The Ticket (Seinfeld)

"The Ticket" is the 44th episode of the NBC sitcom Seinfeld. It is the 4th episode of the fourth season.^[1] It aired on September 16, 1992 as a one-hour episode with "The Pitch".^[1] In this episode, Jerry and George meet with NBC executives to discuss their proposal for a pilot, while Kramer behaves oddly due to a severe blow to the head.

"The Ticket"
Seinfeld episode
Episode no.	Season 4 Episode 4
Directed by	Tom Cherones
Written by	Larry David
Production code	404
Original air date	September 16, 1992 (1992-09-16)
Guest appearances
Peter Crombie as "Crazy" Joe Devola Stephen McHattie as Dr. Reston Bob Balaban as Russell Dalrymple Heidi Swedberg as Susan Ross David Graf as Policeman
Episode chronology
List of episodes

Plot

After getting kicked in the head by "Crazy" Joe Davola, Kramer shows signs of brain damage. He unconsciously fails to dress and shave on the left side, and randomly says "Yo-Yo Ma" or lapses into xenoglossy. Jerry urges him to see a doctor.

George has received the dry-cleaning bill for Kramer throwing up Jerry's expired milk on Susan, and makes everyone chip even though it is only $18. Jerry and George fear they have lost Susan's support for their TV pitch, but are overjoyed when NBC asks to meet again. George gleefully expects a payout on the level of Ted Danson's income.

As they hurry to NBC headquarters, Jerry's wristwatch—a gift from his parents—runs slow as usual, so he throws it away. They run into Jerry's Uncle Leo, who holds them up with small talk and acts spurned when they tear themselves away. Uncle Leo fishes Jerry's watch out of the trash and keeps it.

Newman has a court date for his speeding ticket, and needs Kramer to back up his excuse—that he needed to stop Kramer's suicide attempt. Taking credit for his helmet saving Kramer, Newman guilts Kramer into abandoning his doctor's appointment. Kramer agrees to testify that he was suicidal over a lifelong failure to become a banker. Newman, representing himself, exaggerates his own moral character and community service. However, Kramer fails to play along with Newman's leading questions, and forgets his testimony partway through. Newman hysterically rages at Kramer as he is ordered to pay.

At NBC, Jerry and George backpedal and agree to every concession. Thanks to Susan's influence—and forgiving the vomit—the executives offer them a pilot order. George offers her the $18 as a courtesy, but is caught off-guard when she accepts. George is also disappointed when NBC's offer is not on par with what Ted Danson makes.

In Europe, Reston again snaps out of an intimate moment with Elaine to brood over Davola missing his medication. Jerry spots Davola outside a cafe window, cowing him and George into hiding in their booth until nighttime. Jerry asks a policeman to escort them out, but the policeman is in no hurry as he leisurely dines. They are finally home free when Kramer and Newman confirm Davola is gone, but Newman gets a parking ticket and again vows to fight in court.