The Jacket (Seinfeld)
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"The Jacket" is the third episode of the second season of the NBC sitcom Seinfeld and the show's eighth episode overall.[1] In the episode, Jerry Seinfeld buys an expensive suede jacket and has dinner with the father of his ex-girlfriend Elaine Benes. Elaine's father Alton, a war veteran and writer, makes Jerry and his friend George Costanza very uncomfortable. Elaine is delayed and Jerry and George are stuck with Alton waiting for her at the hotel.
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Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 3 | ||
Directed by | Tom Cherones | ||
Written by | Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld | ||
Production code | 205 | ||
Original air date | February 6, 1991 (1991-02-06) | ||
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The episode was written by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld and was directed by Tom Cherones. Most of the episode's storyline was based on one of David's personal experiences. Elaine's father, a published author, was inspired by Richard Yates, author of Revolutionary Road, whom Larry David had met while dating his daughter. Lawrence Tierney's performance as Alton Benes was praised by the cast and crew. However, they were taken aback by his eccentric behavior. The majority of the episode was filmed on December 4, 1990. "The Jacket" premiered on American television on February 6, 1991, on NBC, it gained a Nielsen rating of 10.4/16 and was praised by critics.