Jerry Seinfeld, the comedian and co-creator of “Seinfeld,” a show often hailed as one of the greatest and most influential sitcoms of all time, had his pick of memorable episodes from the show’s nine-season run. Known for its sharp wit, iconic characters, and the mantra “no hugging, no learning,” “Seinfeld” became a staple of 1990s television and remains beloved today.

Throughout its 180 episodes, each comes with its own set of quirks and quotable moments. However, among all these, Jerry Seinfeld has singled out a few that he holds in high regard. Despite the challenge in choosing from such a plethora of comedic gems, Seinfeld has mentioned episodes like “The Puffy Shirt,” in which Jerry unintentionally agrees to wear a ridiculous-looking shirt on a Today Show appearance, and “The Contest,” where the main characters bet on who can abstain from self-gratification the longest as some of his top choices.

But if you ask Seinfeld about his absolute favorite episode, he will likely refer to “The Rye” as his best work. This episode from Season 7 revolves around a rye bread missing from George’s parents’ dinner with Susan’s parents and concludes with Jerry stealing a marble rye from an old lady in one of the show’s most famous scenes. It epitomizes the series’ unique brand of humor that combines social faux pas with farcical situations.

Jerry Seinfeld’s preference for “The Rye” illustrates not just his sense of humor but also his appreciation for story structure and character development – critical elements that made “Seinfeld” stand out from other sitcoms of its era. It showcased the ensemble’s comedic timing at its best and demonstrated Larry David’s exceptional ability to tie multiple plotlines together in hilarious, unexpected ways.

“The Rye” is proof of why “Seinfeld” has endured. Audiences continue to find joy in its idiosyncratic take on everyday life – proof that sometimes, the best comedy stems from all those little things that we might not normally talk about.