Elaine Benes (Seinfeld)
Elaine Benes is like the friend you didn’t know you needed—quippy, unpredictable, and armed with dance moves that should come with a warning. She’s out here flipping the script on traditional female roles in sitcoms, showcasing that women can be messy, hilarious, and unapologetically themselves. Who else can make a 'Yada Yada Yada' so iconic that it becomes a part of everyday vernacular? Plus, her ability to land the perfect eye-roll has created countless memes, stirring passionate debates over whether she deserves a spot in the 'Greatest TV Sitcom Characters of All Time.' It's a no-brainer, folks. Jump on the Elaine train or risk being left behind in the dust of lesser characters.
Elaine Benes (Seinfeld)'s Rankings
TV Sitcom Characters
Rank: #5 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 52.4%
Streak: ❄️ 2-match losing streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- Elaine Benes (Seinfeld) vs Lucille Bluth (Arrested Development) - Wins 80.0% of battles
- Elaine Benes (Seinfeld) vs Frasier Crane (Cheers / Frasier) - Wins 73.9% of battles
- Elaine Benes (Seinfeld) vs Mary Richards (The Mary Tyler Moore Show) - Wins 64.3% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- Elaine Benes (Seinfeld) vs Lucy Ricardo (I Love Lucy) - Loses 67.6% of battles
- Elaine Benes (Seinfeld) vs Archie Bunker (All in the Family) - Loses 64.9% of battles
- Elaine Benes (Seinfeld) vs Michael Scott (The Office) - Loses 57.1% of battles