S04E11 · SCENE 20/20 · 18:03
The Contest · Jerry's apartment
Jerry's Apartment: Elaine Pays Up

Elaine admits defeat, pays $150, blaming fantasies of 'John-John'; George notes only he and Jerry remain.

18:03→19:05
in the episode · 1m 02s · S04E11

What happens

18:03–19:05

Elaine solemnly hands over $150, confessing she lost the contest due to fantasizing about John F. Kennedy Jr.; George declares 'And then there were two,' leaving just him and Jerry.

WhereJerry's apartment
DriverElaine
Positionact3 · payoff
ThreadThe Contest

Key lines

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18:20 · ★ iconic

GEORGE: I figured you'd cruise, at least through the spring.

18:49

GEORGE: And then, there were two.

18:53

ELAINE: Elaine Benes Kennedy Jr.

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
bet0.9
confession0.8
deadpan0.8
humiliating0.6
sad0.4
rapid back and forthcoined phrase

Beats

18:27Elaine admits 'It was John-John'
18:48George: 'And then there were two'

Scene in the episode

18:03–19:05
A · The Contest
B · George & Mother
C · Elaine & JFK Jr.
D · Jerry & Marla

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