Traveling Salesmen (The Office episode)

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The Office episode
"Traveling Salesmen"

Dwight salutes a farewell to his co-workers after a stint as one of the "Traveling Salesmen"
Episode No. 40
Prod. Code 312
Airdate January 11, 2007
Writer(s) Michael Schur
Lee Eisenberg
Gene Stupnitsky
Director Greg Daniels

The Office Season 3
September 2006 - May 2007
  1. Gay Witch Hunt
  2. The Convention
  3. The Coup
  4. Grief Counseling
  5. Initiation
  6. Diwali
  7. Branch Closing
  8. The Merger
  9. The Convict
  10. A Benihana Christmas
  11. Back from Vacation
  12. Traveling Salesmen
  13. The Return
  14. Ben Franklin
  15. Phyllis' Wedding
  16. Business School
  17. Cocktails
  18. The Negotiation
  19. Safety Training
  20. Product Recall
  21. Women's Appreciation
  22. Beach Games
  23. The Job
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"Traveling Salesmen" is the twelfth episode of the third season of the US version of The Office. It aired January 11, 2007. It was written by Michael Schur, Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky and directed by Greg Daniels.

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[edit] Synopsis

The sales force pairs up. Andy chooses Michael, Phyllis chooses Karen, and Stanley grudgingly chooses Ryan, leaving Dwight with Jim. Andy learns that Dwight does Michael's laundry as punishment for meeting with Jan to take over the branch. Andy aggressively ingratiates himself with Michael, but his efforts backfire when he ruins the sales call.

While the salespeople are out, Angela tells Pam a thinly disguised story of how "Kurt" saves "Noelle" by taking important documents to New York.

At first, Jim and Dwight's sales call appears to be a fiasco, but Dwight's behavior is a sales tactic that pays off. Ryan's sales call is a disaster, but Phyllis lands a large order. Returning to the office, Phyllis tells Karen that she's pleased that Jim got over his crush on Pam. Karen confronts Jim with this information, and he reassures her that his crush has passed.

Andy finds evidence of Dwight's trip to New York. Michael accuses Dwight of disloyalty, and Angela prevents him from clearing his name because it would expose their relationship. Dwight resigns. Andy gloats over his success, but the documentary camera catches Angela in the background glaring at him.

[edit] Added scenes

The episode was rebroadcast on March 15, 2007 with a new story line:

Pam wins an art contest. Kevin and Angela react coolly, and Jim is the only person who is happy for her.

[edit] Deleted scenes

The Season Three DVD contains a number of deleted scenes. Notable cut scenes include:

  • Andy dramatically illustrates to Karen that they are the only two Stamford employees remaining.
  • Michael asks if Pam left a message for Dwight telling him that "his ass was grass and that I am the lawn mower."
  • In a talking head interview, Michael emphasizes the importance of punctuality. "I need them to show up on time, so when I finally show up, we can get started right away."
  • Numerous scenes in Michael's and Jim's cars, among them Michael thinking Andy has a crush on Dwight because he brings him up so much, and Jim freaking out Dwight by rummaging through his glove compartment while driving.
  • Jim and Dwight surreptitiously plan their sales tactic.
  • Pam offers to get coffee, and Toby asks for a latte. He watches Pam as she delivers the beverage, then puts it in the trash.
  • Before giving his box of possessions to Michael, Dwight emotionally gives away selected items to other co-workers.

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For a list of songs featured in this episode, see List of songs featured on The Office.
  • While Michael is typing "Long time. Me lobe yoy long time", the screen shows that Michael had also typed "Pam is the receptionist" and "Bye", neither of which are heard from the computer during the scene before. The initial broadcast version contained the proper insert of Michael typing the words as Harvey speaks them.
  • In the 40 Year-Old Virgin, also starring Steve Carell, his character also says "Me so horny, me love you long time".
  • Andy mentions to a customer that he caught a "80 pounder" off the coast of Montauk. This is a reference to the film Jaws where the character Quint claims to have caught a "16 footer" off the coast of Montauk.
  • This is the first episode to use a new, abbreviated title sequence, which has appeared in several subsequent episodes.
  • When Jim throws Dwight his keys, the shamrock keychain from "Christmas Party" is seen.
  • To prepare himself for the sale, Dwight plays "Kickstart My Heart" by Mötley Crüe.
  • The executive that Michael and Andy are selling to tells them that he caught the fish he's pictured with on Lake Wallenpaupack, the northeastern Pennsylvania lake that was the site of the "Booze Cruise" episode.
  • In the Lake Wallenpaupack scene, Michael refers to fishing there with his stepfather. This is not only the first time Michael refers to his mother's second husband as his stepfather, but also the first time Michael calls to mind a happy experience with the man.
  • Dwight's farewell salute was first seen in "Initiation".
  • Frances Willard Elementary School in Scranton teaches kindergarten through fifth grade. It does not have a sixth grade class.
  • When this episode was rebroadcast with "The Return" as a combined hour-long episode, the cold open with Michael and the talking computer was deleted. The hour-long recut appears on the Season 3 DVD, so the scene is moved to the Deleted Scenes for the episode.
  • Dwight usually calls shotgun, yet in this episode he deliberately does not.

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