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

Sets Up The Contest

[DKosty123 · 8/10 · 30 March 2009]

This episode is known forever as the one that sets up the Contest which was the next episode. Jane Leeves is a very good choice by the show to play the virgin. You can tell in her scenes with Seinfld that she is nearly the same height as he is.

This episode is quite good on it's own, and not a bad one to watch prior to watching the Contest. This one involved trying to sell the pilot to Jerry which does not finally sell to NBC until the finale.

An episode that helps tie shows together, this one holds it's own quite nicely. There are a couple of very good exchanges between Jerry & George here.

"Russell?"

[juanmaffeo · 9/10 · 30 June 2016]

Now we get the "creme de la creme" of Season's 4 streak of great episode. This episode begins the mini-streak of four continuous classic episodes that includes The Contest, The Airport and ends with The Pick. All amazing episodes.

Apart from being great on its own, this one does a lot of job tying things together. On one side, it continues the arc of the season (the creation of the pilot) and gives substantial material to the arc (Susan getting fired, the conception of the pilot's story) and on the other side we get two stories that will set up two mini arcs respectively. One being the incident with Ping and the other being Jerry starting a relationship with Marla The Virgin.

As an individual episode it has great memorable moments and big laughs throughout. Jerry and George have a great conversation about George's relationship with Susan, we get a delightful George's reaction to Susan getting fired.

In summation, a great episode that apart from being amazing on its own, gains more credit for its importance in the season.

PD: loved the little detail of Elaine not getting the door opening. Little eggs that make the show much more realistic.

Reflections

[safenoe · 7/10 · 19 April 2024]

I was reflecting on this episode which is very famous, as I think it was featured in the Seinfeld clip show "The Chronicle" I think, so that motivated me to finally post an imdb user review for this episode. Jane Leeves appeared as Marla, before her career exploded in Frasier, the Cheers spin-off.

Leah Lail plays Stacy, before her career exploded in the action series V. I. P. Which starred Dustin Nguyen. Ping Wu guest stars as Ping, and it's a shame Ping didn't appear in the Seinfeld finale, because that would have lifted the standard of the finale somewhat. Anyway, this episode sets up The Contest, which was mentioned in the Seinfeld finale.

Pilots and virgins

[MaxBorg89 · 10/10 · 26 September 2010]

The tenth episode of Seinfeld's fourth season is best remembered as the one that sets up the classic installment The Contest, which aired the following week. Nevertheless, it's perfectly enjoyable as a standalone piece of comedy, and one of the best chapters in the NBC storyline.

George and Jerry have to come up with an idea for their pilot project, and struggle to do so because of Kramer's constant interruptions. Eventually, they figure out something just hours before the meeting, which partly goes down the drain when George has the brilliant idea of kissing Susan in front of everyone, thus exposing their inappropriate relationship. Back at home, Jerry has more surprises in store as he discovers that the girl he's dating, Marla Penny (Jane Leeves), is still a virgin, which makes for a few awkward moments when Elaine comes up to the apartment to discuss her latest sexual mishaps...

Mixing realistic comedy and pure zaniness, The Virgin is great in providing insights into the frustrating realm of TV writing (although George's lack of experience in the field kind of adds extra layers of difficulty), paired with the cruel reality of corporate politics when Susan gets in trouble. The best moments, however, remain those featuring Marla, mixing a sweetness of sorts with a cruder brand of humor and showing Leeves' pre-Frasier comedic abilities (the episode aired several months before the intellectual sitcom made its debut). Smart and fun, in equal measure.

It's Daphne!

[Hitchcoc · 10/10 · 1 September 2022]

George begins feeling his oats when his phony writing career attracts a young woman. But he is involved with Susan and Jerry points out that he is no longer available. The other person who comes into the picture is Jane Leeves, who played Daphne on Frazier. She is so incredibly pretty and Jerry is interested, but she admits things haven't worked out in the past because she is a virgin. Elaine steps in to terrify her even more with her words of advice about men. Meanwhile the guys are having an awful time coming up with a pilot script for the NBC show. During a meeting, George makes a big mistake. Also, Kramer continues to interrupt every time things get going. Apparently, this episode leads to a fantastic one. Can't wait.

Susan's fate is in trouble

[ThunderKing6 · 7/10 · 21 March 2023]

Hello there. This was just a fine-okay episode or an Okay-fine episode.

March 21st 2023rd.

What was this episode about?: Jerry dates Fraser's girl.

George self sabotages a relationship.

Elaine is childish.

Kramer eats pea pods.

Story and the production overview: Only a fine-okay episode.

Georges saga carries this episode.

Though Susan's fate will be much worse.

Highlight: George Kissing Susan during the meeting... George's stupidity paying off.

Villian: George. George is basically his own Villian. Always never satisfied with what he has.

Laugh meter: 7

Girlfriend attractiveness level: Fraser's girl is a good 7.2

What can be learned?: Take advice from R. Kelly. Keep it on the down low.

Verdict: An episode worth watching again.

Juvenile theme

[repete52 · 2/10 · 6 March 2021]

Poor theme, plays on the juvenile & sexist obsession with virginity. Not one of the good episodes.