New Leads 

When the sales staff begins trying to boss around everyone in the office, Michael tries to teach them a lesson by withholding a valuable set of sales leads.

Director:

Brent Forrester

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 (voice)
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

When the sales staff lets Sabre's new "sales is king" policy get to their heads, Michael hides their new, prized leads.

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Plot Keywords:

reference to casablanca | reference to m. night shyamalan | reference to johnny depp | nbc | husband wife relationship | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

The word "leads" is said in this episode thirty-two separate times. The word 'lead' is said twice.

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Goofs

In the opening scene the picture that Michael holds up to Jim changes between shots.

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Quotes

Dwight Schrute: Salesman is king. As the best salesman, I am king of kings. Oh, you say Jesus is king of kings? Well. What does that say to you about how I think of myself?

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Connections

References Casablanca (1942)

User Reviews

Great episode - never cross the boss

The sales staff become uppity and attempt to impose their control on the office. This is a direct challenge to Michael's authority. If Michael does not act he will be reduced to a figure head and destroy the team spirit that Michael has spent years building. The sales staff fee, empowered by the corporate office, and so believe that they can now take charge. However, what they forget is that Michael is still the manager. What is at stake is Michael's job and personal credibility. But most important, what is at risk is the survival of Dunder Mifflin. Michael acts, and does so decisively and with some comic effect. In taking action, Michael re-asserts his authority, puts the sales staff in their place, and teaches all a lesson about respecting the boss.

Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 March 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:

23 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1