S02E04 · SCENE 13/19 · 11:44
The Fire · Parking lot near Ryan's car
Michael praises Ryan's intelligence

Michael praises Ryan for being smart and says he should be teaching.

11:44→12:13
in the episode · 0m 29s · S02E04

What happens

11:44–12:13

In a talking head, Michael compares Ryan to NBA players who skipped college. He then praises Ryan's business knowledge and says Ryan should be teaching him.

WhereParking lot near Ryan's car
DriverMichael
Positionact1 · escalation
ThreadFire evacuation games

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11:58

‫- Breakfast Club. ‫- What?

12:04

‫- All-time favorite! ‫- Play by the rules.

12:07

‫Dwight, all-time favorite movie.

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Scene DNA

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obsession0.7
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cheerful0.4
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Beats

11:29Michael reads from Ryan's book
11:38Michael calls Ryan smart

Scene in the episode

11:44–12:13
A · Michael mentors Ryan
B · Fire evacuation games
C · Dwight's jealousy

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RYAN STARTED THE FIRE! - The Office US · The Office
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The First Fire Drill - The Office US · The Office

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Ryan Howard166 episodes · drives 46 scenes

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