S06E09 · EP 106
Grifting 101
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20 scenes · 2 threadsStory threads over runtime
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20 scenes · our breakdownThe group decides to take the grifting class despite Jeff's warnings.
00:20–02:57lie · schemeJeff offers to lend money but the group refuses, escalating the conflict.
02:57–03:12scheme · lieProfessor DeSalvo teaches the class by making them pass briefcases.
03:12–03:38lie · schemeThe group realizes the class was a scam and admits Jeff was correct.
03:38–04:05lie · humiliationThe group wants revenge on DeSalvo but Jeff refuses to help.
04:05–05:05scheme · petty_grievanceDeSalvo becomes Jeff's office buddy and they argue about grifting.
05:05–08:30rivalry · lieThe group practices briefcase swapping while Jeff plots revenge.
08:30–09:57scheme · obsessionDeSalvo tries to grift Jeff with a fake African telegram.
09:57–11:34lie · schemeJeff and DeSalvo continue their grifting competition in the faculty lounge.
11:34–13:09rivalry · lieJeff improvises a grift plan using an invisible hook.
13:09–16:06scheme · misunderstandingThe group watches The Sting to learn grifting techniques.
16:06–16:12scheme · obsessionBritta punches DeSalvo in retaliation for his mockery.
16:12–18:07humiliation · violenceDeSalvo slips on a wet floor and falls down the stairs after being punched.
18:07–18:43coincidence · violenceThe dean pays DeSalvo $50,000 to avoid a lawsuit.
18:43–20:54scheme · humiliationBritta meets DeSalvo alone to negotiate a deal to make him go away.
20:54–21:35scheme · lieBritta reveals she only agreed to get DeSalvo away from Greendale.
21:35–22:50scheme · lieThe group swaps briefcases with DeSalvo at the motel.
22:50–23:49scheme · coincidenceDeSalvo admits he was grifted in front of the group.
23:49–28:06humiliation · comeuppanceThe telegram man reveals he owes Jeff a life debt.
28:06–28:47coincidence · secret_exposedThe episode ends with the Yahoo! logo.
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2015-05-05
- Overall
- #106
- Writers
- Ryan Ridley
- Director
- Rob Schrab
- Pace
- 132 words/min · 121 questions