S03E09 · EP 37
Episode DNA
18 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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18 scenes · our breakdownHannah brings her baby to the office and coworkers coo over him.
00:00–01:21social_rule_violationJim and Pam discuss keeping their relationship secret.
01:21–01:26secret_exposedMichael and others discover the check is for hiring an ex-convict.
01:26–03:27investigation · misunderstandingMichael proposes everyone forget about Martin's past to avoid conflict.
03:27–05:03social_rule_violationAndy asks Jim for information about female coworkers.
05:03–05:40pursuit · scheme
7 ▸ 05:49Dwight learns about Martin's criminal record and reacts strongly.
05:49–06:18escalation · petty_grievance
8 ▸ 06:18Jim coaches Andy on Pam's supposed likes, which are actually things she hates.
06:18–06:22scheme · lieMichael publicly announces Martin's criminal record and makes awkward comparisons.
06:22–08:04social_rule_violation · humiliation
10 ▸ 08:04Michael asks employees to visualize a convict, then reveals it's a white woman.
08:04–08:59social_rule_violation · humiliation
11 ▸ 08:59Martin explains his insider trading crime and describes prison perks.
08:59–11:17confession · misunderstandingAndy attempts to flirt with Pam using Jim's fake advice.
11:17–11:54pursuit · schemeMichael institutes outdoor time to mimic prison, but everyone is cold.
11:54–12:31escalation · misunderstandingMartin and Michael discuss prison TV and the American dream.
12:31–12:41misunderstandingJim and Pam discuss the prank on Andy and consider new targets.
12:41–13:21scheme
16 ▸ 13:21Michael performs as Prison Mike to scare employees about prison life.
13:21–17:21impersonation · humiliation
17 ▸ 17:21Martin says Prison Mike's act didn't reflect his prison experience.
17:21–18:07confessionMichael locks employees in the conference room to teach a lesson.
18:07–19:09escalation · social_rule_violationMartin cleans out his desk and quits, calling Michael a quitter.
19:33–20:03comeuppanceSame DNA
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2006-11-30
- Overall
- #37
- Writers
- Director
- Jeffrey Blitz
- Viewers
- 9.07M (US)
- Pace
- 121 words/min · 70 questions





