S01E05 · SCENE 24/24 · 36:14
Basketball · Office
Michael cancels Saturday work

Michael cancels Saturday work, saying it won't prevent downsizing.

36:14→37:40
in the episode · 1m 26s · S01E05

What happens

36:14–37:40

Michael tells the office they don't have to come in on Saturday. He justifies it by saying that coming in an extra day won't prevent them from being downsized. The office is relieved, and Michael reflects on the character lessons from sports.

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37:04

Have a good weekend.

37:18

But we did because we were ahead.

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36:15Michael cancels Saturday work
37:07Michael reflects on sports

Scene in the episode

36:14–37:40
B · Dwight's Power Trip
C · Pam's Weekend Plans

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