S08E05 · EP 139
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1 ▸ 00:05Jerry and George discuss the Bermuda Triangle and an alien autopsy.
00:05–00:49Elaine discusses her rash and a past medical chart entry.
01:00–02:19
4 ▸ 02:19Jerry and George discuss Jerry's broken stereo and George's interest in Sheila from the photo store.
02:19–03:52
5 ▸ 03:52Elaine visits a new doctor who has her chart from her previous doctor.
03:52–04:20
6 ▸ 04:20The doctor examines Elaine's rash and says it's not serious.
04:20–04:34
8 ▸ 04:40Jerry refuses a package with no return address.
04:40–04:58
9 ▸ 04:58Uncle Leo signs for Jerry's mysterious package.
04:58–05:03
10 ▸ 05:03Jerry and George discuss the refused package and George shows photos from Sheila.
05:03–05:51
11 ▸ 05:51George shows Jerry and Kramer a photo that Sheila apparently slipped into his pictures.
05:51–06:05
12 ▸ 06:05Kramer advises George to send a seductive photo back to Sheila, while Uncle Leo signs for Jerry's package.
06:05–06:59
13 ▸ 06:59Elaine discusses tampering with her medical chart, and George talks about sending racy photos.
06:59–08:23
14 ▸ 08:23Dr. Berg takes Elaine's chart, refusing to treat her.
08:23–08:34
15 ▸ 08:34Elaine complains about her rash and makes a phone call.
08:34–08:39Jerry learns Uncle Leo opened the package and his stove exploded.
08:39–09:29
17 ▸ 09:29Kramer reveals his plan to claim insurance on Jerry's broken stereo.
09:29–10:39Elaine struggles to find a doctor who will see her.
10:39–10:56
19 ▸ 10:56Kramer takes seductive photos of George to send to Sheila.
10:56–12:39
20 ▸ 12:39Elaine receives a suspicious phone call from someone claiming to be from the AMA.
12:39–13:15Elaine accompanies Uncle Leo to his doctor appointment and tries to get help for her rash.
13:15–14:20Newman investigates Jerry for mail fraud, and George picks up photos from Sheila.
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- October 17, 1996
- Overall
- #139
- Writers
- Jennifer Crittenden
- Director
- Andy Ackerman
- Viewers
- 30.13M (US)
- Pace
- 125 words/min · 132 questions
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Where to watch
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