S07E14 · EP
season 7 · 1996-02-08
The Cadillac (1)
written by ? · directed by ? · 35.9M viewers

Episode DNA

39 scenes · 4 threads
awkward 11%tense 8%scheme 8%lie 7%absurd 6%coincidence 5%obsession 5%cheerful 4%humiliating 4%petty grievance 4%

Story threads over runtime

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0:005:0010:0015:0020:00
A · Cadillac Purchase
C · Condo Impeachment
D · Cable Guy Revenge
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Every scene

39 scenes · our breakdown
1 ▸ 01:01
1 · Comedy Club · cold_openJerry Stand-up Florida Drivers

Jerry performs stand-up about elderly Florida drivers and their habits.

01:01–01:20petty_grievance
2 ▸ 01:20
2 · Jerry's apartment · act1Jerry Returns Big Paycheck

Jerry shows Kramer his massive paycheck from a recent gig.

01:20–02:31scheme · social_rule_violation
3 ▸ 02:31
3 · Jerry's apartment · act1Kramer Suggests Cadillac Gift

Kramer reacts to Jerry's wealth and suggests buying his father a Cadillac.

02:31–03:29scheme · deal
4 ▸ 03:29
4 · Monk's Cafe · act1George Meets Katy at Monk's

George learns his friend Katy is connected to actress Marisa Tomei.

03:29–04:39obsession · coincidence
5 ▸ 04:39
5 · Monk's Cafe · act1George Obsesses Over Marisa

George fixates on Marisa Tomei being his perfect match despite engagement.

04:39–06:11obsession · lie
6 ▸ 06:11
6 · Monk's Cafe · act1Jerry Tells George Cadillac Plan

Jerry reveals he bought his father a Cadillac and plans to surprise them.

06:11–07:04scheme · betrayal
7 ▸ 07:04
7 · Monk's Cafe · act1George Fantasizes Marisa Date

George details his attraction to Marisa Tomei and laments his engagement.

07:04–07:17obsession · double_standard
8 ▸ 07:17
8 · Kramer's apartment · act1Cable Guy Waits for Kramer

A cable guy waits hours for Kramer; Kramer revels in reversing roles.

07:17–08:01petty_grievance
9 · Kramer's apartment · act1Kramer Watches My Cousin Vinny

Kramer re-watches My Cousin Vinny, admiring Marisa Tomei, annoying Jerry.

08:01–09:44obsession · misunderstanding
10 · Street · act2George Calls Elaine Whispering

George whispers to Elaine asking her to set up Marisa Tomei meeting.

09:44–10:37scheme · lie
11 · George's parents' house · act2Jerry Arrives Florida Parents

Jerry surprises his parents in Florida with the new Cadillac.

10:37–12:49scheme · social_rule_violation
12 ▸ 12:49
12 · Kramer's apartment · act2Cable Guy Returns Angry

Cable guy returns next morning; Kramer continues tormenting him.

12:49–12:53threat
13 ▸ 12:53
13 · Monk's Cafe · act2Elaine Relents Calls Katy

Elaine agrees to call Katy to arrange Marisa meeting for George.

12:53–13:26scheme · betrayal
14 ▸ 13:26
14 · Elaine's office · act2Katy Hospitalized Arrhythmia

Elaine learns Katy is in hospital; Marisa meeting delayed.

13:26–13:32coincidence · avoidance
15 ▸ 13:32
15 · George's parents' house · act2Parents Reject Cadillac Gift

Morty and Helen refuse the Cadillac; Jerry insists they keep it.

13:32–15:23social_rule_violation · petty_grievance
16 · Del Boca Vista · act2Jack Klompus Sees Cadillac

Rival Jack Klompus spots Morty in the Cadillac, sparking suspicion.

15:23–16:34misunderstanding · rivalry
17 · Del Boca Vista · act2Jack Refuses Cadillac Ride

Jack Klompus refuses a ride in the Cadillac, insulting Morty's status.

16:34–16:38rivalry · humiliation
18 · Jerry's apartment · act2George Plots Marisa Alibi

George asks Jerry to help craft a lie for Susan to meet Marisa.

