Seinfeld (1989)

Kernel Score: 90% · 2,264 ratings

Genres: Comedy

First aired: 1989-07-05

Seasons: 9 · 180 episodes

Is Seinfeld worth watching?

Must-watch. Seinfeld is a sitcom about nothing that turns petty social annoyances into some of the sharpest comedy writing on TV. Its jokes about neurotic city life still land, and the episodes work in almost any order.

Watch it if you

  • like observational, character-driven comedy
  • enjoy cringe humour about small social awkwardness
  • want a sitcom you can dip into episode by episode

Skip it if you

  • need warm, lovable characters
  • dislike sitcoms with a laugh-track era feel

Best for: Background watching

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Seinfeld

  • Stream: Netflix
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

A stand-up comedian and his three offbeat friends weather the pitfalls and payoffs of life in New York City in the '90s. It's a show about nothing.

Seinfeld parents' guide: ages 10+

Parents need to know that Seinfeld is an irreverent adult sitcom whose self-absorbed characters famously never grow or learn, prioritizing comedy over positive role models.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Shows like Seinfeld

If you liked Seinfeld, these are the shows we'd watch next.

  • Friends (1994) — 92%: Another friends-in-the-city sitcom of the same era, warmer in tone
  • The Office (2005) — 97%: Awkward, observational comedy built on uncomfortable moments
  • Arrested Development (2003) — 89%: Fast, layered jokes and selfish, flawed characters
  • Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013) — 92%: Ensemble sitcom with tight, quotable writing
  • The Office (2001) — 87%: Cringe comedy mined from everyday awkwardness
  • The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017) — 89%: Fast-talking New York comedy with sharp dialogue

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Seinfeld FAQ

Is Seinfeld worth watching?

Must-watch. Seinfeld is a sitcom about nothing that turns petty social annoyances into some of the sharpest comedy writing on TV. Its jokes about neurotic city life still land, and the episodes work in almost any order.

Where can I watch Seinfeld?

In the US you can stream Seinfeld on Netflix and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.

Is Seinfeld OK for kids?

Seinfeld is rated TV-PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 10+. Parents need to know that Seinfeld is an irreverent adult sitcom whose self-absorbed characters famously never grow or learn, prioritizing comedy over positive role models.

What shows are like Seinfeld?

If you liked Seinfeld, try Friends, The Office, Arrested Development and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.