S02E05 · EP 30
Messianic Myths and Ancient Peoples
Episode DNA
17 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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17 scenes · our breakdownProfessor Clash shows absurd YouTube videos to the study group during anthropology class.
00:01–01:38social_rule_violationShirley asks Abed to make a Christian YouTube video for her church.
01:38–02:06deal · negotiationPierce acts out by eating cookies and insulting Britta and Jeff.
02:06–03:15petty_grievance · social_rule_violationAbed pitches a meta film about Jesus as a filmmaker to Shirley.
04:24–05:51misunderstanding · schemePierce plays poker with his new elderly friends in the cafeteria.
05:51–06:55scheme · betAbed films a Jesus rap video and then a meta scene declaring himself the film.
06:55–08:31impersonationThe study group chooses to watch Abed's film instead of studying with Jeff.
08:31–09:34betrayal · rivalryAbed holds a Q&A session in the cafeteria, claiming to be Jesus.
09:34–10:19impersonation · secret_exposedPierce argues with Jeff about his new elderly friends and leaves.
10:19–11:51petty_grievance · rivalryJeff and Pierce have a tense confrontation where Pierce refuses to apologize.
11:51–12:08threat · rivalryPierce's elderly friends steal a car and go for a joyride.
12:08–12:53scheme · pursuitDean Pelton shuts down Abed's film after Shirley files a complaint.
12:53–14:12investigation · negotiationThe elderly friends crash the car during their joyride.
14:12–15:33violence · pursuitAbed watches his film and prays for God to destroy it.
15:33–17:48confession · coincidenceJeff goes to the hospital to remove himself as Pierce's emergency contact.
17:48–18:39deal · negotiationAbed's film is finished and becomes a viral internet sensation.
19:13–20:21coincidence · comeuppanceThe study group pranks Jeff by buying his outfit and staking out his apartment.
20:21–20:29scheme · humiliationSame DNA
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2010-10-21
- Overall
- #30
- Writers
- Andrew Guest
- Director
- Tristram Shapeero
- Viewers
- 4.46M (US)
- Pace
- 120 words/min · 93 questions