S04E08 · EP
Episode DNA
16 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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16 scenes · our breakdownMichael uses Pam to fake phone calls during a meeting with Ryan.
00:00–01:18scheme · avoidanceMichael and Jan drive to New York for her deposition, with Michael memorizing answers.
01:18–03:32scheme · coincidenceRyan warns Michael not to hurt the company during his deposition testimony.
03:32–04:22threat · dealKelly trash-talks Jim about losing to Darryl at Ping-Pong, and Jim asks for help.
04:22–07:00rivalry · humiliation
6 ▸ 07:06Michael's deposition begins, and he makes a joke that confuses the lawyers.
07:06–08:15misunderstanding · social_rule_violationMichael discusses Jan's breast enhancement surgery during the deposition.
08:15–08:21secret_exposed · confession
8 ▸ 08:21Michael's relationship timeline with Jan is exposed, contradicting his earlier testimony.
08:21–10:10secret_exposed · lieMichael asks for a line during the deposition, confusing everyone.
10:10–10:39misunderstanding · social_rule_violationDwight helps Jim practice Ping-Pong to beat a client.
10:39–11:23obsession · rivalry
11 ▸ 11:23Michael's personal diary is entered into evidence, revealing details about his relationship with Jan.
11:23–13:11secret_exposed · humiliation
12 ▸ 13:11Jan apologizes to Michael for stealing his diary and giving it to her lawyer.
13:11–16:12confession · betrayalA negative performance review of Michael is read during the deposition.
16:12–16:19secret_exposed · humiliationJim practices a spin serve with Dwight to prepare for the Ping-Pong match.
16:19–17:00obsession · rivalryMichael learns during the deposition that he was not seriously considered for Jan's job.
17:00–18:35secret_exposed · betrayalJim and Pam play Ping-Pong against Kelly and Darryl.
18:35–19:28rivalry · humiliationMichael and Jan reconcile after the deposition, but Michael feels betrayed.
19:28–20:23confession · betrayalSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2007-10-18
- Writers
- Director
- Paul Lieberstein
- Viewers
- 8.61M (US)
- Pace
- 143 words/min · 103 questions