[surveying an untidy office] The building's custodian is on vacation for the month and Dwight is too cheap to hire a replacement. So, instead, we're living in filth. But, not for long. Because I have created the chore wheel. Pam pam
[viewing the chore wheel for the first time] Oh, yeah! Can I spin first? Kevin kevin
Well, it doesn't spin. We'll just move the wheel one notch each morning and... you see what chore you get that day. Pam pam
A wheel is supposed to spin. Kevin kevin
Yeah, you know, like [motions arm in circles] guh, guh, guh, guh, guh, guh, guh... guh. Erin erin
No, I'm familiar with spinning. It's just that wouldn't work with a chore wheel because people might get the same chore- Pam pam
[interrupting] Bugh, boring. All she talks about is chores. Andy andy
A wheel wants to spin, Pam. Creed creed
[reluctantly] Spinning would be more fun. Jim jim
[frustrated] 'Kay. Pam pam
[spinning a new 'chore wheel' while everyone claps] Okay, that's what I'm talking about! Big money, big money! [wheel stops on 'mug duty', disappointed] Mug duty? Kevin kevin
Yes, you clean all the mugs in the sink. Pam pam
This sucks. Kevin kevin
Yeah, seriously, it's like everything on there is work. Erin erin
I don't think you guys understand why we're doing this. It's- Pam pam
Yeah, I don't think that you understand wheels. Kevin kevin
I've been through several rounds of development with the team and here's where we stand with the chore wheel. [introducing a third 'chore wheel', excited] We've got prizes! Ten bucks, candy bar, manager for an hour but, there are also penalties. Like, no internet, Stanley gets your lunch. The one thing that is not on the chore wheel is chores. But they were right; it's more fun this way. Pam pam
[everyone cheers as Meredith spins and lands on 'tiny wheel'] The tiny wheel actually does have chores. It's so cute no one seems to mind. Pam pam
[referencing the 'tiny wheel'] Toilets! [everyone cheers as Meredith accepts her chore] Pam pam
[at the Halpert residence as Cece twirls in the front yard, exiting front door] Pam, we gotta go. Cece, go back inside. Grandma's got breakfast, OK? [to camera] We are going to Roy's wedding. Yep, Roy. I think the only weird thing about going to your wife's ex-fiancé's wedding on a weekday at eight AM is that it's your wife's ex-fiancé. Jim jim
[exiting house] Thanks, mom! Pam pam
[to Pam] A banana? Jim jim
Yeah. I'm afraid he's only gonna have hot dogs. Pam pam
Oh, come on. Not even Roy will have hot dogs at his wedding. Jim jim
Planned a wedding with him. He wanted hot dogs. Pam pam
[to camera] Just... so weird. Jim jim
[as Pete and Clark enter office] Oh, Pete, you've got mail. Erin erin
Really? I got something? Pete pete
Well, it's addressed to Customer Service so, it's your mail. Erin erin
Well, you know, I'm also Customer Service. Clark clark
Yeah, I'm alternating. [gestures both men] Erin erin
[sarcastically] Yay, another person yelling at me. Pete pete
Well, it could be a nice letter. I write nice letters to companies all the time. Erin erin
That's really nice. Pete pete
[looking down at Erin's desk] Wow, Newsweek, huh? This election... thing is crazy, right? Clark clark
[referring to the letter] It's open. Pete pete
Oh yeah, I accidentally read it. It's not a nice letter. Erin erin
[whispering] OK. Pete pete
[distributing paperwork to the office] Get excited. The special projects fairy has arrived. Nellie nellie
I know you don't really exist. Creed creed
Today, I launch my big charity initiative 'Operation Give Back'. Andy has shot down all of my special projects thus far but, this one is about charity. So, I'd like to see him piss on that one. Nellie nellie
[at Roy's wedding] Darryl! Ha-ha! What's happening? Roy roy
Congratulations, baby! Darryl darryl
Ah, thank you! Roy roy
[Jim and Pam approaching the wedding venue] Is this his house? Jim jim
Think so. Pam pam
[approaching Jim and Pam] Mimosa? Server server
[taking glass] Thank you. Pam pam
Would you like me to take your peel? Server server
[embarrassed] Yes, thank you. [finishes banana and hands server the peel] Pam pam
OK. Jim jim
[as Jim receives and declines a call] Who's that? Pam pam
Uh, my ex-fiancé. Jim jim
[sarcastically] Ha-ha. Pam pam
I started a new business with my college friend. But, Pam doesn't know. Um... actually I did tell Pam and we decided 'no'. But, then I decided 'yes' anyway. So, I'm thinking there's another conversation coming. And, it's hard to know when that will be. Jim jim
