Reviewing Season Three: 3.12 Contemporary Impressionists

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Little did we know, but this episode actually gives us so many hints of the things to come for the rest of the season. For now, though, let's enjoy both versions of Michael Jackson in one study group.


3.12 - Contemporary Impressionists

Relationship Dynamics:

• What roles do Troy and Abed play in their friendship? Have they both consciously avoided playing the adult? Why or why not?
• Why does Jeff listen to Britta's warnings (or at least tried to), despite his opinion of her psychiatric skills? Would anyone else in the study group have been as successful in getting through to Jeff in this situation?

Character study:

• What could have been the sources of Jeff's anxiety? How does it keep him from being unbearably smug, or worse, Hulking out?
• How does Abed avoiding reality in this instance differ from indulging his imagination in the past? Does he realize the gravity of his situation when Troy explained it?
• Why did Troy insist that the study group go along with the impersonation gig?
• Why was Chang requesting for more camus guards? Do you think he felt overwhelmed by the responsibility?

Other questions:

• Favorite line and scene?
• Anything else you'd like to discuss?

Extra credits:
Production Code: 311
Directed by: Kyle Newacheck
Written by: Alex Cooley

Relationship Dynamics: 3.07 Studies in Modern Movement | 3.09 Foosball and Nocturnal Vigilantism | 3.12 Contemporary Impressionists | 3.13 Digital Exploration of Interior Design (Part 1) | 3.15 Origins of Vampire Mythology