S05E11 · EP 75
Episode DNA
27 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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27 scenes · our breakdownJerry performs standup about doctors displaying diplomas and the power dynamic of pants.
00:01–00:42social_rule_violation · petty_grievance
2 ▸ 00:42Sasha tearfully breaks up with George over religious differences; he orders lobster anyway.
00:42–01:51breakup · social_rule_violation
3 ▸ 01:51Elaine tells Jerry her new boyfriend is a podiatrist, sparking doctor debate.
01:51–02:25social_rule_violation · petty_grievanceGeorge mopes over Sasha and decides to convert to Latvian Orthodox.
02:25–05:22scheme · misunderstandingJerry finds fungicide in Tawni's medicine cabinet and flees.
05:22–05:29lie · eavesdroppingJerry tells Elaine and Kramer about fungicide; Elaine suggests asking her podiatrist.
05:29–06:36lie · investigationGeorge tells priest he likes the hats and knows the basic plot of the religion.
06:36–08:06scheme · impersonationKramer arrives to pick up George and charms novice Sister Roberta.
08:06–08:36seduction · coincidenceKramer arrives to pick up George and charms novice Sister Roberta.
08:36–09:32scheme · lie
10 ▸ 09:32Kramer shows off Slinky from Sister Roberta and claims 'relationship power'.
09:32–10:09seduction · misunderstandingTawni visits Jerry to see how he's feeling after his sudden departure.
10:09–10:25lie · investigationGeorge theorizes fungicide belongs to previous tenant Carol, not Tawni.
10:25–11:04misunderstanding · investigationElaine visits her podiatrist boyfriend to ask about fungicide, sparking doctor argument.
11:04–11:52social_rule_violation · rivalryJerry searches Tawni's cabinet for tube, hides it when she brings cake.
11:52–12:04lie · scheme
16 ▸ 12:26Sister Roberta brings Kramer another toy, deepening their connection.
12:26–12:39seduction · coincidenceJerry gives stolen fungicide to Elaine for her boyfriend; she accuses him of theft.
12:39–13:45lie · betrayal
18 ▸ 13:45George writes answers on hand; Kramer says Sister Roberta may leave church for him.
13:45–14:14scheme · seductionPriest praises George's test scores; Kramer summoned for kavorka consultation.
14:14–14:35scheme · comeuppancePriest explains kavorka - Latvian for 'lure of the animal' - and prescribes foul remedies.
14:35–14:47misunderstanding · schemeKramer reeks of vinegar and garlic; Jerry complains about the smell.
14:47–15:53scheme · social_rule_violationEstelle's friend spots conversion sign; parents confront George at home.
16:19–17:03social_rule_violation · misunderstandingTawni reveals fungicide was for her cat Bonkers, relieving Jerry.
17:03–17:31misunderstanding · coincidenceKramer bursts in as Sister Roberta declares love for him during benediction.
17:56–18:37seduction · comeuppanceElaine makes up with boyfriend over foot admiration; Jerry needs fungicide back.
18:37–19:59confession · misunderstandingKramer's foul odor repels Sister Roberta; she returns to church.
19:59–20:05comeuppance · schemeJerry's closing standup about medicine cabinets as ointment museums revealing weaknesses.
20:05–21:01social_rule_violation · petty_grievanceSasha reveals she's moving to Latvia for a year; George stays single.
21:01–21:51breakup · coincidenceSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- December 16, 1993
- Overall
- #75
- Writers
- Bruce Kirschbaum
- Director
- Tom Cherones
- Viewers
- 28.3M (US)
- Pace
- 114 words/min · 116 questions
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