S06E23 · EP 123
Episode DNA
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1 ▸ 00:01Michael complains about Toby's radon test kits and makes farting noises. Dwight demonstrates a fantasy of killing Toby, Hitler, and Bin Laden with one bullet.
00:01–02:31social_rule_violationPam and Jim discuss Michael's broken heart from dating a married woman. They plan to distract him with Eagles-themed ice cream and movies. Michael enters and jokes about his tie.
02:31–03:47scheme · avoidanceDwight and Angela argue over their child-rearing contract with a mediator. The mediator explains the contract.
03:47–08:59negotiation · petty_grievancePam and Jim confront Michael about his ongoing affair with Donna. Pam asks if he is still seeing her. Michael deflects.
08:59–09:41secret_exposed · double_standardThe office argues about Michael's affair and its morality. Michael defends his affair with Donna. Meredith and Andy share their views on cheating. Michael and Andy go to a baseball game to spy on Donna's husband.
09:41–09:57double_standardMichael and Andy spy on Donna's husband at a baseball game. Andy makes awkward comments. Pam falls asleep. Gabe scolds them for sleeping on the job.
09:57–12:31pursuit · humiliationGabe scolds Jim and Pam for sleeping. He then discusses his email about printer fires and a branching decision tree. Jim and Pam listen.
12:31–13:00negotiationDwight and Angela continue their mediation over the child-rearing contract. The mediator explains the contract comes down to damages.
13:00–16:17negotiation · humiliation
9 ▸ 16:17Michael and Andy awkwardly talk to Donna's husband after the game. Andy pretends to be a fan. Michael shakes his hand while thinking about the affair. They leave.
16:17–16:21pursuit · humiliation
10 ▸ 16:21Michael takes orange slices meant for the team and brags about the affair. Andy says he does not condone the affair. Phyllis and Oscar react.
16:21–16:35humiliation · double_standardMichael declares he will take what he wants, shocking the office. He tells Phyllis he finds her attractive. Kelly and Oscar react.
16:35–16:52social_rule_violation · double_standardJim says Michael does not care about anything. Pam complains about being tired. A warehouse worker tells her about a secret dark spot in the warehouse where they nap. Pam agrees to keep it secret.
17:10–18:15secret_exposed · dealMichael announces he is leaving to meet Donna at a motel. Phyllis disapproves. Michael says the motel is dirty and sexy. No one stops him.
18:15–19:17pursuit · social_rule_violationMichael gives a talking head about breaking up with Donna. He says he feels good, moral, and proud. He says it was the right decision. He is emotional.
20:11–20:54confession · comeuppanceA reporter asks Michael if he wants to comment on rumors. Michael apologizes for doing bad things. He vows to never listen to his bodily instincts. The reporter clarifies it is about printers catching fire.
20:54–21:30misunderstanding · humiliationSame DNA
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2010-04-29
- Overall
- #123
- Writers
- Director
- Mindy Kaling
- Viewers
- 7.01M (US)
- Pace
- 161 words/min · 98 questions





