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More than 25 years since its finale, Seinfeldremains popular, and it should be no surprise considering how influential it was for the sitcom genre. But to Emmy-winning actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus, one episode stands out. In an episode of her podcast Wiser Than Me, Louis-Dreyfus reflected on one of Seinfeld‘s most iconic episodes: 1992’s “The Contest.” Widely regarded as one of the greatest sitcom episodes of all time, it was bold and groundbreaking for its era. The story begins with George (Jason Alexander) revealing he was “caught” by his mother, prompting a wager between Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld), Kramer (Michael Richards), and, eventually, Elaine (played by Louis-Dreyfus). The subject was taboo at the time, and the word itself was never even used, resulting in some of the show’s most iconic euphemisms and innuendos that remain memorable to this day, including “master of your domain.”