S03E05 · EP 22
Episode DNA
20 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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20 scenes · our breakdownJerry performs stand-up about old people wearing outdated bathing suits and trunk confusion.
00:03–00:53petty_grievanceJerry and Elaine arrive at Morty and Helen's Florida condo after rental car delay.
00:53–01:10misunderstanding · petty_grievance
3 ▸ 01:10Morty argues with Jerry about the cost and necessity of renting a car.
01:10–02:54petty_grievance · social_rule_violation
4 ▸ 02:54Family debates the artificial lake and where Elaine and Jerry will sleep.
02:54–03:35social_rule_violation · misunderstandingElaine tries the sofa bed and finds the metal bar painful; Jerry refuses the bedroom.
03:35–03:56petty_grievance · avoidanceJerry and Elaine privately discuss their failed romantic relationship while Helen listens nearby.
03:56–04:07secret_exposed · misunderstandingJerry and Elaine deflect relationship talk by discussing sun-dried tomatoes and friendship dynamics.
04:07–05:43lie · social_rule_violation
8 ▸ 05:43Neighbor Jack Klompus visits with wife Doris; Morty's presidency honor is mentioned.
05:43–06:05social_rule_violation · rivalry
9 ▸ 06:05Jack and Morty argue over exact dinner bill amount; Jack shows off astronaut pen.
06:05–06:16petty_grievance · obsession
10 ▸ 06:16Jack insists Jerry take the astronaut pen despite repeated refusals; Jerry finally accepts.
06:16–07:18social_rule_violation · deal
11 ▸ 07:18Helen criticizes Jerry for accepting the pen, warning of community gossip; Jerry considers returning it.
07:18–07:32misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
13 ▸ 07:53Elaine struggles to sleep on the painful sofa bed in sweltering heat without air conditioning.
07:53–08:18avoidance · petty_grievance
14 ▸ 08:18Elaine lies awake in pain and sweat; Jerry calculates how little actual time remains.
08:18–08:23petty_grievance · avoidance
15 ▸ 08:23Elaine wakes in agony, cannot scuba dive; Morty suggests muscle relaxers; Jerry plans hotel switch.
08:23–09:20misunderstanding · scheme
17 ▸ 10:07Evelyn reveals the community knows Jerry took Jack's pen; Helen and Morty pressure Jerry to return it.
10:07–10:46misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
18 ▸ 10:46Helen receives a call confirming the community believes Jerry wanted the pen; Morty insists on return.
10:46–11:22eavesdropping · misunderstanding
19 ▸ 11:22Elaine takes muscle relaxers; Jerry returns from scuba diving with burst capillaries and black eyes.
11:22–11:56coincidence · escalationMorty and Jack argue violently over the pen and Scotch tape; Morty bans them from ceremony.
14:16–14:51rivalry · escalationAt the ceremony, Elaine is high on muscle relaxers; Jack roasts Morty; Morty attacks Jack on stage.
14:51–19:51humiliation · violence
24 ▸ 19:51Chiropractor orders Elaine to stay five more days; Jerry resigns to extended Florida visit.
19:51–21:34coincidence · petty_grievanceSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- October 16, 1991
- Overall
- #22
- Writers
- Larry Charles
- Director
- Joshua White
- Viewers
- 16.4M (US)
- Pace
- 140 words/min · 142 questions
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