S09E02 · EP 158
Episode DNA
22 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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22 scenes · our breakdown
1 ▸ 00:04George's boss confronts him about his fake handicap.
00:04–00:45lie · social_rule_violation
3 ▸ 02:35Jerry jokes about his belt buckle banging against a urinal.
02:35–03:03misunderstanding · social_rule_violationElaine and Jerry bet about her relationship with Puddy.
03:03–04:05bet · obsession
5 ▸ 04:05Jerry comments on Kramer's shoes and hair.
04:05–04:23rivalry · misunderstandingJerry accuses Elaine of seeing Puddy, and she claims it was an isolated incident.
04:23–05:11scheme · rivalry
7 ▸ 05:11People greet each other with hostility.
05:11–05:25misunderstanding · obsession
8 ▸ 05:25Kramer introduces his intern Darin and explains Kramerica Industries.
05:25–06:33misunderstanding · obsession
9 ▸ 06:33George describes his hostile work environment.
06:33–07:11bet · obsessionJerry and Kramer schedule lunch with Darin.
07:11–07:38scheme · rivalryJerry mentions Elaine is coming to lunch.
07:38–07:47obsession · misunderstanding
12 ▸ 07:47Elaine finds her gloves and George describes the heat at work.
07:47–08:33obsession · misunderstanding
13 ▸ 08:33George describes the extreme conditions at Play Now.
08:33–09:26obsession · misunderstanding
14 ▸ 09:26Jerry asks George what he's laughing about.
09:26–09:32obsession · misunderstanding
15 ▸ 09:32Jerry and George joke about the stomach voice, then Kramer interrupts.
09:32–10:32misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
17 ▸ 11:26Characters agree briefly.
11:26–11:39obsession · misunderstanding
18 ▸ 11:39George calls Marjorie to leave a message for Mr. Thomassoulo.
11:39–12:06scheme · rivalryKramer's intern is dismissed, and Jerry chooses the voice over Claire.
12:06–13:20rivalry · misunderstanding
20 ▸ 13:20Someone says hello.
13:20–13:34misunderstanding · social_rule_violationElaine pays the bet, and Kramer can't find his clothes.
13:34–15:19bet · obsessionDarin returns and Kramer agrees to restart Kramerica.
15:19–16:05scheme · rivalryGeorge wins his contract standoff, and Jerry chooses the voice over Claire again.
16:05–17:04comeuppance · misunderstandingKramer plans the bladder test, and Elaine breaks up with Puddy.
17:04–21:44misunderstanding · social_rule_violationSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- October 2, 1997
- Overall
- #158
- Writers
- Alec Berg · Jeff Schaffer · David Mandel
- Director
- Andy Ackerman
- Viewers
- 30.93M (US)
- Pace
- 151 words/min · 113 questions
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