Episode DNA
19 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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19 scenes · our breakdownJerry performs stand-up comedy questioning the necessity of orchestra conductors.
00:01–00:45social_rule_violationGeorge laments his inability to meet women while at Monk's with Jerry.
00:45–01:20avoidance · petty_grievance
3 ▸ 01:20Elaine and Cynthia discuss the lack of good men at Monk's.
01:20–02:04misunderstanding · social_rule_violationGeorge worries about his mother's reaction if he stays single past 40.
03:19–04:10obsession · petty_grievanceJerry and Elaine recount their dates with George and Cynthia and consider fixing them up.
04:10–04:23scheme · deal
7 ▸ 04:23Jerry and Elaine argue over George and Cynthia's qualities to justify the fix-up.
04:23–07:14negotiation · lie
8 ▸ 07:14Elaine reveals George was fired and describes his stocky, balding appearance to Cynthia.
07:14–09:02lie · misunderstanding
9 ▸ 09:02Cynthia interrogates Jerry about George's hair texture and skin quality.
09:02–09:22obsession · social_rule_violation
10 ▸ 09:22Cynthia reveals she likes to throw up and discusses sweetness limits.
09:22–10:19social_rule_violation · misunderstandingElaine reveals George's near-marriage and Cynthia's mellifluous voice timbre.
10:19–10:39misunderstanding · seduction
13 ▸ 11:51Jerry and Elaine confirm the Saturday date and Kramer distributes defective condoms from his friend Bob Sacamano.
11:51–12:36scheme · coincidenceJerry performs stand-up about the awkwardness of buying condoms and proposes a secret signal with the druggist.
12:36–13:09social_rule_violation · scheme
15 ▸ 13:09Jerry and Elaine conference call George and Cynthia separately to compare date details.
13:09–15:14lie · secret_exposed
16 ▸ 15:14George rages over Cynthia leaving quickly, then Kramer reveals the condoms were defective after Cynthia misses her period.
15:14–17:21betrayal · threat
17 ▸ 17:21Elaine realizes the defective condoms were blue based on a hunch.
17:21–17:57investigation · coincidence
19 ▸ 19:14Jerry and Elaine argue over Cynthia's behavior until Kramer forces them to shake hands.
19:14–19:46rivalry · confession
20 ▸ 19:46Kramer tells Jerry and Elaine that Cynthia missed her period, causing George to celebrate potential fatherhood.
19:46–20:03secret_exposed · coincidenceCynthia tells Elaine she got her period after George pledged support, then they arrive at the restaurant.
20:03–20:53comeuppance · confessionJerry performs closing stand-up questioning why people fix others up and compares it to God matching Adam and Eve.
21:01–22:24social_rule_violation · schemeSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 1992-02-12
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- 17M (US)
- Pace
- 129 words/min · 153 questions
