The Dog

"The Dog" is the 21st episode of Seinfeld. The episode was the fourth episode of the show's third season. It was written by series co-creator Larry David and first aired on October 9, 1991. Plot Jerry is on a plane returning to New York City when a drunk man, Gavin Polone, seated next to him falls sick. Gavin asks Jerry to take care of his dog Farfel while he is admitted to the hospital. He promises to reclaim the dog when he comes to New York. The dog infuriates Jerry with its constant barking and making messes. Jerry feels as though he does not dare leave his apartment, for fear of what Farfel might do. Jerry, George and Elaine have plans to see the movie Prognosis Negative, but Jerry asks them to go without him because of the dog. George and Elaine realize they do not have much in common without Jerry around; they begin to have good conversation only when they start making fun of Jerry. Kramer tells Jerry and Elaine he is looking forward to breaking up with his girlfriend, Ellen, because she is such a vile human being. Jerry and Elaine reveal that they agree with his assessment of her personality and only kept quiet about it for fear of offending him. Kramer indeed breaks up with Ellen in a melodramatic fashion—and shortly after reunites in the same fashion. He then holds a grudge against Jerry and Elaine for their earlier derisive remarks about Ellen, announcing an end to their friendship. When Kramer and Ellen break up again, Jerry and Elaine tell Kramer they are disappointed by the breakup, having learned their lesson.