S02E05 · EP 10
Episode DNA
17 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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17 scenes · our breakdownJerry performs stand-up about hating clothes and predicting future uniforms.
00:01–00:53social_rule_violationJerry and Elaine shop; Jerry tries on expensive suede jacket with candy stripe lining.
00:53–03:22obsession · petty_grievance
3 ▸ 03:22Kramer admires Jerry's new jacket and convinces him to give away the old leather one.
03:22–04:52scheme · dealGeorge arrives singing 'Master of the House' uncontrollably; Jerry warns of Schumann's madness.
04:52–05:09obsession · misunderstanding
5 ▸ 05:09Jerry and George nervous about dinner; George badgers Jerry for jacket price.
05:09–08:02petty_grievance · obsessionKramer asks Jerry and George to guard his double-parked car while he gets doves.
08:02–08:59scheme · social_rule_violation
7 ▸ 08:59Jerry and George wait for Elaine; Alton intimidates them with war stories and silence.
08:59–12:11social_rule_violation · humiliationJerry leaves; George tries complimenting Alton's book but is brutally shut down.
12:11–12:32humiliation · social_rule_violationJerry and George hide in bathroom; decide to leave if Elaine doesn't arrive in ten minutes.
12:32–12:43scheme · avoidanceJerry performs stand-up about fathers being intimidating creators of their own people.
12:43–13:56social_rule_violationGeorge lies about phone call; waiter delivers message that Elaine will be 30 minutes late.
13:56–14:32lie · coincidenceAlton insists on walking five blocks in snow; Jerry worries about suede jacket.
14:32–15:12social_rule_violation · petty_grievanceElaine arrives explaining Kramer's car was towed with her inside; she walked in snow.
15:12–16:14coincidence · comeuppanceAt restaurant, Alton mocks George's singing and Jerry's inside-out jacket; they eat.
16:14–18:27humiliation · social_rule_violationNext morning, Kramer sees Jerry's snow-damaged suede jacket; laments losing both jackets.
18:27–18:45comeuppance · coincidenceElaine says Alton enjoyed dinner; liked Jerry because he reminded him of Korean friend.
18:45–20:50coincidence · misunderstandingKramer takes the ruined suede jacket; Jerry does stand-up on leather and cows.
20:50–22:05coincidenceSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 1991-04-04
- Overall
- #10
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- Viewers
- 24.7M (US)
- Pace
- 113 words/min · 112 questions
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