The Abstinence
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| Seinfeld episode | |
| "The Abstinence" | |
 George studies in the coffee shop. |
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| Episode no. | 143 |
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| Airdate | November 21, 1996 |
| Writer(s) | David Mandel |
| Director | Andy Ackerman |
| Guest star(s) | Bob Odenkirk, Derek Jeter, Bernie Williams, Brenda Strong, Debra Jo Rupp, Alex Trebek, Kyle Gass & David Letterman |
| IMDb profile | |
| Seinfeld - Season 8 September 1996 - May 1997 |
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| List of all Seinfeld episodes | |
The Abstinence is the 143rd episode of the American sitcom Seinfeld. This was the 9th episode for the 8th season. It was originally broadcast on the NBC network on November 21, 1996.
[edit] Plot
George's girlfriend has mononucleosis and he can't have sex with her for six weeks. Elaine's met a doctor who's almost gotten his license to practice. Jerry agrees to appear at career day at his former junior high school, first he is bumped and then there is a fire drill. Kramer lights up a cigar in Monk's and is asked to leave. He meets others on the street who face his dilemma so he opens up his apartment as a smoking lounge. Jerry's agent gets him an assembly at the school. George's lack of sex makes his mind sharper. Elaine learns how much her doctor boyfriend doesn't know about medicine when Elaine gets embarassed, in front of an amused Sue Ellen Mischke, by her doctor boyfriend being unable to help a diner customer experiencing a medical emergency. She uses George's technique to help him study to get his license, but in the process she becomes an idiot. Jerry struggles to figure out how to fill two hours in front of a junior high crowd. George uses his new found intellect to give batting advice, speak Portuguese and prepare a presentation for Jerry's assembly. Kramer sees his lawyer Jackie Chiles about a case against the tobacco company, since smoking has destroyed his looks. He gets a settlement without Jackie's input. George calculates the odds of scoring with a Portuguese waitress. Elaine's boyfriend gets his license and dumps her, leaving her without any sex.
