S05E09 · EP 73
Episode DNA
21 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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21 scenes · our breakdownJerry performs stand-up about serial killers and their neighbors.
00:02–00:40social_rule_violation
2 ▸ 00:40Jerry and George realize Elaine's boyfriend shares a serial killer's name.
00:40–02:02coincidence · misunderstanding
4 ▸ 02:34Jerry says you can't ask someone to change their name.
02:34–02:43scheme · misunderstandingElaine mentions an extra Giants ticket; Kramer takes it.
02:43–03:24pursuit · double_standardGeorge showcases his personality on a double date but Jodi dislikes him.
03:52–05:10social_rule_violation · humiliation
8 ▸ 05:10Jodi tells Jerry she dislikes George while giving Kramer a massage.
05:10–06:59obsession · humiliationElaine suggests new names for Joel at Jerry's apartment.
07:05–08:05scheme · pursuit
11 ▸ 08:05Jerry tells George Jodi won't massage him but massaged Kramer.
08:05–09:37petty_grievance · double_standard
12 ▸ 09:37Jodi arrives at Jerry's apartment to massage Kramer, ignoring Jerry.
09:37–10:05double_standard · humiliation
13 ▸ 10:05Kramer describes his amazing massage to a jealous Jerry.
10:05–11:54obsession · petty_grievanceAt Giants Stadium, Joel reveals he was adopted to Elaine.
11:54–12:31coincidence · misunderstandingKramer tries to pick up his Giants ticket without ID at will call.
12:31–12:42social_rule_violation · petty_grievancePA system pages Joel Rifkin to the stadium office.
12:42–13:38coincidence · humiliationKramer returns to Jerry's apartment with severe back pain from the game.
13:38–14:29pursuit · petty_grievanceJerry insists tonight he will finally get a massage from Jodi.
14:29–15:13pursuit · obsession
19 ▸ 15:13George breaks up with Karen over his obsession with Jodi liking him.
15:13–16:25breakup · obsession
20 ▸ 16:25Elaine and Joel veto each other's name choices at a restaurant.
16:25–16:36negotiation · petty_grievance
21 ▸ 16:36Jodi comes to Jerry's apartment with her table; Jerry tries to force a massage.
16:36–17:53pursuit · social_rule_violation
22 ▸ 17:53George goes to Jodi's apartment to clear the air; Jodi breaks up with Jerry.
17:53–19:24obsession · confessionElaine and Joel argue over final name options Remy and Stuart.
19:24–21:12petty_grievance · breakupJerry closes with stand-up about Swedish massage and suicide rates.
21:12–21:56social_rule_violationSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- November 18, 1993
- Overall
- #73
- Writers
- Peter Mehlman
- Director
- Tom Cherones
- Viewers
- 27.7M (US)
- Pace
- 134 words/min · 123 questions
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