S04E23 · EP
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30 scenes · our breakdownJerry jokes about fear of success and public speaking versus death.
00:02–00:42social_rule_violationKramer insists on playing Kramer in the pilot; Jerry refuses.
00:42–01:25scheme · misunderstandingElaine tells NBC president Russell she's not interested in him.
01:25–01:50obsession · confessionElaine describes the pilot concept to Russell; he asks to see her again.
01:50–04:12misunderstanding · dealJerry receives NBC call confirming pilot casting tomorrow at 4 PM.
04:12–05:19coincidence · escalationJerry spots white spot on George's lip; George refuses doctor.
05:53–07:09avoidance · coincidence
9 ▸ 09:33Multiple actors audition for George and Elaine; Michael Barth mentions gangrene.
09:33–10:04humiliation
10 ▸ 10:04Actors audition for Kramer; one pitches furniture-free levels lifestyle.
10:04–10:29scheme · obsession
12 ▸ 11:50Kramer recounts Joe DiMaggio sighting then rushes to find bathroom.
11:50–12:05avoidance · petty_grievanceJerry and George discuss casting; George worries about Russell's absence.
12:05–12:19coincidence
14 ▸ 12:19Elaine accuses owner of hiring only large-breasted waitresses.
12:19–14:14social_rule_violation · double_standardDoctor biopsies George's lip; George becomes convinced he has cancer.
14:14–14:47Kramer explains mugging during bathroom emergency; Sandi wants to study Elaine.
14:47–17:44impersonation · obsessionSandi copies Elaine's pasta eating, kissing, and mannerisms.
17:44–19:05impersonation · rivalry
18 ▸ 19:05Kramer fights with Tom over raisins; Elaine applies for waitress job.
19:05–19:09schemeOwner rejects Elaine; she files complaint; Paul and Fred investigate.
19:09–21:17investigation · social_rule_violationGeorge gives line reading to actor; they suspect Tom stole raisins.
22:09–22:20petty_grievance · eavesdroppingRussell melts down on set, then breaks up with Elaine over phone.
22:20–25:12breakup · humiliationGeorge calls for results; negative means no cancer; he celebrates.
25:12–26:27misunderstandingCast nervous before taping; Kramer tries bran, laxatives, considers enema.
26:27–29:47avoidance · obsessionAudience warm-up; Sandi insists on being called Elaine; Wilton Marshall recognizes her.
29:47–30:22impersonation · coincidenceGeorge calls for biopsy results during taping; pilot opens with 'New sneakers' line.
30:22–30:46coincidenceRita Kirson calls: Russell gone; she's new president and passes on show.
30:46–33:39betrayal · comeuppance
28 ▸ 33:39Davola yells 'Sic semper tyrannis' during taping; audience reacts.
33:39–35:17threat · coincidence
29 ▸ 35:17Group watches pilot airing; George's parents hate it; Elaine's ex-boyfriend critiques.
35:17–36:18double_standardButler Charles starts in bedroom; Kramer wants him; Elaine dated the butler.
36:18–38:16rivalry · social_rule_violationGroup celebrates pilot; Rita calls to cancel show; Russell gone.
38:16–39:43comeuppance · betrayalEEOC investigators find waitresses are owner's daughters; case dismissed.
39:43–40:38secret_exposed · coincidenceRussell on Greenpeace vessel fighting whalers; vows to write Elaine.
40:38–42:51pursuit · obsessionJerry closes with stand-up about men building bridges and rockets for female attention.
42:51–43:36social_rule_violationSame DNA
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 1993-05-20
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- 32.8M (US)
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- 163 words/min · 310 questions
