Dream Team 

Michael and Pam begin their first day as the Michael Scott Paper Company putting together the rest of the staff and trying to raise money.

Director:

Paul Feig

Writers:

Greg Daniels (developed for american television by), B.J. Novak

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
Ed Helms	...	Andy Bernard
Leslie David Baker	...	Stanley Hudson
Brian Baumgartner	...	Kevin Malone
Creed Bratton	...	Creed Bratton
Kate Flannery	...	Meredith Palmer
Mindy Kaling	...	Kelly Kapoor
Angela Kinsey	...	Angela Martin
Oscar Nuñez	...	Oscar Martinez
Craig Robinson	...	Darryl Philbin
Phyllis Smith	...	Phyllis Vance

Storyline

Michael and Pam begin their first day as the Michael Scott Paper Company putting together the rest of the staff and trying to raise money.

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Plot Keywords:

nbc | reference to the michael scott paper company | bowling | french toast | reference to apple | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

Mindy Kaling thought of the idea of Ryan dying his hair blond.

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Quotes

Pam Beesly: I have doubts about this too. But when one person freaks out, sometimes it weirdly makes the other one calmer. That's one thing I've learned about relationships. I hate that I just used the word relationship.
[Michael comes out in a suit]
Pam Beesly: Hey! You look great!
[checks something off her list]
Pam Beesly: Let's go!
Michael Scott: Alright.

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Connections

References The Dream Team (2012)

User Reviews

Surprising showcase for Michael Scott

This episode has no real distinction other than serving as the impetus for the "Michael Scott Paper Company" story arc. However, for some reason, I always really liked it. In so many ways, Michael's histrionics consistently drive our amusement with this show, but this ep truly showcased an element of maturity and professionalism in our protagonist that is often rarely seen. Of course, in the beginning, we're forced to observe typical "Michael", who spends the first portion of the episode moping and feeling insecure about his sudden career loss. This consequently forces Pam to take charge and try and motivate her boss. However, by the end, Pam's frustrations have clearly mounted, and her inexperience altogether consumes her initial optimism. Yet, conversely, Michael, who is more adept to leadership, becomes the one who takes charge by having to console Pam. In reassuring his faithful employee (who refuses to exit a vehicle in a petulant, childlike tantrum) and conveying his overall game plan, Michael exposes an impressively no-nonsense, authoritative demeanor that illustrates his strong ability to often take the reins and get things done. In other words, we finally see why Michael is the boss. Unfortunately, because his character is utilized so often for comical purposes, we rarely get to see this side of Michael Scott. However, at least this episode reminds us why Michael, despite his incessantly hilarious shenanigans, is still one heck of a boss in his own way.

Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 April 2009 (USA)

Filming Locations:

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

Company Credits

Production Co:

Deedle-Dee Productions, Reveille Productions, Universal Media Studios (UMS)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1