S04E04 · EP
Episode DNA
37 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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37 scenes · our breakdownMichael reenacts scenes from The Devil Wears Prada and Million Dollar Baby, confusing and worrying Pam. He apologizes for being mean earlier.
00:02–01:24Michael and Jan argue on speakerphone about redecorating the office, discussing costs and a futon. Pam interrupts to say Ryan is on the phone.
01:24–01:59Ryan calls Michael to discuss a PowerPoint presentation he wants Michael to give. Michael struggles to find the updated software on his computer.
01:59–03:40
4 ▸ 03:40Dwight answers a call for his farm's agrotourism business, Schrute Farms. Jim and Pam tease him about the bed and breakfast and its Trip Advisor reviews.
03:40–05:47scheme
5 ▸ 05:47Jim and Pam argue about needing the car for the night, with Pam revealing she needs it for improv. Dwight discusses his recent breakup and the Schrute family tradition of wild oats.
05:47–07:31scheme
6 ▸ 07:31Kevin invites Michael to see his band Scrantonicity II at a bar. Michael declines, saying he has a secret thing. Jim and Pam also invite Michael to dinner, but he refuses.
07:31–07:55secret_exposed
7 ▸ 07:55Michael makes a sales call for his second job at a diet pill company, pitching a weight loss pill. Jim and Pam arrive at Schrute Farms and joke about the names.
07:55–08:32scheme
8 ▸ 08:32Jim and Pam check into the Irrigation room at Schrute Farms. Dwight shows them around and mentions the farm is wireless but the power is off.
08:32–09:59schemeMichael holds a meeting at the call center, reminding everyone to stick to the script and offering a $50 bonus for the most sales.
09:59–10:17schemeJim and Pam discuss their chances of being murdered and how their night away is different than imagined. Mose throws manure, and Jim makes a sales call to Stanley.
10:17–10:41humiliationMichael calls Stanley at home pretending to be a telemarketer. Stanley recognizes his voice and angrily tells him he doesn't want to hear from him at home.
10:41–12:48humiliationMichael argues with Vikram about his sales technique, insisting his people skills are better than Vikram's quick pitches. Vikram outsells him every night.
12:48–13:08rivalryDwight reads a Harry Potter bedtime story to Jim and Pam at Schrute Farms. Later, they eat dinner and discuss their backgrounds with a former surgeon.
13:08–13:28Pam makes a sales call at the call center, and Jim encourages her. She goes out to make the call despite being nervous.
13:28–13:54Michael talks about Die Hard 4 with a coworker, criticizing the unrealistic action. The boss interrupts to tell them to get back to work.
13:54–14:27Jim hears moaning from Dwight's room and checks on him. Dwight claims it might be Mose having nightmares. Jim leaves, and Dwight continues moaning.
14:27–16:46secret_exposedMichael declines an invitation for a beer, saying he has to work in the morning. He talks to Vikram about the bonus and sales technique before leaving.
16:46–17:43rivalryMichael arrives at the office in the morning. Dwight greets Pam coldly, and Pam seems upset.
17:43–18:10
19 ▸ 18:10Ryan returns to the office for a PowerPoint presentation. Michael is unprepared and struggles with the software. Ryan reveals Michael has a second job and threatens to fire him.
18:10–19:36humiliation
20 ▸ 19:36The office gets sidetracked into a debate about the correct usage of 'whomever' versus 'whoever'. Toby corrects Ryan, and Michael tells Toby to kill himself.
19:36–22:01petty_grievanceMichael calls his boss at the call center and quits his second job, saying he can't do both jobs. He hangs up and returns to the office.
22:01–23:23confessionMichael gives a monologue about failing at having a job, a girlfriend, and another job, but says the American dream lets you try again.
23:23–23:27confessionAndy asks Jim to set him up with Angela, saying he's been moonwalking past accounting. Jim says he doesn't see them together and thinks about Dwight and Angela.
23:27–24:26schemeMichael asks Kevin if he knows any gamblers or mob connections to help him make money. Kevin whispers that he should ask the mob.
24:26–25:24schemeMichael asks Oscar for an advance on his salary. Oscar says he has plans with his daughter and chooses her over Michael.
25:24–25:51humiliation
26 ▸ 25:51The staff gossips about Michael's money problems, blaming Jan. Michael confronts them and tries to prove he's not broke by destroying a $100 bill, but then puts it back in his pocket.
25:51–27:26humiliationKelly confronts Darryl about their relationship, accusing him of only wanting her when Ryan is around. Darryl says he likes her but she needs to be less crazy.
27:26–28:24
28 ▸ 28:24Creed tells Michael to declare bankruptcy to solve his money problems. He talks about transferring debt to William Charles Schneider and the witness protection program.
28:24–29:27scheme
29 ▸ 29:27Michael declares bankruptcy in the office, but Oscar explains it doesn't work that way.
29:27–29:42misunderstanding
30 ▸ 29:42Michael shows Oscar his credit card statements, revealing debt from Amazon and a Core Blaster Extreme exercise machine. Oscar is shocked.
29:42–30:50confessionOscar creates a PowerPoint chart showing Michael's spending habits. Michael refuses to tell Jan.
31:16–31:57schemeJim and Pam tell Dwight they wrote a positive Trip Advisor review for Schrute Farms, praising the beet aroma and goose walk. Dwight is pleased.
32:42–33:26schemeOscar accidentally reveals Michael's debt to Jan over speakerphone. Jan is furious and demands to know where the money went. Michael leaves the office.
33:26–34:47secret_exposedJim tells Dwight that he left Scranton because of Pam, unable to stand her being with Roy. He says it was awful and he wouldn't wish it on his worst enemy.
35:31–37:22confessionJim and Pam discuss going to dinner at a new Italian restaurant where the dry cleaner used to be. Pam jokes that Jim is passionate about Italian food.
37:22–38:05Jan finds Michael sitting on a train, planning to run away. She tells him running away won't solve anything and that she will stay by his side because he was there for her.
38:05–40:55confessionDwight makes a sales call to a client, then talks to someone about not selling their implants, saying they look cute but are uncomfortable.
40:55–41:22Same DNA
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2007-10-04
- Writers
- Director
- Craig Zisk
- Viewers
- 8.57M (US)
- Pace
- 122 words/min · 143 questions





