10 Best Standalone Seinfeld Episodes
2. The Opposite
Although it has an overarching, direct effect on the next episode, The Opposite is a one-part piece that stands on its own while parting ways with the show's obsession of tormenting George. Giving him a rare - and temporary - winning streak.
After vowing to do the exact opposite of every shambolic aspect of his life - which is every aspect of his life - things stop going awry and start going alright for the little megalomaniac.
Actually, they go exceedingly well. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for Elaine though, as she gradually and unexpectedly develops into the husk that George has left behind. The unquestionable degradation of Elaine is a surefire recipe for success. Speaking of recipes for success, it would be uncouth not to mention the Kramer plot which focuses on his coffee book based on coffee books which also - take a guess - turns into a coffee table.
His exploits turn calamitous in a less existential way, but still brings the laughs in heaps and droves. The side-splitting scenario blends pure idiocy with intelligence, in an episode that pits laughter against disaster - like so many do - the outrageousness outweighs them both.