S04E05 · EP 45
Episode DNA
14 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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14 scenes · our breakdownJerry performs stand-up about his parents' car arguments; then at Monk's, George and Jerry discuss the NBC pilot deal.
00:02–02:05social_rule_violation
2 ▸ 02:05Jerry lies about his watch being at the jeweler; Morty and Helen argue over paying the check.
02:05–03:18lie · petty_grievanceKramer arrives at the hotel; Morty tries to lift luggage despite back issues; Helen and Morty debate whether people dislike Jerry.
03:18–05:42misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
5 ▸ 07:13Jerry admits to Kramer he threw the watch in the garbage; Kramer has calamine lotion.
07:13–07:23confession · lie
6 ▸ 07:23Morty fills out extensive medical forms at the doctor's office while complaining about the sofa.
07:23–08:36petty_grievance · social_rule_violation
7 ▸ 08:36George rejects NBC's $13,000 offer; Jerry panics while George cites Ted Danson as leverage.
08:36–10:07negotiation · schemeMorty complains about the long wait at the doctor's office; finally called for x-rays.
10:07–11:08petty_grievanceKramer offers Jerry Cuban cigars from Susan's father; Jerry declines; Kramer buzzes in a Federal Express delivery.
11:08–13:09scheme · coincidenceElaine demonstrates her 'tell' theory about face-touching indicating relationship trouble.
13:09–15:21misunderstanding · social_rule_violationMorty realizes his wallet with $225 is gone from his pants; he confronts Dr. Dembrow.
15:21–15:36misunderstandingJerry and Helen arrive; Morty insults the doctor and refuses to pay or hear diagnosis.
15:36–16:37social_rule_violation · petty_grievanceElaine tries to end therapy by claiming a new lover; under pressure reveals it's Kramer.
16:37–18:21interrogationUncle Leo reports Morty caused a scene at the doctor; he found Jerry's discarded watch in the trash and had it fixed.
18:21–21:03coincidence · secret_exposedJerry closes with stand-up about hating 'to be continued' TV episodes.
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- September 23, 1992
- Overall
- #45
- Writers
- Larry David
- Director
- Tom Cherones
- Viewers
- 17.6M (US)
- Pace
- 143 words/min · 151 questions





