S08E20 · EP 172
Episode DNA
20 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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20 scenes · our breakdown
1 ▸ 00:00The office debates whether Stanley has a moustache for his get-well card.
00:00–01:37social_rule_violation · petty_grievanceNellie arrives late and makes a bad impression on the office.
01:37–01:48social_rule_violation · escalationRobert orders the office to throw Nellie a welcome party.
01:48–05:05scheme · petty_grievanceThe committee complains about the forced party and discusses bad ideas.
05:05–05:40scheme · petty_grievanceThe committee complains about the party while Andy and Erin rehearse breaking up with Jessica.
05:40–06:20scheme · avoidanceNellie expresses her hatred for stage magicians.
06:20–07:29secret_exposed · obsessionJim suggests hiring a magician for Nellie's party after Pam tells him about the prank.
07:29–07:34scheme · misunderstandingAndy and Erin arrive at Jessica's family cabin for the breakup.
07:34–08:51coincidence · avoidanceJim and Dwight find photos of Nellie's ex-boyfriend.
08:51–10:36secret_exposed · humiliationJim tries to convince Pam to cancel the prank party.
10:36–11:03scheme · escalationAndy and Erin awkwardly participate in the bachelorette party.
11:03–11:43social_rule_violation · escalationThe office adopts 'Pam' as a code name for their hatred after Ryan suggests using code names.
11:43–12:30scheme · humiliationThe terrible welcome party for Nellie begins.
12:30–13:44humiliation · schemeAndy breaks up with Jessica by claiming he is gay.
13:44–15:51breakup · lieThe office openly mocks the code-named 'Pam' during the party.
15:51–17:12humiliation · social_rule_violationAndy and Erin discuss the breakup in the car.
17:12–17:47confession · humiliation
17 ▸ 17:47Jim and Dwight sabotage the magician's tricks.
17:47–19:52scheme · humiliationThe party ends with Kevin complaining about the vegetable cake.
19:52–20:02comeuppance · petty_grievanceAndy returns to the cabin to confess he is not gay and loves Erin.
20:02–20:56confession · pursuitPam asks Hank why he let the magician into the elevator.
20:56–21:31investigation · coincidenceSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2012-04-12
- Overall
- #172
- Writers
- Director
- Ed Helms
- Viewers
- 4.39M (US)
- Pace
- 143 words/min · 85 questions