S04E13 · EP 53
Episode DNA
18 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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18 scenes · our breakdownJerry performs standup about the absurdity of fashion shows and modeling.
00:01–00:46social_rule_violation
3 ▸ 00:56George regrets breaking up with Susan and debates calling her while Kramer offers to take his photo for a Christmas card.
00:56–03:44obsession · lie
4 ▸ 03:44Kramer serenades George then abruptly kicks him out of his apartment.
03:44–04:22social_rule_violation
5 ▸ 04:22Jerry and Tia arrive at Kramer's; Kramer recognizes his stolen beach scent idea.
04:22–06:47coincidence · secret_exposed
6 ▸ 06:47George sees therapist Dana but fixates on his stuck jacket zipper instead of Susan.
06:47–08:05obsession · petty_grievance
7 ▸ 08:05Elaine discovers her Christmas card photo reveals her nipple, sent to hundreds.
08:05–08:59humiliation · social_rule_violationElaine confronts Kramer about the photo; Newman confirms the nipple is visible.
08:59–11:57humiliation · social_rule_violation
9 ▸ 11:57George and Dana struggle with zipper; session ends with George's mother paying.
11:57–12:10obsession · petty_grievanceJerry admits Tia saw him pick his nose; debates semantics of scratch vs pick.
12:10–13:24misunderstanding · lie
11 ▸ 13:24Elaine complains about 'Nip' nickname; Newman wants a Christmas card.
13:24–15:10humiliation · social_rule_violation
12 ▸ 15:10George begs Susan to reconcile; she rejects him citing instability and incompatibility.
15:10–16:32lie · avoidance
13 ▸ 16:32Kramer pushes past security to confront Calvin Klein about stealing Ocean perfume idea.
16:32–17:41scheme · misunderstanding
14 ▸ 17:41Jerry follows Tia to Calvin Klein office; she rejects him over the nose pick incident.
17:41–19:02misunderstanding · lie
15 ▸ 19:02Calvin Klein casts Kramer in risqué underwear ad; focus group praises his body.
19:02–19:32coincidence · comeuppanceJerry delivers impassioned speech defending nose pickers as human.
19:32–19:58social_rule_violation · confessionGeorge tells how he picked his nose to make Susan break up with him.
19:58–20:15scheme · avoidanceKramer brings his underwear ad to Monk's; his genitals are accidentally exposed.
20:15–22:30humiliation · secret_exposedJerry closes with standup comparing body upkeep to a high-maintenance car.
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- December 16, 1992
- Overall
- #53
- Writers
- Larry David
- Director
- Tom Cherones
- Viewers
- 16.2M (US)
- Pace
- 134 words/min · 116 questions
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