16:38–17:25lie · scheme
19 · Kramer's apartment · act2Kramer Phone Company Scam

Kramer catches a phone company scammer pretending to fix call waiting.

17:25–18:17investigation · impersonation
20 · Del Boca Vista · act2Condo Board Fence Debate

Condo board argues over fence repair; Jack accuses Morty of theft.

18:17–19:41investigation
21 · George's parents' house · act2Impeachment Vote Looms

Morty faces impeachment vote; Jerry learns votes are split.

19:41–21:16negotiation · scheme
22 · George's parents' house · act2Seat Snub Costs Vote

Jerry learns Sol Brandes votes impeach over unthanked seat favor.

21:16–21:23petty_grievance · misunderstanding
23 · Kramer's apartment · act2Kramer Con Ed Scam

Kramer catches another scammer posing as Con Ed employee.

21:23–21:58impersonation · investigation
24 · Jerry's apartment · act2George Watches Only You

George watches another Marisa Tomei movie, confirming obsession.

21:58–22:58obsession
25 ▸ 22:58
25 · Jerry's apartment · act3Elaine Visits Florida

Elaine calls Jerry from airport; decides to fly to Florida.

22:58–23:41coincidence · scheme
26 · Elaine's office · act3George Demands Marisa Number

George pressures Elaine for Marisa's number; she promises to get it.

23:41–24:23scheme · pursuit
27 · Monk's Cafe · act3George Elaine Craft Alibi

George and Elaine construct a fake boyfriend 'Art Vandelay' for Susan.

24:23–27:28lie · scheme
28 · Monk's Cafe · act3Alibi Details Refined

They finalize the Art Vandelay backstory: chips import, diapers export.

27:28–28:27lie · scheme
29 · George's parents' house · act3Morty Preps Mrs. Choate

Morty and Helen host Mrs. Choate to secure her impeachment vote.

28:27–28:46coincidence · secret_exposed
30 · George's parents' house · act3Jerry Recognized as Rye Thief

Mrs. Choate identifies Jerry as the man who stole her marble rye.

28:46–29:31secret_exposed · coincidence
31 ▸ 29:31
31 · George's parents' house · act3Jerry Lies to Parents About Elaine

Jerry leaves Mrs. Choate; lies to parents about meeting Elaine.

29:31–31:11coincidence · lie
32 ▸ 31:11
32 · Elaine's office · act3Susan Confronts Elaine Affair

Susan asks Elaine if she's having an affair with George.

31:11–33:02misunderstanding · lie
33 ▸ 33:02
33 · Del Boca Vista · act3Early Bird Dinner Dispute

Jerry argues with parents over 4:30 PM early bird dinner.

33:02–35:08petty_grievance · social_rule_violation
34 · Monk's Cafe · act3George Meets Marisa Tomei

George meets Marisa Tomei; reveals engagement immediately.

35:08–35:16confession · humiliation
35 ▸ 35:16
35 · Del Boca Vista · act3Dinner at 6 PM Confrontation

Jack Klompus mocks Morty at restaurant; impeachment looms.

35:16–36:36humiliation · rivalry
36 ▸ 36:36
36 · Elaine's office · act3Susan Buys Art Vandelay Lie

Elaine convinces Susan of the fake boyfriend Art Vandelay.

36:36–37:27lie · misunderstanding
37 ▸ 37:27
37 · Elaine's office · act3George Contradicts Alibi

George ruins the alibi by giving different Art Vandelay details to Susan.

37:27–38:51secret_exposed · lie
38 · Del Boca Vista · act3Impeachment Vote Morty Loses

Mrs. Choate flips vote after rye revelation; Morty impeached.

38:51–41:26comeuppance · secret_exposed
39 · Kramer's apartment · tagKramer Cable Guy Apology

Kramer apologizes to cable guy; they agree on appointment system.

41:26–42:03confession · deal
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Episode facts

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Aired
1996-02-08
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35.9M (US)
Pace
126 words/min · 264 questions

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