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The Office: The Convention

Michael and Dwight attend a conference in Philadelphia where they reunite with former officemate Jim. Michael attempts to host a party in his hotel room, and feels sorry for himself when no one but Dwight seems to want his friendship. Back in Scranton, Kelly sets Pam up on a double date with Ryan and herself.


9.3/10 (6 Votes cast)

Episode Info


Episode number: 3x2
Production Number: 302
Airdate: Thursday September 28th, 2006



Guest Stars
Charles EstenCharles Esten
As Josh Porter
Recurring
Creed BrattonCreed Bratton
As Creed Bratton
Recurring
Jerome BettisJerome Bettis
As Himself
Matt PriceMatt Price
As Evan

Co-Guest Stars
Douglas SarineDouglas Sarine
As Guy In Hallway
Roscoe MyrickRoscoe Myrick
As Waiter
Steve LittleSteve Little
As Arnie
Episode Notes
Deleted scenes for this episode include a story about Michael and Todd Packer at a bar, Michael possibly being a bottle capper, Dwight questioning Josh about his past, and Jan hitting on Josh.

After a year and a half, we finally discover that Toby's last name is Flenderson. It was dropped into the script (much like all the last names) after Paul Lieberstein was given a starring role.

Starting with this episode, Oscar does not appear on the show while his character takes a three-month European vacation with his partner, Gil.



Music
ArtistSong TitlePlayed When
Captain AhabGirls Gone Wild 


Episode Quotes
Michael: You know Pam, in ten years, if I haven't had a baby, and you haven't had a baby-
Pam: No, Michael.
Michael: Twenty years?
Pam: No, Michael.
Michael: Thirty.
Pam: (pauses) Sure.
Michael: It's a deal.
(They shake hands)

Phyllis: (To Pam) You should order the most expensive thing on the menu, so he knows you're worth it.
Stanley: If you do that, you're gonna have to put out.
(Pam sighs and looks at Phyllis)
Phyllis: ...Well yeah, you'll have to put out.
(Pam looks at the camera in shock)

Jim: (Holds up card) Dwight's room key. (Stops in front of door) And Dwight's room. What can I say? Old habits die hard.
(Jim opens the door with the card, the camera sees a pair of legs on the bed)
Angela: D?
(Jim takes a double look and runs down the hall)
Jim: Oh my God... Dwight got a hooker! Oh my God. I gotta call... but I gotta call somebody, I don't know who to call! Dwight got a hooker!

Michael: Some people need dozens of friends to say, 'look at me, I’m popular.' But not me, I’m very picky, I need three, maybe two. When you meet that someone special, you just know. Because a real relationship can’t be forced. It should just come about effort-leh-lessly.

(After meeting Jerome Bettis)
Dwight: Why do they call him The Bus?
Michael: Because he's afraid to fly.

Jim: You know, when I saw Dwight, I realized how stupid and petty all those pranks I pulled on him were. And then he opened his mouth. I wonder how hard it would be to get a copy of his room key?

Jim: Hey... how's Toby?
Michael: Toby Flenderson is everything that is wrong with the paper industry.

Michael: (to Pam) Word of advice, unbutton that top button. Let those things breathe.

Michael: Whoa, what are all those stains?
Dwight: Blood, urine, or semen.
Michael: Oh God, I hope it’s urine.



Cultural References
Pam: What was Oprah about?
Michael: Angelina Jolie was on. And she adopted a baby from Asia, and she said that it changed her life. And that really inspired me. So I want you to look into seeing how much a little Chinese baby would cost.

Pam and Michael's discussion make references not only to the daytime talk show, Oprah, but also to actress Angelina Jolie.

Audio: Michael's ringtone

Michael's new ringtone is "My Humps" by the Black Eyed Peas.

Pam: I went on a date. It wasn’t a love connection.

Love Connection was a reality dating show where two people went on a first date, all recorded by cameras, to see if they were compatible. The show was hosted by Chuck Woolery.



Episode References
Creed: Andrea is the office bitch. You’ll get used to her.

Creed calls Angela "Andrea." It was mentioned in the Season two episode "The Secret" that he can't remember anyone's names.



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