The Lover 

Jim and Pam return from their honeymoon and learn, to their horror, that Michael is dating Pam's mom. Meanwhile, Dwight gives Jim a "gift"--which actually has a listening device attached to it.

Directors:

Lee Eisenberg, Gene Stupnitsky (uncredited)

Writers:

Greg Daniels (developed for american television by), Lee Eisenberg

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
Ellie Kemper	...	Erin Hannon
Angela Kinsey	...	Angela Martin
Paul Lieberstein	...	Toby Flenderson
Oscar Nuñez	...	Oscar Martinez

Storyline

Michael shocks Jim and Pam when he reveals the identity of the new woman he has been dating. Dwight apologizes to Jim for years of torment with a strange peace offering.

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Plot Keywords:

national treasure | nbc | husband wife relationship | boyfriend girlfriend relationship | mother daughter relationship | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

Kelly renames the wooden mallard from Jim, "Damon D. Duck." Before The Office, Mindy Kaling co-wrote and starred in the off-broadway show, "Matt & Ben" about Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.

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Goofs

When Michael hugs Toby his wristwatch reads 5:25. The very next scene when they walk into the main office area, the clock on the wall shows 3:20.

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Quotes

Pam Beesly: Michael, let me make this VERY easy for you. I COULD GIVE A SHIT ABOUT YOUR HAPPIENESS, stop dating my mother!

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Connections

References National Treasure (2004)

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Soundtracks

Martha: M'appari
Written by Friedrich von Flotow
Performed by Stefano Secco, Antonello Gotta and Compagnia d'Opera Italiana

User Reviews

Writers' block

Oh boy! Didn't see that coming....Awful episode, thank God for Dwight saving the day. What I definetely didn't expect was the writers stealing the oh so old joke with the "other couple in holidays" from "Friends". Frank'n'Beans ?? Not funny!!

Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 October 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