S06E01 · SCENE 21/21 · 20:02
Gossip · Dunder Mifflin office
Michael calls Stanley's wife by mistake

Michael accidentally calls Stanley's wife Cynthia and reveals the affair.

20:02→20:50
in the episode · 0m 48s · S06E01

What happens

20:02–20:50

Michael receives a call from Stanley's wife Teri, but accidentally calls her Cynthia. He tries to cover up but reveals the affair. Teri already suspected because she caught Stanley with Cynthia months ago. Michael narrates that you can't stop love.

WhereDunder Mifflin office
DriverMichael
Positionact3 · payoff
ThreadStanley's affair

Key lines

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20:03

Just hang on a second, Cynthia.

20:42

And quite frankly, I don't think you should ever even try.

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
secret exposed0.8
awkward0.7
tense0.3
humiliation0.2
phone callvoiceover

Beats

20:03Michael calls Teri Cynthia

Scene in the episode

20:02–20:50
A · Rumor mill chaos
B · Stanley's affair
C · Pam's pregnancy secret
D · Interns' last day

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