S09E10 · EP 166
Episode DNA
21 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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21 scenes · our breakdownElaine meets a man in a bad denim vest and gives him her fake phone number.
00:47–01:19misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
3 ▸ 01:19George is offended by Whatley's gift and discusses Festivus.
01:19–02:23petty_grievance · misunderstandingGeorge receives a Festivus card from his father and explains the holiday to Jerry and Elaine.
02:23–03:00obsession · misunderstandingElaine realizes she lost her Atomic Sub card and used it to write her fake number for Denim Vest.
03:00–04:04misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
6 ▸ 04:04Kramer announces the strike at H&H Bagels is over and he is returning to work.
04:04–04:59misunderstanding · petty_grievance
7 ▸ 04:59Kramer returns to H&H Bagels and is hired back by the manager.
04:59–05:28misunderstanding · social_rule_violationElaine learns her fake number reaches an off-track betting parlor and tries to get her real number to them.
05:28–06:23misunderstanding · social_rule_violationElaine places a bet at the off-track betting parlor.
06:23–06:37misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
10 ▸ 06:37Jerry meets Gwen at a restaurant and is confused by her appearance.
06:37–06:59misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
11 ▸ 06:59Jerry tells Elaine about Gwen's changing appearance and George shows his fake charity card.
06:59–07:43lie · social_rule_violation
12 ▸ 07:43Kramer sabotages the bagel machine to get Elaine's attention.
07:43–09:26misunderstanding · social_rule_violationFrank gives Christmas gifts to someone.
09:26–09:35misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
14 ▸ 09:35George's fake charity is exposed as non-existent.
09:35–11:03lie · social_rule_violationKramer and the manager exchange words after the request for time off.
11:03–11:13misunderstanding · social_rule_violationJerry takes Gwen to Monk's Cafe, where she looks best in the back booth.
11:13–12:02misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
17 ▸ 12:02George invites Mr. Kruger to his Festivus dinner.
12:02–13:08misunderstanding · social_rule_violationSomeone comments on a booth at the restaurant.
13:08–13:13misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
19 ▸ 13:13Kramer's sabotage causes a steam pipe to burst at H&H Bagels.
13:13–13:55misunderstanding · social_rule_violationGeorge receives a $20,000 check for the Human Fund from Mr. Kruger.
13:55–15:52lie · social_rule_violationKramer's sabotage causes a steam pipe to burst at H&H Bagels.
15:52–16:54misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
22 ▸ 16:54George is forced to perform feats of strength at the Festivus dinner, and Kramer is fired from H&H Bagels.
16:54–21:43comeuppance · misunderstandingSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- December 18, 1997
- Overall
- #166
- Writers
- Alec Berg · Jeff Schaffer · Dan O'Keefe
- Director
- Andy Ackerman
- Viewers
- 30.79M (US)
- Pace
- 136 words/min · 101 questions
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