Intermediate Documentary Filmmaking

Pierce claims he is dying from the pills and wants to say goodbye.

Pierce admits he is not dying and plans revenge on the group.

The group feels guilty and sad, despite knowing Pierce is faking.

Troy expresses his desire for a signed photo of LeVar Burton.

Pierce gives Shirley a CD of the group talking behind her back.

The group worries about what is on the CD Pierce gave Shirley.

Pierce gives Britta a blank check for $10,000 to give to charity.

The group argues about the check and Pierce's motives.

Pierce reveals he found Jeff's father and is bringing him to the hospital.

Jeff insists he will not talk to his father and dismisses Pierce's plan.

Jeff and Britta role-play a conversation with his father, but it devolves into insults.

Jeff tells the camera his father was a con man and cannot be found.

Troy screams that he is not ready to meet LeVar Burton in person.

Pierce gives Annie a family heirloom tiara, confusing her.

Jeff threatens Abed for filming his reaction to his father.

LeVar Burton tries to connect with a silent Troy.

Annie asks Pierce what the tiara means, and he says she is his favorite.

Britta admits she would have kept the money if not for the camera.

The group listens to the CD and hears themselves bad-mouthing Shirley.

Jeff decides he is ready to see his father and threatens Pierce.

Britta offers LeVar Burton money to stay and meet Troy.

Britta explains her generosity and poor money management.

Pierce, disguised as Jeff's father, confronts Jeff from a car.

Jeff angrily confronts Pierce about the fake father scheme.

Annie returns the tiara, saying she learned Pierce's lesson about elitism.

Abed explains how to end a messy documentary with random shots.

The group has dinner with LeVar Burton, who sings the Reading Rainbow theme.