S08E22 · EP 174
Episode DNA
18 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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18 scenes · our breakdownAndy mourns Smokey Robinson's death, but Pam reveals it's a hoax, leading to a debate about music taste.
00:00–02:21misunderstanding · social_rule_violationDwight warns the office that Andy is in the parking lot and might kill them, causing panic.
02:21–03:38threat · misunderstandingJim, Pam, Erin, and Kevin confront Andy in the parking lot, who reveals he's Erin's date for the fundraiser.
03:38–04:47misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
5 ▸ 05:03Andy arrives at the fundraiser, greets everyone awkwardly, and talks about his rock opera, making the staff uncomfortable.
05:03–06:06social_rule_violation · misunderstandingAndy pitches his rock opera to Robert, who offers him money to leave, but Andy refuses and buys a table instead.
06:06–08:13negotiation · social_rule_violationOscar excitedly tells Pam and Jim that the Senator flirted with him and gave him his number, but Jim is skeptical.
08:13–09:37misunderstanding · seduction
8 ▸ 09:37Jim decides to talk to the Senator to see if he gives his number to everyone, and he does.
09:37–10:21investigation · misunderstandingAndy runs into David Wallace, who reveals his toy 'Suck It' was sold to the military for $20 million, and advises Andy to move on.
10:21–11:01coincidence · dealNellie and Darryl discuss getting tacos, and Darryl overcharges her for them.
11:01–11:59scheme · misunderstandingJim shows the group the Senator's number, but Oscar and Pam tease him that the Senator thinks he's gay.
11:59–12:31misunderstanding · humiliationRobert gives a speech about the dogs, and Andy interrupts to adopt all 12, making a fool of himself.
12:31–13:50social_rule_violation · humiliationAndy learns about the dogs' medical needs and realizes he's taken on a huge responsibility.
13:50–14:37escalation · misunderstandingThe Senator gives Oscar his office number, and Oscar realizes he wasn't flirting, feeling disappointed.
14:37–15:33misunderstandingDarryl returns with tacos, and Nellie tries to eat one awkwardly, shoveling the filling into her mouth.
15:33–15:49misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
16 ▸ 15:49Dwight wins every auction item, then gives a speech berating the guests for being materialistic before running out.
15:49–18:18humiliation · social_rule_violationThe Senator shakes Oscar's hand and strokes his arm, giving Oscar renewed hope that he's still attractive.
18:18–19:23seduction · misunderstandingAndy admits he's a mess after being fired, and his coworkers comfort him, saying his life will get better.
19:23–21:13confession · social_rule_violationKevin brags about his lazy dog Ruby, but the staff realize she might be dead, though a clip shows she's alive.
21:13–21:29misunderstandingSame DNA
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2012-04-26
- Overall
- #174
- Writers
- Director
- David Rogers
- Viewers
- 4.17M (US)
- Pace
- 139 words/min · 92 questions





