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Michael Scott Paper Company

  • Episode aired Apr 9, 2009
  • TV-PG
  • 22m
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8.5/10
6.4K
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Rainn Wilson and Ed Helms in The Office (2005)
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Tension and disillusionment begin to emerge as Michael, Pam, and Ryan move the Michael Scott Paper Company into a cramped "workspace" at the business park.Tension and disillusionment begin to emerge as Michael, Pam, and Ryan move the Michael Scott Paper Company into a cramped "workspace" at the business park.Tension and disillusionment begin to emerge as Michael, Pam, and Ryan move the Michael Scott Paper Company into a cramped "workspace" at the business park.

  • Directors
    • Gene Stupnitsky
    • Lee Eisenberg
  • Writers
    • Greg Daniels
    • Justin Spitzer
    • Ricky Gervais
  • Stars
    • Steve Carell
    • Rainn Wilson
    • John Krasinski
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    6.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Gene Stupnitsky
      • Lee Eisenberg
    • Writers
      • Greg Daniels
      • Justin Spitzer
      • Ricky Gervais
    • Stars
      • Steve Carell
      • Rainn Wilson
      • John Krasinski
    • 5User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    • Dwight Schrute
    John Krasinski
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    • Jim Halpert
    Jenna Fischer
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    • Pam Beesly
    B.J. Novak
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    • Ryan Howard
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    • Toby Flenderson
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    • Oscar Martinez
    • (as Oscar Nunez)
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    • Phyllis Vance
    Idris Elba
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    • Charles Miner
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    • Erin Hannon
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    • Ryan's Mom
    • Directors
      • Gene Stupnitsky
      • Lee Eisenberg
    • Writers
      • Greg Daniels
      • Justin Spitzer
      • Ricky Gervais
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    10stefan_pavlovic

    One of the most wholesome moments in the show

    Dwight and Scott duo scene was the pinnacle of wholesomeness. Started petty as usual, with the two of them trying to outdo each other to impress a girl, but then they just keep building on each other with technical ability, creativity and skill. The girl didn't know which way to look as they both try to grab her attention, stunned by the bar they are both raising... and then this magic moment happens when they realize that they are both crushing it and they seamlessly just shift focus on each other. The girl disappears and there it is. Two men, who nearly killed each other fighting over a lady colleague, now produce this wholesome scene where they stop competing and just enjoy the moment, appreciating each other and what they managed to create together. It was beautiful. Had to end like it usually does in the Office. Abruptly.

    Might add that is not the main focus of this episode, but that was my little highlight. One of many little magical moments the this tv show gave us, as it built characters.
    5exuberantloquacity

    Heavy on the awkwardness

    After the brilliant, recent Stress Relief episode, the last two have been quite a comedown. I just felt depressed watching this. Sidenote to other reviewers: a recount of events in the episode is not a review. Where's the evaluation?
    9Edvis-1997

    9

    It might be very small or as it was called a closet but still, you need to start from doing something and I'm proud of Michael at this point. He can't even understand how big he became now.

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    • Trivia
      Rainn Wilson and Ed Helms practiced the guitar competition in Ed Helms's trailer during lunch the day of the filming; Helms, a proficient bluegrass banjo player, coached Wilson, who is proficient at guitar and drums.
    • Goofs
      When Michael arrives to work, his car radio is playing a song by Lady Gaga called Just Dance, but Michael says, "It's Britney!", mistakenly attributing the song to Britney Spears.
    • Quotes

      Jim Halpert: The new receptionist is also named Kelly. So Kelly Kapoor has decided to hover around my desk so that she can run into Charles' office every time he calls for Kelly. She thinks that if she says "You wanted me" enough, he will, in fact, want her. It's not the worst plan she's ever had.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credit sequence is completely new for this one episode only, featuring material showing the characters at work in Michael Scott Paper Company. Michael, Pam, and Ryan are shown doing stuff in the "workspace," which is really a basement closet, Dwight is shown accidentally approaching the "workplace" reading a newspaper, and it shows (on the poker table where Pam and Ryan work) a framed picture of Jim for Pam to look at.
    • Alternate versions
      This episode has an extended cut version released under The Office: Superfan Episodes.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Outrageous Sitcom Storylines (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      Take Me Home, Country Roads
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      Performed by Ed Helms, Ellie Kemper and Rainn Wilson

      Written by Bill Danoff, John Denver, and Taffy Nivert

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    • Release date
      • April 9, 2009 (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Chandler Valley Center Studios - 13927 Saticoy St, Panorama City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Deedle-Dee Productions
      • Reveille Productions
      • Universal Media Studios (UMS)
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    • Runtime
      • 22m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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