S03E01 · EP 29
Episode DNA
16 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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16 scenes · our breakdownRyan discusses his new sales position and Dwight mocks missing Jim.
00:45–01:21confessionMichael uses a homophobic slur for Oscar and apologizes awkwardly.
02:06–04:06social_rule_violation · misunderstandingOscar confirms he is gay in a series of awkward interviews.
04:06–04:31secret_exposed
6 ▸ 04:31Jim enjoys his promotion and new office, but coworkers tease him.
04:31–06:32rivalry
8 ▸ 06:49Michael worries about other gay employees and calls Jim about a gaydar device.
06:49–08:00scheme · lieRoy brings Pam a frozen wedding meal and vows to win her back.
08:00–09:38pursuit · petty_grievanceKelly tells Oscar he is cool for being gay, but Oscar is unimpressed.
09:38–10:24misunderstanding
11 ▸ 10:24Jan and Toby tell Michael he outed Oscar and may face a lawsuit.
10:24–11:03social_rule_violation · threatDwight looks at gay pornography at Michael's suggestion, causing chaos.
11:03–13:38humiliation · social_rule_violationMichael holds a meeting where Oscar comes out and Phyllis announces her engagement.
13:38–16:03secret_exposed · humiliationOscar tries to leave but Michael hugs him, leading to Oscar calling him small.
16:03–17:39humiliation · social_rule_violationOscar apologizes and hugs Michael, who cries and apologizes for the slur.
17:39–19:07confessionMichael kisses Oscar on the mouth to prove acceptance, shocking everyone.
19:07–20:14social_rule_violation · humiliationMichael gives a speech about love and acceptance, ending with a catchphrase.
20:14–20:18double_standardOscar reveals he got a paid vacation and company car to not sue.
20:18–20:40dealJim sends a fake gaydar device to Dwight as a prank.
20:40–21:14scheme · lieSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2006-09-21
- Overall
- #29
- Writers
- Director
- Ken Kwapis
- Viewers
- 9.11M (US)
- Pace
- 113 words/min · 57 questions