Seinfeld/The Handicap Spot

The Handicap Spot
Season 4, Episode 22
Airdate	May 13, 1993
Production Number	420
Written by	Larry David
Directed by	Tom Cherones
Stream
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Seinfeld — Season Four

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The Handicap Spot is the twenty-second episode of the fourth season of Seinfeld, and the sixty-second episode overall.

Starring: Jerry Seinfeld (Jerry Seinfeld), Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Elaine Benes), Michael Richards (Cosmo Kramer)

and Jason Alexander (George Costanza)

Guest Starring: Estelle Harris (Estelle), John Randolph (Frank) (original version), Jerry Stiller (Frank) (syndicated version), Richard Portnow (Ray), Rick Overton (The Drake), Nancy Lenehan (Volunteer),

Also Starring: Elizabeth Dennehy (Allison), Kathy Kinney (Bystander), Fritzi Burr, Norma Janis, Ina Parker (Maj-Jongg Ladies), Marvin Braverman (Cop), David Blackwood (Security Guard), Eric Fleeks (Kicker), Donna Evans (Lola)

Plot Overview

Jerry, Elaine, George, and Kramer stop at a mall on their way to an engagement party to pick up a gift for "The Drake". Despite everyone's protests, George parks the car in a spot reserved for disabled drivers after taking Kramer's advice. When they return, they discover that George's choice of parking caused a disabled woman to become seriously hurt. An irate crowd gathers to find out who is responsible for her accident. While visiting the woman at the hospital, Kramer falls in love and feels compelled to replace the wheelchair. George becomes his father's butler after his father gets arrested for parking in the spot.

Trivia

Behind the Scenes

• This episode, which marked the debut of the character Frank Costanza (George's dad) was filmed originally with John Randolph in the role. When the episode was syndicated, Jerry Stiller (who took over the role) filmed new footage, replacing the part that Randolph filmed.