S07E03 · EP 129
Episode DNA
23 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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23 scenes · our breakdown
1 ▸ 00:06Andy's cast performs a song from Sweeney Todd in the office to promote their play.
00:06–00:10lie · scheme
2 ▸ 00:10Michael discovers he wasn't cast in Andy's play and asks about the cast list.
00:10–01:30lie · petty_grievanceAndy gives Erin two tickets for her and Gabe, but Gabe can't come.
01:30–02:24scheme
4 ▸ 02:24Michael refuses to go to Andy's play because he wasn't cast.
02:24–04:19lie · petty_grievanceAndy convinces Michael to attend by lying about the lead actor.
04:19–04:25lie · schemeAngela forces Dwight to take her to the play as part of their contract.
04:25–05:42scheme · negotiationErin offers to babysit Cece so Jim and Pam can attend the play.
05:42–05:59coincidenceJim, Pam, and Michael arrive at the theater with balloons.
05:59–06:37social_rule_violationDarryl reveals the lead actor is Michael's plumber, not a professional.
06:37–07:35lie · humiliationJim and Pam are in wrong seats; Angela puts gum on her dress.
07:35–07:59scheme · seductionThe director tells Michael to keep auditioning, irritating him.
07:59–09:25petty_grievancePam calls Erin to check on Cece during intermission.
09:40–11:20Andy constantly checks his phone for messages from Erin during the second act.
11:20–11:53obsession · avoidanceAndy's phone rings on stage, leading to improvisation.
11:53–13:25social_rule_violation · escalationMichael's balloons pop, causing a baby to cry, which sounds like Cece.
13:25–13:33escalation · coincidenceErin is seen in the back with Cece, angering Jim and Pam.
13:33–14:57betrayal · social_rule_violationMichael boos the lead actor after the play ends.
14:57–15:28petty_grievance · humiliationThe lead actor confronts Michael at the cast party; Darryl boos Michael.
15:28–16:32comeuppance · humiliationAngela rebuffs Dwight's attempt to have sex, but counts it as a session.
16:32–17:26seduction · negotiationAndy shows Erin her seats, but Gabe calls and she leaves.
17:26–18:20pursuit · avoidanceThe office coworkers cheer up Andy by complimenting his performance.
18:20–19:29Andy sings a song for his coworkers, while others have quiet moments.
19:29–20:45Michael auditions for the play by acting out a Law and Order episode.
20:45–21:35impersonationSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2010-10-07
- Overall
- #129
- Writers
- Director
- John Stuart Scott
- Viewers
- 6.95M (US)
- Pace
- 132 words/min · 63 questions