S05E06 · SCENE 14/23 · 11:17
The Lip Reader · Monk's Cafe
Party etiquette debate

Jerry, Kramer, and George debate who should withdraw from a party after a breakup.

11:17→12:06
in the episode · 0m 49s · S05E06

What happens

11:17–12:06

At Monk's, the group discusses whether George or Gwen should skip Todd's party; Kramer argues the victor gets the spoils, so Gwen should stay; George insists he does not want to go anyway because of Friday traffic.

WhereMonk's Cafe
DriverKramer
Positionact1 · escalation
ThreadJerry dates deaf lineswoman

Key lines

from this scene
11:24

If a couple breaks up with plans to go to a neutral place, who withdraws?

12:02

"To the victor go the spoils."

More quotes on the Seinfeld Wiki →

Scene DNA

weights 0–1
social rule violation0.7
deadpan0.7
double standard0.3
awkward0.3
rapid back and forth

Beats

11:30Kramer cites victor spoils

Scene in the episode

11:17–12:06
A · Jerry dates deaf lineswoman
B · George breakup and lip-reading scheme
C · Elaine pretends deafness to avoid driver
D · Kramer becomes ball man

Clips from this episode

fan uploads · YouTube · matched by frame
Jerry Dates A Deaf Lineswoman | The Lip Reader | Seinfeld · Seinfeld
George Gets His Big Break! | The Lip Reader | Seinfeld · Seinfeld
Kramer Wants To Be A Ball Boy | The Lip Reader | Seinfeld · Seinfeld
Elaine Pretends To Be Deaf To Avoid Talking To Her Driver | The Lip Reader | Seinfeld · Seinfeld
George CANNOT Read Lips | The Lip Reader | Seinfeld · Seinfeld
George Costanza Is the WORST Lip Reader Ever | Seinfeld · Seinfeld
The Lip Reading Misunderstanding | The Lip Reader | Seinfeld · Seinfeld
Pin-pen contrast in Seinfeld · Everyday Linguistics

GIFs from nearby episodes

matched by frame
kramer GIFseinfeld GIF by hero0fwarSeinfeld What GIF by reactionseditorseinfeld GIF by hero0fwarjerry seinfeld 90s GIF
Powered by GIPHY

Merch on Amazon

sponsored
AMZN
The Lip Reader merchShirts, mugs, posters
Shop
AMZN
Jerry Seinfeld merchFigures, shirts, gifts
Shop
AMZN
George Costanza merchFigures, shirts, gifts
Shop
AMZN
Seinfeld giftsGift ideas for fans
Shop
Links may earn SceneClip a commission.

Where to watch

sponsored
NFLX
Stream all 9 seasonsNetflix · subscription
Watch
BD
The Complete SeriesBlu-ray / DVD box set
Shop
EP
The Lip ReaderDigital purchase
Buy
Links may earn SceneClip a commission. Illustrative availability.