S04E17 · EP 57
Episode DNA
15 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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15 scenes · our breakdownJerry performs stand-up about the need for a sexual rule book in relationships.
00:02–00:40social_rule_violationJerry and George finish the pilot script but realize they wrote no lines for Elaine.
00:40–02:53scheme · misunderstandingElaine arrives and confronts Jerry and George about writing her out of the pilot.
02:53–04:19double_standard · confessionGail Cunningham approaches Elaine at Monk's and compliments her Botticelli shoes.
04:19–04:44petty_grievance · social_rule_violationElaine admits she bought the shoes because Gail embarrassed her at the store.
04:44–04:56obsession · petty_grievanceGeorge's therapist reads the pilot script and tells him it isn't funny.
04:56–06:21humiliationKramer reveals he kissed Gail Cunningham after snubbing her, and she discussed Elaine's shoes.
06:21–08:59misunderstanding · rivalryElaine storms into Gail's restaurant kitchen demanding to know why she discussed her shoes.
08:59–09:37social_rule_violation · coincidenceJerry and George visit a sick Russell Dalrymple at his apartment to discuss the pilot script.
09:37–10:40coincidence · schemeRussell tries to give notes but becomes violently ill as his daughter Molly enters.
10:40–11:45coincidence · humiliationRussell catches George staring at his daughter's cleavage and kicks them out.
11:45–13:10comeuppance · humiliationAt Monk's, the group blames each other; Kramer reveals Elaine sneezed on Russell's pasta.
13:10–14:57coincidence · betrayalJerry and George plan to meet Russell at Pfeiffer's using Gail; she demands Elaine's shoes.
14:57–17:17scheme · dealJerry and George confront Russell; Elaine arrives in low-cut dress to prove a point.
17:37–20:49scheme · seductionJerry's closing monologue equates men's cleavage obsession with women's shoe obsession.
20:49–21:32social_rule_violationSame DNA
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- February 11, 1993
- Overall
- #57
- Writers
- Larry Charles
- Director
- Tom Cherones
- Viewers
- 28M (US)
- Pace
- 141 words/min · 133 questions
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