S07E10 · EP 136
Episode DNA
21 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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21 scenes · our breakdownJim tries to type with his feet while Pam watches, leading to a funny apology letter attempt.
00:06–01:24Dwight sells expensive muffins and installs motion sensors as part of his landlord tactics.
01:24–02:01scheme · escalationMichael reads a magazine and fears America is falling behind China's economy.
02:01–02:58obsession · misunderstanding
4 ▸ 02:58Darryl tells Andy to stop texting so much, but Andy defends his messages.
02:58–04:04petty_grievance · escalation
5 ▸ 04:04Staff complains about half-ply toilet paper and watered-down soap, blaming Pam.
04:04–04:23petty_grievance · scheme
6 ▸ 04:23Pam tries to schedule a meeting with Dwight, but he avoids her via Nate.
04:23–05:19scheme · avoidanceMichael rallies staff to brainstorm ideas to boost the American economy.
05:19–05:32misunderstanding
8 ▸ 05:32Michael states China has 56 big cities, Oscar corrects him, but Ryan proves Michael right.
05:32–08:21comeuppance · rivalryStaff complains about roach billboard covering windows, blaming Pam.
08:21–08:55escalation · schemePam returns with pictures of a new office space, claiming they can move in three months.
08:55–09:03scheme · negotiationStaff jokes that Michael is smarter than Oscar, teasing him about his correcting habit.
09:03–10:08humiliation · comeuppanceOscar invites Michael for coffee to discuss China, and Jim warns him it's a trap.
11:48–12:42scheme · rivalryDwight tries to convince Pam not to move, but she counters with threats.
12:42–13:52negotiation · threatJim and Andy give Michael cheat cards and tips for the coffee debate with Oscar.
13:52–14:19scheme · rivalry
16 ▸ 14:19Dwight visits the new office address and finds no building, realizing Pam lied.
14:19–16:17investigation · betrayal
17 ▸ 16:17Pam admits she lied about the new office and fears failing as administrator.
16:17–17:23confession
18 ▸ 17:23Michael uses cheat cards to keep up with Oscar's China facts but struggles with opinions.
17:23–18:22rivalry · scheme
19 ▸ 18:22Pam uses a building regulations book to force Dwight to restore normal policies.
18:22–19:01negotiation · comeuppance
20 ▸ 19:01Michael turns the debate to friendship and conversation, winning applause from the staff.
19:01–20:46rivalry · humiliationDwight confesses to the camera that he let Pam win, but not out of compassion.
20:46–21:05scheme · secret_exposedAndy texts Darryl about pigeons eating ice cream, and Darryl reluctantly joins him.
21:05–21:37escalationSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2010-12-02
- Overall
- #136
- Writers
- Director
- Charles McDougall
- Viewers
- 7.31M (US)
- Pace
- 151 words/min · 93 questions