S01E17 · EP 17
Physical Education
Episode DNA
16 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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16 scenes · our breakdownThe study group argues over Troy's pronunciation of bagel and discovers a drawing in his Spanish book.
00:04–01:37misunderstanding · petty_grievanceThe group identifies the book's owner as Jenny Adams and decides to set Abed up with her.
01:37–01:43scheme · misunderstandingThe group plans to transform Abed into a ladies' man using movie tropes.
01:43–01:47scheme · misunderstandingCoach Bogner introduces the pool class and requires everyone to wear shorts.
01:47–04:31social_rule_violation · escalationThe group spots Jenny Adams in the library and urges Abed to approach her.
04:31–05:47avoidance · misunderstandingAbed tries a different persona to approach Jenny but fails.
05:47–07:21impersonation · escalationJeff refuses to wear shorts, leading to a pool challenge from Bogner.
07:21–09:55rivalry · betThe group practices Abed's approach with Annie playing the girl.
09:55–10:26impersonation · schemeThe group argues over which TV character Abed should imitate.
10:26–12:25misunderstanding · escalationAbed successfully flirts with Jenny but discovers she has a boyfriend.
12:25–12:42coincidence · humiliationAbed reveals he is fine and the group's help was unnecessary.
12:42–15:07confession · misunderstandingJeff decides to face Bogner in a pool game wearing shorts.
15:07–16:23rivalry · betJeff and Bogner strip down as the pool game intensifies.
16:23–17:40escalation · humiliationJeff and Bogner strip completely naked and finish the game.
17:40–20:08escalation · betAbed meets a girl named Courtney who is interested in him.
20:08–20:37coincidence · seductionTroy returns Abed's book and they share cookies while discussing a funeral.
20:37–21:10coincidence · petty_grievanceSame DNA
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2010-03-04
- Overall
- #17
- Writers
- Jessie Miller
- Director
- Anthony Russo
- Viewers
- 5.02M (US)
- Pace
- 128 words/min · 80 questions