With Operation Give Back, you pick the charities Dunder-Mifflin supports. Nellie nellie
[grinning] Oh boy! What's happening? Kevin kevin
There's four thousand dollars to give away. So, who has filled out their form? Stanley? Nellie nellie
American Diabetes Association. Stanley stanley
Um, you have diabetes, Stanley. [to Nellie] I'm sorry, is the assignment to pick a selfish charity? Angela angela
I w-, uh, I would love to give uh- Toby toby
[excited] Heifer's International. Listen to this. They give a poor person like, a goat or something. It's a great prank. Kevin kevin
I wanna work with, uh, Jimmy Carter and help build gnomes. Creed creed
Dwight, what about you? Nellie nellie
I will not be participating as there is no evidence that charity works. Dwight dwight
Uh, correction, I give to a foundation that teaches homeless children nautical flag signaling. Changes lives. Andy andy
Thank you, Andy. Nellie nellie
I'm not doing it for you. I'm doing it for the preservation of nautical flag signaling. Andy andy
Dwight, you will be participating. Nellie nellie
No thank you. Dwight dwight
Participation is mandatory; Dwight, but you can choose whatever cause you like. Nellie nellie
Fine, I chose the Global Relief Foundation. Dwight dwight
Great, thank you. Nellie nellie
Which was recently discovered to be a front for the Taliban. Dwight dwight
[everyone groans] Oh, for goodness' sake, Dwight. Nellie nellie
Yeah. The Taliban in Afa-ghanistan. Dwight dwight
The Taliban is the worst. Great heroine, though. Creed creed
Dwight, I cannot have the Taliban on the roster of Operation Give Back. Nellie nellie
Well, it looks like there won't be any Operation Give Back. Ha, ha. The nanny state is over, ladies and gentlemen. You're welcome. [wads up Nellie's charity sheet and tosses it toward her] Dwight dwight
[approaches Roy back at the wedding] There he is. Is it almost time to cut the pancake, or what? Jim jim
Aw, yeah, god, we appreciate everyone coming so early. It's, everyone's just been so nice. Roy roy
Thanks for inviting us, by the way- Jim jim
Are you kidding? Roy roy
That was, that was a surprise. Jim jim
Come on. If it wasn't for you, I never would've met Laura. I mean, seriously, kinda dodged a bullet on that one. [sees Jim's reaction] Just kidding. Roy roy
You're welcome. Jim jim
Thanks...aw. Roy roy
By the way, man, this place is... beautiful. Jim jim
Started a gravel company. I mean, who knew it'd take off? Roy roy
Gravel company? Jim jim
Yeah. What about you? What are you doing? Roy roy
Not gravel, obviously. [both chuckle] No, things are good. Things are good. Got some stuff in the works. So- Jim jim
Oh, cool. Roy roy
Yeah, you never know. Jim jim
Hey bro, stop wasting time with this haircut. [referring to Jim] He's got a fifty-thousand dollar sports car. Cheers. Kenny kenny
OK, Kenny. Jim jim
[talking on phone] Duncan, listen, I would love to help you out but where am I gonna find somebody that's pretty, smart and well-informed? Huh? Hold on, hold on. [covers phone's receiver] Erin, do you know anybody that might want... [has realization] Oh my gosh. You love the news, right? Clark clark
Well, it depends. I mean, sometimes I find out things that are really sad. Erin erin
Well, I got a buddy that's a big time local news producer and I can't tell you his name, but it'd blow your mind. Clark clark
Uh, is it Duncan? Pete pete
He's looking for on-air talent and he'd kill me if I didn't get you on tape. Clark clark
You mean, put me on the news? Erin erin
You'll just come over, put on little lipstick, loosen up with a glass of red wine and then we'll just run through a few stories. You know, a couple different ways, with a couple different outfits. It'd be really tasteful and it'd really help me out with Duncan... with my friend. [Erin considers] What do you say? Huh? Clark clark
Maybe, ok? Let me think about it. Erin erin
[Pete looks on disappointed] Ok. Clark clark
Whoo! Erin erin
Think it over. [punches Pete] Clark clark
No, Clark's not my friend. He is the douche that sits next to me at the office. My friends are Scott, Glenn, and Rob. But, you don't know them. Pete pete
I never really thought much about being more than a receptionist. But, why? Because I happened to answer help wanted ad to be a receptionist? I mean, what if the ad had been for a CEO? Or for a brain surgeon? Erin erin
