The Merger 

Jan informs Michael that the Scanton branch of Dunder Mifflin will be merging with the Stamford Branch. Jim and Pam are reunited while the other employees of both branches must adjust to their new co-workers.

Director:

Ken Whittingham

Writers:

Greg Daniels (developed for american television by), Brent Forrester

Stars:

Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Steve Carell	...	Michael Scott
Rainn Wilson	...	Dwight Schrute
John Krasinski	...	Jim Halpert
Jenna Fischer	...	Pam Beesly
B.J. Novak	...	Ryan Howard
Melora Hardin	...	Jan Levinson (voice)
Leslie David Baker	...	Stanley Hudson
Brian Baumgartner	...	Kevin Malone
Kate Flannery	...	Meredith Palmer
Mindy Kaling	...	Kelly Kapoor
Angela Kinsey	...	Angela Martin
Paul Lieberstein	...	Toby Flenderson
Phyllis Smith	...	Phyllis Lapin
Creed Bratton	...	Creed Bratton
Ed Helms	...	Andy Bernard

Storyline

Jan informs Michael that the Scanton branch of Dunder Mifflin will be merging with the Stamford Branch. Jim and Pam are reunited while the other employees of both branches must adjust to their new co-workers.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

When Michael and Andy are grinding on Tony, Phyllis can be seen trying not to laugh.

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Goofs

When Michael is putting on his purple jacket, the front shot shows that his collar is inside out, then the next scene from behind shows the collar has been corrected.

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Quotes

Jim Halpert: [in regards to "Lazy Scranton"] It reminds me of the orientation video Michael showed on my first day. "The Scranton Witch Project."
Michael Scott: [In the video] I am so scared when people don't label their personal food.

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Connections

Spoofs Saturday Night Live: Jack Black/Neil Young (2005)

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Soundtracks

What is Love
Written by Tony Hendrik (as Dee Dee Halligan) and Junior Torello
Performed by Ed Helms and Steve Carell

User Reviews

Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 November 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Merger

Filming Locations:

Chandler Valley Center Studios - 13927 Saticoy St, Panorama City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Deedle-Dee Productions, Reveille Productions, NBC Universal Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1