The Money

"The Money" is the 146th episode of the sitcom Seinfeld. This was the 12th episode for the eighth season. It aired on NBC on January 16, 1997.

Jerry's parents sell the Cadillac to Jack Klompus for $6,000 in order to give Jerry some money to help him out (since he bounced a check in "The Little Jerry"), which disappoints Jerry. They, along with Kramer, suggest that Jerry might try a career move. Elaine talks about her J. Peterman stock options and buys George coffee; this makes George think she is "sticking it" to him that she makes more money than he does. Jerry and George talk about the money their parents might have, which piques George's interest since he has never witnessed his parents spending money. Kramer seeks advice from Elaine about his girlfriend Emily's (played by Sarah Silverman) post-sex bed habits: she's got "the Jimmy legs". Jerry flies to Florida to buy the Cadillac back from Klompus, who agrees to sell it for $14,000 instead of his original asking price of $22,000 (the Kelley Blue Book value). George seeks information on his family's health history, indicating that they had "internal problems" as stated by Frank. Kramer tries to work out a deal with his girlfriend. George, anticipating a big inheritance, begins to spend money. Unfortunately for him, so do his parents since they feel that they do not have enough time left alive after their talk with George.

Klompus drives the car into a swamp and Jerry returns to Florida; once he arrives, he himself has to pay for the car's damages while Klompus refuses to aid him in part for almost dying and losing his astronaut pen (see "The Pen"), much to Jerry's amusement. Jerry's parents are still worried about him and wonder what to do. Morty decides to see Elaine about a job; she reluctantly agrees to give him a job, just as Peterman returns.

Meanwhile, Kramer fears a prowler is in the neighborhood (actually Morty Seinfeld using his exercise equipment on Kramer's doorknob) and decides he can no longer sleep alone; unfortunately, his girlfriend has decided she can. So he moves in with the Costanzas, who tell George that they are moving to Florida; this upsets George since he figured he could be rich if his parents stay (aside from being poor if they moved away). Elaine returns to her regular position at Peterman, with no options. George and Elaine try to discuss their respective problems. Still in Florida, strapped for cash and credit, Jerry sleeps in the Cadillac after Klompus refused to let him stay over. Kramer and Emily spend the night as an old married couple in the Costanzas' house since both Frank and Estelle have separate beds due to Estelle's "Jimmy arms". Elaine is disappointed that she is back at her old working position whereas George begins to "stick it" to her. He is satisfied that his parents are in Florida and that he's "basking in the buffer zone."