S05E05 · EP 69
Episode DNA
17 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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17 scenes · our breakdownJerry performs stand-up about hospital beds and staff hierarchy.
00:01–00:47social_rule_violation
2 ▸ 00:47The group visits Stan and Myra with their newborn baby.
00:47–01:42social_rule_violation
3 ▸ 01:42George obsesses over his parking spot while Kramer gets wrong room number.
01:42–02:36petty_grievance · coincidenceKramer wanders into wrong room and discovers a pig-man patient.
02:36–03:25misunderstanding · obsessionStan and Myra ask Jerry and Elaine to be godparents; jumper lands on George's car.
03:25–04:27coincidence · social_rule_violation
7 ▸ 04:34Jerry and Elaine discuss finding a mohel and circumcision experiences.
04:34–05:17social_rule_violation
8 ▸ 05:17At Monk's, Kramer pushes pig-man conspiracy; George plans hospital complaint.
05:17–08:00obsession · lie
9 ▸ 08:00Kramer drags Jerry to find pig-man; George heads to administrator.
08:00–08:49pursuit · misunderstanding
11 ▸ 11:30George meets hospital administrator Mrs. Sweedler and demands car compensation.
11:30–11:44scheme · comeuppance
12 ▸ 11:44Kramer and Jerry find pig-man room empty; Kramer accuses cover-up.
11:44–12:38misunderstanding · secret_exposedAt the bris, the unstable mohel terrifies everyone with graphic rants.
12:38–15:44social_rule_violation · threatMohel performs bris; Kramer interferes; Jerry's finger circumcised.
15:44–16:53violence · social_rule_violation
15 ▸ 16:53At hospital, George marvels at another perfect parking spot.
16:53–17:50coincidence · petty_grievance
17 ▸ 18:03Mohel confronts Jerry and Kramer in hallway; threatens with knife.
18:03–19:03threat · violence
18 ▸ 19:03Mohel gives Jerry card and vows revenge on his life and business.
19:03–20:12threat · rivalry
20 ▸ 20:21Stan and Myra fire Jerry and Elaine; name Kramer godfather.
20:21–20:40betrayal · social_rule_violationJerry closes with stand-up about people willing to do disgusting jobs.
21:24–21:27social_rule_violationSame DNA
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- October 14, 1993
- Overall
- #69
- Writers
- Larry Charles
- Director
- Tom Cherones
- Viewers
- 28.7M (US)
- Pace
- 181 words/min · 109 questions
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