Episode
Seinfeld: The Foundation
Overview
Susan's parents act to preserve her memory; Kramer gives Elaine a confidence boost after Peterman puts her in charge.
Details
- Series
- Seinfeld
- Season
- Season 8
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 1996-09-19
- Runtime
- 22 min
Episode context
The Foundation is Episode 1 in Season 8 of Seinfeld. It aired on 1996-09-19. The runtime is 22 min.
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