S01E05 · EP 5
Episode DNA
23 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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23 scenes · our breakdownJerry performs stand-up about the psychology of restaurant checks before and after eating.
00:01–01:00social_rule_violation
2 ▸ 01:00At Monk's, the group discusses Superman's humor and Elaine's cat allergy problem.
01:00–03:26misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
3 ▸ 03:26George advises Jerry on a Vermont trip and reveals a hot stock tip from his friend Simons' contact Wilkinson.
03:26–05:18scheme · dealJerry and Vanessa shop for groceries and discuss the Vermont trip after a movie.
05:18–06:21scheme · dealJerry and Vanessa discuss fishing and the Vermont trip while shopping.
06:21–06:41social_rule_violation · petty_grievance
6 ▸ 06:41Jerry and Vanessa shop for groceries and discuss the Vermont trip after a movie.
06:41–07:04pursuit · misunderstanding
7 ▸ 07:04Kramer informs Jerry that Centrax stock dropped another two and a half points.
07:04–07:18coincidence · escalation
8 ▸ 07:18George arrives; Jerry wants to sell but George insists on holding. Kramer pitches a tie dispenser.
07:18–07:31scheme · lieGeorge learns Wilkinson is hospitalized and decides to visit him.
07:31–09:21pursuit · scheme
10 ▸ 09:21George insists on visiting Wilkinson at the hospital despite not knowing him.
09:21–10:37investigation · scheme
11 ▸ 10:37Jerry argues with a dry cleaner over a shrunken shirt, demanding an admission of guilt.
10:37–11:49confession · interrogationJerry performs stand-up on the absurdity of the dry cleaning process and logic.
11:49–12:42social_rule_violationElaine suggests hiring a hit man for Robert's cats; Kramer offers to shave them.
12:42–14:26violence · schemeKramer reports Centrax dropped again; Jerry is down $1500 total.
14:26–14:32escalation · comeuppanceKramer spots a woman with binoculars; Jerry refuses to look, then Kramer goes down to meet her.
14:32–15:07pursuitGeorge returns from hospital; Wilkinson threw him out after 15 seconds.
15:07–16:07humiliation · comeuppanceJerry and Vanessa stuck inside Vermont B&B by rain; Jerry regrets the trip.
16:07–17:01avoidance · misunderstandingJerry and Vanessa play games; Jerry checks stock and finds it rose six points.
17:01–17:38coincidence · comeuppance
19 ▸ 17:38Vanessa accuses Jerry of taking the trip only because he lost money on the stock.
17:38–18:21confession · breakupJerry counts hours left; Vanessa refuses to reveal her perfume name.
18:21–18:39obsession · petty_grievance
21 ▸ 18:39At Monk's, George reveals $8000 profit; Elaine lost boyfriend to cats; Wilkinson had nose job.
18:39–19:38comeuppance · coincidenceGeorge pushes Tramco robot butcher tip; Jerry refuses; closing standup begins.
19:38–21:59schemeJerry closes with stand-up about letting money relax instead of working for you.
21:59–22:03Same DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- June 21, 1990
- Overall
- #5
- Writers
- Larry David, Jerry Seinfeld
- Director
- Tom Cherones
- Viewers
- 19.4M (US)
- Pace
- 133 words/min · 120 questions
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