Seinfeld Finale Being Changed?
More than two decades have passed since the end of Seinfeld, a beloved sitcom that aired from 1989 to 1998 for nine seasons consisting of 180 episodes. The series is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential shows on television, and now, according to Variety, its finale, originally aired on May 14, 1998, might be changed in the future.
While doing stand-up, Jerry Seinfeld hints at some kind of new Seinfeld ending on the horizon.
When asked whether he liked the ending of Seinfeld during a stand-up set, Jerry Seinfeld told the audience that something was happening, and it had to do with the ending specifically.
“Something is going to happen that has to do with that ending. It hasn’t happened yet,” Seinfeld said. “Just what you are thinking about, Larry [David] and I have also been thinking about. So, you’ll see.”
The comedian didn’t reveal any further details regarding the ending, the possible changes, or when we might expect to see them, but he jokingly made it sound like he was revealing some big secret. It’s also worth pointing out that the comedian also teased a possible revival of the show in 2018 on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, but didn’t offer any further explanations on the matter.
Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards starred in a multi-episode arc that reunites the actors a decade after the finale of Seinfeld aired.
For those who aren’t familiar with the ending of Seinfeld— Jerry and George decide to go on vacation to Paris with Elaine and Kramer before they depart for Los Angeles. Their plans are canceled after their plane hits heavy turbulence, and is forced to land for repairs.
After being grounded, the four friends witness a mugging and do nothing to help. They are arrested for breaking the Good Samaritan law in Latham County and are put on trial. Fan-favorite characters from all over the series — such as the infamous Soup Nazi — show up to testify against them.
More than 76 million people tuned in live, making the finale of Seinfeld one of the most-watched television broadcasts in the history of television. However, the episode received plenty of backlash. Many felt that it lacked the classic Seinfeld wit and charm that defined the series. Even Seinfeld himself expressed regret over the series’ ending in the subsequent years.
Admittedly, the series did receive something of a spiritual revival in 2009. Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards starred in a multi-episode arc that reunited the actors a decade after the finale of Seinfeld aired.
Now, it’s quite possible that both the previous and recent teasing might be related to the upcoming season of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Season 12 has been filmed, but it still lacks a release date, and we’re not sure whether it actually has anything to do with Seinfeld and the purported new ending of the show.
“Something is going to happen that has to do with that ending. It hasn’t happened yet. Just what you are thinking about, Larry [David] and I have also been thinking about. So, you’ll see.”
-Jerry Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeld did mention the possibility of shooting one last scene after the characters leave the jail. However, that was back in 2007, and whether or not he still plans on such a release remains a mystery.
Anyone interested in watching Seinfeld, the entire show is available for streaming on Netflix.
