S03E02 · EP 19
Episode DNA
22 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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22 scenes · our breakdownJerry performs stand-up about the absurdity of extra buttons on clothing.
00:03–00:48petty_grievanceGeorge dines with Patrice who discusses her papier-mâché hat passion.
00:48–01:03social_rule_violation · petty_grievanceJerry and Kramer sort receipts for Jerry's IRS audit over Krakatoa donation.
01:03–01:40scheme · lie
4 ▸ 01:40Kramer strains tomato sauce in Jerry's sink annoying Elaine.
01:40–02:13petty_grievance · social_rule_violation
5 ▸ 02:13Elaine tells Kramer that Tina requested he stop tribal music and couch make-out sessions.
02:13–03:03social_rule_violation · petty_grievanceElaine discovers Jerry is being audited because of Kramer's charity.
03:03–04:03coincidence · scheme
7 ▸ 04:03Jerry explains to Elaine that George is dating a former IRS agent who will handle the audit.
04:03–06:35scheme · dealGeorge arrives at Jerry's apartment and Jerry comments on his situation.
06:35–06:50confession · breakup
9 ▸ 06:50Jerry expresses extreme anxiety about the audit and says he would have strangled Kramer.
06:50–07:28threat · obsessionGeorge arrives, reveals breakup, and realizes Patrice took the audit papers.
07:28–10:32confession · betrayalKramer shows Jerry a found windshield he'll turn into a coffee table for Tina.
10:32–11:01scheme · misunderstandingKramer accidentally saw Elaine naked; offers to let her see him naked.
11:01–12:44humiliation · social_rule_violationKramer insists on showing himself naked; Jerry protects his privacy.
12:44–13:36social_rule_violation · humiliationGeorge reveals Patrice checked into a depression clinic in Woodhaven.
13:36–14:00coincidence · escalationJerry performs stand-up about discomfort of nudity and desire for belt pockets.
14:00–14:28
16 ▸ 14:28Jerry and George decide to visit Patrice at the clinic for the papers.
14:28–15:29pursuit · avoidanceJerry and George meet Patrice at the depression clinic; she threw papers away.
15:29–16:39confession · betrayal
18 ▸ 16:39Patrice dismisses George's apology and questions his motives.
16:39–17:25humiliation · confession
19 ▸ 17:25George pivots to asking Patrice about the pocketbook with tax papers.
17:25–18:56confession · schemeKramer and Tina crash into the invisible coffee table in the dark.
18:56–19:03scheme · violenceJerry tracks down 1987 computer receipt; Elaine and Kramer leave for hospital.
19:03–21:29pursuit · coincidenceJerry closes with stand-up about IRS audit ordeal and sweepstakes drum idea.
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 1991-09-25
- Overall
- #19
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- 16.7M (US)
- Pace
- 123 words/min · 124 questions
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