S02E01 · SCENE 8/15 · 08:57
The Ex-Girlfriend · Monk's Cafe
Jerry regrets dating Marlene

Jerry complains to George about Marlene's endless calls and psycho-sexual hold.

08:57→10:34
in the episode · 1m 37s · S02E01

What happens

08:57–10:34

Jerry admits he is now dating Marlene and finds her just as annoying as George did. He describes her purposeless phone messages and inability to end calls. George suggests a Band-Aid breakup, but Jerry feels hypnotized by her sexuality. They discuss the chiropractor bill.

WhereMonk's Cafe
DriverGeorge
Positionact2 · complication
ThreadJerry dates Marlene

Key lines

from this scene
09:04

JERRY: "Books, books, I need my books."

09:12 · ★ iconic

The great thing, when you read Moby Dick the second time Ahab and the whale become good friends.

09:55

GEORGE: What about trying to get off the phone?

10:13

GEORGE: Just do it like a Band-Aid. One motion. Right off!

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
obsession0.8
petty grievance0.7
awkward0.6
breakup0.5
tense0.4
rapid back and forthphone call

Beats

09:31Jerry describes endless messages
10:18Jerry admits psycho-sexual hold

Scene in the episode

08:57–10:34
A · George breaks up with Marlene
B · Jerry dates Marlene
C · Jerry vs neighbor
D · Cantaloupe dispute

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