S03E21 · EP 70
The First Chang Dynasty
Episode DNA
21 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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21 scenes · our breakdownA propaganda video praises Chang for saving Greendale after expelling the study group.
00:00–01:46scheme · impersonationThe study group discusses Chang's kidnapping of the Dean and plans to get proof.
01:46–01:59scheme · secret_exposedChang plans his birthday party while his guard mentions budget issues.
01:59–02:49obsession · petty_grievanceThe study group learns the Dean is held in the cafeteria basement and the AC school offers help.
02:49–04:47scheme · dealThe study group decides to plan an elaborate heist to rescue the Dean.
04:47–06:22scheme · misunderstandingThe school board gives Chang a gift for his birthday party.
06:22–07:22impersonation · comeuppanceShirley enters as a chef while Troy and Abed pose as plumbers to access Chang's office.
07:22–09:07scheme · impersonationBritta cancels the magician while Pierce is assigned to the getaway van.
09:07–09:36scheme · petty_grievancePierce infiltrates Chang's party as a swami and is strapped to a chair.
09:36–09:47impersonation · humiliationPierce's swami disguise is exposed, alerting Chang to the heist.
10:12–11:04impersonation · humiliationBritta uses the key to retrieve the real Dean while guards are distracted.
11:40–12:14scheme · coincidenceThe study group reunites with the Dean but is intercepted by Chang and his forces.
12:14–13:16scheme · pursuitChang reveals his plan to burn the records room with fireworks during his keytar solo.
13:16–14:33scheme · threatThe group escapes the basement after a giant fan stops rotating, thanks to Troy's AC school contact.
14:33–15:20coincidence · schemeThe group uses black lights to distract guards while Troy and Abed disarm the fireworks.
15:20–16:08scheme · pursuitChang confronts the study group in the records room after they disarm the fireworks.
16:08–16:26violence · rivalryRichie and Carl arrive, stopping the fight and exposing Chang's crimes.
16:26–17:17comeuppance · secret_exposedThe Dean decides to cover up the scandal to protect Greendale's reputation.
17:17–18:26deal · secret_exposedTroy says goodbye to the study group to fulfill his deal with the AC school.
18:26–20:07deal · confessionAbed shares a quiet emotional moment with Troy before he leaves.
20:07–20:26confessionThe Dean celebrates at a rave, enjoying his restored position.
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S06E03Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2012-05-17
- Overall
- #70
- Writers
- Matt Fusfeld and Alex Cuthbertson
- Director
- Jay Chandrasekhar
- Viewers
- 2.61M (US)
- Pace
- 125 words/min · 62 questions