S04E07 · EP 47
Episode DNA
18 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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18 scenes · our breakdownJerry performs standup about answering machines keeping unwanted relationships alive.
00:02–00:50social_rule_violation · petty_grievance
2 ▸ 00:50Jerry and George discuss Naomi's laugh while Kramer arrives with Cuban cigars and golf plans.
00:50–04:25misunderstanding · scheme
3 ▸ 04:25Mel Sanger asks Jerry to visit his bubble boy son Donald on his birthday.
04:25–07:11coincidence · social_rule_violation
4 ▸ 07:11Jerry and Elaine follow George speeding toward the cabin but lose him.
07:11–07:25escalation · pursuitGeorge and Susan argue at a gas station after losing Jerry and Elaine.
09:43–10:22misunderstanding · petty_grievance
9 ▸ 10:30Kramer answers Jerry's phone and invites Naomi to the cabin using the directions.
10:30–11:03scheme · impersonation
12 ▸ 12:14George explains his grandmother died due to his bad hospital bedside manner.
12:14–12:36confession · avoidance
13 ▸ 12:36Jerry and Elaine stop at a diner where a waitress demands an autograph instead of giving directions.
12:36–13:28social_rule_violation · petty_grievance
14 ▸ 13:28Mel Sanger introduces Donald the bubble boy to George and Susan.
13:28–14:21misunderstanding · social_rule_violationJerry tries to reclaim his autograph photo but the waitress refuses to return it.
14:21–15:27petty_grievance · social_rule_violation
16 ▸ 15:27George and Susan meet Donald; a misprint later causes a fight over 'Moops' vs 'Moors'.
15:27–15:43misunderstanding · petty_grievanceGeorge and Donald scream 'Moors' and 'Moops' at each other until Donald attacks George.
15:43–17:47escalation · violenceDonald is rushed to the ambulance; he yells 'Moops' at Jerry.
18:10–18:37comeuppance · violenceThe waitress and customers learn George attacked the bubble boy and join the pursuit.
18:37–19:03coincidence
21 ▸ 19:03Kramer convinces Naomi to swim in the freezing lake for anti-aging benefits.
19:03–19:28scheme · obsessionJerry arrives at the cabin; George explains the bubble boy disaster.
19:28–20:15comeuppance · coincidence
23 ▸ 20:15The group sees fire engines and realizes the cabin is burning down.
20:15–20:55coincidence · comeuppanceKramer realizes his lit Cuban cigar caused the fire; Jerry does standup about fire and smoking.
20:55–22:25confession · comeuppanceSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 1992-10-07
- Overall
- #47
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- 17.1M (US)
- Pace
- 136 words/min · 130 questions
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