Seinfeld Returns to NBC With 'Marriage Ref'

By Josef Adalian

NBC is once again getting hitched to Jerry Seinfeld.

The network is moving forward with "The Marriage Ref," an unscripted comedy-reality show in which celebrities of various types will try to help couples solve real-life problems.

Mr. Seinfeld is executive producing the project with Ellen Rakieten, longtime executive producer of "The Oprah Winfrey Show."

"Marriage Ref," which was created by Mr. Seinfeld and Ms. Rakieten, is expected to air sometime next season. A network spokeswoman confirmed the order Wednesday night.

Mr. Seinfeld has maintained ties to NBC since "Seinfeld" left the air in 1998. He guest starred on the network's "30 Rock" and produced a series of vignettes for his "Bee Movie" that NBC promoted as programming.