S04E16 · EP 56
Episode DNA
15 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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15 scenes · our breakdownJerry performs standup about birthdays and astrology.
00:03–00:32social_rule_violation · petty_grievanceElaine pranks Jerry and George as gay couple for eavesdropper.
00:32–03:19eavesdropping · misunderstandingReporter Sharon leaves message; Jerry prepares for interview.
03:19–04:19coincidence · misunderstandingSharon interviews Jerry; George's behavior confirms gay assumption.
04:19–08:07misunderstanding · eavesdropping
5 ▸ 08:07George gives Jerry two-line phone; Elaine gives Bette Midler CDs.
08:07–08:49petty_grievance · schemeSharon hears Jerry and George discussing the gay lie on line two.
08:49–10:33misunderstanding · coincidenceElaine interviews with Sharon; coat conflict arises.
10:33–10:46social_rule_violation · misunderstandingAP picks up NYU story; Jerry and George outed in Post.
10:46–13:02secret_exposed · misunderstandingMorty and Helen read article; blame culottes.
13:02–14:35misunderstanding · social_rule_violationJerry calls parents; Helen insists culottes caused it.
14:35–15:21misunderstanding · lieGeorge plans to use gay rumor to break up with Allison.
15:21–15:57scheme · lieGeorge tries to act gay with Jerry; Allison forgives him.
15:57–17:33scheme · lieSharon sees Jerry with woman; George forces Jerry to confess.
17:33–20:13betrayal · misunderstandingKramer's phone man arrives; final catchphrase delivery.
20:13–20:29coincidence · misunderstandingJerry standup on gay stereotypes and neatness.
20:29–21:27social_rule_violation · petty_grievanceSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- February 4, 1993
- Overall
- #56
- Writers
- Larry David · Jerry Seinfeld
- Director
- Tom Cherones
- Viewers
- 26.9M (US)
- Pace
- 135 words/min · 123 questions
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