S02E04 · EP 29
Basic Rocket Science
Episode DNA
20 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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20 scenes · our breakdownDean Pelton rallies the group to launch a space simulator before City College.
00:05–01:39scheme · rivalryThe study group arrives late to clean the simulator after a slow-motion walk.
01:39–02:12humiliation · petty_grievanceTroy and Abed sneak into the simulator while others take a break.
02:12–03:50avoidanceThe group explores the simulator and gets locked inside.
03:50–05:40escalation · impersonationThe simulator is towed away with the group trapped inside.
05:40–06:38pursuitDean Pelton calls Jeff to find the missing simulator.
06:38–07:24investigationAbed reveals the window opens by completing the simulation.
07:24–09:04schemeThe group starts the simulation but Pierce causes chaos.
09:04–10:49Jeff and the dean map possible locations of the simulator.
10:49–11:37investigationAnnie reveals she set up the theft to transfer to City College.
11:37–13:46betrayal · confessionThe group decides to work together to get back to Greendale.
13:46–14:06escalationThe window opens and the group sees they are in Coldwater.
14:06–14:23coincidenceThe group apologizes to Annie and reflects on their love for Greendale.
14:23–14:57confession · double_standardPierce emerges from the back and attacks Sanders.
14:57–16:38violence · obsessionDean Pelton confronts the City College dean about the theft.
16:38–17:46rivalry · betrayalThe group drives the simulator back to Greendale with Abed navigating.
17:46–17:57pursuitThe simulator arrives at Greendale just in time for the launch.
17:57–19:02comeuppanceThe group is celebrated as Green-stronauts for their successful simulation.
19:02–19:16humiliationAnnie decides to stay at Greendale after the adventure.
19:16–20:38dealTroy and Abed play with boxes as spaceships.
20:38–21:08Same DNA
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2010-10-14
- Overall
- #29
- Writers
- Andy Bobrow
- Director
- Anthony Russo
- Viewers
- 4.81M (US)
- Pace
- 112 words/min · 73 questions