The Checks (Ep. 807)

Jerry keeps getting hundreds of twelve cent royalty checks from a Japanese variety show, but endorsing them is hurting his hand.  Elaine's new boyfriend is obsessed with the song Desperado and gets upset when Elaine tries to pick a song just for them.  Kramer is having fun with some Japanese tourists but has a misconception of the Yen to Dollar exchange rate and spends all of their money.

George hires a group of carpet cleaners who are a front for a religious cult and gets upset when they don't try to convert him.  Later when they come to clean the carpets at Yankee stadium, they actually convert Mr. Wilhelm.  George also tries to pitch the television show to a group of Japanese television producers.

Interesting quote: "Who buys an umbrella anyway?  You can get them for free in the coffee shop in the metal cans." - George

Grade: B-