The story concludes in the following episode, , where the group finds Borchert living in a secret bunker beneath the school.
A meta-narrative thread features Abed struggling with the lack of "story" in their everyday life, only to realize that the threat of the school closing provides the ultimate dramatic stakes. [S5E12] Basic Story
Dean Pelton has a dramatic meltdown, screaming "Whyyyyyyy?" and sobbing in his office when he realizes the school is being sold. The story concludes in the following episode, ,
After an insurance appraisal reveals the school’s value, the School Board decides to sell Greendale to Subway to be converted into "Subway University". After an insurance appraisal reveals the school’s value,
The appraisal is conducted by Ronald Mohammed, a character who cites Dante while walking up the stairs, a scene often discussed by fans for its sudden shift into physical comedy.