S05E21 · EP 85
Episode DNA
21 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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21 scenes · our breakdownJerry performs standup about human fascination with water versus hatred of rain.
00:02–00:44social_rule_violationThe group drives to the Hamptons discussing the baby visit and silk underwear.
00:44–01:50misunderstanding · social_rule_violationElaine and Jerry bond over loving cough medicine while driving.
01:50–03:14seduction · misunderstanding
6 ▸ 04:26Kramer looks for girls on beach; group notices Jane sunbathing topless.
04:26–04:53eavesdropping · secret_exposed
7 ▸ 04:53Group delays seeing baby; Carol calls them up to finally meet the infant.
04:53–05:06avoidance · scheme
8 ▸ 05:06Group meets the baby; they struggle to hide their horror at its ugliness.
05:06–05:56lie · social_rule_violation
9 ▸ 05:56Group agrees they must lie about baby; decides to hide Jane topless from George.
05:56–06:39lie · secret_exposedPediatrician Ben Pfeffer examines baby; calls Elaine breathtaking, thrilling her.
06:39–07:46misunderstanding · social_rule_violationRachel arrives from train; Kramer reveals he caught lobsters from ocean trap.
07:46–08:23secret_exposed · misunderstanding
12 ▸ 08:23George demands details on Jane's toplessness; feels cheated he missed it.
08:23–08:57obsession · petty_grievance
13 ▸ 08:57George wants to see Rachel naked as punishment; Jerry refuses to explain shrinkage.
08:57–10:26deal · bet
15 ▸ 10:56George enters bedroom looking for gum; catches Rachel undressing; claims cold water shrinkage.
10:56–12:13humiliation · misunderstanding
16 ▸ 12:13George tells Jerry about shrinkage incident; fears Rachel will tell Jane.
12:13–12:24humiliation · lie
17 ▸ 12:24Elaine confirms women know about shrinkage; compares it to frightened turtle.
12:24–14:04misunderstanding · social_rule_violationGroup eats lobster; Rachel refuses (kosher); George tricks her into eating lobster omelet.
14:04–16:05scheme · betrayalJerry and Elaine confront doctor about 'breathtaking'; Rachel tells Jane about shrinkage.
16:05–17:00confession · secret_exposedGeorge tries to explain shrinkage to departing Jane; she doesn't believe him.
17:00–17:55humiliation · confession
21 ▸ 17:55Kramer offers Rachel lobster leftovers; she refuses to stay kosher.
17:55–18:29seduction · social_rule_violationGeorge serves lobster eggs; Rachel discovers trick; police arrest Kramer for poaching.
18:29–20:25comeuppance · betrayalGroup drives home discussing Jane leaving and Kramer's fine; spot Rachel on road.
20:25–20:51comeuppance · coincidenceJerry closes with standup about ocean as nightclub throwing people out.
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- May 12, 1994
- Overall
- #85
- Writers
- Peter Mehlman · Carol Leifer
- Director
- Tom Cherones
- Viewers
- 24.5M (US)
- Pace
- 124 words/min · 113 questions
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