S02E05 · SCENE 7/20 · 06:39
Halloween · Accounting department
Accounting reveals overstaffing

The accounting department tells Michael they have three people doing two people's work.

06:39→07:46
in the episode · 1m 07s · S02E05
Accounting reveals overstaffing

What happens

06:39–07:46

Kevin, Angela, and Oscar inform Michael that their department has three people doing the work of two, and Michael considers firing someone, with Dwight and others suggesting names.

WhereAccounting department
DriverMichael
Positionact1 · complication
ThreadMichael's firing dilemma

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07:03

‫because that has ‫the least effect on morale.

07:29

‫- I know that's what he said. ‫- What?

07:42

‫Make him be quiet.

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Beats

06:36Michael learns accounting has three people doing work of two

Scene in the episode

06:39–07:46
A · Michael's firing dilemma
B · Dwight's resume prank
C · Jim and Pam tension

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Michael Scott152 episodes · drives 1262 scenes
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Kevin Malone184 episodes · drives 56 scenes
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Angela Martin184 episodes · drives 78 scenes
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Oscar Martinez173 episodes · drives 47 scenes
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Dwight Schrute184 episodes · drives 491 scenes
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Jim Halpert184 episodes · drives 443 scenes

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