S02E21 · EP 46
Paradigms of Human Memory
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20 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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20 scenes · our breakdownAnnie's Boobs steals a paintbrush and Chang retrieves stolen items from a vent.
00:55–01:24Chang returns with Annie's stolen purple pens, sparking memories.
01:24–01:48The group remembers adventures from the year, including a ghost town and glee club tragedy.
01:48–03:08The group argues about whether the past year has been dark or positive.
03:08–05:02Abed reveals Jeff and Britta have been secretly having sex all year with evidence.
05:02–05:42The group argues about the secret hook-ups and their impact on the group.
05:42–05:59Jeff and Britta are accused of selfish acts, then counter with examples against others.
05:59–07:25Jeff and Britta present more examples of selfishness from the group.
07:25–09:37Annie accuses Jeff of flirting with her all semester, citing examples.
09:37–10:38A montage shows Jeff and Annie's romantic interactions throughout the year.
10:38–11:29Jeff argues similar moments exist between Pierce and Abed, disturbing the group.
11:29–11:49Abed tries to get Jeff to admit there is something between him and Annie.
11:49–12:14Dean Pelton enters in a costume, leading Jeff to mock his repeated outfits.
12:14–13:57The argument escalates into a meta-fight about fighting, with Abed pointing out the group's toxicity.
14:59–15:46The group storms out in frustration, but Jeff calls them back for a speech.
15:46–16:04Jeff gives a rambling speech about the group being a super group like the Traveling Wilburys.
16:04–17:17The group accepts Jeff and Britta's secret hook-ups, but they decide to stop.
17:17–18:39Chang and Pierce are left alone, questioning their place in the group.
18:39–19:16The Dean returns and Jeff mocks him again, leading to a fantasy transformation.
20:08–20:18Jeff apologizes to the Dean and admits he was jealous of his outfits.
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2011-04-21
- Overall
- #46
- Writers
- Chris McKenna
- Director
- Tristram Shapeero, Joe Russo
- Viewers
- 3.17M (US)
- Pace
- 114 words/min · 50 questions