S03E20 · EP 37
Episode DNA
20 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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20 scenes · our breakdownJerry jokes about incompetent museum security guards protecting priceless art.
00:01–00:47petty_grievanceNina paints Kramer while he suggests nudity and Jerry objects.
00:47–01:11seduction · social_rule_violationJerry and George argue about button flies while discussing Nina.
01:11–01:16petty_grievance · obsessionNina paints Kramer while discussing Jerry and Elaine's friendship.
02:12–02:38rivalryGeorge worries Nina's jealousy will ruin his friendship with Jerry.
02:38–03:25avoidance · petty_grievanceNina's father offers George Yankee owner's box tickets, pressuring painting purchase.
03:25–04:22deal · coincidenceElaine refuses to remove Orioles cap in owner's box, gets ejected.
05:48–06:07social_rule_violation · humiliationGroup watches game after Elaine leaves; ball hits fan in head.
06:07–07:17coincidenceElaine's ejection photo appears in paper; Lippman nearly catches her lie.
07:17–09:05lie · secret_exposedElderly art collectors interpret Kramer's portrait as vulnerable orphan or parasite.
09:54–10:17misunderstandingArt collectors argue whether Elaine should have removed her cap at the game.
10:17–10:39social_rule_violation · rivalryNina ends relationship over Elaine fight; demands $500 for painting.
10:39–11:16breakup · betrayalGeorge refuses $500 payment for painting he calls junk.
11:16–12:04deal · petty_grievanceJerry receives heartfelt letter from Nina copied from Chapter Two movie.
12:04–13:43lie · seductionJerry and George discuss posse appeal while going to Nina's loft.
13:43–14:24George tries to return painting but Nina insists he keep it as investment.
14:24–15:00deal · coincidenceElaine fears firing; group fights over TV remote finding Chapter Two.
17:05–17:20coincidence · secret_exposedLippman confronts Elaine about bris; invites her to Yankee game with Baltimore cap.
17:20–19:02comeuppance · coincidenceLenny West mentions Chapter Two to trap Nina at dinner.
19:02–20:07investigation · coincidenceElderly collectors buy Kramer portrait for $5000; Elaine's ejection shown on TV.
20:07–22:31coincidence · comeuppanceSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- March 4, 1992
- Overall
- #37
- Writers
- Peter Mehlman
- Director
- Jason Alexander
- Viewers
- 16.1M (US)
- Pace
- 134 words/min · 106 questions
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