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Seinfeld S7E21 — The Bottle Deposit (1)
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Seinfeld•Season 7•Episode 21

The Bottle Deposit (1)

8.2/10 · 3,821 votesMay 2, 199622 min

Ranked #17 of 24 in Season 7•−0.2 vs season avg

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Jerry has an argument with his mechanic; Newman becomes obsessed with Michigan's recycling program; Elaine goes to an auction for her boss.

Directed byAndy Ackerman
Written byGregg Kavet, Andy Robin
Previous episodeE20 · The CalzoneNext episodeE22 · The Bottle Deposit (2)
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Jason Alexander

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Cosmo Kramer

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

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Episode Summary

"The Bottle Deposit (1)" is episode 21 of Seinfeld season 7. It scored 8.2/10 from 3,821 votes, ranking #17 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Andy Ackerman and written by Gregg Kavet, Andy Robin, it aired on May 2, 1996.

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