Manager and Salesman 

Sabre's CEO wants the Scranton branch to have one manager, and Michael voluntarily steps down and lets Jim become the boss when he finds out that salespeople make more money. However, he soon comes to regret the decision.

Director:

Marc Webb

Writers:

Greg Daniels (developed for american television by), Mindy Kaling

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

Sabre's CEO wants the Scranton branch to have one manager, and Michael voluntarily steps down and lets Jim become the boss when he finds out that salespeople make more money. However, he soon comes to regret the decision.

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Plot Keywords:

reference to saw | reference to nancy pelosi | nbc | husband wife relationship | valentine's day | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

Michael mentions that he uses the word "manager" a lot around Jo to try to influence her decision. This method was also used by Kelly in S05E21 to attempt to influence Charles into liking her.

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Goofs

There's a whole bit where Ryan asks "did you see Saw" (the movie) and Dwight thinks he's asking "did you see-saw" (the playground toy) , seemingly oblivious to the movie franchise. However, only 8 episodes previously, in the cold open of 'Koi Pond', Dwight came out on a tricycle dressed as Jigsaw, and referenced the character. Given the linear nature of the show, this conversation happened at some point after the Halloween haunted warehouse when Dwight knew exactly who Jigsaw was, heavily implying he was familiar with at least the first Saw movie.

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Quotes

Michael Scott: Today, Jo Bennett, the CEO from Sabre, is coming to see us here for the first time. She bought us sight unseen, like a mail-order bride, so she's gotta be kinda nervous. I mean, are we ugly? Are we smart? Are we cool? Are we too cool? Do we speak English?

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Connections

References Lethal Weapon (1987)

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 February 2010 (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