Plot
See the above summary for plot details. A full recap will be written after the episode airs.
Recurring themes
Continuity
- And we're back!: This episode is the second part of the Season Five finale and picks up where the previous one left off.
- Familiar faces:
- Chris Elliot makes his official debut as Russell Borchert; he was seen in the previous episode in a portrait.
- The Subway rep returns in this episode.
- Actress Amber Tamblyn appears alongside Chang, Richie and Carl as part of a show on NBC's new schedule called "Thought Jacker". In real life she is married to David Cross who guest starred on the Season Five episode "Advanced Advanced Dungeons & Dragons".
- Actor/comedian/television writer B.J. Novak also appears in the episode end tag as the star of another show called "Mr. Egypt".
- The second Subway corprohumanoid is briefly seen in this episode.
- History lesson: Russell Borchert and Greendale history are elaborated on. He was a genius computer programmer who became wealthy from a 9 track player he invented back in the 1970's. He used that money to create the school which was originally known as the Greendale Computery School. Russell disappeared after a scandal broke out about his unnatural love for computers.
- Returning faculty: Richie Countee and Carl Bladt return.
- Returning students: Star-Burns returns in this episode.
- School song: "Ants Marching" by the Dave Mathews Band is played once more by Star-Burns.
- Googly eyes:
- Jeff and Britta announce their engagement to everyone. Throughout the episode they try and pretend to be more mature about the Greendale situation than everyone else. In those instances they act overly romantic towards one another. However, when there is hope the school might be saved they fall back into their usual dynamic of bickering.
- Annie is hurt by Jeff's engagement but pointedly lets him know that whatever decisions he makes she will accept and support.
- Abed believes Annie was going to lean in to kiss him and reminds her he has a girlfriend.
- When a burst of passion is needed to power the computer enough to open the door, Jeff manages to make this happen by focusing on Annie.
- Climax: The Save Greendale Committee accomplishes their goal and prevents the school from being sold.
Running gags
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Production
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Episode preview
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1. "Repilot" |
8. "App Development and Condiments" |
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