On November 2nd, 1995, the most iconic episode of "Seinfeld", "The Soup Nazi", premiered on NBC. Written by Spike Feresten in his first ever script for the series, the episode revolves around a fictional version of Ali "Al" Yeganeh, a real-life New York City soup vender who was famous for his strict ordering rules and high-quality product. The episode drew in an estimated 32 million viewers during its initial NBC broadcast, and maintained the show's status as the #1 sitcom in America. The episode was nominated for three Emmys, and is often considered one of the most iconic episodes of the series.