So, ah, it was a year ago today that I met Laura. I thought she was my waitress and, uh, took her three weeks to tell me that she actually owned the place. You are full of surprises. You are my beautiful mystery girl. And, today, I have a surprise for you. [approaches piano] Roy roy
He plays piano? Jim jim
No. Roy? No. Pam pam
You know how I said I was taking boxing lessons? Actually, I was doing this. Um, so, I hope that you like it. [sits in front of piano] Roy roy
[clapping] You got this, Roy. [Roy begins playing and singing She's Got a Way by Billy Joel, Pam and Jim looked shocked, Phyllis and Bob begin making out] Darryl darryl
[in the car] We still surprise each other. Pam pam
Definitely. Jim jim
You know, I never did it, but for your 30th birthday I really wanted to surprise you with- Pam pam
Courtside seats. Sixers. Jim jim
Yes. But, what I didn't tell you is that I actually bought the tickets. We only didn't go because it was- Pam pam
It was an away game. Jim jim
In Phoenix. They should really tell you that more specifically. I mean, every game is an away game for one of the teams. [long pause] Do we know everything about each other? Pam pam
No. Jim jim
Tell me one thing about you I don't know. Pam pam
[laughs] Um, ok. [thinks but says nothing] Jim jim
[in the kitchen] Oh, here's one. Did I ever tell you about the time that my brothers videotaped the lottery announcement? And bought the winning numbers the next day? And then, played the tape for me the next week, and I- Jim jim
And you thought you guys were millionaires. Pam pam
You heard that one. Jim jim
Yes. But there's, wait, oh, there's a funny ending to that story. I can't remember. Pam pam
That I thought we were millionaires. Jim jim
Thought you were millionaires, yeah. That's funny. Shoot, I knew that one. Pam pam
That's all right. Jim jim
The senator and I still have mystery. I'm always waiting to see what he's gonna surprise me with next. [Oscar chokes on his coffee] Angela angela
You all right? [Oscar nods] Jim jim
You support the Taliban abroad. So I assume you're willing to live by their rules here. Nellie nellie
Anything else would be inconsistent. Dwight dwight
Will you join me then in a pledge to live by Taliban law in this office? [offers Dwight a contract] Nellie nellie
[takes contract] Absolutely, I will. Dwight dwight
I feared Nellie had some sort of a plan but she used a ridiculous font. Huh. [in a fake English accent] You don't have a plan. Dwight dwight
When you use a ridiculous font, no one thinks you have a plan. Nellie nellie
[holds up pen as Dwight searches his desk] Looking for this? Nellie nellie
What the? [follows Nellie into the break room] Dwight dwight
Oh, this is a lovely pen. Ah. But, it's mine now because I stole it. Nellie nellie
[taking pen back] Gimme that. Dwight dwight
Didn't you sign a contract to live under Taliban law? And now, there's been theft. That means, you're not serious or... someone's getting their hand cut off. Nellie nellie
You're insane. Dwight dwight
I know. So, it's better that you pick another charity. Nellie nellie
Oh, and let your precious Operation Power Grab proceed unchecked? No thank you. Dwight dwight
In that case, you... [pulls out a cleaver] will have to chop off my hand. Nellie nellie
[considers then takes cleaver] This cleaver appears to need sharpening. I suggest you spend some quality time together just you and your hand. Tie a shoe, toss a salad. Do any of the two hand activities that you'll miss the most. Dwight dwight
I tell you what. I need to make three calls. And then after that, you can become a person who chops off people's hands. Nellie nellie
Sounds like a plan. Dwight dwight
[in his office] Clark wants to film you in different outfits inside his apartment? Andy andy
Yeah. Erin erin
[entering annex] Clark, you and I need to have a little chat. What clothes does Erin need for this news audition? Andy andy
Uh... couple of button-downs, a camisole, a blazer, a pencil skirt, stilettos, maybe, no, no, not maybe, definitely open-toed. Uh, something low-cut because the camera makes everything seem higher cut. Clark clark
Really? Andy andy
Yeah, industry secret. You're gonna want some of those panty hose with the seam up the back. Clark clark
Seems unnecessary for an audition. Pete pete
