The Chump 

Michael continues to see Donna even after learning she's married and meeting her husband, Dwight and Angela take their baby contract to an arbitrator, and Jim and Pam struggle to stay awake at the office.

Director:

Randall Einhorn

Writers:

Greg Daniels (developed for american television by), Aaron Shure

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 (as Oscar Nunez)

Storyline

Michael is surprisingly cheerful after learning some bad news about Donna. The new parents, Pam and Jim, have trouble staying awake in the office. Meanwhile, Angela takes matters into her own hands when Dwight refuses to honor their contract.

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Plot Keywords:

reference to the matrix | reference to beyonce | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

Pam reads the two flavors of ice cream that Erin bought for Michael. They are Despera-Dough and Witchy-Womanilla. Erin explains that the names are due to the fact that "The Eagles are doing a theme of ice creams in honor of turning 60". Whether intentional or coincidental, both the song Desperado and the song Witchy Woman, are featured on a single episode of Seinfeld called "The Checks" (Season 8, Episode 7).

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Goofs

During the session with the mediator, Angela uses her stained teeth to prove that she is undertaking a "beet juice cleanse" as stipulated in her contract with Dwight, yet her teeth are normal in other shots of her during the session.

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Quotes

Michael Scott: I can't wait to see this jerk who is making me cheat on his wife. I should punch him in the nose for what he's making me do to her.

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Connections

References Wanted (2008)

User Reviews

boring Toby

"If I had a gun with two bullets, and I was in a room with Hitler, Bin Laden and Toby, I would shoot Toby twice" this is the best thing that ever Michael said.

Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 May 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