S03E03 · SCENE 15/18 · 12:31
The Coup · Dunder Mifflin Scranton office
Dwight becomes acting manager

Michael tells Dwight he is demoted and Dwight becomes acting manager.

12:31→14:42
in the episode · 2m 11s · S03E03
Dwight becomes acting manager

What happens

12:31–14:42

Michael tells Dwight that Jan demoted him to Dwight's old job and Dwight will be acting manager. Dwight immediately becomes domineering, calling Michael Mike.

WhereDunder Mifflin Scranton office
DriverDwight
Positionact2 · reveal
ThreadDwight's betrayal and scheme

Key lines

from this scene
12:32

‫Wow. This is tough!

13:02

‫She demoted me to your job!

14:34

‫Yeah, when ‫I'm ready, Mike.

14:37

‫Okay, let's do it.

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
scheme0.8
triumphant0.6
awkward0.4
betrayal0.2
rapid back and forth

Beats

12:52Michael says he's demoted
13:14Dwight becomes acting manager

Scene in the episode

12:31–14:42
A · Dwight's betrayal and scheme
B · Movie Monday conflict
C · Stamford video game
D · Pam's fashion change

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Michael Scott152 episodes · drives 1262 scenes
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Dwight Schrute184 episodes · drives 491 scenes

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