S05E19 · SCENE 2/37 · 00:53
The Raincoats (2) · Monk's Cafe
George schemes Paris alibi

George plots to fake a Paris trip using Jerry's parents' postcards to escape Big Brother commitment.

00:53→01:08
in the episode · 0m 15s · S05E19

What happens

00:53–01:08

At Monk's, George complains his parents' visit blocks alone time with Rachel. Alec recruits George for Big Brother; George reluctantly agrees after Joey pressures him. Kramer suggests George claim a Paris business trip and have Jerry's parents mail postcards from Paris as proof. George embraces the lie, dismissing Joey's feelings.

WhereMonk's Cafe
DriverGeorge
Positionact1 · setup
ThreadGeorge Big Brother

Key lines

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00:56

Is there a good time to have parents stay with you?

01:05

I'm getting a little backed up.

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
lie0.9
scheme0.8
avoidance0.7
awkward0.7
betrayal0.5
chaotic0.5
rapid back and forth

Beats

02:05George agrees to be Big Brother
02:54Kramer proposes Paris postcard scheme

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00:53–01:08
B · Raincoat scheme
C · Aaron close talker
D · George Big Brother

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