S03E22 · EP 50
Episode DNA
23 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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23 scenes · our breakdownDwight issues Jim a demerit for tardiness, explaining a complex disciplinary system.
00:54–02:37petty_grievancePhyllis tells the office she was flashed in the parking lot by a man with a map.
02:37–03:56humiliationMichael makes inappropriate jokes about the flashing, then realizes his mistake and overcorrects.
03:56–04:41social_rule_violation · humiliationMichael awkwardly brings up his relationship with Jan, mentioning their safe word.
04:41–06:27confessionDwight takes charge of the flasher investigation, forming a task force and ordering a sketch.
06:27–07:04investigation · schemePam draws a sketch of Dwight with a mustache and no glasses, which he and Andy post.
07:04–08:01scheme · humiliationMichael forces an impromptu seminar on women's issues, making several sexist gaffes.
08:01–08:24social_rule_violation · double_standardMichael apologizes but continues to make sexist remarks, including wishing he could menstruate.
08:24–12:42social_rule_violation · humiliation
9 ▸ 12:42Michael decides to take the women to the mall to make up for his behavior, which they find condescending.
12:42–13:27social_rule_violation
10 ▸ 13:27Dwight and Andy post fliers with the sketch of Dwight, and Andy offers to post them near a school.
13:27–13:48scheme
11 ▸ 13:48Kevin fulfills his fantasy of entering the women's bathroom and discovers a plush waiting room.
13:48–14:45obsession
12 ▸ 14:45Andy and Dwight hang fliers around the building, with Andy mocking Dwight.
14:45–15:18rivalry
13 ▸ 15:18Jim and Ryan talk about Karen, and Ryan admits he once asked her out via email.
15:18–16:37confession · secret_exposedMichael awkwardly discusses his relationship with Jan, revealing her controlling behavior.
16:37–18:07confession · humiliationThe women encourage Michael to weigh pros and cons, and he admits he wants to break up with Jan.
18:07–18:15confession · breakupMichael takes the women to Victoria's Secret to thank them, buying each one item.
18:15–20:34social_rule_violationCreed reveals he uses the women's bathroom for number two and has been caught before.
20:34–20:46secret_exposedPam buys a fuzzy bathrobe to cut up into towels, while Karen buys sexy lingerie for Jim.
20:46–22:03humiliationMeredith's minivan gets a flat tire on the way back from the mall, and Pam changes it.
22:03–22:20humiliationAndy offers to post fliers near a school, and Dwight reluctantly approves.
22:20–24:19schemeMichael calls Jan to break up but leaves a voicemail, then Jan arrives and hears it.
24:19–27:06breakup · secret_exposedMichael gives a talking head, reflecting on his breakup with Jan and his understanding of women.
27:06–27:11confessionJim tells Dwight he saw the flasher in the women's bathroom, and Dwight realizes he was duped.
27:11–28:01scheme · humiliationSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2007-05-03
- Overall
- #50
- Writers
- Director
- Tucker Gates
- Viewers
- 6.99M (US)
- Pace
- 126 words/min · 108 questions