The Carpet
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 Michael and Kevin find something on "The Carpet" |
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| Episode No. | 20 |
| Prod. Code | 212 |
| Airdate | January 26, 2006 |
| Writer(s) | Lee Eisenberg & Gene Stupnitsky |
| Director | Dennie Gordon |
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"The Carpet" is the 14th episode of the second season of The Office (U.S. version). It was written by Paul Lieberstein and directed by Victor Nelli Jr.. It first aired on January 26, 2006.
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[edit] Synopsis
When someone deposits a malodorous substance on the carpet in Michael's office, he spends the day at Jim's desk — relegating Jim to a back room with Kelly. She chatters annoyingly and asks Jim to hook her up with Ryan. Jim continues to yearn for Pam, but her fiancé, Roy, is in the office replacing the carpet and Jim is unable to speak with her. As the day wears on Michael becomes convinced that what happened to his office is a hate crime and an act of terrorism. But his mood changes drastically when he finds out the "object" in his office was actually left there by his "Best Friend Forever", Todd Packer.
[edit] Trivia
- Before Michael halts the Sales competition, it appeared that Stanley was in the lead.
- In the scene where the employees are smelling Michael's office, Steve Carell had actually thrown a stinkbomb in the office, moments before shooting, unaware to the rest of the cast.
- During the scene where Kelly begs Jim to help her gauge Ryan's interest in her, a whiteboard with quarterly sales is noticable above Kelly's desk. Of the 4 salespersons at Dunder-Mifflin Scranton, Dwight had the most sales for the quarter.
- "The Carpet" is the first and only episode where the manager who preceded Michael, Ed Truck, makes an appearance.
- Aspects of this episode are slightly similar to that of Episode Two of the UK version of the show, in which David Brent is offended that someone superimposed his face on a pornographic image until he finds out that it was his good friend, Chris Finch.
- Rock 107, the radio station Dwight keeps calling, is an actual radio station in the Scranton area.
[edit] Quotes
- Michael: I am a victim of a hate crime! Stanley knows what I'm talking about.
Stanley: That's not what a hate crime is.
Michael: Well, I hated it! A lot! - Michael: Last week, I would have given a kidney to anyone in this office. I would have reached right into my stomach and pulled it out for them. But now? No. I don't have the relationship with these people that I thought I did. I hope they ask, so they can hear me say, "Uhh... nope. I only give my organs to my real friends. Go get yourself a monkey kidney."
- Michael: You guys are working for the weekend (A reference to the Loverboy song) ; I'm working for the week.
[edit] External links
- Jenna Fischer's Blog on "The Carpet" at TVGuide.com
- "The Carpet" at NorthernAttack.com.
- Memorable Quotes From "The Carpet" at QuotesFromTheOffice.com
