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Seinfeld: The Deal (S2E9)
The original situationship had rules too.
Who it's for
Long before the word 'situationship' existed, this episode nailed the comedy and the quiet ache of trying to keep things casual by rule.
Feelings it meets
What it is
Jerry and Elaine, former partners turned friends, decide they can add sex to their friendship without ruining it, as long as they follow a few rules: no calling the next day, no obligation to stay over, no goodnight kiss. The rules start straining almost at once, and Elaine's birthday becomes a test when Jerry agonises over a gift that won't seem too romantic and hands her cash with a card to 'a great pal'.
Where to find it
Streaming availability for Seinfeld rotates by region; check JustWatch. Also on DVD and digital purchase.
Before you start
Heads up: Sexual references.
Age: TV-PG (Seinfeld series rating); suggested 13+
The course of true love never did run smooth.William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act 1, Scene 1
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