S03E14 · EP 31
Episode DNA
22 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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22 scenes · our breakdownJerry performs standup about how women apply perfume.
00:00–00:46George explains his relationship insecurity and asks Jerry and Elaine to attend Noel's recital.
00:46–03:24scheme · obsessionAt Noel's piano recital, Jerry puts a Pez dispenser on Elaine's leg causing uncontrollable laughter.
03:24–05:09misunderstanding · social_rule_violationOutside the recital, Elaine runs into John Mollica who reveals Richie's drug problem.
05:09–05:56coincidence · pursuitJohn Mollica details the intervention plan for Richie requiring Jerry's participation.
05:56–06:44pursuit · scheme
6 ▸ 06:44Back at Jerry's, George worries about the laughter fallout while Elaine reveals the intervention plan.
06:44–08:27lie · secret_exposedGeorge introduces Jerry and Elaine to Noel who is furious about the laughter incident.
08:27–10:46humiliation · misunderstandingJerry reveals Kramer indirectly caused Richie's drug spiral via a Gatorade prank years ago.
10:46–11:39coincidence · comeuppanceKramer enters Jerry's apartment and asks to join the intervention for Richie.
11:39–12:04scheme · pursuitGeorge decides to break up with Noel first to gain the upper hand.
12:04–12:33scheme · pursuit
11 ▸ 12:33Kramer pitches his beach-scented cologne idea to Jerry and suggests contacting a Calvin Klein marketer.
12:33–14:43scheme · obsession
12 ▸ 14:43George executes the preemptive breakup, shocking Noel who then begs to reconcile.
14:43–15:03scheme · breakup
13 ▸ 15:03Kramer has Jerry smell his arm to demonstrate the beach cologne prototype.
15:03–15:25schemeJerry tells Kramer the beach smell is offensive and people shower to remove it.
15:25–16:51social_rule_violation · petty_grievanceKramer deals with a chronic nosebleed by stuffing tissue up his nose while complaining about warm soda.
16:51–17:02obsession · petty_grievanceFriends gather for Richie's intervention but Kramer arrives with Polar Bear swimmers, turning it chaotic.
17:02–17:24coincidence · social_rule_violation
17 ▸ 17:24George and Noel arrive at the apartment during the intervention chaos.
17:24–20:12coincidence · rivalry
18 ▸ 20:12Noel recognizes Elaine's laugh from the recital and realizes George lied about it.
20:12–20:57obsession
19 ▸ 20:57Noel recognizes Elaine's laugh from the recital and realizes George lied about it.
20:57–22:00secret_exposed · betrayal
21 ▸ 22:19In a voiceover, Jerry describes how the intervention unfolded and Richie's Pez fixation.
22:19–22:26coincidence · obsessionJerry tells George Richie is doing well in rehab but is now addicted to Pez.
22:26–22:41coincidence · obsessionJerry performs closing standup about Jawbreakers candy being painful yet loved.
22:41–23:28Same DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- January 15, 1992
- Overall
- #31
- Writers
- Larry David
- Director
- Tom Cherones
- Viewers
- 19.2M (US)
- Pace
- 128 words/min · 144 questions
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