S04E11 · EP 82
season 4 · 2013-04-25

Basic Human Anatomy

written by Jim Rash · directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller · 2.33M viewers · image Community Wiki (CC BY-SA)

Episode DNA

24 scenes · 3 threads
chaotic 11%tender 11%absurd 11%scheme 7%deadpan 7%confession 7%misunderstanding 6%coincidence 5%awkward 5%triumphant 5%

Story threads over runtime

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0:005:0010:0015:0020:00
A · Body Switch Confusion
B · Valedictorian Race
C · Troy and Britta Breakup
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Every scene

24 scenes · our breakdown
1 · Study room · cold_openStudy group project debate

The study group struggles to find an idea for their history project while Jeff pushes for a passable effort.

00:02–02:51scheme · petty_grievance
2 · Study room · cold_openAnniversary plans discussed

Troy and Britta forget their anniversary, while Abed gives Troy a gift for their Freaky Friday tradition.

02:51–03:02coincidence · obsession
3 · Study room · cold_openBody switch wish made

Troy and Abed wish to switch bodies while holding a Freaky Friday DVD, and a light switch check occurs.

03:02–03:37coincidence
4 · Greendale · cold_openMorning after montage

A montage shows the passage of time with music, leading to the next morning.

03:37–04:20
5 · Troy and Britta's apartment · act1Troy and Britta morning talk

Troy and Britta awkwardly discuss their anniversary plans, agreeing they are on the same page.

04:20–04:27avoidance
6 · Troy and Britta's apartment · act1Body switch revealed

Troy wakes up as Abed and realizes the body switch actually happened.

04:27–04:39coincidence
7 · Study room · act1Banner project begins

Annie takes charge of the history project, assigning banner stations and demanding quality.

04:39–05:34scheme · petty_grievance
8 · Study room · act1Body switch explained

Troy and Abed explain the body switch to the group, who are skeptical and focused on the project.

05:34–05:38scheme · misunderstanding
9 · Study room · act1Jeff assigns tasks

Jeff delegates tasks to the group to solve the body switch and valedictorian problems.

05:38–08:55scheme
10 · Study room · act1Britta talks to Abed

Britta talks to Abed (in Troy's body) about Troy's issues, offering to be a therapist.

08:55–10:11misunderstanding
11 · Dean's office · act1Jeff and Dean body switch

Jeff tries to get the Dean to give a DVD to Troy and Abed, but they accidentally switch bodies.

10:11–11:17coincidence · impersonation
12 · Study room · act1Britta and Troy talk

Britta talks to Troy (in Abed's body) about Abed's coping, suggesting he talk to him.

11:17–11:30misunderstanding
13 · Greendale hallway · act1Troy confronts movie critic

Troy (in Abed's body) confronts a man who hates Die Hard, leading to a rant.

11:30–12:15petty_grievance
14 · Senor Kevin's · act1Jeff and Troy search for DVD

Jeff and Troy (in Abed's body) search for the missing DVD, with Jeff skeptical of the body switch.

12:15–13:45misunderstanding · scheme
15 · Dean's office · act1Annie and Shirley investigate Leonard

Annie and Shirley get the Dean to show them Leonard's transcripts, revealing his secret to a perfect GPA.

13:45–14:49scheme · investigation
16 · Senor Kevin's · act1Britta and Troy discuss relationship

Britta and Troy (in Abed's body) have a deep conversation about their relationship and its issues.

14:49–16:31misunderstanding · confession
17 · Lost and found room · act1Search in lost and found

Jeff and Troy (in Abed's body) search the lost and found for the DVD, encountering a murder mystery game.

16:31–17:23investigation
18 · Greendale hallway · act1Confronting Leonard

Annie and Shirley confront Leonard about his transcript, leading to him dropping out of the valedictorian race.

17:23–17:41confession · comeuppance
19 · Storage room · act1Jeff and Troy search storage

Jeff and Troy (in Abed's body) search a storage room for the DVD, with Jeff becoming frustrated.

17:41–18:05obsession
20 · Storage room · act1Jeff and Troy talk about relationship

Jeff and Troy (in Abed's body) have a heart-to-heart about Troy's relationship with Britta.

18:05–18:11confession · breakup
21 · Storage room · act1Jeff gives advice to Troy

Jeff gives Troy (in Abed's body) advice about committing to relationships and being a man.

18:11–18:20confession
22 · Senor Kevin's · act2Troy breaks up with Britta

Troy (in Abed's body) breaks up with Britta, explaining he is better as a friend.

18:20–18:27breakup · confession
23 · Study room · act3Aftermath and resolution

Jeff and Annie discuss the day's events, with Jeff apologizing for getting involved.

18:27–20:45confession
24 · Study room · tagTag: Dean's apology and outtakes

The Dean apologizes for his behavior, and the group does outtakes.

20:45–21:33humiliation · social_rule_violation
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Episode facts

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Aired
2013-04-25
Overall
#82
Writers
Jim Rash
Director
Beth McCarthy-Miller
Viewers
2.33M (US)
Pace
158 words/min · 74 questions

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In this episode

JW
Jeff Winger16 episodes · drives 702 scenes
AE
Annie Edison14 episodes · drives 204 scenes
BP
Britta Perry16 episodes · drives 194 scenes
SB
Shirley Bennett12 episodes · drives 70 scenes
TB
Troy Barnes10 episodes · drives 155 scenes
AN
Abed Nadir12 episodes · drives 277 scenes
PH
Pierce Hawthorne23 episodes · drives 173 scenes
LR
Leonard RodriguezRichard Erdman22 episodes · drives 2 scenes