S07E04 · EP 130
Episode DNA
23 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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23 scenes · our breakdownDwight picks up a day laborer named Nate to remove a hornets' nest.
00:07–02:07scheme · humiliationMichael arrives with a fake mustache to hide a blemish, which the office identifies as a cold sore.
02:07–03:50misunderstanding · secret_exposedAndy defends Meredith after the office gossips about her herpes.
03:50–04:21petty_grievance · double_standardDwight convinces Michael to contact all his ex-lovers about the herpes.
04:21–05:28scheme · pursuitMichael calls his ex Donna and abruptly tells her to get tested for herpes.
05:28–06:40misunderstanding · humiliationAndy asks for everyone's attention to discuss kindness, but is reminded he does this often.
06:40–06:59petty_grievanceMichael calls Holly and they joke, but she says he romanticized their relationship.
06:59–08:48misunderstanding · breakupMichael and Dwight visit Jan at her workplace where she is an office manager.
08:48–10:08pursuitJan offers to analyze why their relationship failed, and Michael agrees.
10:08–10:11confessionAndy starts a sex ed class, showing pictures of genitalia to discuss stigmas.
10:11–11:07social_rule_violation · humiliationJan explains their relationship was exciting because it was wrong, using a princess metaphor.
11:07–11:40confessionMichael tells Jan he has herpes, questioning his judgment about her being 'the one'.
11:40–12:15confession · humiliationAndy leads a discussion on the pros and cons of sex, including unplanned pregnancy.
12:15–13:31social_rule_violation · humiliationMichael and Dwight drive to meet Helene, discussing Jan and Holly's criticisms.
13:31–14:28pursuit · misunderstandingMichael meets Helene at a playground, but she initially doesn't recognize him.
14:28–14:31misunderstanding · humiliationAndy demonstrates how to put a condom on a pencil, causing laughter and frustration.
14:31–15:28humiliation · social_rule_violationHelene tells Michael he is self-deluded and his memory has failed him.
15:28–16:11humiliation · confessionMichael meets his ex Carol at an open house she is hosting.
16:11–16:52pursuit · misunderstandingGabe confronts Andy about his behavior and the sex ed class.
16:52–17:24confession · petty_grievanceCarol tells Michael he makes a bigger deal out of things, pointing to his proposal.
17:24–18:35confession · humiliationAndy cries in Darryl's office, and Darryl gives him vague supportive advice.
18:35–19:15confessionMichael leaves a heartfelt voicemail for Holly, admitting she was special and awkwardly mentioning herpes.
19:15–20:41confession · breakupMichael and Dwight confront Oscar about possibly giving him herpes from their kiss.
20:41–21:28misunderstanding · humiliationSame DNA
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2010-10-14
- Overall
- #130
- Writers
- Director
- Paul Lieberstein
- Viewers
- 7.36M (US)
- Pace
- 150 words/min · 98 questions