S09E23 · SCENE 3/43 · 02:03
The Finale (1) · New York Street
Street Cell Phone Faux Pas

Elaine calls Jill on a cell phone to ask about her sick father, angering Jerry and George.

02:03→03:34
in the episode · 1m 31s · S09E23

What happens

02:03–03:34

Walking down the street, Elaine calls Jill to check on her hospitalized father. Jerry and George berate her for making a health inquiry on a cell phone, calling it a 'faux pas' that shows selfishness and disregard. Elaine hangs up, chastised.

WhereNew York Street
DriverElaine
Positionact1 · setup
ThreadGood Samaritan Arrest

Key lines

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02:30

Yeah, there's something in the air.

02:35

Oh, I forgot to call Jill.

02:41

How is your father? Is everything okay?

03:19

Why don't you think before you do something?

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
social rule violation0.9
tense0.6
misunderstanding0.5
humiliation0.4
awkward0.4
rapid back and forthargument

Beats

02:53Jerry calls out cell phone faux pas
03:14George explains street call is lowest form

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02:03–03:34
A · NBC Pilot Pickup
B · Good Samaritan Arrest
D · Prison Life

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