S09E09 · EP 185
Episode DNA
19 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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19 scenes · our breakdownJim worries about his shirt and his new job in Philadelphia while Dwight mocks him.
00:08–01:07misunderstanding · obsessionThe office discovers the Christmas party was forgotten, and Jim suggests Dwight's Pennsylvania Dutch Christmas.
01:07–03:03scheme · social_rule_violationPete quizzes Erin on Die Hard, but she hasn't seen it, so he starts quoting the movie.
03:03–03:17obsession · social_rule_violationDarryl subtly reminds Jim about his promised job in Philadelphia, but Jim doesn't catch on.
03:17–06:11misunderstanding · avoidanceToby begins telling Nellie about the Scranton Strangler case, boring her.
06:11–06:18obsession · social_rule_violationThe party planning committee, minus Angela, agrees to let Dwight run the Christmas party.
06:18–07:10scheme · deal
7 ▸ 07:10Dwight serves traditional Pennsylvania Dutch food and drink, confusing the staff.
07:10–08:33social_rule_violation · humiliation
8 ▸ 08:33Pete corrects Erin's Die Hard quote, showing his devotion to the film.
08:33–08:45obsession · petty_grievance
9 ▸ 08:45Erin receives an email from Andy saying he's staying in the Caribbean for weeks, upsetting her.
08:45–09:31breakup · betrayal
10 ▸ 09:31Erin decides to watch Die Hard with Pete instead of just hearing quotes.
09:31–11:58avoidance · deal
11 ▸ 11:58Dwight dresses as Belsnickel and judges the staff as impish or admirable.
11:58–12:06scheme · humiliation
12 ▸ 12:06Jim leaves for Philadelphia, disappointing Dwight who ends the Belsnickel game.
12:06–14:49betrayal · avoidanceDwight declares the party over and reveals Belsnickel isn't real, disappointing everyone.
14:49–16:05humiliation · betrayalThe staff starts a normal Christmas party with decorations and eggnog, ignoring Dwight.
16:05–16:22social_rule_violation · schemePam tries to comfort Dwight about his failed party, but he remains sad.
17:26–17:56avoidance · humiliationErin cries while watching Die Hard, and Pete comforts her with his arm.
17:56–18:03seduction · confessionJim returns unexpectedly, making Dwight happy again, and they break the pig rib.
19:43–19:53coincidence
21 ▸ 19:53Jim tells Darryl he arranged an interview for him, and Darryl passes out.
19:53–20:49misunderstanding · coincidenceNellie hushes Toby and kisses him, and he kisses her back.
20:49–21:13seduction · confessionSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2012-12-06
- Overall
- #185
- Writers
- Director
- Charles McDougall
- Viewers
- 4.16M (US)
- Pace
- 134 words/min · 88 questions