And then, you know, maybe just a robe to wear in between takes but I probably got one she can borrow at my place, so- Clark clark
Thank god someone here knows what their talking about. I want you to take this credit card, take Erin to the mall and get that stuff. Andy andy
I absolutely will do that. Clark clark
Awesome. [to Pete] Plop! Andy andy
Pff. Guess I'll just head over to the mall then. Buy Erin some sexy, fun outfits. Clark clark
That Clark, huh? Errr [punches palm] Ca! Pete pete
[in kitchen with several people around] Next question for our oldie-weds- Oscar oscar
What's the craziest place you've ever made whoopie? Kevin kevin
[to Kevin] Language. Angela angela
Who was Pam's first celebrity crush? Phyllis phyllis
Pam's first celebrity crush. Oscar oscar
[whispering] John Stamos. Toby toby
Ready? Jim jim
Uh-huh. Pam pam
[as he and Pam flip their cards] John Stamos. Jim jim
Oh! Angela angela
Yes. But John Stamos was temporary. I quickly moved on to- Pam pam
Johnny Depp. Toby toby
Johnny Depp. [everyone looks confused toward Toby] Pam pam
[after awkward pause] Sh, uh, um, I was having this separate conversation with Kevin. Uh, Johnny Depp. Toby toby
Totally. George Clooney. Kevin kevin
Uh-huh. Toby toby
OK, I have one. I have one. [Jim's phone rings and he motions he's taking the call elsewhere] Angela angela
[while Angela tries asking a question] What is the craziest place you've ever made whoopie? Kevin kevin
[as Pam wonders about Jim] Kevin, stop it with that question. Angela angela
[in the stairwell on his phone] Right. And did you show them the market? Yeah. And what'd they say? That's awesome! That, oh my god! Wow! Jim jim
It's not even real yet. And I'm not gonna tell her 'til it's real. Jim jim
I think maybe there actually is something I don't know about Jim. Pam pam
Everyone, we have a voluntary meeting in the conference room to discuss Erin's confidence. Darryl darryl
Her body. We're gonna talk about her body. [to Darryl] Good. Great job. Andy andy
Andy made me his consigliere. Which means Assistant Regional Manager. I guess he thought I'd be into The Godfather 'cause I'm black. Wrong! I'm into The Godfather 'cause I'm a cinephile. I like Scarface 'cause I'm black. Darryl darryl
[to a full conference room] Erin has an audition to be a newscaster. [general acknowledgement] Andy andy
Uh-huh. And I want her to feel very comfortable in her very sexy skin. So, everybody say something that you like about her body. All right? Darryl. Andy andy
OK, um, I like Erin's hair. It's a very pretty color. Darryl darryl
Yeah, right? Andy andy
I'm sorry. This is for a news audition? Jim jim
Yeah. Andy andy
Then why are we talking about her looks? Why not her credibility? Or her reliability? Oscar oscar
News flash everyone. The human race finds attractive people more trustworthy. Andy andy
I'm so sorry, Andy, but for twenty years, the most trusted man in America - Walter Cronkite. Oscar oscar
Cronkite was hot. If I could go back in time, I'd take that mustache ride. Meredith meredith
Does Erin have any experience? Has she taken any journalism classes, maybe? Or... Oscar oscar
Has she done the pageant circuit? Angela angela
No, I watch the news. Erin erin
She's gonna be amazing. Look at her. She's gonna light up the screen. Andy andy
This is a first for me. And, I don't get a lot of chances, so I have to take them really seriously. I will do whatever it takes to get the job. Erin erin
[whispering to Pete] Whatever it takes. Clark clark
[whispering] Yeah, I know, I heard. I heard. Pete pete
[places Nellie's hand on a board and holds up cleaver] This is it. Any questions? Dwight dwight
Is it gonna be long? Nellie nellie
No. It's gonna be over before you know it. Dwight dwight
[pretending to read news] Afghan president Hamid Karzai declared a new policy of dollar days throughout the country. Promising low, low prices on all 2012 Kia Sentras and Sonatas. Aren't you glad you waited? Karzai commented. Erin erin
Um, where did you get that story? Darryl darryl
A little bit here, a little bit there. I bet you didn't think I knew current events. Erin erin
I love it. It's fantastic. Now, tag it with your name. Andy andy
For Channel 11 news, I'm Erin Hannon. Erin erin
Pause after 'news'. Andy andy
For Channel 11 news... I'm Erin Hannon. Erin erin
No, pause longer. Andy andy
That was a good one. Darryl darryl
Pause, pause longer. OK? Builds suspense. Don't be shy. Andy andy
