Nickname: The Treasure State
Population: 1,068,778 (2019)
Capital: Helena
MONTANA (map)
“The Butter Shave”
A poster for Montana and Wyoming is seen behind Kramer’s hot tub, while Newman helps him stay simmering and “juicy.”
Nickname: The Equality State
Population: 578,759 (2019)
Capital: Cheyenne
WYOMING (map)
“The Butter Shave”
A poster for Montana and Wyoming is seen behind Kramer’s hot tub, while Newman helps him stay simmering and “juicy.”
written by Steve Koren, directed by Andy Ackerman
original airdate: January 8, 1998
Jerry decides to buy a new car from Puddy. A starving George accuses a mechanic of stealing his Twix bar. Kramer test-drives a car, emptying its gas tank. Puddy’s obsession with high-fives leads Elaine to break up with him…again.
The Improv, Jerry’s Apartment and Monk’s Café are not featured in this episode – the only episode in the show’s history where none of the major three locations are featured or referenced.
European International Motors (NOT REAL)
NEW YORK
Jerry goes to visit Puddy to get an insiders deal on a new black 1998 Saab 900…but the deal falls apart when he refuses to high five Puddy constantly. George becomes enraged with the staff, after he continuously misses out on snacks to ease his crippling hunger. Kramer goes for a test drive with Rick in Jerry’s new car, trying to push the boundaries of the cars “Fuel Empty” needle.
Arby’s
New York, NEW YORK
Puddy takes out Elaine to celebrate his promotion at a restau…Arby’s. As per their agreement to get back together that Jerry negotiates, Puddy agrees to take Elaine here no more than once a month. George later gets Arby’s for the cab home, to settle his massive hunger. There are no Arby’s locations in Manhattan, with the closest being in New Jersey (96 Meadow Rd., Rutherford) to the west, or Queens (69-16 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village) to the east.
J.G. Melon
1291 Third Ave., New York, NEW YORK (map)
nearest subway: 77th Street (6)
Kramer and Rick pass by here on Kramer’s “test drive” through Manhattan.
Elaine’s Apartment
Jerry persuades Elaine, who has already returned home, to get back together with Puddy so he can get his Saab deal back.
Interstate 95 Exit 15 (New Rochelle, The Pelhams)
Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 1, New Rochelle, NEW YORK (map)
Kramer and Rick decide at the last minute to truly test the Saab’s tank, peeling off of Exit 15 at the last minute to continue down I-95, screaming in glee as they do it.
Location: Asia
Languages: Mandarin
Population: 1,407,431,600 (2021)
Capital: Beijing
CHINA (map)
“The Parking Garage”
Jerry claims he needs to see his parents to the mall security guard, as his father has spent the last 14 years in a red Chinese prison.
Beijing, CHINA (map)
“The Tape”
George calls a hair restoration clinic, led by Dr. Zhao Zhang, to order baldness curing cream; Ping the delivery boy spends a while chit-chatting with Beijing, prompting an upset Jerry to end the call over the long distance charges.
CHINA (map)
“The Chinese Woman”
Jerry mentions China in his opening monologue, crediting the Chinese people for sticking to chopsticks, even though they are by now aware of other cutlery technology.
CHINA (map)
“The Race”
While lamenting the fall of the Soviet Union, Elaine’s boyfriend Ned mentions “we still got China, Cuba…but its not the same.”
Gan River, CHINA (map)
“The Secret Code”
Mr. Peterman tells George he was once searching for the Gan Jiang River market (the Gan River flows through Jiangxi).
CHINA (map)
“The Gum”
Lloyd Braun tells Jerry that the gum he’s given him is from China, and that he could arrange for more if Jerry would like.
Shanghai, CHINA (map)
“The Shower Head”
Mr. Peterman refers to opium as “Shanghai sally.”
Yangtze River, CHINA (map)
“The Shower Head”
Mr. Peterman mentions in 1979, he was traveling the Yangtze in search of a Mongolian horse-hair vest when he took “just a taste” of opium.
