S04E06 · SCENE 2/21 · 02:07
Launch Party (2) · Dunder Mifflin Scranton office
Michael tries to keep Stanley

Michael publicly begs Stanley to stay, offering only emotional appeals.

02:07→03:16
in the episode · 1m 09s · S04E06

What happens

02:07–03:16

Michael announces Stanley's departure to the office and tries to guilt him into staying. Stanley insists he wants more money, which Michael can't provide.

WhereDunder Mifflin Scranton office
DriverMichael
Positionact1 · escalation
ThreadStanley's departure threat

Key lines

from this scene
02:24

No! You completely misinterpreted my tone!

03:05

And if Utica thinks that they are going to poach Stanley, they have another thing coming.

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
negotiation0.7
awkward0.6
petty grievance0.5
tense0.4
argumentmonologue

Beats

02:11Michael announces Stanley's departure
03:17Stanley says he wants money

Scene in the episode

02:07–03:16
A · Stanley's departure threat
B · Utica prank road trip
C · Finer Things Club

Clips from this episode

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Finer Things Club - The Office US · The Office
The Office | Michael, Dwight, and Jim Stop the Utica Branch From Taking Their Employees · Peacock
Pranking Utica - The Office US · The Office
We Will Burn Utica To The Ground - The Office US · The Office
The Office - Stanley Wants Money · Mystery's Random Clips
The Office - Stanley wants money · Andrés Ledesma Higonet
Michael Tries To Steal A Sales Person - The Office US · The Office

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MS
Michael Scott152 episodes · drives 1262 scenes
SH
Stanley Hudson184 episodes · drives 16 scenes
DS
Dwight Schrute184 episodes · drives 491 scenes
JH
Jim Halpert184 episodes · drives 443 scenes
PB
Pam Beesly184 episodes · drives 289 scenes

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