Why Seinfeld Season 1 Only Has 5 Episodes

For a show about nothing, Seinfeld has certainly made a substantial stamp on the public consciousness ― so it’s a surprise that the classic ’90s sitcom initially had so few episodes, with just five allocated to season 1. As well as boosting comedian and future Bee Movie star Jerry Seinfeld’s career, the comedy broke the formulaic mold of TV comedies, providing characters that were less corny and focusing on their mundane and absurd conversations. While some parts of Seinfeld are hard to watch now, for the most part, its lack of moral lessons and character growth is refreshing, elevating the show to one of the best ever made.