Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

Jerry Seinfeld invites fellow comedians to spend an hour of their life split between driving his vintage cars and sipping coffee, and the camera follows. Episodes are short, loosely structured conversations that move from car banter to offhand stories about work, family and the oddities of fame. The set pieces are as much the vehicles and cafe interiors as the guests, and the tone is conversational, easy and often funny in small moments rather than big punchlines. There are no plot twists or arcs to spoil, just a series of chats that reveal how comedians think and what they value about making people laugh.

Premiered in 2012, the series was created and hosted by Jerry Seinfeld, who also selects the cars and guests. Its simple premise and production made it feel more like an extended private conversation than a typical talk show.

The series left a mark on pop culture by normalizing short, personality-driven interviews and showing how setting shapes a conversation. Clips and lines from episodes spread online, and the image of Seinfeld cruising in a classic car to grab coffee became a recognizable shorthand for casual celebrity interviews.

Critical reaction tended to be positive, reflected in a vote average of 7.119/10 from viewers in available polls. Reviewers praised the relaxed format and the way the show highlights comedians talking shop, though some found the episodes uneven depending on guest chemistry. Major themes are craft, friendship among performers, and the small, observational details that feed stand-up material.

While it never dominated traditional TV award lists, the show was widely discussed in media circles for its format and distribution, and it found a steady audience online. Its influence is clearer in how many later podcast and short-form interview programs adopted a similar low-key, conversational style.