Seinfeld (TV Series) The Wallet (1992) User Reviews

Good, not great, episode

[jim-98943 · 7/10 · 24 March 2023]

There are some really good moments in this episode, but it also marks my most contentious moments with George. The way he handled the NBC offer made him pretty reprehensible, especially when you consider he wasn't even a part of pitch anyways and he was only included in the process because Jerry let him tag along. He really doubles down on the irritation when he gets sarcastic with Jerry about the offer. Costanza is always a buffoon but he's downright unlikeable in this episode.

Elaine coming back is great. You don't realize how important she is to the shows chemistry until she's gone.

Kramer is a mooch. The way he accepts the cigars is equally funny and annoying 😂🙄.

Morty's Rant

[Hitchcoc · 9/10 · 30 August 2022]

This episode picks up with the throwing of the watch into the trash. It was a gift to Jerry and this is going to be a problem now. Morty is in New York to have his back checked out. He leaves his clothes in an examining room while he is having x-rays and he claims his wallet was in his pants and it has been stolen. This leads to a hilarious dinner which makes one's skin crawl. One thing I came to realize is that when his father is around, he seriously regresses. About this time George goes to NBC and blows the deal for the new series. He doesn't know yet that this is the case. Uncle Leo is hilarious as the selfish character who just can't help a guy out in a pinch.

Family troubles

[MaxBorg89 · 10/10 · 24 September 2010]

The fourth season of Seinfeld continues its glorious streak with the third consecutive two-parter, this time focused on another constant source of amusement: Jerry's parents, Helen and Morty.

The two come to New York to see a back specialist for Morty, but things get ugly after the older Seinfeld is left thinking his wallet was stolen in the doctor's office. Additionally, the parents find out about Jerry's feud with "Crazy" Joe Davola and wonder why he isn't wearing the watch they gave them. As for the others, Elaine comes back from a trip to Europe (a plot device used to explain the actress's absence in the previous episodes) with a plan to break up with her psychiatrist boyfriend (Stephen McHattie), while George's greed puts the NBC pilot deal in serious jeopardy.

The Wallet is a classic Seinfeld episode in that it draws comedy from very mundane situations, though viewed through a more surreal prism, whilst continuing the ongoing meta-television arc. Highlights include all the scenes featuring Morty, who really gets to dominate the episode with his stupidity, and McHattie's fun guest appearance, which sets up part of the next episode's storyline. Plus, you can't really beat the self-reflective genius of Jerry complaining about TV's "To be continued" habit and explaining how it doesn't fit comedy - in the closing minutes of a "Part 1" episode.

The Wallet is a fantastic episode, that's very, very funny, the ending is funny but makes me shake my head all the time due to Morty's stupidity!

[callanvass · 10/10 · 28 May 2006]

(Plot). Jerry has to explain his parents why he isn't wearing the watch they gave him, which he threw in the trash. Morty thinks his Wallet was stolen at the Doctor's office. George negotiates his way out of the NBC pilot deal.

The Wallet is a fantastic episode, that's very,very funny, the ending is funny but makes me shake my head all the time, due to Morty's stupidity. I still cannot believe Morty would throw the Wallet in the trash without checking for money(400$!) even if it was Velcro, and this is extremely well written by Larry David and directed by Tom Cherones, plus Jerry's stand up's were hilarious as usual. It's also extremely well made as well, and George was such an idiot for backing out of that deal, plus Jerry's parents Barney Martin(Morty) and Liz Sheridan(Helen) are funnier then ever in this one!. Barney martin especially cracked me up while in the Doctor's office when he thinks they stole his wallet, and this is also a very underrated episode as well in my opinion, plus it's also very creative as well, The Wallet is a fantastic episode, that's very,very funny, the ending is funny, but makes me shake my head all the time due to Morty's stupidity, and if you haven't seen this episode of Seinfeld please do so right now!. ***** out of 5

Favorite quotes.

Jerry: Well I think your wrong. George: Well,we'll see. Jerry: Yes we we will. George: Yes we will. Jerry: I just said that. George: I know you did. Jerry: So good for you. George: So good for you. Jerry: What are you repeating everything I'm saying?. George: What are you repeating everything I'm saying?. Jerry: Well George is an idiot. George: Well George is a...

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[bevo-13678 · 10/10 · 19 June 2020]

I like the bit where he threw the wallet in the bin with heaps of money in it

Longest episode ever.

[imokhowareyouthx4asking · 6/10 · 14 July 2022]

All of them feel like one big story being told through this whole multi episodic standard. But that watch tho, but the whole therapist thing bothered me because they all...eh, this was mediocre, I'm not even going to bother..

Easily on of the weakest in Season 4

[juanmaffeo · 5/10 · 24 June 2016]

Laney is back! In the previous three episodes it became so clear to me the importance of Elaine's character. I can't imagine Seinfeld without her.

Although Elaine is back, the episode is a piece of dull crap. I don't exactly know why the writers chosed to bring the Seinfelds in for this episode because their story is as lame as it gets. Clearly they are great supporting characters but here they have more screen time than George for God's sake! And they just can't handle it. There's a hint of a continuation from the previous episode with George deciding to decline NBC's offer but it really doesn't add anything substantial to the episode.

The best parts comes from Elaine. She brings a pack of fresh air and her story with her psychiatrist actually gives her character another level of realism and complexity.