In a world full of chaos, it’s easy to find solace in the humor of the ’90s, and few captured the essence of everyday absurdity quite like Jerry Seinfeld. His focus on the trivialities of life provides a perfect escape from today’s overwhelming issues—whether it’s about the dilemmas of dating or the peculiarities of social interactions. While we may not be able to travel to space, we can certainly journey back to a simpler time. Test your knowledge of Seinfeld with these trivia questions that will surely enliven your next game night!
- What is the central theme of Seinfeld often referred to as? Nothing
- In both the pilot and the finale, what subject do the friends touch upon? Buttons
- What’s the name of the cafe where Jerry and his companions frequently hang out? Monk’s Café
- What is the Soup Nazi’s infamous phrase? “No soup for you!”
- Who played the clown character that guest-starred alongside Jerry? Eric
- Which main character is absent in the pilot episode? Elaine
- What is Sid’s job? He relocates cars for street cleaning.
- Which actress famously exclaimed, “They’re real and they’re spectacular”? Teri Hatcher
- Who is Silvio? The landlord of Jerry and Kramer
- Who met an untimely demise due to licking envelopes? George’s fiancée
- Which actor from Entourage made a guest appearance? Jeremy Piven
- Total how many episodes were aired of Seinfeld? 180
- According to Jerry and Elaine, what’s the magic number of dates for a face-to-face breakup? 7
- Who does Jerry consider to be his arch-nemesis? Newman
- What’s the name of Jerry’s beloved shirt? Golden Boy
- How does Jerry replace his favorite shirt when it’s ruined? With “Baby Blue” — another shirt
- What does “The Move” refer to? A complex sexual maneuver Jerry created.
- What minor detail about his girlfriend Gillian irks Jerry? Her “man hands”
- What is Jerry’s apartment address? 129 West 81st Street, apartment 5A
- Which book’s overdue return leads to Jerry facing hefty fines? The Tropic of Cancer
- What mishap occurs during Jerry’s interview with Bryant Gumbel? His “puffy shirt” causes laughter.
- What is Kramer’s first name? Cosmo
- What STD does Kramer dramatically discuss in front of medical students? Gonorrhea
- How much does Kramer receive for selling his life stories? $750
- Which childhood star does Kramer attempt to persuade to read his script? Fred Savage
- What alias does Kramer use? Dr. Martin Van Nostrand
- Where does Kramer discover the set of The Merv Griffin Show? In a dumpster
- What are George’s imaginary horses named? Snoopy and Prickly Pete
- What does George want to name his hypothetical son? Seven
- Who is George’s inspiration for his future son’s name? Mickey Mantle
- Who does George collide with during a charity softball game? Bette Midler
- Who is the creator of Festivus? George’s father
- When is Festivus celebrated? December 23rd
- According to George, which landmark has “magnificent facilities”? Lincoln Center
- In which episode does George not appear? “The Pen”
- What alias does George go by? Art Vandelay
- Who has a dance named after her? Elaine
- What candy accidentally ends up in Elaine’s boyfriend’s abdomen during surgery? A Junior Mint
- Which famous ’90s figure does Elaine almost hook up with? JFK, Jr.
- Who ends up sleeping with him instead? Jerry’s girlfriend
- What foils Elaine’s attempt to steal an egg roll? She whispers too softly.
- Where does Elaine work? As a publisher at Pendant Publishing.
- Elaine boasts an IQ of… 145
- Who is known as the “braless wonder”? Sue Ellen, Elaine’s rival
- In which episode does Elaine first make her appearance? “The Stake Out”
- What’s notable about Kramer’s license plate? It says “ASSMAN” intended for a proctologist.
- What incident involving Schindler’s List causes trouble for Jerry with Newman? He’s caught kissing Newman’s girlfriend.
- What flavor of babka does Elaine dismiss as the “lesser babka”? Cinnamon
- What happens to Jerry after eating a black and white cookie? He vomits for the first time in over ten years.
- Which song does Elaine try to claim as “her song”? Witchy Woman
- Which restaurant has banned Elaine? Hop Sing’s
- What is Jerry’s opinion on people who own ponies? He detests them.
- Who does George manage to get fired? His gym teacher, Mr. Heyman
- Who suffers from stress-related incontinence? Poppy
- What type of pasta does Kramer use for his statue of Jerry? Fusilli
- What causes George’s mother, Estelle, to injure her back? She catches him with a Glamour magazine.
- What does Kramer want inscribed on his tombstone? “Man’s Best Friend”
- What is the name of Kramer’s mother? Babs
- How did George’s fiancée Susan Rice die? She licked toxic glue while sealing wedding invitations.
- Where did George pull out a golf ball from? A whale’s blowhole.
- What day does Jerry take over Newman’s mail route? Sunday
- Why does Jerry lose his mailman privileges? He delivered over half the mail.
- What name does Elaine want to change her boyfriend’s to, due to its association with a serial killer? Joel Rifkin
- What does George shout when caught in a compromising position after swimming? “Shrinkage!”
- What’s the slogan for Festivus? “Festivus for the rest of us!”
- How does Elaine determine if a man is worth sleeping with? Whether he’s sponge-worthy.
- What is Jerry’s apartment number? 5A
- What career does George repeatedly pretend to have? An architect
- What car does Jerry gift his father? A Cadillac
- What is George’s frequently used fake name? Art Vandelay
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Summary: Dive into the hilarious world of Seinfeld with these 70 trivia questions that challenge your knowledge of the iconic show. From the quirky characters to memorable quotes, this trivia is perfect for fans looking to relive the comedic brilliance of Jerry and his pals.