Episode DNA
39 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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39 scenes · our breakdown
1 ▸ 01:01Jerry performs stand-up about elderly Florida drivers and their habits.
01:01–01:20petty_grievance
2 ▸ 01:20Jerry shows Kramer his massive paycheck from a recent gig.
01:20–02:31scheme · social_rule_violation
3 ▸ 02:31Kramer reacts to Jerry's wealth and suggests buying his father a Cadillac.
02:31–03:29scheme · deal
4 ▸ 03:29George learns his friend Katy is connected to actress Marisa Tomei.
03:29–04:39obsession · coincidence
5 ▸ 04:39George fixates on Marisa Tomei being his perfect match despite engagement.
04:39–06:11obsession · lie
6 ▸ 06:11Jerry reveals he bought his father a Cadillac and plans to surprise them.
06:11–07:04scheme · betrayal
7 ▸ 07:04George details his attraction to Marisa Tomei and laments his engagement.
07:04–07:17obsession · double_standard
8 ▸ 07:17A cable guy waits hours for Kramer; Kramer revels in reversing roles.
07:17–08:01petty_grievanceKramer re-watches My Cousin Vinny, admiring Marisa Tomei, annoying Jerry.
08:01–09:44obsession · misunderstandingGeorge whispers to Elaine asking her to set up Marisa Tomei meeting.
09:44–10:37scheme · lieJerry surprises his parents in Florida with the new Cadillac.
10:37–12:49scheme · social_rule_violation
12 ▸ 12:49Cable guy returns next morning; Kramer continues tormenting him.
12:49–12:53threat
13 ▸ 12:53Elaine agrees to call Katy to arrange Marisa meeting for George.
12:53–13:26scheme · betrayal
14 ▸ 13:26Elaine learns Katy is in hospital; Marisa meeting delayed.
13:26–13:32coincidence · avoidance
15 ▸ 13:32Morty and Helen refuse the Cadillac; Jerry insists they keep it.
13:32–15:23social_rule_violation · petty_grievanceRival Jack Klompus spots Morty in the Cadillac, sparking suspicion.
15:23–16:34misunderstanding · rivalryJack Klompus refuses a ride in the Cadillac, insulting Morty's status.
16:34–16:38rivalry · humiliationGeorge asks Jerry to help craft a lie for Susan to meet Marisa.
16:38–17:25lie · schemeKramer catches a phone company scammer pretending to fix call waiting.
17:25–18:17investigation · impersonationCondo board argues over fence repair; Jack accuses Morty of theft.
18:17–19:41investigationMorty faces impeachment vote; Jerry learns votes are split.
19:41–21:16negotiation · schemeJerry learns Sol Brandes votes impeach over unthanked seat favor.
21:16–21:23petty_grievance · misunderstandingKramer catches another scammer posing as Con Ed employee.
21:23–21:58impersonation · investigationGeorge watches another Marisa Tomei movie, confirming obsession.
21:58–22:58obsession
25 ▸ 22:58Elaine calls Jerry from airport; decides to fly to Florida.
22:58–23:41coincidence · schemeGeorge pressures Elaine for Marisa's number; she promises to get it.
23:41–24:23scheme · pursuitGeorge and Elaine construct a fake boyfriend 'Art Vandelay' for Susan.
24:23–27:28lie · schemeThey finalize the Art Vandelay backstory: chips import, diapers export.
27:28–28:27lie · schemeMorty and Helen host Mrs. Choate to secure her impeachment vote.
28:27–28:46coincidence · secret_exposedMrs. Choate identifies Jerry as the man who stole her marble rye.
28:46–29:31secret_exposed · coincidence
31 ▸ 29:31Jerry leaves Mrs. Choate; lies to parents about meeting Elaine.
29:31–31:11coincidence · lie
32 ▸ 31:11Susan asks Elaine if she's having an affair with George.
31:11–33:02misunderstanding · lie
33 ▸ 33:02Jerry argues with parents over 4:30 PM early bird dinner.
33:02–35:08petty_grievance · social_rule_violationGeorge meets Marisa Tomei; reveals engagement immediately.
35:08–35:16confession · humiliation
35 ▸ 35:16Jack Klompus mocks Morty at restaurant; impeachment looms.
35:16–36:36humiliation · rivalry
36 ▸ 36:36Elaine convinces Susan of the fake boyfriend Art Vandelay.
36:36–37:27lie · misunderstanding
37 ▸ 37:27George ruins the alibi by giving different Art Vandelay details to Susan.
37:27–38:51secret_exposed · lieMrs. Choate flips vote after rye revelation; Morty impeached.
38:51–41:26comeuppance · secret_exposedKramer apologizes to cable guy; they agree on appointment system.
41:26–42:03confession · dealSame DNA
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- 1996-02-08
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