S07E10 · EP 120
Episode DNA
21 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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21 scenes · our breakdownJerry delivers a stand-up bit about the absurdity of chewing gum.
00:03–00:48lie · social_rule_violation
2 ▸ 00:48Kramer and others discuss Lloyd Braun's efforts to save the Alex Theatre.
00:48–03:14scheme · deal
3 ▸ 03:14George refuses to try the Chinese gum Kramer brought.
03:14–04:09misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
4 ▸ 04:09George shows off his car, which used to belong to Jon Voight.
04:09–06:02obsession · petty_grievanceKramer and others discuss the Alex Theatre's restoration history.
06:02–06:16scheme · dealGeorge is uncomfortable around Lloyd Braun.
06:49–07:20coincidence · comeuppanceLloyd enjoys the movie and the Chinese gum.
07:20–08:00scheme · dealGeorge accuses the cashier of stealing his $20.
08:00–08:17misunderstanding · coincidence
10 ▸ 08:17George refuses to buy gum from the cashier.
08:17–09:23misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
11 ▸ 09:23George is determined to get his $20 back from the cashier.
09:23–10:52obsession · coincidence
12 ▸ 10:52George confronts the cashier about the $20 and accuses her of stealing it.
10:52–11:55obsession · coincidenceGeorge accuses Lloyd of being involved in the $20 theft.
11:55–12:37misunderstanding · coincidenceLloyd loses his glasses and finds George's button in lost and found.
12:37–13:22coincidence · social_rule_violation
15 ▸ 13:22George's car catches fire, and Kramer offers him his car.
13:22–13:33coincidence · social_rule_violation
16 ▸ 13:33Kramer tries to convince Jerry to go to Chinatown with him to get more gum.
13:33–14:14scheme · deal
17 ▸ 14:14Kramer tries to eat a hot dog from the silent era but is stopped by the cashier.
14:14–16:23misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
18 ▸ 16:23Elaine arrives and George is relieved to see her.
16:23–17:35coincidence · social_rule_violation
19 ▸ 17:35George accuses Lloyd and the cashier of being involved in the $20 theft.
17:35–18:36obsession · coincidence
20 ▸ 18:36George admits he might be crazy but insists he's not.
18:36–19:15coincidence · social_rule_violationGeorge apologizes to the cashier and realizes he was wrong.
19:15–19:29coincidence · social_rule_violation
22 ▸ 19:29Lloyd tries on a costume from the Institute and finds George's button.
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- December 14, 1995
- Overall
- #120
- Writers
- Tom Gammill & Max Pross
- Director
- Andy Ackerman
- Viewers
- 31.4M (US)
- Pace
- 135 words/min · 116 questions
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