S05E12 · SCENE 18/20 · 18:16
The Stall · Monk's Cafe
Elaine's shallow dilemma

Elaine admits she lied about not caring about Tony's looks; may break up.

18:16→20:13
in the episode · 1m 57s · S05E12
Elaine's shallow dilemma

What happens

18:16–20:13

At Monk's Cafe, Elaine admits to Jerry she lied about not caring about Tony's looks. She worries about her obligation if he's disfigured but acknowledges she might break up anyway since it was casual. Jerry doesn't follow her reasoning.

WhereMonk's Cafe
DriverElaine
Positionact3 · complication
ThreadJane/Erica mystery

Key lines

from this scene
19:22

How'd you get her to meet you here? We have a certain chemistry.

19:49

No, I'm sorry. I can't spare it. There's just not enough to spare.

19:56

Where's the ladies' room?

19:59

I have to go to the bathroom too.

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Scene DNA

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Beats

18:39Elaine admits she lied about looks

Scene in the episode

18:16–20:13
A · Jane/Erica mystery
B · Toilet paper feud
C · Rock climbing disaster
D · Tony's face/breakup

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Jerry's New Girlfriend Sounds Familiar | The Stall | Seinfeld · Seinfeld
George & Kramer Go Climbing With Tony | The Stall | Seinfeld · Seinfeld
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