S03E06 · EP 34
Episode DNA
19 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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19 scenes · our breakdownKelly invites everyone to a Diwali celebration, which Michael compares to Halloween.
00:00–00:07misunderstandingPam avoids going to Diwali, citing tiredness.
01:20–02:23avoidanceMichael holds a meeting to educate staff about Indian culture.
03:15–04:01misunderstandingKelly fails to explain Diwali's origins, leading to confusion.
04:01–04:20misunderstandingMichael lists famous Indians, including Apu and M. Night Shyamalan.
04:26–05:14misunderstandingMichael distributes Kama Sutra booklets, causing discomfort.
05:14–06:42social_rule_violationAndy starts a drinking game with Jägermeister during late work.
06:42–07:19escalation
11 ▸ 07:19Michael and Carol arrive at Diwali in costumes, causing confusion.
07:19–08:29misunderstanding
12 ▸ 08:29Ryan meets Kelly's sisters, who giggle and compare him to Zach Braff.
08:29–08:53misunderstanding
13 ▸ 08:53Kelly's parents disapprove of Ryan, preferring an Indian doctor.
08:53–09:53rivalry
15 ▸ 10:34Michael asks Kelly's parents about Hindu marriage customs, including sati.
10:34–11:18social_rule_violation
17 ▸ 12:59Michael publicly proposes to Carol, who declines and leaves.
12:59–13:48humiliationRyan discusses his promotion and savings plans with Kelly's parents.
13:48–14:31misunderstandingPam, inspired by Michael, texts Jim but gets no response.
14:31–14:55coincidenceAndy and Jim drunkenly sing a cappella in the office.
14:55–15:39escalation
21 ▸ 15:39Michael and Pam bond over their failed relationships.
15:39–16:58confessionMichael attempts to kiss Pam, who rejects him but gives him a ride.
16:58–18:58humiliationJim crashes his bike and Karen gives him a ride.
18:58–19:18comeuppance
24 ▸ 19:18Michael performs a comedic Diwali song on stage with Dwight.
19:18–20:27Same DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2006-11-02
- Overall
- #34
- Writers
- Director
- Miguel Arteta
- Viewers
- 8.81M (US)
- Pace
- 101 words/min · 74 questions