CHINA (map)
“The Invitations”
George proposes he writes Susan a letter to dump her, and then moves to China, disappearing “in a sea of people”, for 6 months to a year…but decides it can’t work because he’d lose his job.
CHINA (map)
“The Wizard”
George mentions how any news about China is an “instant page turner.”
Hong Kong, CHINA (map)
“The Bookstore”
Kramer mentions how he wants to see Hong Kong’s pagodas “before it all goes back to China”; he also mentions how the city has outlawed the rickshaw, which he things would fit perfectly in New York…and has Newman ship a rickshaw from the Hong Kong post office to start their endeavor.
CHINA (map)
“The Bookstore”
Kramer mentions that he wants to see the pagodas of Hong Kong before it is returned to China…only a year too late, as China overtook control of Hong Kong in 1997.
Hong Kong General Post Office
2 Connaught Place, Hong Kong, CHINA (map)
“The Bookstore”
Kramer mentions that he and Newman are getting their rickshaw from a guy Newman knows in the Hong Kong Post Office. The GPO is headquartered in Connaught Place.
Location: Europe
Languages: French
Population: 67,399,000 (2021)
Capital: Paris
FRANCE (map)
“The Red Dot”
George argues with Jerry, believing that the Statue Of Liberty was brought to New York in one piece on a tugboat from France.
Paris, FRANCE (map)
“The Pitch / Ticket”
Elaine is seen with Dr. Reston in Paris, with the Eiffel Tower visible in the background, where he remembers he may have forgotten to give Crazy Joe Davola his medication.
Paris, FRANCE (map)
“The Raincoats”
Jerry’s parents are staying with him for 3 days before leaving for Paris with a select charter group; George plans to avoid being Big Brother to a boy named Joey by pretending to go to Paris…but ends up having to accompany the kid to Paris to find his father. George unsuccessfully tries to pawn the kid off to Morty and Helen, before he ends up taking their charter tickets on their “Gateway To Paris” flight, and is shown having lunch in Paris with Joey.
Eiffel Tower
5 ave. Anatole France, Paris, FRANCE (map)
“The Raincoats”
George claims to be staying at the apartment complex “Eiffel Towers” to Alec (presumably near the actual Tower in George’s mind).
FRANCE (map)
“The Maestro”
Jerry proclaims since apparently nothing is available in Tuscany, “maybe I’ll check out France!” to Elaine and Maestro.
Channel Tunnel
Coquelles, FRANCE (map)
“The Pool Guy”
Jerry, Elaine and Susan go to see the film “Chunnel,” about the Channel Tunnel that runs between Folkestone, England and Coquelles, France.
Channel Tunnel
Coquelles, FRANCE (map)
“The Cadillac”
Kramer mentions that the film “Chunnel” (based on the Channel Tunnel that runs between Folkestone, England and Coquelles, France) is on his illegal HBO, taunting the cable guy trying to shut it down.
Paris, FRANCE (map)
“The Bizarro Jerry”
Nikki mentions to her friends that Paris was a “bore,” causing George to bring up Susan and the picture of Gillian.
Eiffel Tower
5 ave. Anatole France, Paris, FRANCE (map)
“The Little Kicks”
The tower is clearly seen in Jerry’s bootlegged copy of “Cry, Cry Again”…before Elaine’s little kicks cut off the film.
Universite de Sorbonne
1 Rue Victor Cousin, Paris, FRANCE (map)
“The Van Buren Boys”
Ellen mentions to Jerry and his parents that she got her Masters degree at the Sorbonne.
Paris, FRANCE (map)
“The Slicer”
Elaine mentions how the potato family from across the hall left her alarm on while they went to Paris, leaving it ringing for hours.
FRANCE (map)
“The Bookstore”
George is forced to buy a book of French impressionist paintings after taking it into a bookstore bathroom, which he finds conducive to- “thank…you…”
Paris, FRANCE (map)
“The Finale”
Since there can be no compromise amongst the gang, Jerry just proposes they use the NBC jet to go to Paris. Newman later mentions he has a cousin in Paris who can only communicate by blinking, and begs Jerry to allow him to go with so he can visit.
