S03E23 · SCENE 7/20 · 11:28
Beach Games · Lake Scranton beach
Hot dog contest announced

Michael reveals the hot dog eating contest and the prize is his job.

11:28→12:52
in the episode · 1m 24s · S03E23

What happens

11:28–12:52

Michael has Pam prepare 800 hot dogs for a contest. When employees balk, Michael reveals he is interviewing for a corporate job and the winner will replace him.

WhereLake Scranton beach
DriverMichael
Positionact1 · reveal
ThreadSuccession contest

Key lines

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11:55

‫So shoot for the stars, okay?

11:58

‫The team that eats the most ‫hot dogs in ten minutes ‫will be declared the winner!

12:31

‫Dip it in the water so it'll slide ‫down your gullet more easily.

12:48

‫The winner of today gets my job!

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Beats

11:05Michael asks Pam to heat hot dogs.
12:47Michael reveals the winner gets his job.

Scene in the episode

11:28–12:52
A · Succession contest
B · Pam's confession
C · Jim and Karen's interview

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