S04E06 · SCENE 5/21 · 04:19
Launch Party (2) · Dunder Mifflin Scranton office
Michael calls Ben Nugent

Michael tries to recruit a top salesman from Utica but is insulted.

04:19→06:07
in the episode · 1m 48s · S04E06
Michael calls Ben Nugent

What happens

04:19–06:07

Michael calls Ben Nugent, the top salesman in Utica, and pitches moving to Scranton. Ben insults Scranton and Michael, mentioning the car accident and Stamford departures. Michael defends his branch and threatens Ben.

WhereDunder Mifflin Scranton office
DriverMichael
Positionact1 · setup
ThreadUtica prank road trip

Key lines

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04:23

Because some people think that you monopolize the conversation by trying to be funny.

06:02

No, I fired them and you're next.

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
rivalry0.7
awkward0.6
angry0.4
humiliation0.3
phone call

Beats

05:45Ben mentions Michael hitting a woman with his car

Scene in the episode

04:19–06:07
A · Stanley's departure threat
B · Utica prank road trip
C · Finer Things Club

Clips from this episode

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Includes this scene · Michael Tries To Steal A Sales Person - The Office US · The Office
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

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