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Shampoo script analysis

Shampoo script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

George is a successful hairstylist juggling multiple lovers and aspirations, while Jill pursues her own career opportunities. Early scenes establish his carefree lifestyle and the emotional stakes in his relationship with Jill. As he pursues Jackie and navigates business with Lester, complications multiply. Ultimately, his choices lead to personal fallout and a poignant reckoning on a hillside.

80 Save the Cat fit score 70% analysis confidence / 66 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

60%

Introduces George’s double life and phone juggling in bed, setting tone and stakes.

Oh my God... Jesus... Jesus Christ... Jesus H. Christ.
2

Theme Stated

Scene 4 / 5% target

65%

George and Jill discuss their future and children, hinting at the cost of his promiscuity.

3

Set-Up

Scene 7 / 10% target

60%

Jill and Jackie talk about George, outlining his reputation and establishing both romantic threads.

4

Catalyst

Scene 5 / 12% target

55%

George visits the bank to secure a loan, introducing his professional ambitions and pressure.

5

Debate

Scene 12 / 20% target

60%

At the shop, George juggles clients and Felicia, questioning if he can maintain this lifestyle.

6

Break into Two

Scene 16 / 25% target

65%

George arrives at Lester’s office on his bike, formally entering Lester’s high-stakes world.

7

B Story

Scene 9 / 30% target

60%

Jill waits for her interview, launching her personal arc separate from George’s choices.

8

Fun and Games

Scene 28 / 40% target

65%

George’s carefree motorcycle rides and visits to Jackie showcase the playful, seductive side of his life.

9

Midpoint

Scene 33 / 50% target

70%

George and Jackie become intimate, a false peak where he believes he can have both girls.

10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 44 / 65% target

65%

Felicia returns home to find George, escalating guilt and threat to his juggling act.

11

All Is Lost

Scene 61 / 75% target

70%

Lester discovers George and Jackie in the poolhouse, marking personal and professional collapse.

-- now that's what I call fucking.
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 62 / 80% target

65%

George returns to Jill only to face her hurt and his own regret over infidelity.

I don't want to fight, George.
13

Break into Three

Scene 63 / 85% target

70%

In a heated confrontation, Jill calls George a loser; he leaves, ready to face consequences.

14

Finale

Scene 65 / 95% target

60%

Back at work, George’s tense exchange with Mary over her son’s death underscores the emotional cost of his choices.

15

Final Image

Scene 66 / 99% target

70%

George chases Jackie to the hillside and learns she’s leaving with Lester, epitomizing his ultimate loss.