S04E21 · EP 61
Episode DNA
18 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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18 scenes · our breakdownJerry performs stand-up about the logic of adultery and commitment.
00:02–00:38
2 ▸ 00:38Jerry, George, and Kramer discuss George's found money and Kramer's staining plans.
00:38–01:57scheme · petty_grievance
3 ▸ 01:57Elaine arrives and redirects the group to visit Roy in the hospital.
01:57–04:21lie · scheme
4 ▸ 04:21Elaine, Jerry, and Kramer visit Roy who has lost significant weight.
04:21–05:00misunderstanding · lie
6 ▸ 05:15Roy reveals he lost weight because he was devastated after Elaine left him.
05:15–05:23misunderstanding · seductionDr. Siegel visits; Kramer questions retractors after 20/20 expose and gets invited to watch surgery.
05:23–08:20obsession · investigationGeorge and Kramer return; George cries at Home Alone; they discuss Elaine and Roy.
08:20–10:29scheme · petty_grievanceJerry tries to learn his date's name; she reveals it rhymes with a female body part.
10:29–10:35misunderstanding · avoidanceJerry and George brainstorm names rhyming with female body parts.
10:35–11:55scheme · obsessionJerry, Kramer, and George watch the splenectomy from the gallery; Kramer eats Junior Mints.
11:55–12:12coincidence · social_rule_violationA Junior Mint flies from Kramer's hand into Roy's open abdominal cavity.
12:12–13:09coincidence · lieBack at the apartment, Jerry and Kramer debate confessing; Roy's condition worsens.
13:09–15:11lie · confessionElaine asks George to buy Roy's art to lift his spirits; George agrees using his $1900.
15:11–15:20scheme · dealJerry guesses Mulva; date leaves; Kramer ruins introduction scheme.
15:20–16:42humiliation · misunderstandingJerry calls hospital; Roy recovers; George gets credit for inspiring recovery.
16:42–17:51coincidence · comeuppanceJerry and Kramer visit Roy; Kramer suggests the Junior Mint staved off infection.
17:51–20:19confession · coincidenceAt Monk's, Kramer shows Olympia Dukakis autograph; Jerry's date reveals she knows his name is Joseph Poglia.
20:19–20:24misunderstanding · humiliationJerry performs stand-up about childhood candy obsession and M&M color flavors.
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- April 15, 1993
- Overall
- #61
- Writers
- Larry David · Peter Mehlman
- Director
- Tom Cherones
- Viewers
- 25M (US)
- Pace
- 123 words/min · 117 questions
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