S01E01 · SCENE 9/32 · 07:09
Pilot · Conference room
Jan delivers downsizing news

Jan tells Michael that one branch will be downsized, and Michael takes a call from Todd Packer.

07:09→08:10
in the episode · 1m 01s · S01E01
Jan delivers downsizing news

What happens

07:09–08:10

Jan explains that corporate is considering closing either the Scranton or Stamford branch. Michael panics but tries to act calm. He takes a call from Todd Packer, who makes inappropriate jokes about Jan.

WhereConference room
DriverMichael Scott
Positionact1 · reveal
ThreadMichael's downsizing crisis

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07:59

Sorry, uh Is Josh concerned about downsizing, himself?

08:04

Not downsizing himself, but is he concerned about downsizing?

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Beats

07:23Jan explains the downsizing ultimatum
08:15Todd Packer calls with inappropriate jokes

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07:09–08:10
A · Michael's downsizing crisis
B · Jim and Pam's connection
C · Dwight's office rivalry

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