S05E13 · SCENE 8/18 · 06:36
The Dinner Party · Jerry's apartment
George Panics Over Lie

George is thrilled Diane remembered him but horrified to learn Jerry made him a marine biologist instead of an architect.

06:36→07:07
in the episode · 0m 31s · S05E13

What happens

06:36–07:07

Back at the apartment, George is ecstatic that Diane DeConn remembered his name and asked for his number. Jerry reveals the marine biologist lie. George panics, preferring his usual architect persona. He worries about the impending call and his lack of knowledge, mentioning the Galápagos Islands and turtles.

WhereJerry's apartment
DriverGeorge
Positionact1 · complication
ThreadMarine Biologist Lie

Key lines

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06:46

She asked about me? What did she say?

06:59

She was the "it"girl.

07:02

She asked for your number. I think she's gonna get in touch with you.

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
lie0.8
awkward0.7
avoidance0.5
humiliation0.4
tense0.3
rapid back and forthargument

Beats

07:24Expect a call threat
08:01Galapagos turtles detail

Scene in the episode

06:36–07:07
A · Golden Boy T-shirt
B · Marine Biologist Lie
C · Organizer/Whale Convergence
D · Kramer's Golf Balls

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