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Conflict Resolution

  • Episode aired May 4, 2006
  • TV-14
  • 21m
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
7.7K
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Steve Carell and Jenna Fischer in The Office (2005)
Comedy

When Michael takes over conflict resolution duties from HR, chaos ensues at Dunder Mifflin.When Michael takes over conflict resolution duties from HR, chaos ensues at Dunder Mifflin.When Michael takes over conflict resolution duties from HR, chaos ensues at Dunder Mifflin.

  • Director
    • Charles McDougall
  • Writers
    • Greg Daniels
    • Ricky Gervais
    • Stephen Merchant
  • Stars
    • Steve Carell
    • Rainn Wilson
    • John Krasinski
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.6/10
    7.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Charles McDougall
    • Writers
      • Greg Daniels
      • Ricky Gervais
      • Stephen Merchant
    • Stars
      • Steve Carell
      • Rainn Wilson
      • John Krasinski
    • 8User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Steve Carell
    Steve Carell
    • Michael Scott
    Rainn Wilson
    Rainn Wilson
    • Dwight Schrute
    John Krasinski
    John Krasinski
    • Jim Halpert
    Jenna Fischer
    Jenna Fischer
    • Pam Beesly
    B.J. Novak
    B.J. Novak
    • Ryan Howard
    Melora Hardin
    Melora Hardin
    • Jan Levinson
    Leslie David Baker
    Leslie David Baker
    • Stanley Hudson
    Brian Baumgartner
    Brian Baumgartner
    • Kevin Malone
    Kate Flannery
    Kate Flannery
    • Meredith Palmer
    Angela Kinsey
    Angela Kinsey
    • Angela Martin
    Oscar Nuñez
    Oscar Nuñez
    • Oscar Martinez
    • (as Oscar Nunez)
    Phyllis Smith
    Phyllis Smith
    • Phyllis Lapin
    Scott Adsit
    Scott Adsit
    • The Photographer
    Creed Bratton
    Creed Bratton
    • Creed Bratton
    Vivianne Collins
    Vivianne Collins
    • Headquarter Receptionist
    Mindy Kaling
    Mindy Kaling
    • Kelly Kapoor
    Paul Lieberstein
    Paul Lieberstein
    • Toby Flenderson
    • Director
      • Charles McDougall
    • Writers
      • Greg Daniels
      • Ricky Gervais
      • Stephen Merchant
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    User reviews8

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    9Edvis-1997

    9

    Boss proved who's boss here. Lol, everything we needed was Michael, who could solve all problems just in minutes. Very funny episode, one of the best of this season so far.
    10trangtuty

    The best episode

    It's such a funny, emotional, and dark-humored episode! It's a littlle deep and super sarcastic at the end :) But yeah, the best one so far!
    10rocksy401

    Really funny

    Probably one of the best episodes of the show. It's an underdog episode but one that is filled with laughs every few moments. Not only is it full of jokes (especially insiders), it also adds depth to the relationships we got to learn more about throughout the season. Conflict resolution gives dialogue to many of the characters, and we get to see a dynamic plot.
    9jonniedylanoliver

    An absolute classic

    A great episode with hilarious scenes and good character building. One of season 2's best. Fits well with the last episode
    10console-10938

    Great Episode

    Such a Funny Episode. It's One of my favorite episodes Hearing Dwight and Jim complaints where funny. And taking the pictures where funny Michael was great handling it funny.

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When everyone was discussing the poster, there's a Certificate of Participation for Marc Christie framed on the wall behind Michael. Marc Christie was the Best Boy grip, and the Key grip, during the first three seasons of the series.
    • Goofs
      Dwight says that he avoids smiling because in primates baring teeth is a sign of submission. However, in primates, baring teeth is actually a sign of aggression.
    • Quotes

      Michael Scott: Here is a Kelly complaint. Ryan never returns my calls. Ah, join the club.

    • Alternate versions
      This episode has an extended cut version released under The Office: Superfan Episodes.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Office: The Banker (2010)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 4, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Deedle-Dee Productions
      • Reveille Productions
      • NBC Universal Television
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    • Runtime
      • 21m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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