S04E12 · EP 52
Episode DNA
17 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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17 scenes · our breakdownJerry performs standup about tiny airplane amenities and airline euphemisms.
00:03–00:41social_rule_violation · petty_grievanceJerry and Elaine argue over a stuck rental car window while driving.
00:41–03:01misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
5 ▸ 04:19Their JFK flight is cancelled; they accept separate seats on a LaGuardia flight, Jerry taking first class.
04:19–04:32double_standard · social_rule_violationElaine repeatedly sits in wrong seats in coach and endures a snoring seatmate.
04:37–05:14misunderstanding · humiliation
8 ▸ 05:14George and Kramer drive to the airport arguing over route and duty-free shops.
05:14–07:04obsession · petty_grievance
9 ▸ 07:04Jerry enjoys first class perks with model Tia while Elaine struggles in coach with a sleeping seatmate.
07:04–08:19seduction · social_rule_violation
10 ▸ 08:19George and Kramer arrive late, find flight cancelled, spot convict Grossbard at gift shop.
08:19–08:29coincidence · pursuitElaine tries to wake her sleeping seatmate while George and Kramer discover the flight is cancelled and spot Grossbard.
08:29–11:06social_rule_violation · humiliationKramer explains Grossbard debt to George and insists on boarding Grossbard's plane to confront him.
11:06–12:12obsession · schemeCaptain announces the LaGuardia flight is rerouted back to JFK due to equipment problems.
12:12–12:43coincidence · double_standard
15 ▸ 13:01Jerry continues lavish first class meal service with Chateaubriand and Tuscan wine.
13:01–13:25Elaine is blocked by the food cart and misses her meal, ending up with a kosher meal she didn't order, while Kramer uses George's credit card to buy a ticket to confront Grossbard.
13:25–15:51misunderstanding · social_rule_violationElaine reluctantly eats the kosher meal as her seatmate enjoys a fudge sundae; Jerry in first class praises the sundae's fudge distribution. On the other plane, George discovers Kramer bought nonrefundable supersaver tickets.
15:51–17:28double_standard · scheme
18 ▸ 17:28Kramer confronts Grossbard on plane but Grossbard doesn't recognize him; Kramer removed.
17:28–17:53comeuppance · misunderstanding
19 ▸ 17:53Elaine sneaks into empty first class seat, gets caught, sent back to coach.
17:53–19:34social_rule_violation · double_standard
21 ▸ 20:01Jerry and Elaine land at JFK, retrieve bags, meet George and Kramer at baggage claim.
20:01–20:07coincidenceJerry closes with standup about liking airplane bathrooms and hating standby flying.
20:48–22:34petty_grievance · social_rule_violationSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- November 25, 1992
- Overall
- #52
- Writers
- Larry Charles
- Director
- Tom Cherones
- Viewers
- 14.5M (US)
- Pace
- 129 words/min · 102 questions
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