[1], In the scene where George comes up with the idea of using Laura to eavesdrop on his ex-girlfriend, Leifer's script had Jerry and George talking out of the sides of their mouths in order to avoid being lip-read by Laura. Tuttle: Jack Shearer. Carol: Lisa Mende. During Gwen's conversation with a male friend, Kramer (having learned some sign language from a cousin) interprets for Laura, incorrectly interpreting that Gwen and the male friend are agreeing to "sleep together" instead of "sweep together." Amy: Anna Gunn. Newman: Wayne Knight. Start your free trial to watch Seinfeld and other popular TV shows and movies including new releases, classics, Hulu Originals, and more. She is portrayed by Marlee Matlin, who is actually deaf. George: Jason Alexander. Seinfeld Season 5 Episode 6: The Lip Reader Summary: Kramer gets a job as a ball boy for the US Open and brings Jerry to the event with him. Rachel: Melanie Smith. Doctor: Tom Verica. A "brief" stop to buy gifts for a dinner party becomes an ordeal thanks to George's big coat. Elaine: Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Here is your resource for finding exact quotes, script information, and episode play-by-plays. Jerry is smitten with a line judge at the US Open, but after he gets her attention, he finds out she is deaf. George: Jason Alexander. Sims notes that much of the episode "makes George look like a fool. Kramer: Michael Richards. The Lip Reader. In a hilarious scene, Jerry and George out to dinner with Laura, go to great lengths to guard their mouths in natural ways, raising a glass to their face or rubbing their eyes so Laura doesn't know they are talking about her. Newman: Wayne Knight. "Seinfeld" The Lip Reader (TV Episode 1993) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. [1] Sports commentators ridiculing a spectator who was messily eating a hot fudge sundae was something Leifer actually saw on TV. They end up walking to the party, arriving late. George enlists a lip-reader to learn why his girlfriend dumped him. Victoria: Dedee Pfeiffer. Seinfeld (NBC's seminal 1990s sitcom "about nothing" about the awkward events and situations centered on the life and observations of comedian Jerry Seinfeld and three New Yorkers who are even more neurotic than he is) ran from July 5, 1989, to May 14, 1998, had nine seasons and 180 episodes.. Myra: Jeannie Elias. She's turned the tables and demonstrated her own empowerment. It’s all on Hulu. Saleslady: Christine Dunford. Jerry's masseuse-girlfriend (Jennifer Coolidge) doesn't like George; Elaine's boyfriend (Anthony Cistaro) shares a moniker with a mass murderer. The Low Talker strikes againnnnnnnnnnnnnn.NO COPYRIGHT INTENDED ALL RIGHTS TO CASTLE ROCK ENTERTAINMENT. Michael: Steven Prutting. "The Lip Reader" was writer Carol Leifer's first produced script for Seinfeld. S5E6: The Lip Reader - Seinfeld Soundtrack | Tunefind Join / Sign Up Keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Driver: Christopher Darga. She is too good a lip reader to be outwitted. Episode Details & Credits. Jerry falls for one of the players and asks her on a date. Prisoner (The Finale) The series finale of Seinfeld is one of the more controversial ones in television … Newman: But Jerry, we've got this new supervisor down at the post office. Victoria's Uncle: Paul Gleason. He gives her a dubious expression, thinking she is faking it like Elaine. Estelle: Estelle Harris. Created by producer Larry David and star Jerry Seinfeld, "Seinfeld" is the breakthrough award-winning comedy series that became one of the most popular television sitcoms. Priest: Kay E. Kuter. Peter Keleghan. The fifth season is certainly one of the comedy series' best and features some well developed storylines with clever subplots and hilarious comic situations. Comedic writer Larry David co-created Seinfeld with Jerry Seinfeld for NBC during the late 1980s. Farkus: Patrick Cronin. Gino: David Ciminello. Elaine has a problem not communicating with a limo driver. Counterwoman: Kathryn Kates. It is the sixth episode of the fifth season, and first aired on October 28, 1993. Plot. George: Jason Alexander. George: Jason Alexander. Watch Seinfeld - Season 5 - Episode 6: The Lip Reader - Comedia Episode: Jerry is smitten with a line judge at the US Open, but after he gets her attention, he finds out she is deaf. Jerry thinks his accountant (John Kapelos) may be on drugs; George's passion wins him a job; Elaine's exclamations end her relationship. During a break, George buys an ice cream sundae and gets