S02E01 · EP 26
season 2 · 2010-09-23

Anthropology 101

written by Chris McKenna · directed by Joe Russo · 5M viewers · image Community Wiki (CC BY-SA)

Episode DNA

23 scenes · 4 threads
absurd 12%tense 10%awkward 9%cheerful 6%social rule violation 4%humiliation 4%secret exposed 4%double standard 4%angry 4%confession 4%

Story threads over runtime

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0:005:0010:0015:0020:00
A · Britta's public embarrassment
B · Jeff and Annie's secret kiss
C · Troy and Pierce's Twitter
D · Abed's wedding fantasy
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Every scene

23 scenes · our breakdown
1 · Greendale campus · cold_openCampus arrival and gossip

Britta hides from students staring after her public love confession.

00:04–00:21social_rule_violation · humiliation
3 · Car · cold_openPierce and Troy drive

Pierce compares himself and Troy to Batman and Shaft. Troy tweets Pierce's comment.

01:29–01:38social_rule_violation
4 · Group Study Room F · act1Study room reunion

The group reunites in the study room, missing Britta.

01:38–02:11avoidance
5 · Group Study Room F · act1Britta emerges from hiding

Britta reveals she is hiding from gossipers after her dance confession.

02:11–03:06humiliation · petty_grievance
6 · Campus hallway · act1Britta meets a fan

A student admires Britta for her fearless honesty.

03:06–04:06
7 · Campus hallway · act1Jeff confronts Annie

Jeff confronts Annie about their kiss, reminding her of their agreement to keep it discreet. Annie dismisses his concerns.

04:06–04:10secret_exposed · double_standard
8 · Anthropology classroom · act1Anthropology class begins

The group attends Anthropology class with a new professor.

04:10–04:38
9 · Anthropology classroom · act1Abed analyzes Britta mania

Abed analyzes the situation, calling Britta the underdog. Jeff dismisses the idea. Abed expresses hope for more adventures.

04:38–06:07misunderstanding
10 · Anthropology classroom · act1Professor Bauer's lecture

Professor Bauer introduces the tribe assignment.

06:07–06:44
11 · Cafeteria · act1Pierce's offensive comments

Pierce makes offensive remarks about yarmulkes. Troy tweets it. Chang tries to join the group but is rejected.

06:44–07:37social_rule_violation
12 · Cafeteria · act1Jeff confronts Britta

Jeff asks Britta to help his reputation. Britta refuses, calling it karma. Jeff accuses her of enjoying the drama.

07:37–09:40petty_grievance · double_standard
13 · Cafeteria · act1Jeff's declaration of bachelorhood

Jeff tells Pierce he will never settle down and could beat Britta at her own game. Pierce drinks his own urine.

09:40–09:51bet
14 · Anthropology classroom · act2Jeff proposes to Britta

In Anthropology class, Jeff asks Britta if she loves him. She says yes, and they begin a relationship.

09:51–09:57confession · scheme
15 · Anthropology classroom · act2Abed's meta commentary

Abed criticizes the relationship as boring and wants more exciting adventures. Annie tells him to see it as an adventure.

09:57–11:12obsession
16 · Anthropology classroom · act2Pierce proposes to Britta

Pierce proposes to Britta with a ring. Britta accepts. Jeff is surprised but goes along with it.

11:12–12:01scheme
17 · Anthropology classroom · act2Abed's wedding episode

Abed hires a George Clooney impersonator and stages a wedding episode. The group is confused and angry.

12:01–12:32obsession · impersonation
18 · Anthropology classroom · act2Jeff's secret kiss exposed

Annie reveals Jeff made out with her. Britta is furious. Jeff defends himself by insulting Britta's public declaration.

12:32–15:09secret_exposed · betrayal
19 · Anthropology classroom · act2Troy and Pierce fight

Troy admits he runs the Twitter account. Pierce is furious. Abed is insulted by Jeff and leaves.

15:09–15:26betrayal · secret_exposed
20 · Group Study Room F · act2Abed leaves the group

Abed leaves the study room after Jeff insults his TV-obsessed personality. The group is fractured.

15:26–15:50humiliation · breakup
21 · Anthropology classroom · act3Jeff's anthropology presentation

Jeff presents respect as the most important tool. Professor Bauer attacks him with a weapon, but Jeff defends himself with respect.

15:50–17:49comeuppance · confession
22 · Anthropology classroom · act3Group reconciliation

The group apologizes to each other. Troy agrees to delete the Twitter account. Abed apologizes for his wedding scheme.

17:49–17:59confession · negotiation
23 · Anthropology classroom · act3Chang asks to join

Chang asks to join the study group. The group hesitates but agrees to think about it.

17:59–20:15
24 · Campus hallway · tagChang's revenge plot

Chang is manipulated into seeking revenge on the group.

20:15–21:00scheme · threat
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Episode facts

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Aired
2010-09-23
Overall
#26
Writers
Chris McKenna
Director
Joe Russo
Viewers
5M (US)
Pace
127 words/min · 90 questions

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In this episode

BP
Britta Perry16 episodes · drives 194 scenes
TB
Troy Barnes10 episodes · drives 155 scenes
PH
Pierce Hawthorne23 episodes · drives 173 scenes
AE
Annie Edison14 episodes · drives 204 scenes
AN
Abed Nadir12 episodes · drives 277 scenes
JW
Jeff Winger16 episodes · drives 702 scenes
SB
Shirley Bennett12 episodes · drives 70 scenes
BC
Ben Chang47 episodes · drives 2 scenes