S07E05 · EP 131
Episode DNA
21 scenes · 2 threadsStory threads over runtime
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21 scenes · our breakdownMichael struggles to ride a bicycle in the parking lot while the office watches.
00:00–01:02lie · schemeJim and Dwight prepare for their sales pitch to Steve Nash.
01:02–01:29rivalry · negotiationAndy reads alumni news about Broccoli Rob's music success.
01:29–02:59obsessionJim and Dwight see rival salesman Danny Cordray at the pitch.
02:59–03:11rivalry · secret_exposedDwight tries to intimidate Danny in the lobby.
03:11–03:17rivalry · humiliationJim calls Michael to come help with the pitch against Danny.
03:17–03:23scheme
8 ▸ 03:42Andy hires Kevin to play keyboards for his band.
03:42–04:08dealMichael meets Danny Cordray before the pitch.
04:08–05:06rivalryMichael's pitch to Steve Nash fails as Danny gets the deal.
05:06–05:27negotiation · humiliationJim and Dwight blame each other after losing the pitch.
05:27–07:36petty_grievance · rivalry
12 ▸ 07:36Michael, Jim, and Dwight plan a sting to spy on Danny.
07:36–09:03scheme · impersonation
14 ▸ 10:31Andy rehearses his song with Kevin and Darryl.
10:31–12:27misunderstanding
15 ▸ 12:27Danny attempts to seduce Meredith during the sting.
12:27–13:02seduction · scheme
16 ▸ 13:02Andy gets negative feedback on his song from Oscar.
13:02–13:12humiliation
17 ▸ 13:12Oscar is sent in to save the sting but fails.
13:12–13:19scheme · impersonationRyan is sent in but also fails as Danny continues seducing.
13:19–13:53scheme · impersonationMichael reveals the sting and offers Danny a job.
13:53–16:26deal · confession
20 ▸ 16:26The sales staff confronts Michael about hiring Danny.
16:26–18:02rivalry · petty_grievanceAndy jams with Kevin and Darryl after paid time ends.
18:02–18:10Dwight insults Danny about Pam then welcomes him.
18:10–20:09petty_grievance · rivalryAndy, Kevin, and Darryl perform a novelty frog song.
20:43–21:31Same DNA
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2010-10-21
- Overall
- #131
- Writers
- Director
- Randall Einhorn
- Viewers
- 6.87M (US)
- Pace
- 165 words/min · 116 questions





