S03E23 · EP 51
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20 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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20 scenes · our breakdownMichael receives a call from David Wallace about a corporate interview.
00:00–02:04scheme · secret_exposedMichael announces Beach Day and excludes Toby from the outing.
02:04–02:34scheme · petty_grievanceMichael assigns Pam to take notes on everyone's behavior for his replacement.
02:34–06:05schemeThe staff travels to the beach on the bus, singing and joking.
06:05–06:27schemeMichael divides the staff into four tribes led by Jim, Dwight, Andy, and Stanley.
06:27–11:04scheme · rivalryThe egg race goes awry with blindfolded contestants and mishaps.
11:04–11:28scheme · humiliationMichael reveals the hot dog eating contest and the prize is his job.
11:28–12:52scheme · secret_exposedAndy wins the hot dog eating contest, and Creed returns with a raw fish.
12:52–13:56rivalry · coincidenceDwight and Angela plan to sabotage Andy by having Angela misunderstand him.
13:56–15:17scheme · betrayalDwight wins the sumo wrestling match, and Andy floats away.
15:17–16:04scheme · humiliationAndy floats away and calls for help, but Angela ignores him.
16:04–16:20scheme · humiliationMichael is frustrated with the candidates and Pam's notes.
16:20–17:07petty_grievanceJim and Karen separately call corporate to schedule interviews for the same job.
17:07–18:22scheme · rivalry
14 ▸ 18:22Michael announces a fire walk as the final challenge.
18:22–19:14escalationPam wants to walk the coals but Michael refuses, and Jim declines.
19:14–19:27humiliationMichael is goaded to walk the coals but cannot take the first step.
19:27–20:35humiliation · avoidanceDwight walks on the coals and burns his feet, collapsing in pain.
20:35–20:42escalation · humiliationMichael announces a stand-up comedy round, but Jim reveals his interview plan.
20:42–24:30rivalry · secret_exposed
19 ▸ 24:30Pam confesses her feelings to Jim and the group, then walks in the water.
24:30–26:05confession · secret_exposed
21 ▸ 26:24The staff sings the Flintstones theme song on the bus.
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2007-05-10
- Overall
- #51
- Writers
- Director
- Harold Ramis (deceased)
- Viewers
- 7.17M (US)
- Pace
- 132 words/min · 94 questions