it all over his face, which is broadcast on television and mocked by the commentators. Helen: Liz Sheridan. The Bris is the 69th episode of the sitcom Seinfeld. A writer (George Murdoch) hits a woman in the head (Carol Kane) with Elaine's electronic organiser; George lies to impress a woman (Rosalind Allen). Newman: Wayne Knight. George is charmed by Elaine's new boyfriend (Dan Cortese); Kramer thinks Jerry's new girlfriend (Jami Gertz) is his phone-sex mate. Elaine: Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Gwen: Linda Kash. Other Woman: Rebecca Glenn. Liquor-Store Clerk: Frank Novak. Kramer: Michael Richards. Summary: Jerry is smitten with a line judge at the US Open, but after he gets her attention, he finds out she is deaf. Morty: Barney Martin. Laura was a tennis lineswoman. "The Lip Reader" is the 70th episode of the sitcom Seinfeld. On a regular basis, JT Rozzero, Aaron George, Andrew Flanagan, Jordan Duncan and Jason Greenhouse will watch an episode of TV’s greatest sitcom and provide notes and grades across a number of categories. She is deaf, but she can read lips. The landmark Jerry Seinfeld-Larry David creation about four neurotic New Yorkers ostensibly about nothing. Written by … Marlee Matlin plays a tennis lineswoman who's game to help George learn why he's been dumped. The Lip Reader (Season 5, Episode 6) TBS. Marlee Matlin plays a tennis lineswoman who's game to help George learn why he's been dumped. Pensky: Michael Fairman. See more ideas about seinfeld, readers, lips. [2] Actors Jerry Seinfeld and Jason Alexander came up with the idea of using organic gestures to cover their mouths on their own. Helen: Liz Sheridan. At the party, Kramer misreads the signs given by Laura, and there's a big argument ending with George getting hit in the eye. Dec 15, 2015 - Explore J BP's board "Seinfeld (The Lip Reader) 5", followed by 603 people on Pinterest. Morty: Barney Martin. The Lip Reader Jerry is smitten with a line judge at the US Open, but after he gets her attention, he finds out she is deaf. Much like everyone else, Newman wants to take advantage of the lip reader's 'powers'. Linda Kash is best known as the Philly Cream Cheese Angel, but the Canadian actress has a much more prolific history on screen — including a role on one of the most famous episodes of Seinfeld. "[4], Commentator Paul Arras praises the episode for its "jokes that take on stereotypes, political correctness, and other assumptions about etiquette. At the hospital, George gets a parking spot right in front of the hospital, but a mental patient jumps from the roof and lands on it. George wants to use Jerry's girlfriend to read the lips of his ex-girlfriend to find out what she is saying about him. Marty: Joseph Ragno. ", While Elaine becomes the foil, Matlin plays the character with such self-confidence and empowerment, it's easy to forget that social etiquette implies her deafness should be cause for pity. Jerry is more hesitant, saying, 'She's not a novelty act, George, where you hire her out for weddings and bar mitzvahs.' I know they're talking about me. Jerry shares George's self-doubt after Elaine admits not all was as it seemed during their romantic relationship. Ask questions and download or stream the entire soundtrack on Spotify, YouTube, iTunes, & Amazon. Thu, Oct 28, 1993 30 mins. As had become a signature of the show, Leifer drew on her real life experiences for the storylines. Club gave the episode an A- / B+, calling it "perfectly good but just a little more forgettable than the stone cold classics season five opened with, "including "some very memorable moments." Kramer: Michael Richards. The misadventures of Jerry Seinfeld and his friends continue in this fifth series of Seinfeld, which sees George move in with his parents. Frank: Jerry Stiller. Enzo: Antony Ponzini. Jerry: Can't do it Newman. Elaine, who is using her company's car service, is tired of having to always make small talk with the drivers. Gwen: Linda Kash. Elaine has a problem not communicating with a limo driver. Suit Opponent: Mark Beltzman. Jerry and George are at the US Open. A mannequin resembles Elaine; George battles for a bargain suit; Jerry wonders why his date won't try a pie; Kramer has an itch. George wants to use Jerry's girlfriend to read the lips of his ex-girlfriend to find out what she is saying about him. The Best Shows and Movies on Netflix in April, The Best Shows and Movies on Amazon Prime in April, The Best Shows and Movies on Hulu in April, Best Shows & Movies