Branch manager Michael Scott nervously showcases Dunder Mifflin Scranton to a documentary crew while looming layoffs unsettle the staff; Jim pranks Dwight and Pam quietly fears her job may be cut.
After Michael's Chris Rock impression offends corporate, a mandatory diversity seminar is held, but Michael hijacks the session with a cringeworthy role-play that torpedoes Jim's sales day.
Michael dumps the task of slashing health costs on Dwight, who imposes a ruthless plan; employees revolt as Jim and Pam submit fake diseases like "hot dog fingers" to needle Dwight.
Rumors of downsizing spur Dwight to ally with Jim for survival; their secret pact spirals into birthday-party shenanigans and a surprise cake for Meredith.
Michael bets weekend overtime on an office-versus-warehouse basketball game; trash talk, gender bias, and Dwight's face-guard fuel a fiercely awkward contest.
A traveling purse saleswoman catches Michael and Dwight's eye; Michael offers a ride in his convertible while Jim maneuvers closer to Pam, irking her fiancé Roy.