#13 Was it Worth Watching?

On May 14, 1998, many viewers eagerly turned in to watch the final SEINFELD episode, "The Finale." However, there were many who thought the ending to the sitcom was not nearly as good as it could have been while others thought it was a perfect way to say goodbye.

Many of the viewers did not like the way the show's one hour episode went for different reasons. Primarily, many people were disappointed because in this episode was different than the usual SEINFELD script, with lots of flashbacks and not as much as the quick-wit humor. Also, the whole episode was about the four main characters getting judged on how their whole lives they have been nothing but selfish, awful people. This contradicts what all the seasons have been about because they never got in trouble for their actions before and that is what some find so funny. Lastly, the ending of the show really disappointed some people because they actually didn't slip away from the law for doing all the bad deeds during life. Viewers were not happy that that is the way it all ended: the four sitting in jail and everyone cannot go on thinking the four are still out there still in their "play world."

On the other hand, many also thought this was a perfect way for SEINFELD to go out. For the people who watch the show regularly, they got many inside jokes that were put in to make it even funnier. Also, in the end when the four are in the jail cell, they are still talking about little everyday things showing that they are still the people they always have been and learned nothing from their punishment.

Although it is a complete matter of opinion, I believe it was a great ending if it is looked at in a deeper way and the inside jokes are pointed out.