Netflix has renewed its streaming licence for ‘Seinfeld’ for a further five years, keeping the sitcom available on the service after its existing deal neared expiry. The renewal reflects the programme’s continuing popularity decades after its original run and secures Netflix’s access to one of television’s most successful comedies.

More than 60 million people in the United States—over 20% of the population—watched ‘Seinfeld’ during the first half of 2026, according to the article. The show also remains Comedy Central’s top acquired programme and TV Land’s second most-watched show among adults aged 25–54; Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos described it as one of television’s greatest comedies.