There are arguments to be made about who deserves to be called the best Seinfeld character, but we can’t imagine a better candidate for the long-running sitcom’s absolute funniest character than Cosmo Kramer. Portrayed to multi-Emmy-winning acclaimed by Michael Richards, Jerry Seinfeld’s neighbor earns laughs for his unique hairstyle; his bizarre, high-energy hijinks; and even the way he opens doors. However, his best moments from the best Seinfeld episodes — which we have collected below — saw him engaged in some truly absurd schemes, some of which he fell totally backwards into. Giddy up!
