The Dog (Seinfeld)

"The Dog"
Seinfeld episode
Episode no.	Season 3 Episode 4
Directed by	Tom Cherones
Written by	Larry David
Production code	303
Original air date	October 9, 1991
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"The Dog" is the 21st episode of Seinfeld. The episode was the fourth episode of the show's third season. It aired on October 9, 1991.

Plot

Jerry is on a plane back home when a drunk man next to him (played by Joseph Maher) falls sick and asks Jerry to take care of his dog while he recovers. He promises to call him and take the dog back when he comes to New York. The dog "Farfel" (although it can frequently be heard barking loudly, the dog is never seen) turns out to be very disobedient, barking constantly, and Jerry can't go out anywhere.

Jerry, George and Elaine were supposed to see the movie "Prognosis Negative" but Jerry informs them that he has to take care of the dog and asks them to go without him. George and Elaine realize they don't have much in common without Jerry around; they have a good conversation only when they are making fun of Jerry. Kramer also attempts to break up with his girlfriend, who is also unseen, in a very melodramatic fashion and later attempts to get back together in the same fashion. Jerry, tired of the dog, tries to contact the sick man, but soon finds out the sick man checked out of the hospital several days ago. Jerry then decides to take the dog to the city pound, but Elaine persuades him to let her stay with the dog for one more day. The sick man finally calls while Elaine is there, and picks up the dog, to Jerry's relief.