S03E07 · EP 24
Episode DNA
22 scenes · 2 threadsStory threads over runtime
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22 scenes · our breakdownJerry jokes about a cursed storefront that constantly changes businesses.
00:02–00:38
2 ▸ 00:38George frets over an IQ test his girlfriend Monica wants him to take.
00:38–00:41lie · scheme
3 ▸ 00:41Jerry and George observe the failing Dream Cafe from the sidewalk.
00:41–03:20
4 ▸ 03:20George enters Jerry's apartment and they continue watching the cafe.
03:20–03:27
5 ▸ 03:27Kramer arrives wearing cologne and repeats the Latin phrase Casus beli.
03:27–03:49social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
6 ▸ 03:49Elaine agrees to take the IQ test for George as a caper.
03:49–05:38scheme
7 ▸ 05:38Jerry dines at Dream Cafe and meets owner Babu Bhatt.
05:38–07:11misunderstandingElaine starts the IQ test in Jerry's bedroom while Jerry stays in living room.
07:11–07:31
9 ▸ 07:31Elaine takes test at Dream Cafe; Kramer interrupts; Babu spills food on test.
07:31–08:13schemeAt Monk's, Elaine and Kramer argue over 'statue' vs 'statute' of limitations.
08:13–10:05misunderstanding · petty_grievanceMonica arrives at Dream Cafe; Babu spills food on test; Elaine out of time.
10:05–10:30
13 ▸ 11:01Jerry advises Babu to switch to authentic Pakistani cuisine to stand out.
11:01–12:19misunderstandingGeorge concocts absurd lies about food stains and climbing out window.
12:43–13:44lie · humiliationGeorge hides at Jerry's; Kramer refuses to return a jacket to a persistent guy.
13:44–14:13avoidance · petty_grievanceMonica confronts George with the 85 IQ score; he blames distractions.
14:13–15:05humiliationJerry agrees to let George retake test at his apartment alone.
15:05–16:00scheme
19 ▸ 16:00Jerry visits reopened Dream Cafe now serving Pakistani cuisine.
16:00–16:49misunderstandingJerry jokes about IQ test sample questions and filling circles.
16:49–17:18Kramer hides in his apartment; jacket owner pounds on door demanding return.
17:18–18:03avoidance
23 ▸ 18:22Babu confronts Jerry: Pakistani restaurant fails, blames Jerry for bad advice.
18:22–19:22comeuppance · betrayalMonica grades retest: 151 IQ; she realizes the scam; George flees.
19:22–20:52secret_exposed · schemeJerry jokes that superheroes wear masks to avoid aggravation from good deeds.
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- November 6, 1991
- Overall
- #24
- Writers
- Tom Leopold
- Director
- Tom Cherones
- Viewers
- 16.4M (US)
- Pace
- 122 words/min · 137 questions
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