on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, and HBO This Month. George: Jason Alexander. While she is reading the lips, Kramer does the translation, that gets George in more trouble. Estelle: Estelle Harris. Lippman: Richard Fancy. Mrs. Sweedler: Debra Mooney. Scott LaRose. When the driver is angry with her for faking deafness, she gets him tickets to a Metallica concert, which causes the driver to temporarily lose his hearing. It was written by Carol Leifer and was directed by Tom Cherones. It is the fifth episode of the fifth season, and first aired on October 14, 1993. Lippman: Richard Fancy. George: Jason Alexander. Todd: Jerry Sroka. * Reproduction of a hand-written script from "The Pilot" (Episodes 4.23/4.24) by Jerry Seinfeld Seasons 5 and 6 include some of the most hilarious episodes of the entire series: The Puffy Shirt The Bris The Lip Reader The Non Fat Yogurt The Masseuse The Big Salad … [1], David Sims of The A.V. "The Lip Reader" is the 70th episode of the sitcom Seinfeld. Jerry is smitten with a line judge at the US Open, but after he gets her attention, he finds out she is deaf. Elaine: Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Todd: Jerry Sroka. Kramer: Michael Richards. In the Hamptons, George's date (Melora Walters) sunbathes topless; Kramer steals lobsters; and a handsome doctor compliments Elaine, or does he? Clown: Jon Favreau. Kramer decides to become a ball boy for the tournament, and excels at the tryouts. The misadventures of Jerry Seinfeld and his friends continue in this fifth series of Seinfeld, which sees George move in with his parents. George's girlfriend Gwen breaks up with him, telling him "it's not you; it's me." Jerry's girlfriend (Courteney Cox) poses as his wife to get in on his dry-cleaning discount. George suspects the real reason for the breakup is that Gwen saw the video of him eating the ice cream and was disgusted. "The Lip Reader" is the 70th episode of the sitcom Seinfeld. Joe: Leonard Termo. Leo: Len Lesser. Mohel: Charles Levin. The Lip Reader. Robin: Melanie Chartoff. Later, the group returns to the US Open to watch Kramer serve as a "ball man" at the first match of Monica Seles' comeback (from her stabbing injury). Conclusion. Home / Series / Seinfeld / Absolute Order / Season 1 / Episode 70 The Lip Reader Jerry is smitten with a line judge at the US Open, but after he gets her attention, he finds out she is deaf. The episode brought in a 20.4 rating and 31 share. Season 5, Episode 6: The Lip Reader. Jerry's appearance with Bryant Gumbel is not the expected career boost for Kramer's girlfriend (Wendel Meldrum); but George gets a new career after moving back with his parents (Estelle Harris, Jerry Stiller). George wants to change religions for the sake of romance, while Kramer is attracted to a novice nun (Molly Hagan). All 0 songs featured in Seinfeld season 5 episode 6: The Lip Reader, with scene descriptions. Frank: Jerry Stiller. George embarrasses himself at a kids' birthday party; Jerry heckles back at a heckler (Veanne Cox). Starring: Michael Richards, Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander. Welcome to Seinfeld: The PTBN Series Rewatch! While working as a stand-up comedian, Leifer used a car service for traveling between shows; preferring to have "some peace and quiet" during her rides, she was annoyed that she consistently ended up with drivers who would talk to her even when she buried her face in a magazine. I'll do it.' Driver: Christopher Darga. Sasha: Jana Marie Hupp. Welcome to the Seinfeld Scripts page! Reading TV GUIDE nets Elaine an admirer (Sam Lloyd), but gets her into trouble with George's father; Jerry's gift to Elaine offends her friend (Kimberly Norris). NBC | Air Date: October 28, 1993. Audrey: Suzanne Snyder. It is the sixth episode of the fifth season, and first aired on October 28, 1993. When he starts talking to her, she explains to him that she's deaf. d1xvdtpa0005 Barbara: Suzy Soto. George wants to use Jerry's girlfriend to read the lips of his ex-girlfriend to find out what she is saying about him. © 2021 TV GUIDE, A RED VENTURES COMPANY. You gotta let me use her for one day. George, of course, lacks the shame he should be expected to feel about using Laura's skill for his own selfish interests. Episode 77: “The Dinner Party” (Aired: 02/03/94) Bringing gifts to a party proves difficult. Seinfeld Scripts - Full scripts of all 180 Seinfeld episodes! The Lip Reader – Carol wrote in her book that the idea for “The Lip Reader” (where George brings a deaf woman to a party so she can lip read his ex-girlfriend and see why she broke up with him) was inspired by hearing deaf comedian Kathy Buckley on the Stern Show in the early 1990s. Kramer: Michael Richards. Elaine has a problem not communicating with a limo driver. When George finds out that Laura can read lips, he asks her to come with him to a party that he knows Gwen will attend and eavesdrop on conversations to find out the real reason she dumped him. Helen: Liz Sheridan. Elaine: Julia Louis-Dreyfus. