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Seinfeld (1989)

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Seinfeld
TV-PG
Comedy

The continuing misadventures of neurotic New York City stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his equally neurotic New York City friends.

Release Date
July 5, 1989
Cast
Jerry Seinfeld , Julia Louis-Dreyfus , Michael Richards , Jason Alexander
Main Genre
Comedy
Seasons
9

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