S05E18 · EP 90
Episode DNA
17 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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17 scenes · our breakdown
1 ▸ 00:00Michael and Dwight brainstorm classy ideas for Michael's 15th anniversary party.
00:00–02:14schemeCharles Miner, the new VP, is introduced to the office by Michael.
02:14–05:00scheme
3 ▸ 05:00Jim explains to Charles why he is wearing a tuxedo to work.
05:00–05:27petty_grievanceMichael introduces the accounting department to Charles with inappropriate comments.
05:27–07:32social_rule_violationCharles announces budget cuts and a freeze on discretionary spending.
07:32–08:57threatMichael calls David Wallace to complain about Charles's micromanagement.
08:57–09:37petty_grievanceMichael asks David about hiring Cirque du Soleil as salaried employees.
09:37–10:13schemeMichael tries to assert his authority over Charles.
10:13–11:33rivalryMichael calls David's office and pretends to have kidnapped his son.
11:33–11:58scheme · impersonationCharles buys lunch for the office, upsetting Dwight.
11:58–13:03petty_grievanceMichael and Charles argue over who has authority to approve Kevin's overtime.
13:03–16:36rivalry
12 ▸ 16:36Charles dissolves the Party Planning Committee, angering Michael.
16:36–17:21threatMichael threatens to go to New York to talk to David Wallace.
17:21–17:33threatAndy asks Charles to keep his made-up title of Assistant Regional Manager.
17:33–17:38dealMichael drives to New York to confront David Wallace.
17:38–19:42petty_grievanceCharles says goodbye and leaves the office.
19:42–20:15Michael quits his job after David agrees to restore his party.
20:15–20:58comeuppanceSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2009-03-05
- Overall
- #90
- Writers
- Director
- Randall Einhorn
- Viewers
- 8.54M (US)
- Pace
- 153 words/min · 92 questions