S4.E7

Survivor Man

Name: Survivor Man
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2007-11-08
Duration: 22 min
Rating: 8
Cast: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski

Episode aired Nov 8, 2007
TV-PG
22m

IMDb RATING

8.0/10

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Comedy

After Michael isn't invited to a camping trip with Ryan, he sets out to prove that he can brave it out in the wilderness by himself. Jim, who is in charge of the office while Michael is gone... Read allAfter Michael isn't invited to a camping trip with Ryan, he sets out to prove that he can brave it out in the wilderness by himself. Jim, who is in charge of the office while Michael is gone, tries to change the birthday party policy.After Michael isn't invited to a camping trip with Ryan, he sets out to prove that he can brave it out in the wilderness by himself. Jim, who is in charge of the office while Michael is gone, tries to change the birthday party policy.

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8.0/10

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Steve Carell and Leslie David Baker in The Office (2005)

Creed Bratton, Jenna Fischer, Rainn Wilson, and John Krasinski in The Office (2005)

Phyllis Smith, John Krasinski, and Oscar Nuñez in The Office (2005)

Steve Carell and John Krasinski in The Office (2005)

John Krasinski and Angela Kinsey in The Office (2005)

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Trivia
In the wilderness, Michael shouts out that Jan has 'plastic boobs', referencing an earlier episode where she has her breasts enhanced, causing her and Michael to get back together.

Goofs
Angela says that it's "birthday month," and states that Kelly's, Creed's, Oscar's and Meredith's birthdays are all in that same month, in that order. But in The Alliance (2005) Pam stated that there are no staff birthdays coming up in the next month: Meredith's is the next one, and it's a month away.

Quotes
Jim Halpert: Well, I don't think I'll be here in 10 years, but...
Michael Scott: That's what I said.
[Jim sits with a shocked expression that that will happen to him]
Michael Scott: That's what she said.
Jim Halpert: That's what who said?
Michael Scott: I never know. But I just say it. I say stuff like that, you know, to lighten the tension when things sort of get hard.
Jim Halpert: That's what she said.
Michael Scott: [laughs] Hey. Nice. Really good. Bravo, my young ward.

Connections
Featured in The Office: The Banker (2010)

Soundtracks
Happy Birthday
(uncredited)
Written by Mildred J. Hill and Patty S. Hill
Performed by Steve Carell

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Featured review

10/10

Survivor series

The melancholy mood of this episode brings out the true nature of this show; a man lost in his life, both metaphorically and in reality. As Michael discusses his feelings of betrayal and isolation as a result of Ryan excluding him from his camping trip, he simultaneously shows his inner spirit of seeking. Sprinkled throughout this chapter is, of course, comedy gold in the form of quotes and commentary from the supporting characters. Dwight proclaims himself to be a savior of Michael's dignity and integrity, but quickly reassess this stance. The episode ends in redemption and a sense of finding answers and community. In my eyes, this is the quintessential Office episode which captures Michael's struggles perfectly.

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