"seinfeld" The Understudy(1995) -

: In the final scene, Gennice takes the stage but tearfully stops her performance because her shoelace is untied, mimicking Tonya Harding’s real-life Olympic lace incident. Notable Guest Stars & Debuts

" 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 "Seinfeld" The Understudy(1995)

: During a charity game, George plows into Bette Midler (playing catcher) at home plate to score a run. Midler is hospitalized, and the city turns against Jerry and George, accusing them of intentionally injuring her so that Jerry’s girlfriend, Gennice (Midler's understudy), can take the lead in the musical Rochelle, Rochelle . : In the final scene, Gennice takes the