Got it. For Channel 11 news... [very long pause] Erin erin
Wha, it's- Andy andy
I'm Erin Hannon. Erin erin
OK. All right. Great. Some great stuff in there. Andy andy
[as Pam stares at him] I can feel you looking at me. Jim jim
OK. Well, here's something you don't know. A couple of weeks ago- Pam pam
Uh-huh. Jim jim
I ran into this guy from my high school who has just gotten divorced and he hit on me. In the mall. And I didn't tell you because, I don't know, I felt embarrassed. And, I didn't know if you would be mad or worried. But, anyway, I thought you'd want to know. Pam pam
[after a pause] That didn't happen. You would've told me right away. Jim jim
Yeah, I would've. What about you? Come on, there's gotta be something. Between your birth and the last two days, something you just haven't had the chance to tell me. Pam pam
Uh... [looks at Pam] Jim jim
[looks knowingly back] Just tell me. Pam pam
God, give it up, Beesley. You know me too well. Jim jim
Heh! Ha! [making various sounds and movements while preparing to severe Nellie's hand] [Darryl enters, sees what's happening, and quietly exits] Dwight dwight
Hey, um, I knew something bothered me and I finally figured it out. What news producers are gonna want to see is how Erin relates to the other people on the news team. Pete pete
Oh. Erin erin
The weird thing is Erin is doing the audition alone. Pete pete
Oh god. Erin erin
Now, I'd say Clark could be your co-host... he's already doing camera. Pete pete
Tuh. Erin erin
Someone who's already got rapport with Erin, maybe. I don't know. [Andy smiles at camera] Pete pete
Ha! [raises cleaver] This is for real this time. Dwight dwight
It's getting late. I thought you guys could use a little [sets up laptop] inspiration. Darryl darryl
[Darryl hits play] Oh, a movie. What is this? Nellie nellie
127 hours. It's about this guy who- Darryl darryl
No, no. No spoilers. Please. Dwight dwight
My bad. Darryl darryl
No. Dwight dwight
Goodnight. Darryl darryl
[answers his door to find Erin, Andy and Pete] Hey! Everybody. Clark clark
Yeah. Andy andy
Come in. Clark clark
All right! Andy andy
Come on in. Clark clark
Nice. Andy andy
[to Pete] What're you doing here? Clark clark
Sorry, man. Andy though Erin needed a co-anchor. I'm his makeup guy. My hands are tied. Pete pete
[news anchor audition] The victim was released from the hospital with second-degree burns. Erin erin
[also as anchor] Wow. You know what they say Erin. If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen. Andy andy
Well, he tried to but the fire door was blocked. Erin erin
He sure did. Andy andy
All right. We got that. That's a rap, everybody. Clark clark
Aw! Erin erin
Just, you sure Clark? Andy andy
Yep, she's done. Clark clark
No, I just, I don't mean Erin. I mean for me. I didn't feel good about that. Andy andy
No, we got it. We got it. Clark clark
Great! Let's get some food. I'm starving. Erin erin
I don't think we did get it. I could do, uh, a couple more takes. We could do it in close-up. That might even be better for editing. Andy andy
OK, I don't. Clark clark
All right. Andy andy
I'm hungry. Erin erin
Uh, Pete, you wanna take Erin to get a burger or something? Andy andy
Yeah, whatever you say, boss. Pete pete
OK. [to Erin] I'll call you later. Andy andy
OK. Erin erin
[to Clark] So this is a single. Andy andy
Hey, even if this doesn't work out for me, I'm just glad I had the guts to do it. And, maybe it'll work out for Andy. Erin erin
[as he and Nellie watch the movie] Oh god. Dwight dwight
That is absolutely revolting! Nellie nellie
Yeah. Dwight dwight
He is so good, though. Nellie nellie
Yes. Dwight dwight
The way he just cuts off his arm. Nellie nellie
If you like James Franco, we really should watch Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Dwight dwight
Well, he's a genius, you know? He was in graduate programs at Yale, Columbia and NYU all at the same time. Nellie nellie
Whoopty doo. That doesn't make you a genius. Dwight dwight
Well, it doesn't make you stupid. Nellie nellie
Yeah, it does, actually. It makes you real stupid. Dwight dwight
Stupid like you. Nellie nellie
No, like you. Dwight dwight
Like you. Nellie nellie
You're the stupid one. Dwight dwight
You're the stupid one. Nellie nellie
You're the stupid one. Dwight dwight
You're the stupid one. Nellie nellie
You, you, you, you... Dwight dwight