S01E09 · EP 9
Debate 109
Episode DNA
21 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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21 scenes · our breakdownDean Pelton makes morning announcements over the loudspeaker, interrupting a joke.
00:00–02:07lieBritta rejects Jeff's advice to smoke, then accepts Pierce's hypnotherapy offer.
02:07–02:21schemeThe group discovers Abed's films predict their lives, causing concern.
02:21–04:06coincidenceProfessor Whitman and Annie recruit Jeff for the debate team.
04:06–05:05dealPierce attempts to hypnotize Britta but hurts himself.
05:05–05:45schemeJeff dismisses Annie's offer to strategize for the debate.
05:45–05:57misunderstandingAbed demonstrates his ability to predict the group's actions.
05:57–06:24coincidenceJeff performs poorly in the first round of the debate.
06:24–07:46humiliationJeff sings a song during the debate and receives a low score.
07:46–09:19humiliationThe debate is suspended due to a scheduling conflict.
09:19–09:55coincidenceAnnie challenges Jeff to prepare for the debate after a taunt.
09:55–11:14rivalryAbed shows Jeff a film where he is chased by a werewolf.
11:14–11:51coincidenceJeff and Annie study together but feel awkward after Abed's prediction.
11:51–13:29misunderstandingJeff and Annie decide to study alone to avoid awkwardness.
13:29–14:24avoidanceBritta reveals she was faking being hypnotized, angering Pierce.
14:24–15:36secret_exposedJeff gives a strong rebuttal using a religious quote.
15:36–16:47rivalryJeff and Annie work together seamlessly in the debate.
16:47–17:41rivalrySimmons tries a dramatic move but Jeff catches him.
17:41–18:24comeuppanceThe group celebrates the debate win with a party.
18:24–19:29coincidenceAbed tries to convince Shirley his films don't predict the future. Britta reveals Pierce's hypnosis worked and calls him a genius.
19:29–20:04coincidenceJeff and Annie awkwardly part ways after the kiss.
20:36–21:03misunderstandingSame DNA
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S06E03Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2009-11-12
- Overall
- #9
- Writers
- Tim Hobert
- Director
- Joe Russo
- Viewers
- 5.09M (US)
- Pace
- 114 words/min · 65 questions