S05E12 · EP 84
Episode DNA
19 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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19 scenes · our breakdownDwight investigates a red wire in the office, annoying Phyllis and Stanley.
00:08–01:07obsession · petty_grievanceDavid Wallace asks Michael to investigate Prince Paper company.
01:07–01:57scheme · secret_exposed
3 ▸ 01:57The office debates whether Hilary Swank is hot, ending in a tie.
01:57–03:30petty_grievance · misunderstanding
4 ▸ 03:30Michael and Dwight plan their undercover mission to Prince Paper.
03:30–04:32scheme · rivalryDwight and Michael surveil Prince Paper and plan a danger signal.
04:32–05:59scheme · obsessionMichael poses as a lawyer to gather info from Prince Paper owner.
06:20–06:39scheme · impersonationDwight applies for a job at Prince Paper and reveals his Dunder Mifflin ties.
06:39–09:24scheme · betrayal
9 ▸ 09:24Jim uses a fantasy scenario to convince Kevin that Hilary Swank is hot.
09:24–09:51misunderstanding · seductionDwight complains about Michael during his interview, then takes a photo.
09:51–09:55betrayal · humiliationMichael helps Roger's grandson with math homework.
09:55–11:26misunderstanding
12 ▸ 11:26The office debate on Hilary Swank continues with Oscar and Stanley.
11:26–12:34petty_grievance · misunderstandingMichael and Dwight get Prince Paper's client list and celebrate.
12:34–13:20scheme · betrayalDwight fixes Michael's car while the Prince family helps.
14:08–15:45scheme · betrayalMichael struggles with whether to use the client list against Prince Paper.
15:45–17:00betrayal · confessionStanley gives a speech about optimism and declares Hilary Swank hot.
17:00–18:24petty_grievance · misunderstandingMichael decides to call David Wallace with the client list.
18:24–18:53betrayal · confessionDwight steals the client list and a physical fight ensues.
18:53–19:10violence · betrayalJim calls a final vote on Hilary Swank, which remains tied.
19:10–20:17petty_grievance · misunderstandingMichael reflects on the bittersweet nature of his success.
20:22–20:48betrayal · confessionSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2009-01-15
- Overall
- #84
- Writers
- Director
- Dean Holland
- Viewers
- 8.49M (US)
- Pace
- 134 words/min · 84 questions