S05E04 · SCENE 2/17 · 00:41
The Sniffing Accountant · Monk's Cafe
Monk's: New Boyfriend and Sniffing Accountant

Elaine describes her boyfriend feeling her gabardine; Barry Prophet sniffs suspiciously, leading to drug speculation.

00:41→02:57
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Monk's: New Boyfriend and Sniffing Accountant

What happens

00:41–02:57

At Monk's, Elaine tells Jerry and George about Jake Jarmel feeling her gabardine seductively. They spot Barry Prophet, Jerry's accountant, who repeatedly sniffs during conversation and uses the bathroom. After he leaves, Jerry panics that Barry might be on drugs and stealing money, while George heads to his parents' house.

WhereMonk's Cafe
DriverJerry
Positionact1 · setup
ThreadAccountant Drug Scare

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01:04

Ask your mother. You live with her now, don't you?

01:19

And I said, "Yeah."That was it.

02:06

Look at that ring. Oh, you like that?

02:49

Don't forget to wash your hands before supper.

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
misunderstanding0.7
awkward0.6
investigation0.5
tense0.4
petty grievance0.3
rapid back and forth

Beats

01:12Jake feels Elaine's jacket material
02:15Barry sniffs and asks for bathroom

Scene in the episode

00:41–02:57
A · Accountant Drug Scare
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B · Bra Salesman Interview
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C · Exclamation Point Breakup
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D · Mohair Sweater Allergy

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