S06E01 · EP 87
Episode DNA
21 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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21 scenes · our breakdownJerry performs standup comedy about baseball metaphors for sex and fat umpires.
00:04–00:42social_rule_violation
2 ▸ 00:42George complains about polyester Yankees uniforms and convinces Buck Showalter to switch to cotton.
00:42–01:41scheme · pursuit
3 ▸ 01:41Jerry and Elaine meet Miss Rhode Island Karen Hanson at a Yankees game where she is introduced.
01:41–02:58pursuit · social_rule_violation
4 ▸ 02:58Jerry tells George about Karen's chaperone requirement and learns Yankees wear polyester.
02:58–04:04social_rule_violation · schemeElaine interviews for Jackie Onassis's old position at Doubleday but fails to impress Ms. Landis.
04:04–05:52misunderstanding · social_rule_violationJerry calls Karen and learns her chaperone cancelled, then recruits Kramer as replacement.
05:52–06:55scheme · dealMr. Pitt hires Elaine as his personal assistant after the Doubleday interview ends.
06:55–07:44pursuit · coincidence
8 ▸ 07:44George pitches cotton uniforms to Buck Showalter emphasizing player comfort and competitive advantage.
07:44–09:12scheme · negotiationElaine tells Jerry and Kramer her new job involves buying socks for Mr. Pitt while Kramer agrees to chaperone.
09:12–09:59social_rule_violation · misunderstandingKramer critiques Karen's pageant skills, recommends waist cincher and green dress, becomes her consultant.
09:59–12:40obsession · scheme
11 ▸ 12:40Kramer boasts to Jerry about taking Karen to the crown while Jerry reads player quotes loving cotton uniforms.
12:40–13:52obsession · coincidenceElaine tries to join Atlantic City trip but Mr. Pitt demands she return tight socks immediately.
13:52–15:20obsession · social_rule_violationKramer intensely coaches Karen on posture and poise with hypothetical nuclear war question.
15:20–16:16obsessionJerry and Kramer in Atlantic City hotel hear pigeons; Kramer scares them with loud noise.
16:16–17:33scheme · misunderstandingKaren discovers her trained doves dead on terrace; Kramer declares murder.
17:33–18:08misunderstanding · investigationKramer tells Jerry someone murdered Karen's doves out of jealousy, implying Jerry.
18:08–18:43misunderstanding · betrayalJerry confesses the bucket of water left outside killed the doves; Kramer vows to continue.
18:43–19:25confession · misunderstanding
18 ▸ 19:25Karen performs singing talent at pageant after doves die; Jerry and Kramer watch nervously.
19:25–20:13pursuit · avoidanceJerry and Kramer watch Yankees game; cotton uniforms shrank, players run like penguins, Mattingly splits pants.
20:13–20:56comeuppance · coincidenceKaren wins Miss America pageant; Kramer whispers poise as she is crowned.
20:56–21:09coincidenceJerry performs closing standup criticizing Miss America pageant format and bathing suit focus.
21:09–21:54social_rule_violationSame DNA
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- September 22, 1994
- Overall
- #87
- Writers
- Larry David · Bill Masters · Bob Shaw
- Director
- Andy Ackerman
- Viewers
- 32.8M (US)
- Pace
- 126 words/min · 120 questions
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