S01E21 · EP 21
Contemporary American Poultry
Episode DNA
14 scenes · 2 threadsStory threads over runtime
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14 scenes · our breakdownThe study group discusses classes, Jeff's phrase 'streets ahead', and their love of cafeteria chicken fingers.
00:01–01:55scheme · obsessionJeff rallies the group to get Star-Burns fired from the fryer job so they can control the chicken supply.
01:55–02:01scheme · betrayalThe group successfully gets Star-Burns fired and Abed hired as the new fry cook, securing their chicken supply.
02:01–05:33scheme · impersonationAbed starts skimming chicken fingers and trading them for favors, expanding his power.
05:33–07:42scheme · dealThe group's chicken operation grows into a campus-wide syndicate with multiple roles and perks.
07:42–09:24scheme · obsessionJeff tries to shut down the operation but Abed refuses, claiming he finally understands people through chicken.
09:24–10:59rivalry · confessionJeff tries to turn the group against Abed but they refuse, siding with Abed's leadership.
10:59–13:19rivalry · betrayalJeff gets Star-Burns to remove a vital valve from the chicken fryer, crippling Abed's operation.
13:19–13:57scheme · betrayalThe group becomes spoiled and lazy, losing respect for Abed's leadership.
13:57–15:20obsession · petty_grievanceAbed stuffs a backpack full of chicken as a message to the group.
15:20–16:03humiliation · escalationThe group, now suffering from Abed's actions, begs Jeff to take down Abed.
16:03–17:32comeuppance · confessionJeff confronts Abed in the kitchen and they make a deal to help each other connect with people.
17:32–20:28confession · dealAbed narrates the end of the chicken mafia and the return to normal life.
20:28–20:31comeuppanceTroy and Abed perform a signature trick for the study group, ending on a positive note.
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2010-04-22
- Overall
- #21
- Writers
- Emily Cutler and Karey Dornetto
- Director
- Tristram Shapeero
- Viewers
- 3.67M (US)
- Pace
- 148 words/min · 81 questions