another book and return it to even the score.
Who ends up pulling the rickshaw for Kramer and Newman?
Newman pulls the rickshaw with Kramer as a passenger.
What does Elaine learn about Zach at work?
That he is back on drugs, specifically heroin.
How does Jerry try to resolve Uncle Leo's situation?
He talks to the bookstore manager to convince them not to prosecute.
What happens to the rickshaw business idea?
It fails after the rickshaw is stolen and then recovered with difficulty.
What is the final outcome for Uncle Leo?
He remains in trouble for shoplifting, as Jerry fails to resolve the situation.