When Michael and Jan try to nail down a potential new client, Christian, by taking him out to Chili’s, Michael surprises everyone with what – or who – he does. Meanwhile, back at the office, Jim finds a semi-autobiographical script that Michael has written called Threat Level: Midnight, and he, Pam, Kevin, and the rest of the Dunder-Mifflin workers have a great time acting it out. Later that night, Pam and Jim share their first unofficial date, complete with dinner (a sandwich), candlelight, and Dwight’s pathetic fireworks display.
Event Year: 2005
The Convict
Michael tries to be supportive when he finds out one of his new employees — presumably someone from the Stamford branch — has a prison record.
The Return
Oscar returns from his vacation and ponders his future with the company, while Andy takes advantage of the current state of the office to make a move towards becoming Michael's number two.
Night Out
Ryan gets the surprise of his life when Michael and Dwight travel to NYC to go clubbing with him and his friends. Back in Scranton, the staffers are upset that they have to spend Saturday working on Dunder Mifflin Infinity, and Jim's attempt to rescue them doesn't go as planned.
Goodbye, Toby (2)
Toby leaves Dunder Mifflin, and Michael plans a huge goodbye party… out of joy. Angela refuses to help with it, so Michael turns to Phyllis. Dwight and Meredith harass Holly, their new HR representative.
Casual Friday
Michael has to mediate a dispute within his new sales team. Meanwhile, trouble brews in the office when several employees take the term “casual” Fridays too loosely.
Secretary's Day
Andy pulls out all the stops to give Erin a memorable Secretary's Day. Michael reluctantly takes Erin out to lunch and lets slip about Andy's relationship with Angela. Meanwhile, Oscar circulates a video he created that compares Kevin's voice to Sesame Street's Cookie Monster.
Nepotism
Michael refuses to fire the new office assistant after everyone complains about his bad attitude. Andy plays it cool after Erin shows interest in another man. Meanwhile, Pam tries to impress Jim by pulling an office prank of her own.
Christening
Pam and Jim prepare for Cece's baptism. When Cece goes missing, Jim fears Angela has taken her.
Mrs. California
Robert California brings his wife into the office to find her a job. Meanwhile, Dwight opens a gym in the building.