“The Strike” (Season 9, Episode 10) – Famous for introducing Festivus, an alternative to the commercialism of Christmas, this episode highlights George’s peculiar family traditions.

“The Contest” (Season 4, Episode 11) – A classic among fans for its comedic take on a taboo subject. The gang bet on who can abstain from self-gratification the longest.

“The Soup Nazi” (Season 7, Episode 6) – “No soup for you!” became an instant catchphrase after this episode aired. It features a tyrannical soup stand owner.

“The Opposite” (Season 5, Episode 22) – George decides to do the opposite of his instincts and ends up with astonishing success, including a job offer from the Yankees.

“The Puffy Shirt” (Season 5, Episode 2) – Jerry unwittingly agrees to wear an absurdly puffy shirt on The Today Show, leading to one of the series’ most iconic looks.

“The Marine Biologist” (Season 5, Episode 14) – George’s lie about being a marine biologist leads to a comedic crescendo when he’s forced to save a whale.

“The Hamptons” (Season 5, Episode 21) – The gang goes to the Hamptons to see a baby; hilarity ensues involving sunburns, shrinkage, and a stolen lobster.

“The Parking Garage” (Season 3, Episode 6) – The characters spend the entire episode searching for their car in a parking garage in one of the show’s great examples of a ‘bottle episode.’

“The Chinese Restaurant” (Season 2, Episode 11) – With virtually no plot other than waiting for a table at a restaurant, this episode showcases the series’ ability to make anything funny.

“The Bubble Boy” (Season 4, Episode 7) – A road trip leads to an encounter with an irritable boy in a bubble. A Trivial Pursuit game goes awry with the misprint ‘The Moops.’