"The Chicken Roaster" is the 142nd episode of the sitcom Seinfeld. This was the eighth episode of the eighth season, originally airing on NBC on November 14, 1996. The episode's story follows the mishaps that ensue when Kenny Rogers Roasters opens a branch in the characters' neighborhood. The restaurant's neon sign atop the roof shines into Kramer's apartment, disturbing first him and then Jerry after they switch apartments, but Jerry opposes Kramer's efforts to shut the restaurant down since a college friend of his is assistant manager at the branch. Meanwhile, Elaine is in danger of being fired from J. Peterman after she misuses the company account for personal purchases.