The Butter Shave

Written by Alec Berg & Jeff Schaffer & David Mandel · Directed by Andy Ackerman

George milks his cane from the Summer of George into a full disability accommodation at Play Now, complete with a private bathroom and a motorized scooter — until he sprains his good leg, gets chased by a mob of elderly scooter owners, and is caught running on two perfectly functional legs by his boss. Kramer discovers butter is better than shaving cream, slathers himself head to toe, and falls asleep sunbathing until he's essentially cooked — Newman finds the aroma irresistible and eventually tries to eat him backstage at an NBC showcase. Jerry sabotages his own set to tank Kenny Bania's act, but Newman chasing a buttered Kramer across the stage convinces NBC executives that Bania is a genius, and they offer him a pilot.

What's The Deal?

George's JobPlay Now playground equipment company

George's LiePretends to be disabled to keep workplace accommodations

Elaine's BoyfriendDavid PuddyBreaking up and getting back together constantly on transatlantic flight

Elaine's JobJ. Peterman Catalog

Kramer's SchemeShaving with butter instead of shaving cream

References

The GapSheena EastonMorning TrainBon AppetitAliveStephen HawkingNBCKahluaSummer of George

Dark Turn

Newman tries to eat Kramer after he's buttered and burned

The Full Story

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Over the summer George, Jerry, and Kramer grew mustaches; they admit it was a bad idea, and shave them off. Not fully recovered from "The Summer of George", George is using a cane to get around. He gets a job with a playground equipment company, Play Now. They think he is disabled due to his use of the cane and are afraid of appearing prejudiced. George takes full advantage after they offer him his own disabled bathroom.

Jerry has another shot at an NBC pilot through an appearance on an NBC Showcase. He is annoyed that hack comic Kenny Bania's act is flourishing, attributing it to the fact that Bania's act always follows his, which warms up the audience. Bania also starts dating one of Jerry's ex-girlfriends.

While returning from a month-long vacation in Europe, on the long flight Elaine and David Puddy break up, get back together, and break up again. The man seated next to Elaine, Magnus, is exhausted by Elaine and Puddy's arguments. When they land in New York, there is a taxi cab shortage, so Elaine is forced to share a cab with Puddy and Magnus.

Kramer finds butter is better than shaving cream. His skin feels so good after shaving with butter, he takes to spreading it all over his body. He falls asleep as he lies out in the sun, and the butter burns into his skin. Newman finds the smell of a buttered Kramer appetizing. While getting ready for a shave, George slips on spilled shaving cream and sprains his good leg. He begins favoring the other leg. Thinking he is losing the use of both legs, Play Now buys him a mobility scooter. While riding it, George bumps an old man's scooter. A mob of elderly people chase George's cart with their own. With his scooter battery dying, George picks up his scooter and runs. His boss sees him. Now concerned about what will happen to his job, George is caught by the scooter owner, who hits George with his cane.

Informed that Bania is going to follow him on the NBC showcase, Jerry sabotages his own act so that Kenny's act will also bomb. Newman meets Kramer backstage. After Kramer has oregano and Parmesan cheese spilled on him, Newman attempts to eat him. The two run onto the stage. Thinking this is part of Bania's act, impressed NBC executives offer Bania a pilot on NBC.

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