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The Office: The Client

Michael and Jan try to woo a new, important client over a meal at Chili's, and Jan is surprised at Michael's salesmanship. Meanwhile, back at the office, Jim discovers an original screenplay that Michael wrote, and the staff has a good time acting it out.


9.6/10 (5 Votes cast)

Episode Info


Episode number: 2x7
Production Number: 02005
Airdate: Tuesday November 08th, 2005



Guest Stars
Angela KinseyAngela Kinsey
As Angela Martin
Recurring
Brian BaumgartnerBrian Baumgartner
As Kevin Malone
Recurring
David DenmanDavid Denman
As Roy Anderson
Recurring
Kate FlanneryKate Flannery
As Meredith Palmer
Recurring
Leslie David Baker (1)Leslie David Baker (1)
As Stanley Hudson
Recurring
Melora HardinMelora Hardin
As Jan Levinson
Recurring
Oscar NuñezOscar Nuñez
As Oscar Martinez
Recurring
Phyllis SmithPhyllis Smith
As Phyllis Lapin
Recurring
Tim MeadowsTim Meadows
As Christian

Co-Guest Stars
Creed BrattonCreed Bratton
As Creed Bratton
Recurring
Mindy KalingMindy Kaling
As Kelly Kapoor
Recurring
Episode Notes
This is the first episode that follows the staff's activities for more than one day.

In this episode we learn that Jan changed her last name from Levinson-Gould to Levinson, because of her divorce.

This episode was originally scheduled to air on November 1, 2005.



Music
ArtistSong TitlePlayed When
The New Pornographers.Use It 
TravisSing 


Episode Quotes
Pam: Here’s what we think happened: Michael’s sidekick, who all through the movie is this complete idiot who’s causing the downfall of the United States, was originally named Dwight. But then Michael changed it to Samuel L. Chang using a search and replace. But that doesn’t work on misspelled words, leaving behind one 'Dwigt.' And Dwight figured it out. Oops.

Dwight: Yes, I have acted before. I was in a production of Oklahoma in the 7th grade. I played the role of Mutey the Mailman. They had too many kids, so that had to make up roles like that. I was good.

Michael: First guy says, 'Well, I'm an astronaut, so I drive a Saturn.' And the second guy says, 'Well, I am a pimp, so I drive a cheap Escort.' And the third guy says, 'I got you both beat. I'm a proctologist, so I drive a brown Probe.'
Christian: (Laughs) Oh no-ho-ho! Oh my God, that's funny! I almost had Awesome Blossom coming out of my nose!

Jim: So this possible client they're talking about... actually a big deal. It's Lackawanna county. Our whole county. And if we get this, they might not have to downsize our branch. And I could work here for years... and years... and... years.

Michael: Chili's is the new golf course. It's where business happens. Small Businessman Magazine.
Jan: It said that?
Michael: It will. I sent it in. Letter to the Editor.



Cultural References
Kevin: Michael’s movie? Two thumbs... down.

Kevin is imitating Siskel and Ebert (now Ebert and Roeper & The Movies) and their method of rating films.



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