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Seinfeld · Season 5

Seinfeld season 5 episode 16: The Stand-In

Aired 24 February 199422 minRated TV-PG

7.5TMDB · 29 votesMark watched

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What happens in “The Stand-In”

George postpones breaking up with his girlfriend; Kramer befriends a fellow soap-opera stand-in; and Jerry bombs trying to cheer up a sick friend.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 16 of 22 of season 5, so watch episodes 1 to 15 first.
  • It runs about 22 minutes.
  • Directed by Tom Cherones, written by Larry David.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.5 out of 10 (29 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Tom Cherones
Guest stars
Debbie Lee Carrington as TammyDanny Woodburn as Mickey AbbottThomas Dekker as BobbyW. Earl Brown as AlMark Tymchyshyn as Phil TotolaKarla Tamburrelli as DaphneMichael Rivkin as FultonJoe Gieb as Johnny

Credits: TMDB.

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