S04E01 · EP
Episode DNA
24 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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24 scenes · our breakdown
1 ▸ 00:04Michael describes his home life with Jan and his optimism for the year.
00:04–01:33lie · social_rule_violationKevin suspects Jim and Pam are secretly dating despite their denials.
01:33–03:12secret_exposed · investigation
3 ▸ 03:12Michael announces he accidentally hit Meredith with his car.
03:12–04:18violence · coincidenceThe office plans to visit Meredith while Angela tries to avoid it.
04:18–04:48avoidance · petty_grievanceRyan worries about a lawsuit after Michael's accident.
04:48–07:19threat · double_standard
6 ▸ 07:19Angela gives Dwight detailed instructions for caring for her cat.
07:19–09:14obsession
7 ▸ 09:14Michael suggests planting a tree to distract from the accident.
09:14–09:23social_rule_violation · humiliation
8 ▸ 09:23The office visits Meredith in the hospital, leading to awkward interactions.
09:23–11:41interrogation · social_rule_violationDwight tells Angela her cat Sprinkles is dead and in the freezer.
11:41–12:36confession · humiliationMichael believes the office is cursed after a series of misfortunes.
12:36–13:26obsessionMichael discusses religious beliefs and considers animal sacrifices.
13:26–18:11obsession
12 ▸ 18:11Dwight learns Meredith had a rabies shot due to animal bites.
18:11–18:47investigation · coincidenceMichael takes credit for saving Meredith and declares the curse over.
18:47–19:55lie · comeuppanceKevin spies on Jim and Pam but finds no evidence of a relationship.
19:55–20:51investigation · eavesdroppingMichael plans a 5K fun run to raise rabies awareness.
20:51–23:14scheme · humiliationAngela suspects Dwight murdered her cat after finding shredded freezer bags.
23:14–24:47investigation · secret_exposedJim and Pam admit they are dating after being shown footage.
24:47–26:15confession · secret_exposedMichael decides to spend $200 on a giant check for the rabies doctor.
26:15–27:44schemePam accidentally walks in on Michael changing in his office.
27:44–29:42social_rule_violation · humiliationMichael starts the 5K race with a speech and a check presentation.
29:42–31:31schemeThe staff struggles with the race while Dwight sabotages Toby.
31:31–33:29scheme · betrayalJim and Pam stop at an estate sale during the race.
33:29–34:36Dwight confesses to killing Sprinkles, and Angela is furious.
34:36–36:42confession · betrayal
24 ▸ 36:42Michael finishes the 5K and reconciles with Meredith.
36:42–41:21comeuppance · confessionSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2007-09-27
- Writers
- Director
- Greg Daniels
- Viewers
- 9.65M (US)
- Pace
- 131 words/min · 171 questions