S09E23 · EP
Episode DNA
43 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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43 scenes · our breakdownJerry jokes about the absurdity of workplace meetings and sitting rituals.
00:02–00:39social_rule_violationGeorge argues with a waitress and another patron over ketchup packets.
00:39–02:03petty_grievance · social_rule_violationElaine calls Jill on a cell phone to ask about her sick father, angering Jerry and George.
02:03–03:34social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
4 ▸ 03:34Kramer suggests a 'pee party' at Jerry's apartment, annoying Jerry.
03:34–04:11social_rule_violation · scheme
5 ▸ 04:11Jerry gets a message from NBC's new president wanting to meet about the show.
04:11–05:21deal · coincidence
6 ▸ 05:21Kimbrough offers a 13-episode commitment for the 'show about nothing'.
05:21–08:22deal · coincidenceElaine calls Jill from home but loses a call-waiting battle to Jerry's news.
08:22–09:14misunderstanding · humiliationKramer watches Xena: Warrior Princess and praises the show to Jerry.
09:14–10:21Frank and Estelle Costanza react to George moving to California for the show.
10:21–11:17misunderstanding · double_standardKramer struggles with water stuck in his ear while discussing the Paris trip.
11:37–12:07obsessionThe four debate destinations and settle on Paris for their private jet trip.
12:07–13:14negotiation · dealNBC limo arrives; Newman demands to join the Paris trip.
13:14–13:44scheme · eavesdroppingNewman manipulates Jerry into letting him join by inventing a sick cousin in Paris.
13:44–15:21lie · schemeThe group boards the NBC private jet, meeting Captain Maddox and copilot Kurt.
15:21–15:36The group complains the private jet is a 'piece of junk' compared to Ted Danson's plane.
15:36–15:47petty_grievance · double_standardKramer's hopping causes him to fall into the cockpit, disabling the pilots.
15:47–16:38coincidence · scheme
19 ▸ 18:17Facing death, George confesses he cheated in the Contest; Elaine and Jerry start confessing feelings.
18:17–18:48confession · secret_exposed
21 ▸ 20:46Stranded in Latham, the group argues about getting another jet vs. commercial flights.
20:46–21:47social_rule_violation · petty_grievance
22 ▸ 21:47Police arrest the group for violating the Good Samaritan Law by not helping the carjack victim.
21:47–22:21social_rule_violation · comeuppance
23 ▸ 22:21Jerry calls Jackie Chiles; Jackie arrives and vows to investigate their pasts for the trial.
22:21–22:58deal · investigationIn jail, the group eats cereal; Geraldo Rivera covers the upcoming trial on TV.
22:58–23:44petty_grievance · coincidence
25 ▸ 23:44Media reports friction between Jerry and Elaine; Costanza parents visit, blaming each other.
23:44–26:17rivalry · betrayal
26 ▸ 26:17Jackie preps the defendants, forcing George to wear a cardigan to look like Perry Como.
26:17–27:56scheme · impersonation
27 ▸ 27:56Court convenes before Judge Arthur Vandelay; prosecution outlines the case.
27:56–29:29investigation · comeuppance
28 ▸ 29:29Jackie Chiles delivers a passionate defense arguing 'innocent bystanders' cannot be guilty.
29:29–30:46negotiation · confessionOfficer Vogel testifies; the carjacking video is played showing the group mocking the victim.
30:46–30:51secret_exposed · comeuppanceMabel Choate testifies about Jerry stealing her marble rye bread.
30:51–33:18comeuppance · secret_exposedMarla Penny testifies about the Contest, humiliating the group.
33:18–33:30secret_exposed · humiliationThe Bubble Boy testifies about the Trivial Pursuit fight and defective wheelchair.
33:30–36:18comeuppance · secret_exposedSusan Ross's doctor testifies George showed 'restrained jubilation' at her death.
36:18–36:50comeuppance · secret_exposedSidra Holland testifies Elaine was sent to verify her breasts; Bookman testifies about library book.
36:50–38:36secret_exposed · humiliationA security guard testifies Kramer acted as a pimp; uromysitisis poisoning defense fails.
38:36–38:47secret_exposed · comeuppanceThe low talker testifies about the puffy shirt; Jackie complains about microphone volume.
38:47–39:27humiliation · petty_grievanceGeorge Steinbrenner testifies George was a communist who shared calzones.
39:27–40:44comeuppance · misunderstandingThe Soup Nazi testifies Elaine ruined his business by publishing his recipes.
40:44–41:52comeuppance · betrayalBabu Bhatt testifies Jerry caused his deportation; he demands justice.
41:52–44:02comeuppance · betrayalGeraldo reports jury deliberating; Jane Wells summarizes damaging witness parade.
44:02–45:17comeuppance · coincidenceIn jail, the group worries about orange uniforms; Elaine reveals plane confession was about United Airlines.
45:17–46:46lie · confessionJury returns guilty verdict; Judge Vandelay sentences them to one year in prison.
46:46–49:04comeuppance · confessionPuddy appears; Elaine delivers final 'they're real and they're spectacular' line.
49:04–50:36
44 ▸ 50:36In prison, the group rationalizes the year; Elaine snaps at George's theater suggestions.
50:36–51:18petty_grievance
45 ▸ 51:18Jerry and George reprise the pilot's button conversation while walking in prison.
51:18–52:28coincidenceJerry performs stand-up for inmates about yard shivs and lockdowns; gets cut off by guard.
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 1998-05-14
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- 76.26M (US)
- Pace
- 130 words/min · 260 questions
