S02E01 · SCENE 6/15 · 07:15
The Ex-Girlfriend · Monk's Cafe
George left books behind

George realizes he left books at Marlene's and asks Jerry to retrieve them.

07:15→08:00
in the episode · 0m 45s · S02E01

What happens

07:15–08:00

George reveals he left books in Marlene's apartment and cannot retrieve them himself due to awkwardness and sexual danger. Jerry argues he does not need books he already read, but George persuades Jerry to get them on a date with Marlene.

WhereMonk's Cafe
DriverGeorge
Positionact1 · complication
ThreadGeorge breaks up with Marlene

Key lines

from this scene
07:41 · ★ iconic

JERRY: What do you need them for?

07:45 · ★ iconic

JERRY: What is this obsession people have with books?

07:50 · ★ iconic

JERRY: What do you need it for after you read it?

More quotes on the Seinfeld Wiki →

Scene DNA

weights 0–1
scheme0.8
avoidance0.7
petty grievance0.6
awkward0.6
deadpan0.4
rapid back and forth

Beats

07:23George mentions books left behind
07:44Jerry questions book obsession

Scene in the episode

07:15–08:00
A · George breaks up with Marlene
B · Jerry dates Marlene
C · Jerry vs neighbor
D · Cantaloupe dispute

Clips from this episode

fan uploads · YouTube · matched by frame
Includes this scene · George Breaks Up With Marlene | The Ex-Girlfriend | Seinfeld · Seinfeld
The Cantaloupe & The Chiropractor | The Ex-Girlfriend | Seinfeld · Seinfeld
Jerry Falls For George's Ex | The Ex-Girlfriend | Seinfeld · Seinfeld
Elaine Confronts A Friend Of A Friend | The Ex-Girlfriend | Seinfeld · Seinfeld
Seinfeld S02E01 - Jerry and Kramer talks about Marleen (Very Funny) · Classic Entertainment
Guess That Episode #5 | Seinfeld · Seinfeld
Seinfeld - George $75 Doctor's Office · Thomas Crummer
George Describes His Break Up With Marlene | Seinfeld Bites | Seinfeld · Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeld Marlene Dumps Jerry · Vorvail
Seinfeld | George Costanza | The Ex-Girlfriend · Seinfeld Nostalgia
Seinfeld | The Ex-Girlfriend | Marlene breaks up with Jerry · Seinfeld Nostalgia
Seinfeld - George breaks up with Marlene - HD · phiwi2705

GIFs from this episode

matched by frame
seinfeld GIF by hero0fwar
Powered by GIPHY

Props in this scene

shop
Links may earn SceneClip a commission.

Merch on Amazon

sponsored
AMZN
The Ex-Girlfriend merchShirts, mugs, posters
Shop
AMZN
Jerry Seinfeld merchFigures, shirts, gifts
Shop
AMZN
George Costanza merchFigures, shirts, gifts
Shop
AMZN
Seinfeld giftsGift ideas for fans
Shop
Links may earn SceneClip a commission.

Where to watch

sponsored
NFLX
Stream all 9 seasonsNetflix · subscription
Watch
BD
The Complete SeriesBlu-ray / DVD box set
Shop
EP
The Ex-GirlfriendDigital purchase
Buy
Links may earn SceneClip a commission. Illustrative availability.