S08E04 · EP 138
season 8 · October 10, 1996
The Little Kicks
written by Spike Feresten · directed by Andy Ackerman · 32.24M viewers · image Seinfeld Wiki (CC BY-SA)
Episode DNA
17 scenes · 3 threadsmisunderstanding 17%tense 15%absurd 14%humiliating 12%humiliation 11%awkward 8%angry 8%tender 4%violence 4%confession 3%
Story threads over runtime
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A · Elaine's Dance and George's Bad Boy Image
B · Jerry's Bootlegging Adventure
C · Kramer's Involvement and Elaine's Apology
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Every scene
17 scenes · our breakdown1 · street · setupCold Open - Sidewalk Danger
Jerry and George discuss the dangers of the sidewalk.
00:04–00:45lie · misunderstanding
4 ▸ 01:394 · Peterman Party · escalationGeorge's Attempt to Impress Anna
George tries to impress Anna at the party.
01:39–02:22misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
5 ▸ 02:225 · Peterman Party · complicationElaine's Dance and Its Consequences
Elaine dances at the party, leading to a loss of respect from her staff.
02:22–02:43humiliation · misunderstanding
7 ▸ 02:487 · Jerry's Apartment · setupJerry's Movie Tickets and Kramer's Invite
Kramer arrives with Brody and shows Jerry the movie tickets.
02:48–02:57misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
8 ▸ 02:578 · Theater · escalationMovie Screening and Brody's Bootlegging
Jerry and Kramer discuss the party and Elaine's dance.
02:57–03:58misunderstanding11 · Jerry's Apartment · complicationKramer's Criticism of Elaine's Dance
Kramer leaves after getting a call.
05:36–05:42humiliation · misunderstanding
12 ▸ 05:4212 · Elaine's Office · resolutionElaine's Apology to George and Anna
Elaine warns Anna to stay away from George.
05:42–06:20confession · misunderstanding
13 ▸ 06:2013 · Street · escalationGeorge Takes Up Bootlegging
George tells Jerry that Anna now sees him as a bad boy.
06:20–07:10humiliation14 · Jerry's Apartment · complicationBrody's Arrival and Elaine's Tape
Brody begins bootlegging Death Blow in the theater.
07:10–08:24misunderstanding15 · Elaine's Apartment · escalationFrank's Confrontation with Elaine
Jerry finishes taping Death Blow after Brody leaves.
08:24–08:51violence · misunderstanding16 · Street · payoffElaine Beats Frank
Jerry and Kramer discuss the bootleg tape and Brody's reaction.
08:51–09:27violence · humiliation17 · Elaine's Apartment · payoffElaine's Staff Mocking Her Dance
Jerry and Kramer wait for Brody to pick up the tape.
09:27–09:56humiliation · misunderstanding18 · Jerry's Apartment · aftermathJerry's Reflection on Bootlegging
Jerry and Kramer discuss the bootleg and Brody's praise.
09:56–10:51misunderstanding19 · Jerry's Apartment · escalationKramer's Bootlegging Setup
Jerry and Kramer discuss the bootleg and the next movie.
10:51–12:42misunderstanding20 · Elaine's Office · resolutionElaine's Apology and George's Rejection
Jerry and Kramer discuss the bootleg and the next movie.
12:42–13:29confession · misunderstanding
21 ▸ 13:2921 · Yankee Stadium · aftermathGeorge's Arrest and Elaine's Reaction
Jerry and Kramer discuss the bootleg and the next movie.
13:29–16:11humiliation22 · Elaine's Apartment · resolutionFinal Confrontation and Resolution
Elaine apologizes to George and Anna on the phone.
16:11–21:38misunderstanding · humiliation03
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- October 10, 1996
- Overall
- #138
- Writers
- Spike Feresten
- Director
- Andy Ackerman
- Viewers
- 32.24M (US)
- Pace
- 130 words/min · 127 questions
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