S05E23 · SCENE 10/15 · 11:14
The Michael Scott Paper Company · Michael Scott Paper Company office
Jim Visits Michael Scott Paper Company

Jim offers a buyout to Michael, Pam, and Ryan.

11:14→12:46
in the episode · 1m 32s · S05E23
Jim Visits Michael Scott Paper Company

What happens

11:14–12:46

Jim visits Michael Scott Paper Company to propose a buyout from Dunder Mifflin. Michael, Pam, and Ryan react positively.

WhereMichael Scott Paper Company office
DriverJim
Positionact1 · escalation
ThreadDunder Mifflin Negotiations

Key lines

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11:15

I can't believe I'm about to say this, but the cheapest option

11:41

Oh, I don't know. You know, they've taken a good deal of clients, so...

11:57

Okay. So I'll be back in... Back in a bit.

12:35

All I really need to hear is if your incredibly successful company would be receptive to a buyout.

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
negotiation0.8
cheerful0.6
tense0.4
rapid back and forth

Beats

11:41Jim offers a buyout to Michael.
12:47Michael, Pam, and Ryan accept the offer.

Scene in the episode

11:14–12:46
A · Michael Scott Paper Company
B · Dunder Mifflin Negotiations
C · Jim and Charles Conflict
D · Dwight and Andy Bonding

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Jim Halpert184 episodes · drives 443 scenes
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Michael Scott152 episodes · drives 1262 scenes
PB
Pam Beesly184 episodes · drives 289 scenes
RH
Ryan Howard166 episodes · drives 46 scenes

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