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"The Chinese Woman" is the fourth episode of the sixth season of Seinfeld, and the 90th episode overall. This episode first aired on October 13, 1994. It was written by Peter Mehlman and was directed by Andy Ackerman.

Plot[]

Jerry and Elaine see George's father, Frank Costanza, with a man in a cape (Larry David), but don't say hello. Jerry talks to a woman, Donna Chang (played by Angela Dohrmann), on George's phone line after the wires get crossed and he gets a date with her. He thinks she's Chinese because of her surname and is quite excited to get involved with an "exotic" woman. Kramer goes to a fertility clinic. Elaine ruins her friend Noreen's latest romance with Paul, a "long talker." George's life is made miserable when the man in the cape is revealed to be Frank's lawyer and his parents are separating. Kramer discovers he has a low sperm count and must stop wearing jockey shorts. Boxer shorts make him feel uncomfortable, so he decides to go commando. Later, Jerry meets Donna, who is not Chinese, but actually shortened her last name "Changstein" to "Chang" while taking on Chinese stereotypes, such as displaying interest in acupuncture or on one occasion pronouncing a word with a Chinese accent.

Donna talks over the phone to George's mother, Estelle, convincing her not to divorce (by citing Confucius). When George introduces Donna to his parents, Estelle realizes she is not Chinese and doesn't acknowledge her advice, deciding to proceed with the divorce.

At the end of the episode, Noreen is standing on the edge of the Queensboro Bridge considering jumping off when Frank Costanza's caped lawyer appears. She asks, "Who are you?" He responds, "I'm Frank Costanza's lawyer." He then leads her slowly and safely off the bridge.

Notes About Nothing[]

  • Getting pregnant is a popular way to be honorably discharged from the United States military.
Season Six Episodes
The Chaperone | The Big Salad | The Pledge Drive | The Chinese Woman | The Couch | The Gymnast | The Soup | The Mom and Pop Store | The Secretary | The Race | The Switch | The Label Maker | The Scofflaw | The Highlights of 100, Part 1 | The Highlights of 100, Part 2 | The Beard | The Kiss Hello | The Doorman | The Jimmy | The Doodle | The Fusilli Jerry | The Diplomat's Club | The Face Painter | The Understudy
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