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Seinfeld S8E17 — The English Patient
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Seinfeld•Season 8•Episode 17

The English Patient

8.5/10 · 4,147 votesMar 13, 199722 min

Ranked #11 of 22 in Season 8•+0.1 vs season avg

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Elaine's review of a film loses her friends; a woman mistakes George for her boyfriend; Jerry visits his parents in Florida.

Directed byAndy Ackerman
Written bySteve Koren
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Jerry Seinfeld

Jerry Seinfeld

Jerry Seinfeld

Jason Alexander

Jason Alexander

George Costanza

Michael Richards

Michael Richards

Cosmo Kramer

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Elaine Benes

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Steve Koren

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Andy Ackerman

Andy Ackerman

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Episode Summary

"The English Patient" is episode 17 of Seinfeld season 8. It scored 8.5/10 from 4,147 votes, ranking #11 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Andy Ackerman and written by Steve Koren, it aired on March 13, 1997.

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