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Karen: Lisa Edelstein. Ronnie: Dom Irrera. Just one day. Watch Seinfeld: The Lip Reader from Season 5 at TVGuide.com. Dog Owner: Tom Towles. When he recognizes Elaine, the driver throws everyone out of his car. [5], "10 Famous People You Didn't Know Played Bit Parts On Seinfeld", "SEINFELD - Season 5, Episode 6 – The Lip Reader", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Lip_Reader&oldid=1003997201, Short description is different from Wikidata, Television episode articles with short description for single episodes, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 31 January 2021, at 17:36. George: Jason Alexander. Estelle: Estelle Harris. Episode 70 Transcribed by: Matt Dittloff Cast: Jerry Seinfeld Jerry Seinfeld (well, duh!) It is the sixth episode of the fifth season, and first aired on October 28, 1993. Jake: Marty Rackham. He's working behind this glass. Jerry Seinfeld once dated her. The sale of Morty's raincoats is delayed; George tries to buy back his dad's clothes. George Castanza Jason Alexander Elaine Benes Julia Louis-Drefus Kramer Michael Richards Guest Stars: Christopher Darga Driver Linda Kash Gwen Jerry Sroka Todd Marlee Matlin Laura Veralyn Jones Renee Dylan Haggerty Young Eventually Jerry relents to ask, but before he can, Laura blurts out, 'Sure. Jerry, Elaine, George, and Kramer go to the hospital to meet friends who have just had a baby. Part 1 of two. She pretends to have a hearing problem to avoid talking to him but is caught when she reacts to a radio message for the driver to pick up Tom Hanks. Jerry and Elaine's suspicion about "nonfat" yogurt figures into New York City's mayoral race. However, soon into the match, Kramer runs into Seles, injuring her. George: Jason Alexander. The Lip Reader. After the match, Laura gets into the limo with the same chatty driver. George: Jason Alexander. George tries to eavesdrop on his ex-girlfriend's conversation with the help of a lip reader. While Jerry was front-and-center on the groundbreaking sitcom, David also … Elaine has a problem not communicating with a limo driver. Stan: Tom Alan Robbins. Jerry becomes smitten with Laura, a deaf lineswoman. Meanwhile, Kramer accidentally injures pro tennis … Note: This page is under construction. "[3], Nick DeNitto remarked that "Laura's lip-reading isn't perfect, which leads to some funny moments of miscommunication. Their attempts to disguise their conversation from her failed. George confronts Gwen and her friend angrily, causing a scene. Karen: Lisa Edelstein. Jerry wants to switch barbers without hurting anyone's feelings; George goes to work, but was he hired? While she is reading the lips, Kramer does the translation, that gets George in more trouble. Watch Seinfeld: Season 5 The Lip Reader on DIRECTV George asks Jerry's date (Marlee Matlin) to read the lips of his ex-girlfriend at a party; Elaine has trouble communicating with a limo driver. She added in Elaine's pretending to be deaf to both tie her plot in with George's and raise the down-to-earth experience of not wanting to talk with drivers to a level of absurdity. George: Jason Alexander. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. The gang takes Elaine's car service to the party, and the car is driven by the same driver as Elaine had before. Godparenting is a chore for Jerry and Elaine; tragedy befalls George's car; Kramer decries a genetic experiment. Newman: I hear you've got some lip reader working for you. TVPG • Comedy, Classics • Episode (1993) The Sponge. Kramer's optometrist pal (Timothy Stack) replaces George's glasses with suspect frames. Blind Man: Rance Howard. She only appeared once, in “The Lip Reader”. George changes his life by going against his instincts; Kramer plugs his book on "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee." 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. Jake: Marty Rackham. Kramer plans to profit from raincoats created by Jerry's dad (Barney Martin); George sells his dad's old "cruisewear."