S03E06 · EP 55
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21 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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21 scenes · our breakdownAn AC repairman tries to convince Troy to join AC repair by fixing a toilet.
00:02–01:38schemePierce discovers his wipes are a gay icon and decides to host a party.
01:38–02:51coincidenceThe study group debates Pierce's motives and plans the party.
02:51–04:55Troy successfully fixes a sink, impressing the AC repairman.
04:55–05:31dealPierce's father Cornelius appears and demands to talk.
05:31–05:56Troy and others are kidnapped and told they are AC repair candidates.
05:56–06:10interrogationPierce's father makes racist remarks to the study group.
06:14–09:14humiliation · social_rule_violationThe group fights over whether to reinstate the gay party.
09:14–10:22petty_grievanceJeff organizes the gay party against Pierce's wishes.
10:22–11:10scheme · betrayalLaybourne reveals the room temperature room and offers Troy a lifetime in AC repair.
11:10–12:24deal · seductionThe party is a success but the AC system fails.
12:24–12:33escalationThe AC repairman argues with Troy about joining AC repair instead of plumbing.
12:33–13:18rivalryTroy asks Abed to help him choose between AC and plumbing.
13:18–15:02misunderstandingPierce announces the party is over and fakes a heart attack.
15:02–15:38betrayal · humiliationJeff delivers a speech about fatherhood to Cornelius.
15:38–17:03comeuppancePierce pretends to be dead, then gives Jeff his father's hat.
17:03–17:44scheme · coincidencePierce reads a letter from his father and declares victory.
17:44–18:43confession · comeuppanceTroy tells Laybourne he chooses to watch TV with Abed.
18:43–19:33negotiationLaybourne reveals Troy fixed the AC and vows it's not over.
19:33–20:24threatJeff compliments Britta's therapy skills after the party.
20:24–20:33confessionAbed and Troy play as Inspector Spacetime characters.
20:33–21:17obsessionSame DNA
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2011-11-03
- Overall
- #55
- Writers
- Matt Murray
- Director
- Joe Russo
- Viewers
- 3.84M (US)
- Pace
- 150 words/min · 71 questions