S09E03 · SCENE 10/24 · 09:11
Andy's Ancestry · Office bullpen
Oscar's slave theory

Oscar theorizes Andy's ancestors were slave owners, upsetting Andy.

09:11→09:19
in the episode · 0m 08s · S09E03

What happens

09:11–09:19

Oscar suggests that Andy's connection to Michelle Obama implies his ancestors were slave owners. Andy is offended and calls his mother to ask about his family history, but she doesn't answer. He tries to dismiss the theory.

WhereOffice bullpen
DriverAndy
Positionact1 · complication
ThreadAndy genealogy prank

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09:12

Whoa. That person has really gotten him or herself into quite a predicament.

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argumentphone call

Beats

09:04Oscar presents theory
09:20Andy calls mom

Scene in the episode

09:11–09:19
A · Jim impersonation prank
B · Andy genealogy prank
C · Pam driving lessons
D · Jim Philadelphia job

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Oscar Martinez173 episodes · drives 47 scenes
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Andy Bernard151 episodes · drives 333 scenes
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Jim Halpert184 episodes · drives 443 scenes
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