S03E01 · EP 18
Episode DNA
18 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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18 scenes · our breakdownJerry imagines someone recommending the absolute worst doctor.
00:51–01:18social_rule_violation · petty_grievance
3 ▸ 01:18Jerry and George discuss getting free massages via insurance fraud.
01:18–01:53scheme · lie
4 ▸ 01:53Jerry tells George and Elaine about his massage session with Julianna and the kidnapped boy comment.
01:53–02:20misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
5 ▸ 02:20George argues with Elaine and Jerry about getting a massage from a man named Raymond.
02:20–04:37social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
6 ▸ 04:37George gets a massage from Raymond and thinks his penis moved.
04:37–07:47misunderstanding · humiliation
8 ▸ 08:10George tells Jerry and Elaine his penis moved during the massage.
08:10–09:46misunderstanding · obsession
9 ▸ 09:46Kramer claims he saw Joe DiMaggio at Dinky Donuts.
09:46–11:00coincidence · obsession
10 ▸ 11:00Jerry, George, and Elaine ask dentist Roy for fake physical therapy notes.
11:00–12:04scheme · lie
11 ▸ 12:04George is distracted by his sexuality crisis while Jerry talks to him.
12:04–12:08obsession · avoidance
12 ▸ 12:08Kramer demonstrates how DiMaggio dunks donuts with intense focus.
12:08–14:13obsessionGeorge tells Jerry and Elaine that kids called him a 'Mary' after he pranced over a puddle.
14:18–14:50humiliation · comeuppanceRoy reveals he's under investigation for insurance fraud.
14:50–15:25comeuppance · scheme
16 ▸ 15:25Elaine reveals she also got a note from her gynecologist.
15:25–16:11lie · betrayalJerry and George visit Roy to apologize and strategize.
16:11–17:41negotiation · confessionJerry tries to talk to Julianna but she threatens to call the police.
17:41–18:25threat · misunderstandingGeorge tells Raymond about his sexual fantasies involving men.
18:25–19:05confession · obsessionThe gang sees Joe DiMaggio at Monk's dunking donuts.
19:05–20:03coincidence · comeuppanceJerry jokes about male sales resistance causing homophobia.
20:03–21:33social_rule_violation · petty_grievanceSame DNA
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 1991-09-18
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- #18
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- 21.7M (US)
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- 120 words/min · 138 questions
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