" The Understudy ," the Season 6 finale of Seinfeld (originally aired May 18, 1995), is best known for its star guest appearance by and its heavy satire of the then-recent Tonya Harding/Nancy Kerrigan scandal. Plot Overview
: Makes his first appearance as the eccentric J. Peterman . "Seinfeld" The Understudy(1995)
: In a taxi, Jerry mentions people are yelling "Gillooly!" at him—a reference to Jeff Gillooly, the mastermind behind the attack on Nancy Kerrigan. " The Understudy ," the Season 6 finale
: An ardent fan, Kramer becomes Midler’s personal assistant during her recovery, catering to her demands for pineapple Italian ice and black-and-white cookies. : In a taxi, Jerry mentions people are yelling "Gillooly
: After being kicked out of the nail salon, a despondent Elaine wanders the streets in the rain and encounters J. Peterman , who hires her on the spot for his catalog. The Tonya Harding Parody