My favorite episode of my favorite sitcom. The communism jokes are harious and used well throughout each separate plot (my favorite is when Lois tells Jerry that her boss "controls the means of production") and the very idea of a commie Santa is brilliant. The double entendre of Even the episode title "The Race," referring to both the actual race for Jerry and the race between communism and capitalism, is so clever. My all time favorite scene is when George fabricates his backstory in the coffeshop to fool Duncan. The acting and sly remarks between George and Jerry are just top notch. Best. Episode. Ever.
7 Reviews
Too damn funny
jammsg1 August 2018
Before the DCEU there was the Seinfeldverse
ThunderKing626 March 2023
Warning: Spoilers
Seinfeld = Superman with his pal Penguin = George and his Ex Cheetah = Elaine and his Neighbour Kramer = Elongated Man. Newman = The Wall. Etc etc etc...
Lois = Lois Lane
Duncan = Zod and he has reappeared and challenges Superman to a race.
Ned = Vandel Savage
March 26th 2023rd in the 21st Century.
What happened in this comic?: Superman discovers Zod is back and wants his rematch. In the prequel Superman cheated and won. Zod was not happy with that. Zod threatens to fire Lois if Superman does not battle Zod.
Penguin calls up for communist ladies. His Secretary spies on him and spoils his plans.
Cheetah dates Vandel Savage who is part of the communist villain group.
Elongated Man is determined to protect children from the communist group alongside his sidekick Booster Gold.
The story and Production Overview: A great episode. Loved the battle between Superman and Zod it was epic. The communist parts, I didn't get it. Cheetah dealing with. Though the delivery guy known as Martian the Manhunter bits were funny.
Highlight: Penguin meeting Superman for the first time in awhile. I laughed so hard,
Villain: Hard to say, but I think Superman should have came forward like a Man. Instead he was a Man of Straw. Cheetah too for naming names and banning Vandal Savage from his refuge camp.
What can be learned?: Never run from a fight because It may find you. Whatever that means...
Verdict: What an amazing race.
Lois = Lois Lane
Duncan = Zod and he has reappeared and challenges Superman to a race.
Ned = Vandel Savage
March 26th 2023rd in the 21st Century.
What happened in this comic?: Superman discovers Zod is back and wants his rematch. In the prequel Superman cheated and won. Zod was not happy with that. Zod threatens to fire Lois if Superman does not battle Zod.
Penguin calls up for communist ladies. His Secretary spies on him and spoils his plans.
Cheetah dates Vandel Savage who is part of the communist villain group.
Elongated Man is determined to protect children from the communist group alongside his sidekick Booster Gold.
The story and Production Overview: A great episode. Loved the battle between Superman and Zod it was epic. The communist parts, I didn't get it. Cheetah dealing with. Though the delivery guy known as Martian the Manhunter bits were funny.
Highlight: Penguin meeting Superman for the first time in awhile. I laughed so hard,
Villain: Hard to say, but I think Superman should have came forward like a Man. Instead he was a Man of Straw. Cheetah too for naming names and banning Vandal Savage from his refuge camp.
What can be learned?: Never run from a fight because It may find you. Whatever that means...
Verdict: What an amazing race.
"Maybe he's just very well... red?"
itamarscomix4 October 2011
Season 6, Episode 10, "The Race"
"The Race" is probably my favorite episode in the 6th season of Seinfeld, and one of the few episodes in the season that relies on a intricate, tight script rather than comedic acting alone. All the separate plot lines interconnect and relate fantastically, all the while taking a pretty gutsy (even in the 90's) approach to the central theme of communism and the black lists.
The main cast are all terrific - Jerry particularly does well here - but props should go to the supporters too. Danny Woodburn makes a wonderful return as Kramer's friend Mickey; Renee Props and Todd Kimsey are great as Jerry and Elaine's boy/girlfriends-of-the-week; while experienced character actor Don McManus is hilarious as Jerry's high school rival. In addition, Larry David reprises his role as the voice of George Steinbrenner, and creates a running gag that will last for the next two-and-a-half seasons to great effect.
"The Race" is probably my favorite episode in the 6th season of Seinfeld, and one of the few episodes in the season that relies on a intricate, tight script rather than comedic acting alone. All the separate plot lines interconnect and relate fantastically, all the while taking a pretty gutsy (even in the 90's) approach to the central theme of communism and the black lists.
The main cast are all terrific - Jerry particularly does well here - but props should go to the supporters too. Danny Woodburn makes a wonderful return as Kramer's friend Mickey; Renee Props and Todd Kimsey are great as Jerry and Elaine's boy/girlfriends-of-the-week; while experienced character actor Don McManus is hilarious as Jerry's high school rival. In addition, Larry David reprises his role as the voice of George Steinbrenner, and creates a running gag that will last for the next two-and-a-half seasons to great effect.
Castro! Really!
Hitchcoc17 December 2022
Warning: Spoilers
There are some hilarious strains working here. First of all, the title comes from a race Jerry and another guy had in school. Jerry took off before he was supposed to and won, but no one noticed. The other guy has been carrying a grudge for years and has insisted on another race. One of the insane parts that is absolutely hilarious, is George pretending to meet Jerry and this guy in the diner. He was in the same class and was to insist that Jerry won the race, fair and square. George can't help but portray himself as something totally beyond belief. Just listen as Jerry tries to deal with all the exaggerations. Wonderful. We also have George dealing with George Steinbrenner concerning a huge raise that secretary was getting. Steinbrenner sends George to Cuba to talk to Fidel Castro and get some Cuban cigars. In one other plot, Elaine is dating a communist and this leads to a bunch of cold war talk and a hilarious event where Kramer, as a department store Santa Claus and his dwarf partner are fired for trying to spread communism The whole thing is amazing.
We want names!
safenoe23 February 2024
Warning: Spoilers
Martin Chow gives an award performance as Lew, and his line about naming names was amazing, especially in light of the theme of reds under the bed in this episode where Kramer gets into trouble by getting himself and Mickey Abbott (Danny Woodburn) fired as Santa and his loyal elf, respectively.
Renee Props guest stars as Lois and it's a name Seinfeld loves to say. Vicki Lewis returns (albeit briefly) as Ada, George's secretary who is paid more than George. Claude Earl Jones (I don't think he's related to James) plays Mr. Bevilaqua. I'm very much enjoying re-watching Seinfeld after all these years.
Renee Props guest stars as Lois and it's a name Seinfeld loves to say. Vicki Lewis returns (albeit briefly) as Ada, George's secretary who is paid more than George. Claude Earl Jones (I don't think he's related to James) plays Mr. Bevilaqua. I'm very much enjoying re-watching Seinfeld after all these years.
Jerry the Track Star
Samuel-Shovel8 February 2018
In "The Race", Jerry is dating the secretary of an old high school rival who claims Jerry cheated to beat him in a race back in the day. Elaine is dating a communist and gets blacklisted from her favorite Chinese restaurant after an argument with the delivery man. Kramer gets a job as a mall Santa but becomes disgruntled after reading some communist propaganda provided by Elaine's boyfriend.
This one definitely has its moments. The Superman motif throughout the episode is fun to look for in scenes, Jerry and George's interaction after "bumping into each other" at the coffee shop is hilarious, and the final scene is like every cheesy movie ending you've ever seen. While not my favorite of the season, still a classic.
This one definitely has its moments. The Superman motif throughout the episode is fun to look for in scenes, Jerry and George's interaction after "bumping into each other" at the coffee shop is hilarious, and the final scene is like every cheesy movie ending you've ever seen. While not my favorite of the season, still a classic.
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