The Psychology of Letting Go

The study group discusses raising money for the oil spill while Troy reveals he found a dead body.

Troy explains he found Pierce's mother dead in the garage, but Pierce insists she is alive.

Pierce explains his Buddhist beliefs about his mother's vaporization and eventual return.

Abed plays a song on his boombox, hinting at his film project.

The group argues about whether to confront Pierce about his mother's death.

Pierce announces his mother's body has been vaporized, while Dr. Duncan takes over the class.

Dr. Duncan gives a lecture on the oil spill disaster while the group raises money.

Jeff learns his cholesterol is high, triggering a mortality crisis.

Jeff rants about death and the futility of life, then apologizes to the group.

Britta accuses Annie of using her sexuality to raise money, leading to a heated argument.

Pierce reveals his mother's vapor is stored in an energon pod, while Jeff deals with his hangover.

Dr. Duncan leads a class discussion on the difference between religion and a cult, targeting Pierce.

Pierce invites the study group to his church's Open Hive event.

Britta and Annie continue their petty argument while fundraising in the hallway.

Jeff explains his frustration about his high cholesterol and the unfairness of life.

Jeff realizes he wants to crush Pierce's faith to feel better about his own mortality.

Jeff pretends to take Troy and Abed for ice cream but actually drives them to the morgue to see Pierce's mother's body.

Britta and Annie get into a physical fight over the donation money.

Pierce plays a CD his mother recorded before her death, revealing her final message.

Despite the CD, Pierce still believes his mother is in the energon pod, and Jeff decides not to take them to the morgue.

Britta and Annie apologize to each other and reconcile over ice cream.

Abed reveals he has been filming the group for a project, and Jeff and Chang have a standoff.

Abed explains his film project is a mislead, referencing Inception.