Pont de l’Alma
Paris, FRANCE (map)
“The Finale”
The jail guard in Latham mentions that the Good Samaritan Law the gang was arrested on was based on the French law, after Princess Diana’s death where paparazzi just stood around following her fatal auto accident in 1997.
Location: Europe
Languages: English
Population: 66,796,807 (2019)
Capital: London
England, UNITED KINGDOM (map)
“The Robbery”
Kramer mentions to Jerry that he suspects an Englishman down the hall from them to be behind the robbery of Jerry’s apartment.
England, UNITED KINGDOM (map)
“The Bet“
In the first draft of the abandoned script, George struggles to remember a joke he thinks Jerry should include in his act, which starts with ‘why’d the Siamese twins go to England,’ but he fails to remember the rest of the joke…until Jerry reminds him the punchline at the end of their meal (‘it’s so the other one could drive’).
Scotland, UNITED KINGDOM (map)
“The Phone Message”
Jerry challenges Donna to try her Scottish accent, which Donna notes sounds more Irish, to which Jerry replies “Irish, Scottish, what’s the difference lassie?”
London, England, UNITED KINGDOM (map)
“The Tape”
Jerry and Kramer try to do their best cockney accent, which is the accent of those from London’s east end.
England, UNITED KINGDOM (map)
“The Nose Job”
Upon meeting Isabel, Jerry claims he’s responsible for the crop circles in England (which Isabel has no idea about).
Scotland, UNITED KINGDOM (map)
“The Limo”
Jerry claims that he, as Dylan Murphy, is from Dublin, and that he emigrated to America due to a cereal famine. When his accent is deciphered by Tim as being more Scottish, Jerry claims “they were right on the border” (although Ireland and Scotland are divided by the Irish Sea and the North Channel).
England, UNITED KINGDOM (map)
“The Good Samaritan”
Kramer claims that a sick, mentally disturbed person like Jerry’s girlfriend Angela should be sent to Australia, as England used to send their disturbed people there when it was a penal colony.
England, UNITED KINGDOM (map)
“The Trip”
When discussing the “effectiveness” of police siren noises (changing from the “waaa-waaa” to “woo-woo-woo”) with George and the police officers, Jerry brings up sirens used in England, that go “eee-aaa-eee-aaa,” before being cut off due to their irritating behavior.
London, England, UNITED KINGDOM (map)
“The Pitch / Ticket”
Jerry mentions he got a postcard from Elaine in London, who is traveling through Europe with her psychiatrist Dr. Reston.
England, UNITED KINGDOM (map)
“The Soup”
Elaine announces she was in England with Mr. Pitt for 5 days, to George’s surprise; she met an Englishman, Simon, who she flies in to New York to stay with her, but ends up being a real “bounder.”
Scotland, UNITED KINGDOM (map)
“The Doorman”
Mr. Pitt goes to Scotland while Elaine house-sits for him…and makes Elaine miss a movie with Jerry by making her check his mail.
Channel Tunnel
Folkestone, England, UNITED KINGDOM (map)
“The Pool Guy”
Jerry, Elaine and Susan go to see the film “Chunnel,” about the Channel Tunnel that runs between Folkestone, England and Coquelles, France.
Channel Tunnel
Folkestone, England, UNITED KINGDOM (map)
“The Cadillac”
Kramer mentions that the film “Chunnel” (based on the Channel Tunnel that runs between Folkestone, England and Coquelles, France) is on his illegal HBO, taunting the cable guy trying to shut it down.
England, UNITED KINGDOM (map)
“The Wig Master”
Craig runs into his friend Ian on the street (pronounced Een), and offers him his Andover Shop discount.
UNITED KINGDOM (map)
“The Package”
When Kramer tells Newman that Bermuda is under control of the British, Newman incorrectly replies with a blunt “lucky Krauts.”
