S09E22 · EP
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33 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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33 scenes · our breakdownDwight proudly describes his security upgrades and then runs a rigged coffee-temperature guessing game with an employee.
01:30–02:17petty_grievance · schemeAngela brings her son Phillip to work after his daycare turns him away, and Dwight's wedding plans and Andy's audition plans are introduced.
02:17–02:53escalation · petty_grievanceJim sets up a new assistant-to-the-assistant position, and Dwight begins to see himself as its natural occupant.
02:53–04:26scheme
5 ▸ 04:26At the morning meeting the staff gets Dwight's inspirational quote, and Pam reveals Phillip will be at work because of the daycare problem.
04:26–04:55petty_grievance · social_rule_violation
6 ▸ 04:55Staff are excited about the documentary airing tonight, and Oscar offers an early release and a trip to Poor Richard's.
04:55–08:09petty_grievanceAndy meets Casey Dean at the audition line and the two bond over their shared exuberance for a cappella singing.
08:09–09:26pursuitKevin pesters the group with a weatherman video and a complaint about the apple snacks. Angela snaps at him and says she hates Phillip. The argument ends with Kevin storming off.
09:26–09:54petty_grievance · escalationJim explains the knightly tryout concept, and Dwight begins setting the rules for the assistant-to-assistant tests.
09:54–10:13schemeThe host explains the audition format, and Andy's reaction produces a chaotic moment with a mole joke.
10:42–12:04social_rule_violationDwight announces the assistant-to-assistant tryouts to the office and starts the first challenge with Phyllis.
12:04–12:59scheme · petty_grievanceDarryl pops back into the office and the candidates play a mind-reading and protocol test while Darryl hides.
12:59–13:20scheme · petty_grievanceDwight presents a phone-message protocol test, and the candidates struggle with a trick question about diplomatic relations.
13:20–14:07scheme · humiliationAndy waits in line and delivers his audition, while the host Mark McGrath reacts to his earnest performance.
14:07–16:35pursuit
16 ▸ 16:35Darryl meets the staff outside and tells them about Athlead, then Pam asks whether Jim is really happy in Scranton.
16:35–16:54avoidance · secret_exposed
17 ▸ 16:54Phyllis runs the coffee obstacle course with two hot coffees, causing a painful scene while the office cheers and Darryl returns.
16:54–17:02humiliation · petty_grievance
18 ▸ 17:02Jim makes Dwight realize he's the natural choice for the new role, and Dwight receives the position.
17:02–18:43scheme · dealPam worries Jim is giving up too much for her and tells him she is afraid she is not enough for him.
18:43–18:47confessionPam doubts herself and asks Jim if he truly believes he is giving up too much, then Jim asks the crew for help.
18:47–19:31confessionThe staff wants to record Darryl's stories in 90-minute segments, but Darryl refuses and offers a final group activity.
19:49–21:18avoidance · negotiationKevin and Angela clash after he moves ink down his pen, and Angela snaps, saying he is not needed and mocking his Phillip concern.
21:18–22:11petty_grievanceAndy shows up at the office in a costume and tells the group about his unique approach, while Dwight tests Phillip on the story of an old horse.
22:11–23:05humiliationDwight sets up a Schrute or consequences test for Phillip. Phillip chooses the dirty beet over money. Dwight praises the child's choice.
23:05–23:45scheme · pursuit
27 ▸ 24:12Angela offers Phillip a choice between a million-dollar check and a dirty beet.
24:12–24:55schemeCasey Dean and Andy Bernard interact after the auditions close.
24:55–25:37pursuitAndy loses his chance at the judges when auditions close and he begs and scrambles to get in.
25:37–26:12humiliation · escalationAndy, in disguise as an old man, tries to win over the judges with a fight song. The judges reject him, and he is pushed out.
26:12–28:27humiliation · lieKevin sulks over Phillip's gift card, then the office decides on one final dance for Darryl.
28:27–30:08petty_grievance · dealDwight accuses Angela of hiding a son before rushing to propose to her.
30:08–32:03misunderstanding · negotiation
33 ▸ 32:03Jim urges Dwight to pursue Angela, then Pam opens a gift from Jim.
32:03–36:07confession · deal
34 ▸ 36:07Jim hands Pam the sealed note and she reads it before hugging him.
36:07–37:27confession · secret_exposed
35 ▸ 37:27Dwight pulls Angela over and proposes, then admits Phillip is his son.
37:27–39:33confession · secret_exposedAngela admits Phillip is Dwight's son and he is stunned.
39:33–41:00secret_exposed · confessionThe office gathers at the bar to watch the documentary premiere on PBS.
41:00–42:36pursuit · humiliationSame DNA
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2013-05-09
- Writers
- Director
- David Rogers
- Viewers
- 4.56M (US)
- Pace
- 124 words/min · 147 questions