S01E04 · SCENE 14/22 · 17:44
The Alliance · Dunder Mifflin office
Michael forgets why he approached Meredith

Michael approaches Meredith but forgets his reason, then asks about funny interactions.

17:44→18:00
in the episode · 0m 16s · S01E04

What happens

17:44–18:00

Michael walks up to Meredith but forgets why. He asks if she remembers any funny interactions they had recently, becoming increasingly frustrated.

WhereDunder Mifflin office
DriverMichael
Positionact1 · escalation
ThreadMichael's birthday party

Key lines

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17:49

Oh, gosh, I can't remember why I came over here.

17:54

Right? Ugh, I know. Ugh.

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obsession0.6
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Beats

17:45Michael forgets why he approached Meredith

Scene in the episode

17:44–18:00
A · Dwight-Jim fake alliance
B · Michael's birthday party
C · Michael's donation misunderstanding

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