S01E14 · EP 14
season 1 · 2010-01-21

Interpretive Dance

written by Lauren Pomerantz · directed by Justin Lin · 4.75M viewers · image Community Wiki (CC BY-SA)

Episode DNA

21 scenes · 3 threads
awkward 21%tender 10%humiliation 7%absurd 7%secret exposed 6%seduction 6%confession 6%cheerful 5%tense 4%betrayal 4%

Story threads over runtime

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0:005:0010:0015:0020:00
A · Jeff and Slater's Secret
B · Troy and Britta's Dance Secret
C · Study Group Dynamics
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Every scene

21 scenes · our breakdown
1 · Study Room · cold_openStudy Group Back Door Debate

The study group discusses the locked back door and Pierce's absence.

00:02–01:54social_rule_violation · petty_grievance
2 · Dance Studio · act1Jeff Visits Troy's Dance Class

Jeff enters the dance studio and greets Troy, who is in a modern dance class.

01:54–02:00seduction · secret_exposed
3 · Professor Slater's Office · act1Jeff and Slater Kiss in Office

Jeff and Slater begin kissing in her office. Dean Pelton interrupts with transcripts.

02:00–04:10humiliation · social_rule_violation
4 · Dance Studio · act1Troy's Dance Class

Troy participates in a modern dance class.

04:10–05:41secret_exposed · humiliation
5 · Dance Studio · act1Britta Discovers Troy's Secret

Britta catches Troy dancing and they bond over their shared secret.

05:41–05:48secret_exposed · confession
6 · Study Room Hallway · act1Jeff and Slater Kiss in Hallway

Professor Slater asks Jeff to her office to finish their 'intercourse.' They kiss in the hallway, and the blinds open, exposing them.

05:48–06:39seduction
7 · Study Room · act1Jeff Introduces Slater to Group

Jeff brings Slater into the study room and introduces her as his girlfriend.

06:39–07:14secret_exposed · social_rule_violation
8 · Study Room · act1Group Reacts to Secrets

The group discusses Jeff's relationship and Troy's secret.

07:14–08:11humiliation · misunderstanding
9 · Study Room · act1Troy Betrays Britta

Troy lies to protect his secret, betraying Britta.

08:11–09:23betrayal · lie
10 · Hallway · act2Troy and Britta Fight

Troy and Britta argue after he backs out of the recital.

09:23–10:16betrayal
11 · Hallway · act2Shirley Comforts Britta

Shirley consoles Britta about Jeff and Troy.

10:16–11:54confession
12 · Dean's Office · act2Dean Pelton Interviews Couple

Dean Pelton questions Jeff and Slater about their relationship using a form.

11:54–13:02interrogation · humiliation
14 · Hallway · act2Jeff and Slater Reconcile

Jeff admits he's afraid of commitment. They reconcile and agree to continue their relationship without official titles.

13:11–14:46confession · negotiation
15 · Hallway · act2Jeff and Slater Kiss

Jeff and Slater kiss passionately in the hallway, reaffirming their relationship.

14:46–14:57seduction
16 · Auditorium · act3Group at Dance Recital

The study group gathers to watch Britta's dance recital.

14:57–15:28
17 · Auditorium Stage · act3Britta's Awkward Performance

Britta performs a confusing modern dance piece.

15:28–16:33humiliation
18 · Auditorium Stage · act3Troy Joins Britta On Stage

Troy surprises Britta by joining her dance.

16:33–17:16comeuppance
19 · Auditorium · act3Audience Applauds

The audience applauds Troy and Britta's performance.

17:16–17:53
20 · Auditorium Lobby · act3Group Congratulates Dancers

The group congratulates Britta and Troy after the recital.

17:53–19:29misunderstanding
21 · Auditorium Lobby · act3Jeff Gives Slater Flowers

Jeff meets Slater after the recital and gives her flowers.

19:29–19:54confession
22 · Study Room · tagAbed's End Credits Game

Abed plays a word association game during the credits.

19:54–20:34obsession · coincidence
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Episode facts

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Aired
2010-01-21
Overall
#14
Writers
Lauren Pomerantz
Director
Justin Lin
Viewers
4.75M (US)
Pace
134 words/min · 79 questions

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In this episode

JW
Jeff Winger16 episodes · drives 702 scenes
BP
Britta Perry16 episodes · drives 194 scenes
AN
Abed Nadir12 episodes · drives 277 scenes
SB
Shirley Bennett12 episodes · drives 70 scenes
PH
Pierce Hawthorne23 episodes · drives 173 scenes
TB
Troy Barnes10 episodes · drives 155 scenes
MS
Michelle SlaterLauren Stamile9 episodes