S09E03 · EP 179
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24 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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24 scenes · our breakdown
1 ▸ 00:05Jim and Pam replace Jim with actor Steve to prank Dwight, who fails to notice the difference.
00:05–01:54impersonation · schemeDwight shows Jim his productivity trick of brushing teeth in the shower.
01:54–02:38obsession
3 ▸ 02:38Dwight teaches Jim Dothraki, a fake language, to impress Andy's family.
02:38–03:20obsession · misunderstandingNellie stresses about her driving test, and Pam offers to practice with her.
03:20–04:27schemeNellie shows Andy a fabricated family tree linking him to Michelle Obama.
04:27–05:45scheme · lieAndy proudly announces his supposed relation to Michelle Obama to the office.
05:45–06:58scheme · social_rule_violationDarryl tries to show Andy his productivity suggestions, but Andy is distracted by his genealogy news.
06:58–07:41schemeNellie eats while driving, and Pam warns her about brake lights.
07:41–08:13scheme · lieNellie confesses to Pam that she faked Andy's genealogy as a prank.
08:13–09:11confession · schemeOscar theorizes Andy's ancestors were slave owners, upsetting Andy.
09:11–09:19misunderstanding · social_rule_violationDarryl tries to reassure Andy that even if his ancestors owned slaves, it's not his fault.
09:19–10:01misunderstandingPam shows Nellie her mural for Angela's baby while driving.
10:01–11:06
13 ▸ 11:06Dwight continues teaching Jim Dothraki, and Jim realizes it's a made-up language.
11:06–11:43misunderstanding · obsessionKevin changes Andy's ringtone to a racist song, upsetting Andy.
11:43–12:35social_rule_violation · petty_grievanceNellie and Pam plan fake genealogies for other employees, including Jim.
12:35–13:33scheme · lieAndy holds a meeting to expose embarrassing relatives of his coworkers.
13:33–14:47scheme · lie
17 ▸ 14:47Andy argues with Oscar about his family's wealth and slave history.
14:47–16:24social_rule_violation
18 ▸ 16:24Andy calls his mother to confirm his family's history, learning they transported slaves.
16:24–16:56secret_exposed · humiliationAndy asks Darryl to help him sound like he had a difficult childhood.
16:56–17:40lie · schemeJim tells Darryl about a job opportunity in Philadelphia and asks him to join.
17:40–17:55secret_exposed · negotiationDarryl asks if Pam knows about the Philly job, and Jim admits she doesn't.
17:55–19:25secret_exposed · betrayalNellie offers Pam a mural project for the warehouse wall.
19:25–21:06schemeJim finally tells Pam about the Philadelphia job, and she reacts with shock.
21:06–21:23confession · betrayalPam and Nellie discuss Jim's confession, with Nellie offering support.
21:23–21:30betrayal · secret_exposedSame DNA
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2012-10-04
- Overall
- #179
- Writers
- Director
- David Rogers
- Viewers
- 4.14M (US)
- Pace
- 131 words/min · 78 questions