S01E01 · EP 1
Pilot
Episode DNA
19 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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19 scenes · our breakdownDean Pelton gives a rambling welcome speech at Greendale's assembly.
00:14–00:18Abed explains his background and offers info on Britta.
00:18–01:09social_rule_violationJeff asks his former client Professor Duncan for test answers.
01:09–02:10scheme · negotiationJeff invites Britta to his fake Spanish study group.
02:10–04:29scheme · seductionJeff accidentally insults Shirley at the cafeteria.
04:29–05:00social_rule_violation · humiliationJeff and Britta discuss honesty at the library study table.
05:00–05:46lie · seductionAbed compares the study group to The Breakfast Club.
10:10–10:59social_rule_violationProfessor Duncan confronts Jeff about the cheating scheme.
10:59–13:46scheme · negotiationA group of strangers arrive at the study group.
13:46–14:06coincidence · social_rule_violationBritta reveals she is a smoker and suggests studying elsewhere.
14:06–14:41lie · seductionThe study group members argue and reveal personal secrets.
14:41–14:46social_rule_violation · humiliationDuncan demands Jeff's car in exchange for test answers.
14:46–15:42scheme · negotiationBritta confronts Jeff about his lies and manipulation.
15:42–16:48lie · confessionJeff gives a speech that unites the study group.
16:48–19:27confession · social_rule_violationJeff reveals he has test answers and his past as a lawyer.
19:27–21:16lie · secret_exposedDuncan takes Jeff's car and gives him life advice.
21:16–22:19confession · comeuppanceTroy asks Jeff for advice about his letterjacket.
22:19–23:06petty_grievanceJeff admits he doesn't have the test answers.
23:06–24:26confession · humiliationThe group decides to study together despite everything.
24:26–24:42confession · social_rule_violationSame DNA
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S06E01Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2009-09-17
- Overall
- #1
- Writers
- Dan Harmon
- Director
- Joe Russo
- Viewers
- 7.89M (US)
- Pace
- 146 words/min · 112 questions