"Television doesn't get much better," declared America's TV Guide.
But even over there this blend of sitcom and stand-up routines made a low-key debut, just as it did last year on BBC2. It stars comedian Jerry Seinfeld as a single man trying to cope with the demands of 90s living.
Romance, friendship, sport and careers are all considered as Seinfeld ponders life's problems.
This second series starts with The Deal, in which Seinfeld and ex-girlfriend Elaine try to work out whether good friends can become occasional lovers without ruining their friendship.
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