S02E10 · EP 16
Episode DNA
18 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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18 scenes · our breakdownDwight and Michael struggle to set up a large Christmas tree in the office.
00:01–01:18social_rule_violation · escalation
2 ▸ 01:18Jim shows the documentary crew the teapot and mementos he bought for Pam.
01:18–02:39scheme · confessionMichael interrupts the Party Planning Committee, doubles everything, and reveals his $3,000 Christmas bonus.
02:39–04:23secret_exposed · double_standardDwight sets a five-minute deadline for employees to wrap and place Secret Santa gifts under the tree.
04:23–04:46social_rule_violation · obsessionEmployees reveal who they got for Secret Santa, and Michael admits he got Ryan.
04:46–06:30secret_exposed · social_rule_violation
6 ▸ 06:30The Secret Santa gift exchange starts with Oscar getting a shower radio and Jim getting an old shirt from Creed.
06:30–07:38social_rule_violation · double_standard
7 ▸ 07:38Michael is upset when he receives a homemade oven mitt from Phyllis, feeling it undervalues his affection.
07:38–08:55misunderstanding · petty_grievance
8 ▸ 08:55Michael changes the gift exchange to Yankee Swap, causing confusion and resentment.
08:55–10:42social_rule_violation · schemeEmployees continue stealing gifts, with the iPod becoming the most popular item.
10:42–10:52escalation · rivalryMichael uses reverse psychology to get rid of the oven mitt, but ends up with Dwight's paintball gift.
10:52–12:43scheme · humiliation
11 ▸ 12:43Phyllis leaves upset, and Michael accidentally reveals his bonus was for firing Devon, ending the exchange.
12:43–13:45secret_exposed · betrayalMichael buys 15 bottles of vodka to get the office drunk.
14:38–15:01scheme · deal
14 ▸ 15:01Jim tries to trade with Dwight for the teapot, but Dwight plans to use it for sinus infections.
15:01–15:31obsession · avoidancePam shows Roy her iPod, and he claims he was going to get her one.
15:31–15:54coincidence · misunderstandingMichael brings vodka to the office party, and employees start drinking.
15:54–17:31social_rule_violation · escalationJim trades for the teapot and gives it to Pam, who appreciates the mementos inside.
17:31–19:29confession
18 ▸ 19:29Todd Packer arrives at the party and causes chaos.
19:29–20:14social_rule_violation · humiliation
19 ▸ 20:14The party continues with drinking and socializing, and Michael reflects on Christmas.
20:14–21:17double_standard · petty_grievanceSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2005-12-06
- Overall
- #16
- Writers
- Director
- Charles McDougall
- Viewers
- 9.74M (US)
- Pace
- 131 words/min · 71 questions