England, UNITED KINGDOM (map)
“The English Patient”
Danielle tells George that she is taking Neil to a clinic in England to cure his burned face.
Scotland, UNITED KINGDOM (map)
“The Blood”
George tries convincing Vivian that Elaine is being deported back to Scotland, with Vivian responding that she’s seen Elaine’s passport and knows she’s American.
Windsor Castle
Berkshire, England, UNITED KINGDOM (map)
“The Frogger”
Mr. Peterman asks Lubeck whether Entemann’s has a castle at Windsor, but discovers they only have a display case at the end of the aisle.
Location: Asia
Languages: English, Urdu
Population: 225,200,000 (2021)
Capital: Islamabad
PAKISTAN (map)
“The Café”
Babu, owner of the Dream Café, is from Pakistan, and with his business failing, Jerry convinces him to change the menu to authentic Pakistani…which also fails miserably.
PAKISTAN (map)
“The Visa”
Jerry and Elaine inadvertently have Babu deported back to Pakistan, after misplacing his U.S. visa renewal papers. Babu is later seen back in Pakistan, vowing to save up every last rupee and get revenge on Jerry, as he is a “very bad man.”
PAKISTAN (map)
“The Finale”
Babu mentions he came to Massachusetts all the way from Pakistan for the gang’s trial, after they inadvertently had him deported in “The Visa.”
Location: Asia
Languages: Korean
Population: 51,705,905 (2021)
Capital: Seoul
Jamsil Indoor Swimming Pool
10 Jamsil-dong, Seoul, SOUTH KOREA (map)
“Olympic Moments & Facts”
In an “Olympic Moment,” Jerry discusses the excitement of Greg Louganis’ gold-medal, concussion-inducing diving performance at the 1988 Olympics, which he brands as “the Louganis half-gainer no-brainer.”
SOUTH KOREA (map)
“The Understudy”
We learn that Frank sold religious memorabilia made in Korea, speaks fluent Korean, had an affair with a Korean woman (which he briefly rekindles back in New York), and once met the Reverend Sun Myung Moon of the Unification Church. This is almost certainly to be specifically South Korea, as Frank fought for the U.S. side during the Korean War (which supported the South), and had diplomatic relations with the United States post-war, unlike North Korea.
Incheon, SOUTH KOREA (map)
“The Fatigues”
Frank reveals that he was a cook for the US Army (slinging hash for the Fighting 103rd) during the Korean War (“Shell shocked?” “Oh yeah…but that has nothing to do with it.”). One night in 1950, Frank sent 16 of his own men to the latrines due to undercooked meat, including Bobby Colby, who “they had to sit him on a cork for the 18-hour flight home!”
SOUTH KOREA (map)
“The Finale”
Estelle mentions that Frank may be the reason for George ending up in prison, as he was never around for George, always in Korea with his religious tchotchkes. As noted in “The Understudy,” this is almost certainly to be specifically South Korea, as Frank fought for the U.S. side during the Korean War (which supported the South), and had diplomatic relations with the United States post-war, unlike North Korea.
Location: South America
Languages: Spanish
Population: 45,808,747 (2021)
Capital: Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA (map)
“The Soup Nazi”
The Soup Nazi declares that thanks to Elaine, he is closing shop and moving to Argentina (as many other Nazis did following World War II).
ARGENTINA (map)
“The Finale“
Yev Kassem (“The Soup Nazi“) mentions he had to close up shop thanks to Elaine during his testimony for the gang’s Good Samaritan Trial, and that he had to move to Argentina.
written by Spike Feresten, directed by Andy Ackerman
original airdate: October 30, 1997
Kramer cancels his mail. Jerry’s old friend “Fragile” Frankie gives him a van. Kramer offers Anthony Quinn’s t-shirt in exchange for the van. George’s parents rekindle their romance. Elaine meets the man of her dreams but wants to keep Puddy on hold. Wilford Brimley guest stars.
