S07E14 · SCENE 27/39 · 24:23
The Cadillac (1) · Monk's Cafe
George Elaine Craft Alibi

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

24:23→27:28
in the episode · 3m 05s · S07E14

What happens

24:23–27:28

George meets Elaine to plan his alibi for meeting Marisa. They invent a boyfriend named Art Vandelay, an importer-exporter. They debate the relationship problem: George suggests Art wants to quit exporting for importing. Elaine critiques George's collaborative lying style.

WhereMonk's Cafe
DriverGeorge
Positionact3 · scheme
ThreadMarisa Tomei Obsession

Key lines

from this scene
24:52

So, what do you think?

26:08

What is the difference? Because if you ever see her and it comes up, we have to be in sync.

26:21

Why do I have to see you?

27:25

She doesn't know that. We say that you do.

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
lie0.9
scheme0.8
absurd0.8
impersonation0.4
awkward0.2
rapid back and forth

Beats

26:28Dentist alibi rejected
27:45Art Vandelay created

Scene in the episode

24:23–27:28
A · Cadillac Purchase
C · Condo Impeachment
D · Cable Guy Revenge

Clips from this episode

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George Wants To Get Fixed Up With Marisa Tomei | The Cadillac | Seinfeld · Seinfeld
Kramer Takes On The Cable Company | The Cadillac | Seinfeld · Seinfeld
Jerry Buys His Father A Car | The Cadillac | Seinfeld · Seinfeld
The Life & Times Of Art Vandelay | Seinfeld · Seinfeld
George Lies To Susan To Meet Marisa Tomei | The Cadillac | Seinfeld · Seinfeld
Tales From Del Boca Vista | Seinfeld · Seinfeld
Morty Seinfeld impeachment · Memoryretro
Plaza Cable Chase - Seinfeld · B O
Cable Man Doesn't Like To Be Kept Waiting - Seinfeld · B O
Kramer vs Cable Guy Chase - Seinfeld Clip · Seinfeld Clips
Elaine finds out Jerry has money (gold digger Elaine) - Seinfeld · sock puppet
What Does Art Vandelay Import - Seinfeld · B O

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