S02E08 · EP 13
Episode DNA
19 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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19 scenes · our breakdownJerry jokes about paint layers shrinking his apartment and fantasizes about the Star Trek bridge.
00:01–01:06petty_grievanceKramer shows off mousse hair; Elaine invites friends to marathon brunch.
01:06–01:45social_rule_violation · scheme
3 ▸ 01:45Jerry learns Mrs. Hudwalker died and secures her cheap apartment for Elaine.
01:45–03:11eavesdropping · dealElaine celebrates getting the apartment above Jerry; Jerry realizes the downside.
03:11–05:32misunderstanding · avoidanceJerry jokes about needing a 'cut' button in real life for social blunders.
05:32–06:41social_rule_violationJerry regrets the apartment offer; George considers wearing a wedding ring to attract women.
06:41–07:54scheme · lieKramer loans his father's ring; Harold and Manny demand $5000 for the apartment.
07:54–09:15deal · betrayalGeorge claims the $5000 hurdle is divine intervention; Jerry plans to fake disappointment.
09:15–10:00lie · misunderstandingJerry prepares to fake disappointment; George admires his lying ability.
10:00–10:39lie · schemeJerry tells Elaine about the $5000; she cannot afford it and is devastated.
10:39–10:55lie · betrayal
11 ▸ 10:55Kramer pressures Jerry to loan Elaine $5000 in the hallway.
10:55–13:00deal · betrayal
12 ▸ 13:00Kramer convinces Jerry to loan the money; Jerry explains his 'pod' theory to George.
13:00–14:14deal · misunderstanding
13 ▸ 14:14At the marathon party, Elaine introduces Jerry as her hero; George wears the ring.
14:14–15:04scheme · lieParty guests chat about matadors; George's ring experiment backfires with a woman.
15:04–16:52comeuppance · schemeMarathon runners pass; Jerry asks Elaine about proximity concerns.
16:52–17:32avoidance · misunderstanding
16 ▸ 17:32George admits the ring is fake; loses chance with Roxanne's friend and sports tickets.
17:32–18:46confession · comeuppanceKramer finds a $10,000 cash buyer; Jerry avoids confronting Elaine.
18:46–20:00coincidence · dealJerry complains to Manny; Manny refuses to enforce quiet rules.
20:21–21:01threat · avoidanceJerry jokes about the difficulty of shushing people and becoming a 'shusher'.
21:01–22:05social_rule_violation · petty_grievanceSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 1991-04-25
- Overall
- #13
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- 20.6M (US)
- Pace
- 137 words/min · 108 questions
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