S05E22 · EP 86
Episode DNA
20 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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20 scenes · our breakdownJerry performs stand-up about men's handkerchiefs.
00:02–00:43social_rule_violationElaine celebrates promotion and relationship at Monk's.
00:43–00:48coincidence · deal
3 ▸ 00:48George realizes every instinct is wrong and vows to do the opposite.
00:48–04:15obsession · scheme
4 ▸ 04:15George does the opposite and introduces himself honestly to Victoria.
04:15–04:23social_rule_violation · confession
5 ▸ 04:23Kramer announces coffee table book tour starting with Regis and Kathie Lee.
04:23–05:21coincidence · dealGeorge's opposite behavior impresses Victoria on a date.
05:21–07:13social_rule_violation · avoidance
7 ▸ 07:13Elaine buys Jujyfruits before seeing Jake after his car accident.
07:13–08:28misunderstanding · petty_grievance
8 ▸ 08:28Elaine laments breakup; Jerry demonstrates Even Steven theory with $20.
08:28–10:35coincidence · betJerry throws $20 out window to test if it returns.
10:35–11:29scheme · coincidenceGeorge reveals opposite strategy landed Yankees interview.
11:29–12:45obsession · dealElaine learns she is being evicted from her apartment.
12:45–13:52comeuppance · secret_exposed
12 ▸ 13:52Jerry performs stand-up about wardrobe advantages of homosexuality.
13:52–15:09social_rule_violationJerry's girlfriend breaks up with him; he remains unfazed.
15:09–16:49avoidance · coincidence
14 ▸ 16:49George celebrates Yankees job and moving out of parents' house.
16:49–18:00pursuit · deal
15 ▸ 18:00Elaine realizes she has become George as fortunes reverse.
18:00–18:32double_standard · coincidenceMr. Lippman refuses handshake due to cold; Matsushimi deal collapses.
18:32–19:08misunderstanding · social_rule_violationKramer confirms book tour cancelled after coffee incident.
19:08–19:37comeuppance · humiliationElaine connects Jujyfruits to Pendant collapse and becoming George.
19:37–20:16coincidence · confession
19 ▸ 20:16George mimics Elaine's mannerisms; they split the bill evenly.
20:16–21:39impersonation · coincidenceJerry closes with stand-up about coffee accessories vs alcohol.
21:39–22:25social_rule_violationSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- May 19, 1994
- Overall
- #86
- Writers
- Larry David · Jerry Seinfeld · Andy Cowan
- Director
- Tom Cherones
- Viewers
- 30.1M (US)
- Pace
- 166 words/min · 94 questions
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