S09E22 · EP
season 9 · 2013-05-09
A.A.R.M. (1)
written by ? · directed by David Rogers · 4.56M viewers · image The Office Wiki (CC BY-SA)

Episode DNA

33 scenes · 4 threads
absurd 16%cheerful 12%petty grievance 10%scheme 9%awkward 7%confession 6%humiliation 5%pursuit 4%chaotic 4%tender 4%

Story threads over runtime

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A · Dwight's A.A.R.M. tryouts
B · Dwight and Angela's romance
C · Darryl's farewell and Pam
D · Andy's a cappella audition
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Every scene

33 scenes · our breakdown
2 · Dunder Mifflin Scranton office · cold_openDwight's Secret Codes and Protocol

Dwight proudly describes his security upgrades and then runs a rigged coffee-temperature guessing game with an employee.

01:30–02:17petty_grievance · scheme
3 · Dunder Mifflin office and audition line · cold_openAngela's Daycare Problem Arrives

Angela 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_grievance
4 · Dunder Mifflin office · act1Dwight Named Assistant to Assistant

Jim sets up a new assistant-to-the-assistant position, and Dwight begins to see himself as its natural occupant.

02:53–04:26scheme
5 ▸ 04:26
5 · Dunder Mifflin office conference room · act1Morning Meeting and Phillip's Arrival

At 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 ▸ 04:55
6 · Dunder Mifflin office · act1Documentary Day Office Pep Talk

Staff are excited about the documentary airing tonight, and Oscar offers an early release and a trip to Poor Richard's.

04:55–08:09petty_grievance
7 · audition line outside venue · act1Andy and Casey Bond at Audition

Andy meets Casey Dean at the audition line and the two bond over their shared exuberance for a cappella singing.

08:09–09:26pursuit
8 · Dunder Mifflin office · act1Kevin's Apple Snacks Tantrum

Kevin 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 · escalation
9 · Dunder Mifflin office · act1Jim's Tryout Plan for Dwight

Jim explains the knightly tryout concept, and Dwight begins setting the rules for the assistant-to-assistant tests.

09:54–10:13scheme
11 · audition venue · act1Auditions Host Sets the Rules

The host explains the audition format, and Andy's reaction produces a chaotic moment with a mole joke.

10:42–12:04social_rule_violation
12 · Dunder Mifflin office · act1Dwight Announces Assistant Challenges

Dwight announces the assistant-to-assistant tryouts to the office and starts the first challenge with Phyllis.

12:04–12:59scheme · petty_grievance
13 · Dunder Mifflin office · act1Darryl's Return and Mind-Reading Test

Darryl pops back into the office and the candidates play a mind-reading and protocol test while Darryl hides.

12:59–13:20scheme · petty_grievance
14 · Dunder Mifflin office · act1Protocol Test With Phone Message

Dwight presents a phone-message protocol test, and the candidates struggle with a trick question about diplomatic relations.

13:20–14:07scheme · humiliation
15 · audition venue · act1Andy Auditions for a Cappella Show

Andy waits in line and delivers his audition, while the host Mark McGrath reacts to his earnest performance.

14:07–16:35pursuit
16 ▸ 16:35
16 · Dunder Mifflin office exterior · act1Darryl Reunites With Former Coworkers

Darryl 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 ▸ 16:54
17 · Dunder Mifflin office · act1Phyllis's Coffee Obstacle Course

Phyllis 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 ▸ 17:02
18 · Dunder Mifflin office · act2Dwight Crowned Assistant to Assistant

Jim makes Dwight realize he's the natural choice for the new role, and Dwight receives the position.

17:02–18:43scheme · deal
19 · Dunder Mifflin office · act2Pam Confronts Jim About Athlead

Pam worries Jim is giving up too much for her and tells him she is afraid she is not enough for him.

18:43–18:47confession
20 · Dunder Mifflin office · act2Pam Accepts Jim's Reassurance

Pam doubts herself and asks Jim if he truly believes he is giving up too much, then Jim asks the crew for help.

18:47–19:31confession
22 · Dunder Mifflin office · act2Staff Plans to Record Darryl

The staff wants to record Darryl's stories in 90-minute segments, but Darryl refuses and offers a final group activity.

19:49–21:18avoidance · negotiation
23 · Dunder Mifflin office · act2Kevin and Angela Argue Over Pen

Kevin 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_grievance
24 · Dunder Mifflin office · act2Andy Sees Dwight in Costume

Andy 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.

22:11–23:05humiliation
25 · Dunder Mifflin manager office · act2Dwight Tests Phillip with Beet

Dwight 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 ▸ 24:12
27 · Office manager's office · act2Schrute or Consequences Beet Game

Angela offers Phillip a choice between a million-dollar check and a dirty beet.

24:12–24:55scheme
28 · Poor Richard's Pub audition hall · act3Beet or money: Casey's first encounter

Casey Dean and Andy Bernard interact after the auditions close.

24:55–25:37pursuit
29 · audition hall · act3Andy's audition collapses in chaos

Andy loses his chance at the judges when auditions close and he begs and scrambles to get in.

25:37–26:12humiliation · escalation
30 · audition hall · act3Ezra Cornell's failed audition

Andy, 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 · lie
31 · office_workplace · act3Kevin's silent treatment and dance plan

Kevin sulks over Phillip's gift card, then the office decides on one final dance for Darryl.

28:27–30:08petty_grievance · deal
32 · office_workplace · act3Dwight's paternity claim and proposal

Dwight accuses Angela of hiding a son before rushing to propose to her.

30:08–32:03misunderstanding · negotiation
33 ▸ 32:03
33 · office_workplace · act3Jim's advice and Pam's present

Jim urges Dwight to pursue Angela, then Pam opens a gift from Jim.

32:03–36:07confession · deal
34 ▸ 36:07
34 · office_workplace · act3Jim and Pam's note exchange

Jim hands Pam the sealed note and she reads it before hugging him.

36:07–37:27confession · secret_exposed
35 ▸ 37:27
35 · street · act3Dwight declares love in the car

Dwight pulls Angela over and proposes, then admits Phillip is his son.

37:27–39:33confession · secret_exposed
36 · street · act3Angela says Phillip is his son

Angela admits Phillip is Dwight's son and he is stunned.

39:33–41:00secret_exposed · confession
37 · bar · tagBar gathering and documentary airing

The office gathers at the bar to watch the documentary premiere on PBS.

41:00–42:36pursuit · humiliation
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2013-05-09
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David Rogers
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Pace
124 words/min · 147 questions

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In this episode

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AM
Angela Martin184 episodes · drives 78 scenes
OM
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AB
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JH
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PB
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PL
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KM
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