What was the original title of the TV pilot that became Seinfeld?

The original title of the TV pilot that became Seinfeld was “The Seinfeld Chronicles.”

The pilot was created by Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David after NBC approached Seinfeld about developing a television project. It combined stand-up routines with conversational scenes about mundane subjects, establishing the low-key observational style that later defined the series.

The pilot introduced Jerry, George, and a neighbor named Kessler, who would soon become Kramer. It first aired on July 5, 1989, but NBC initially declined to order a full season after test audiences reacted poorly. Executive Rick Ludwin continued to support the project and helped secure four additional episodes.

When the series moved forward, the title was shortened to Seinfeld. The change helped avoid confusion with ABC's similarly named sitcom The Marshall Chronicles. “Stand Up” and “The Jerry Seinfeld Show” appeared in earlier development materials, but they were not the final title of the broadcast pilot.