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Seinfeld - S09E17 - The Bookstore
 

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The Bookstore

 
Kramer "hangs-out" more than usual at Jerry's place. Jerry spots Uncle Leo shoplifting. George takes a large book into the bathroom with him. Kramer and Newman plan to implement Kramer's idea for running a rickshaw service in the city. Elaine is at the annual Peterman party, where everyone is anxious to know if she is going to dance again and when. She ends up getting drunk and making out at a table with another man.
 
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Seinfeld / S09E17 : The Bookstore
Season 9, Episode 17 | Aired on April 9, 1998 | TV-PG | 25 min. | NBC
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  • Seinfeld - Episode 1 - The Butter Shave
    Episode 1
    The Butter Shave
  • Seinfeld - Episode 2 - The Voice
    Episode 2
    The Voice
  • Seinfeld - Episode 3 - The Serenity Now
    Episode 3
    The Serenity Now
  • Seinfeld - Episode 4 - The Blood
    Episode 4
    The Blood
  • Seinfeld - Episode 5 - The Junk Mail
    Episode 5
    The Junk Mail
  • Seinfeld - Episode 6 - The Merv Griffin Show
    Episode 6
    The Merv Griffin Show
  • Seinfeld - Episode 7 - The Slicer
    Episode 7
    The Slicer
  • Seinfeld - Episode 8 - The Betrayal
    Episode 8
    The Betrayal
  • Seinfeld - Episode 9 - The Apology
    Episode 9
    The Apology
  • Seinfeld - Episode 10 - The Strike
    Episode 10
    The Strike
  • Seinfeld - Episode 11 - The Dealership
    Episode 11
    The Dealership
  • Seinfeld - Episode 12 - The Reverse Peephole
    Episode 12
    The Reverse Peephole
  • Seinfeld - Episode 13 - The Cartoon
    Episode 13
    The Cartoon
  • Seinfeld - Episode 14 - The Strongbox
    Episode 14
    The Strongbox
  • Seinfeld - Episode 15 - The Wizard
    Episode 15
    The Wizard
  • Seinfeld - Episode 16 - The Burning
    Episode 16
    The Burning
  • Seinfeld - Episode 17 - The Bookstore
    Episode 17
    The Bookstore
  • Seinfeld - Episode 18 - The Frogger
    Episode 18
    The Frogger
  • Seinfeld - Episode 19 - The Maid
    Episode 19
    The Maid
  • Seinfeld - Episode 20 - The Puerto Rican Day
    Episode 20
    The Puerto Rican Day
  • Seinfeld - Episode 21 - The Chronicle (Part 1)
    Episode 21
    The Chronicle (Part 1)
  • Seinfeld - Episode 22 - The Chronicle (Part 2)
    Episode 22
    The Chronicle (Part 2)
  • Seinfeld - Episode 23 - The Finale (Part 1)
    Episode 23
    The Finale (Part 1)
  • Seinfeld - Episode 24 - The Finale (Part 2)
    Episode 24
    The Finale (Part 2)

Seinfeld season 9 episode 17 Recap and FAQ

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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.

Full Episode S09E17 Recap

### Scene 1: Brentano's Bookstore - Jerry and George discuss the difficulties of meeting people in New York. - George mentions his interest in Hong Kong, while Jerry notes Elaine's absence at a party. - They spot Uncle Leo shoplifting a book. ### Scene 2: Peterman Party - Elaine interacts with colleagues and meets Zach, expressing her misery. - Jerry informs George about Uncle Leo's shoplifting. ### Scene 3: Jerry's Apartment - Kramer and Newman plan to start a rickshaw business. - Jerry discusses Uncle Leo's shoplifting with his parents over the phone. ### Scene 4: Elaine at Work - Elaine deals with the aftermath of her public make-out session. - She concocts a plan to pretend she's dating Zach to avoid office gossip. ### Scene 5: Rickshaw Business Planning - Kramer and Newman discuss hiring homeless people to pull rickshaws. - They conduct auditions, but their rickshaw gets stolen by Rusty. ### Scene 6: Uncle Leo's Arrest - Jerry tries to have Uncle Leo scared straight for shoplifting, but he ends up getting arrested. - Jerry's parents reveal their own minor thefts. ### Scene 7: Elaine's Fake Relationship - Elaine plans to break up with Zach, who's mistakenly assumed to be cheating on her. - Peterman informs Elaine about Zach's drug problem and insists she supports him. ### Scene 8: Rickshaw Recovery - Kramer and Newman find their stolen rickshaw and decide who should pull it back. ### Scene 9: Bookstore Conflict - George struggles with the consequences of taking a book into the bathroom. - Jerry confronts the bookstore manager about Uncle Leo's arrest. ### Scene 10: Final Confrontations - Elaine uses Zach's recovery to her advantage at work. - George attempts to "even the score" by stealing and returning a book. - Jerry tries to resolve the situation with Uncle Leo, leading to another shopper's arrest.

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.

 
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