The Improv is not featured in this episode.
Jerry’s Apartment
Jerry announces he’s getting a new car from “Fragile” Frankie Merman, and Kramer offers to help him sell the “big, juicy” van he ends up getting. Jerry gleefully reveals to Elaine that her new man is “The Wiz.” George comes up with a plan so his parents cannot let him go, while Kramer announces a vendetta against the postal service.
Monk’s Café
Elaine meets a guy who she discovers is the pitchman for “The Wiz” – she dumps Puddy for him, but then Puddy refuses to take her back later. George devises his plan so his parents will catch him “dating” his cousin.
George’s Apartment
George makes his weekly call to his parents, only to learn he’s being ignored by them.
Costanza House
Frank and Estelle try to cut George loose by ignoring him, not vice versa. George later goes to the house to look for Chinese leftovers, and ends up waiting to catch them in the act of skipping out on him.
Fortunoff’s (NOW CLOSED)
3 W. 57th St., New York, NEW YORK (map)
nearest subway: 5th Avenue – 59th Street (N,Q,R)
George tries using a “you were right about” with Frank in regards to Fortunoff’s, but gets abruptly cut off and hung up on.
Omaha Steaks
10909 John Galt Blvd., Omaha, NEBRASKA (map)
In venting about stopping the mail to Elaine and Jerry, one of the guilty companies that Kramer blames for over-sending catalogues is Omaha Steaks.
Pottery Barn
1965 Broadway, New York, NEW YORK (map)
nearest subway: 66th Street – Lincoln Center (1)
Kramer drops off all of his junk mail back here…to a very non-confrontational response. The closest location to Kramer’s Apartment is here.
NEW JERSEY (map)
Jerry announces that he will try and sell the van from Frankie to a lot in New Jersey, and invites Kramer to go with him to the lot.
United States Postal Service
93 Fourth Ave., New York, NEW YORK (map)
nearest subway: 14th Street – Union Square (4,5,6)
Kramer causes a conundrum for Newman, when he tells the post office to stop sending him mail altogether. Kramer later gets grilled by Postmaster General Henry Atkins for refusing to take his mail.
The Wiz (NOW CLOSED)
49 W. 45th St., New York, NEW YORK (map)
nearest subway: 47-50th Streets – Rockefeller Center (B,D,F,M)
Elaine dates Jack, who has a “magical” face…but only because he’s The Wiz’s TV spokesperson. The other locations shown on commercial include 40 Carmens Rd. (Massapequa), 39-11 Main St. (Flushing), 89-22 Queens Blvd. (Rego Park) and 49 W. 45th St., which is closest to the gang in Manhattan.
New York Magazine
75 Varick St., New York, NEW YORK (map)
nearest subway: Canal Street (1)
Elaine mentions that her new boyfriend Jack (a.k.a. “The Wiz”) works as a fact checker here.
Bolo (NOW CLOSED)
23 E. 22nd St., New York, NEW YORK (map)
nearest subway: 23rd Street (N,R)
George takes his cousin Rhisa out on a date here to try to “start” a relationship with her, thus upsetting his parents…but Rhisa ends up liking the idea.
Central Park
New York, NEW YORK (map)
Kramer tries trading Jerry’s new van for Anthony Quinn’s undershirt, which he claims he stole from Quinn in the park while he was doing situps. Jerry tries tracking down Fragile Frankie Merman in the park, who frantically digs a hole over his disappointment with Jerry’s reaction to the van. George drives his cousin Rhisa out here to get caught by his parents, but they end up catching his parents in a lewd act.
JoJo
160 E. 64th St., New York, NEW YORK (map)
nearest subway: Lexington Avenue – 63rd Street (F)
Elaine goes for dinner with Puddy, where he berates her for dumping him over a TV pitchman, and tells her he’s not taking her back.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (map)
Postmaster General Atkins tells Kramer he drove to New York from D.C., and had to cancel a golf game with the Secretary of State.
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