S07E01 · EP 127
Episode DNA
17 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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17 scenes · our breakdownMichael and others share their summer stories.
00:09–03:00lie · misunderstandingMichael continues his summer story; Gabe and Erin discuss their relationship.
03:00–04:40lieDwight flaunts his key ring; Kelly claims Yale made her smarter.
04:40–05:19lie
4 ▸ 05:19New assistant Luke brings wrong coffee and is disliked.
05:19–07:45misunderstanding · petty_grievanceJim tries to add keys to Dwight's ring but Pam laughs.
07:45–08:21humiliation · scheme
6 ▸ 08:21Michael confesses Luke is his nephew to the office.
08:21–10:08secret_exposed · confession
7 ▸ 10:08Michael holds a meeting to defend Luke, sparking debate.
10:08–13:00double_standard · confessionOffice discovers Luke's car full of undelivered packages.
13:26–14:36secret_exposed · comeuppanceCEO Jo Bennett holds Michael accountable for Luke's failures.
14:36–14:52threat · dealMichael does Luke's assistant work while Pam plans an elevator prank.
14:52–16:34schemePam's prank backfires, trapping her and Dwight in the elevator.
16:34–16:47scheme · humiliation
13 ▸ 16:47Michael spanks Luke in front of the office after laser pointer disruption.
16:47–18:38violence · humiliation
14 ▸ 18:38The office is impressed by Michael's spanking of Luke.
18:38–19:15comeuppance · social_rule_violationGabe tells Michael he must undergo counseling or be fired.
19:15–19:27threat · dealJim helps Pam and Dwight out of the elevator after their prank.
19:27–20:03comeuppance
17 ▸ 20:03Michael muses about working with family after Luke quits.
20:03–21:26Michael agrees to counseling but balks when learning it's with Toby.
21:26–21:31deal · avoidanceSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2010-09-23
- Overall
- #127
- Writers
- Director
- Jeffrey Blitz
- Viewers
- 8.48M (US)
- Pace
- 145 words/min · 75 questions