The Money

"The Money" is the 146th episode of the sitcom Seinfeld. This was the 12th episode for the eighth season. It aired on NBC on January 16, 1997.

Plot

Jerry's parents sell the Cadillac to Jack Klompus for $6,000 in order to give Jerry some money to help him out (since he bounced a check in "The Little Jerry"), which disappoints Jerry. They, along with Kramer, suggest that Jerry might try a career move. Elaine talks about her J. Peterman stock options and buys George coffee; this makes George think she is "sticking it" to him that she makes more money than he does. Jerry and George talk about the money their parents might have, which piques George's interest since he has never witnessed his parents spending money. Kramer seeks advice from Elaine about his girlfriend Emily's (played by Sarah Silverman) post-sex bed habits: she's got "the Jimmy legs". Jerry flies to Florida to buy the Cadillac back from Klompus, who agrees to sell it for $14,000 instead of his original asking price of $22,000 (the Kelley Blue Book value). George seeks information on his family's health history, indicating that they had "internal problems" as stated by Frank. Kramer tries to work out a deal with his girlfriend. George, anticipating a big inheritance, begins to spend money. Unfortunately for him, so do his parents since they feel that they do not have enough time left alive after their talk with George.

Klompus drives the car into a swamp and Jerry returns to Florida; once he arrives, he himself has to pay for the car's damages while Klompus refuses to aid him in part for almost dying and losing his astronaut pen (see "The Pen"), much to Jerry's amusement. Jerry's parents are still worried about him and wonder what to do. Morty decides to see Elaine about a job; she reluctantly agrees to give him a job, just as Peterman returns.

Meanwhile, Kramer fears a prowler is in the neighborhood (actually Morty Seinfeld using his exercise equipment on Kramer's doorknob) and decides he can no longer sleep alone; unfortunately, his girlfriend has decided she can. So he moves in with the Costanzas, who tell George that they are moving to Florida; this upsets George since he figured he could be rich if his parents stay (aside from being poor if they moved away). Elaine returns to her regular position at Peterman, with no options. George and Elaine try to discuss their respective problems. Still in Florida, strapped for cash and credit, Jerry sleeps in the Cadillac after Klompus refused to let him stay over. Kramer and Emily spend the night as an old married couple in the Costanzas' house since both Frank and Estelle have separate beds due to Estelle's "Jimmy arms". Elaine is disappointed that she is back at her old working position whereas George begins to "stick it" to her. He is satisfied that his parents are in Florida and that he's "basking in the buffer zone."

The Seinfelds make a change in their housing – they have moved into a trailer with the Cadillac returned to them – whereas the Costanzas decide to head back to New York after Frank earlier saw a bum (actually Jerry) sleeping in a car.

Trivia

According to the DVD's inside look, Sandy Baron was almost unable to guest star as Jack Klompus in this episode, due to a coma he went in only days before production. Producers searched to recur another character, but Baron came out of his coma in time.

This episode was the sequel to "The Cadillac" and was the most watched episode of this season with 37.3 million viewers.^[1]

References

External links

• The Money at the Internet Movie Database

Seinfeld episodes
Season 1	"The Seinfeld Chronicles" "The Stake Out" "The Robbery" "Male Unbonding" "The Stock Tip"
Season 2	"The Ex-Girlfriend" "The Pony Remark" "The Jacket" "The Phone Message" "The Apartment" "The Statue" "The Revenge" "The Heart Attack" "The Deal" "The Baby Shower" "The Chinese Restaurant" "The Busboy"
Season 3	"The Note" "The Truth" "The Pen" "The Dog" "The Library" "The Parking Garage" "The Cafe" "The Tape" "The Nose Job" "The Stranded" "The Alternate Side" "The Red Dot" "The Subway" "The Pez Dispenser" "The Suicide" "The Fix-Up" "The Boyfriend" "The Limo" "The Good Samaritan" "The Letter" "The Parking Space" "The Keys"
Season 4	"The Trip" "The Pitch" "The Ticket" "The Wallet" "The Watch" "The Bubble Boy" "The Cheever Letters" "The Opera" "The Virgin" "The Contest" "The Airport" "The Pick" "The Movie" "The Visa" "The Shoes" "The Outing" "The Old Man" "The Implant" "The Junior Mint" "The Smelly Car" "The Handicap Spot" "The Pilot"
Season 5	"The Mango" "The Puffy Shirt" "The Glasses" "The Sniffing Accountant" "The Bris" "The Lip Reader" "The Non-Fat Yogurt" "The Barber" "The Masseuse" "The Cigar Store Indian" "The Conversion" "The Stall" "The Dinner Party" "The Marine Biologist" "The Pie" "The Stand In" "The Wife" "The Raincoats" "The Fire" "The Hamptons" "The Opposite"
Season 6	"The Chaperone" "The Big Salad" "The Pledge Drive" "The Chinese Woman" "The Couch" "The Gymnast" "The Soup" "The Mom & Pop Store" "The Secretary" "The Race" "The Switch" "The Label Maker" "The Scofflaw" "The Highlights of 100" "The Beard" "The Kiss Hello" "The Doorman" "The Jimmy" "The Doodle" "The Fusilli Jerry" "The Diplomat's Club" "The Face Painter" "The Understudy"
Season 7	"The Engagement" "The Postponement" "The Maestro" "The Wink" "The Hot Tub" "The Soup Nazi" "The Secret Code" "The Pool Guy" "The Sponge" "The Gum" "The Rye" "The Caddy" "The Seven" "The Cadillac" "The Shower Head" "The Doll" "The Friar's Club" "The Wig Master" "The Calzone" "The Bottle Deposit" "The Wait Out" "The Invitations"
Season 8	"The Foundation" "The Soul Mate" "The Bizarro Jerry" "The Little Kicks" "The Package" "The Fatigues" "The Checks" "The Chicken Roaster" "The Abstinence" "The Andrea Doria" "The Little Jerry" "The Money" "The Comeback" "The Van Buren Boys" "The Susie" "The Pothole" "The English Patient" "The Nap" "The Yada Yada" "The Millennium" "The Muffin Tops" "The Summer of George"
Season 9	"The Butter Shave" "The Voice" "The Serenity Now" "The Blood" "The Junk Mail" "The Merv Griffin Show" "The Slicer" "The Betrayal" "The Apology" "The Strike" "The Dealership" "The Reverse Peephole" "The Cartoon" "The Strongbox" "The Wizard" "The Burning" "The Bookstore" "The Frogger" "The Maid" "The Puerto Rican Day" "The Chronicle" "The Finale"
Indicates two-part episode