S05E04 · EP 88
Cooperative Polygraphy
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16 scenes · 2 threadsStory threads over runtime
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16 scenes · our breakdownThe study group discusses Pierce's weird futuristic cult funeral and his energon pod.
00:02–02:21lie · social_rule_violationMr. Stone reveals Pierce's will demands a polygraph test for the group to clear them of murder.
02:21–02:28scheme · interrogationThe group starts the polygraph test with calibration questions, revealing hidden tensions.
02:28–02:56interrogation · humiliationThe polygraph reveals secrets about Netflix, rent, and a doomsday plan, causing group conflict.
02:56–05:20secret_exposed · betrayalJeff argues the group should quit the inquest, but the promise of inheritance changes their minds.
05:20–05:34scheme · dealThe polygraph exposes Shirley's fake tofu and Jeff's collection of women's underwear, causing more conflict.
05:34–07:52secret_exposed · humiliationThe polygraph reveals Troy's handshake is copied and Abed planted tracking devices on everyone.
07:52–10:26betrayal · secret_exposedThe group confronts Abed about tracking them, and he feels no shame, leading to more tension.
10:26–11:19betrayal · secret_exposedAnnie admits to dosing the group with amphetamines and catfishing Britta, causing more revelations.
11:19–12:53secret_exposed · betrayalThe group argues and reveals petty grievances, leading to a chaotic confession session.
12:53–13:07petty_grievance · confessionJeff gives a speech about embracing flaws and continuing the inquest for Pierce's money.
13:07–13:17confession · dealThe group makes final confessions before the last round of Pierce's questions.
13:17–16:38confession · humiliationMr. Stone reads Pierce's final questions, which reveal heartfelt messages and leave sperm to everyone.
16:38–16:56secret_exposed · confessionPierce leaves Troy $14.3 million on the condition he sails around the world alone.
16:56–18:10dealTroy decides to accept Pierce's challenge to sail around the world, shocking the group.
18:10–18:25deal · betMr. Stone reveals his true artistic personality and explains Pierce died of dehydration.
18:25–19:41confession · humiliationSame DNA
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2014-01-16
- Overall
- #88
- Writers
- Alex Rubens
- Director
- Tristram Shapeero
- Viewers
- 3.07M (US)
- Pace
- 172 words/min · 95 questions