S08E12 · EP 146
Episode DNA
24 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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24 scenes · our breakdownJerry's parents reveal they sold his gifted Cadillac to Jack Klompas for $6,000.
00:05–03:02social_rule_violation · petty_grievance
2 ▸ 03:02George obsesses over Elaine buying him coffee, interpreting it as a power play about income.
03:02–03:15misunderstanding · petty_grievance
3 ▸ 03:15George obsesses over Elaine buying him coffee, interpreting it as a power play about income.
03:15–03:35lie · scheme
4 ▸ 03:35George and Jerry discuss their parents' potential wealth and George's possible inheritance.
03:35–04:26social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
5 ▸ 04:26Kramer asks Elaine for advice about Emily's restless legs ruining his sleep after sex.
04:26–05:22coincidenceJerry tells George and Kramer he's performing at Bally's in Atlantic City after Carrot Top cancels.
05:22–05:37obsession · petty_grievance
7 ▸ 05:37Morty and Helen discuss family death histories with Frank and Estelle.
05:37–06:57social_rule_violation · humiliation
8 ▸ 06:57Kramer tries to stay overnight at Emily's, but she kicks him out due to his sleep screaming.
06:57–07:40deal · schemeGeorge negotiates with Jack Klompas to repurchase the Cadillac for $14,000.
07:40–09:06misunderstanding · investigation
10 ▸ 09:06Kramer discovers Jerry isn't registered at Bally's under his real name.
09:06–10:22secret_exposed · comeuppance
11 ▸ 10:22Jerry's parents reveal they bought a condo at Del Boca Vista and are leaving tonight.
10:22–10:44Jerry performs stand-up about the Golden Nugget casino gig.
10:44–12:05impersonation · schemeMorty interviews at J. Peterman, claiming raincoat experience; Elaine hires him as intern.
12:05–12:12social_rule_violation · humiliationMorty undermines Peterman's silk sourcing, suggesting cheaper Chinatown alternatives.
12:12–12:32social_rule_violationEmily kicks Kramer out after sex; he begs to stay but she refuses due to his screaming.
12:32–13:01coincidence · comeuppanceGeorge tells Jerry he drove the Cadillac into a swamp during a simple lane change.
13:01–14:12
17 ▸ 14:12Jerry blames George for crashing the Cadillac; George blames the car's blinker.
14:12–14:57secret_exposed · comeuppanceMorty and Helen reveal they bought a Del Boca Vista condo and are leaving tonight.
14:57–15:52scheme · petty_grievanceGeorge and Jerry debate parents moving vs. staying; George realizes he's poor either way.
15:52–16:49betrayal · comeuppanceElaine loses stock options as Peterman returns; Morty hired as intern.
16:49–17:09secret_exposed · social_rule_violationFrank and Estelle reveal 30-year separate beds arrangement due to 'Jimmy arms'.
17:09–17:43avoidanceKramer asks to stay at Jerry's Florida condo; Jerry refuses after swamp incident.
17:43–18:08confession · comeuppanceGeorge begs parents to stay in Florida near him; they reveal they already bought Del Boca Vista condo.
18:08–19:55rivalry · humiliationMorty criticizes Peterman's storytelling sales method; Peterman quits in frustration.
19:55–21:44coincidence · comeuppanceSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- January 16, 1997
- Overall
- #146
- Writers
- Peter Mehlman
- Director
- Andy Ackerman
- Viewers
- 37.34M (US)
- Pace
- 136 words/min · 114 questions
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