S01E02 · EP 2
Episode DNA
16 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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16 scenes · our breakdownJerry performs standup about men's obsession with tools and construction sites.
00:01–01:37social_rule_violationGeorge describes the floss incident in the theater lobby to Jerry and Kramer.
02:11–02:46misunderstanding · petty_grievanceJoel Horneck calls Jerry; Jerry avoids talking but gets stuck making plans.
02:46–05:06avoidance · social_rule_violationJerry explains his childhood friendship with Joel and why he can't end it to George and Kramer.
05:06–06:09avoidance · petty_grievanceGeorge coaches Jerry to break up with Joel like a girlfriend, with Kramer listening.
06:09–06:53breakup · social_rule_violationJerry tries to break up with Joel at Monk's but Joel cries and gets Knicks tickets.
06:53–11:00breakup · humiliationGeorge reveals his girlfriend broke up with him over lunch.
11:00–12:40breakup · petty_grievanceJerry admits he gave George's Knicks ticket to Joel while at the bank.
12:40–13:58betrayal · lieJerry performs standup about bank lines and empty mazes, then continues arguing with George.
13:58–14:45social_rule_violation
11 ▸ 14:45Kramer pitches his make-your-own-pizza chain to Jerry and George.
14:45–15:53scheme · obsessionJerry lies to Joel's machine about tutoring nephew in geometry.
15:53–16:41lie · avoidance
13 ▸ 16:41Elaine gives Jerry and George a list of creative excuses to avoid Joel.
16:41–18:09scheme · lieElaine calls Jerry and George infantile for lying instead of confronting Joel.
18:09–18:40confession · avoidanceKramer reveals he went to the Knicks game with Joel and Joel arrives at the door.
18:40–18:45coincidence · avoidance
16 ▸ 18:45Jerry and Elaine invent wild excuses but Joel schedules games months ahead, with George and Kramer present.
18:45–22:01avoidance · escalationJerry standup: pretend boring people are talk show guests.
22:01–22:05social_rule_violationSame DNA
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- May 31, 1990
- Overall
- #2
- Writers
- Larry David, Jerry Seinfeld
- Director
- Tom Cherones
- Viewers
- 22.5M (US)
- Pace
- 142 words/min · 100 questions
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