The Office: Office Olympics 2.0
INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - MORNING
The camera pans across the office as everyone arrives and settles in for the day.
PAM (Talking Head)
Well, Jim and Michael are both out of the office today, which gives us a chance to... be a little more productive, hopefully.
JIM (Talking Head)
Michael's at a management seminar, and I'm on a sales call out of town. So, for my own sanity, it's probably best that I'm not here for whatever Dwight has planned today.
INT. DWIGHT'S DESK - MORNING
Dwight, wearing a whistle around his neck and clipboard in hand, addresses the office.
DWIGHT
Attention, everyone! Now that Jim and Michael are both absent for the day, I have a very special announcement.
ANGELA (smirking)
Planning to overthrow the Regional Manager already, Assistant Regional Manager?
DWIGHT
Assistant TO the Regional Manager, and no Angela, not today. I have decided that in their absence, we shall commence 'Office Olympics 2.0'!
PHYLLIS
Didn't Jim and Pam organize that the first time?
PAM
Yeah, and it was supposed to be a one-time thing...
DWIGHT
Enough! Listen up! I have added some new challenges that will test your skills, strength, and office knowledge. Therefore, I declare today as 'Office Olympics 2.0 Day!'
INT. THE BREAKROOM - LATER
KEVIN (Talking Head)
I liked the first Office Olympics because I could sit and eat M&M's. I hope there's something like that again.
INT. OFFICE - CONTINUOUS
Dwight places a large box on a table in the center of the office.
DWIGHT
Your first challenge: Identify and reassemble various components of a disassembled chair. Each of you will have fifteen minutes, and the winner will be the one who assembles their chair the fastest.
INT. STANLEY'S DESK - CONTINUOUS
STANLEY (rolling his eyes)
Is there something we can do without wasting time?
DWIGHT
You're acting like Jim right now, don't be a naysayer like him. (pauses) Let the games begin!
Everyone starts working on their chairs, except for Creed, who begins to eat the glue that was included.
PAM (under her breath)
Classic Creed.
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The Office: Battle of the Birthdays
INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - RECEPTION AREA - MORNING
PAM, the receptionist, sits at her desk, typing on her computer as DWIGHT enters the office, wearing a birthday hat.
DWIGHT:
It's Schrute tradition to celebrate birthdays in style. Today, you're all lucky enough to bear witness to a real Schrute birthday experience.
JIM (smirking):
And whose birthday is it this time, Dwight?
DWIGHT (proudly):
Mine, obviously.
PAM:
Actually, Dwight, it's also Phyllis's birthday today.
DWIGHT (dismissing):
It doesn't matter. Schrutes never lose in a birthday matchup.
PAM (not buying it):
Sure, Dwight. Have fun with your birthday.
DWIGHT:
Oh, I will.
CUT TO - INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - MICHAEL'S OFFICE - MORNING
MICHAEL is planning two birthday maps, one for Dwight and one for PHYLLIS. JIM enters.
JIM:
So, what's the plan, Michael? Two separate birthdays, or are we just pretending Phyllis's birthday doesn't exist?
MICHAEL (enthusiastically):
Nope, we're doing both. Double the fun! We'll split the office into two teams: team Dwight and team Phyllis. The team with the best birthday celebration will win.
JIM:
And what are the criteria for judging?
MICHAEL:
Creativity, teamwork, and cake quality. Traditional Office birthday challenge.
CUT TO - INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - MAIN AREA - MORNING
Dwight and Phyllis are on opposite sides of the office, each decorating with their teammates. Dwight's birthday has a theme reflecting 'Battlestar Galactica' and Phyllis's birthday is a 'Garden of Tranquility.'
PHYLLIS:
I never wanted a birthday competition, but I'm not going to back down.
DWIGHT:
May the best birthday win.
CUT TO - INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - BREAK ROOM - LATER
KEVIN and OSCAR are working on their respective cakes in the break room.
OSCAR:
I don't know why we agreed to this. We're not even professional bakers.
KEVIN:
Speak for yourself. I bake with my mom every Sunday.
CUT TO - INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - MICHAEL'S OFFICE - LATER
Michael tries to decide on a winning team.
MICHAEL:
I don't know, Pam. Both parties are amazing. It's like choosing between chocolate and vanilla.
PAM:
Well, you have to choose. It's your 'Office birthday challenge'.
MICHAEL (dramatic):
I know, but it feels like I'm playing God with their happiness.
CUT TO - INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - MAIN AREA - LATER
Dwight and Phyllis's birthday celebrations are in full swing. People from both teams are enjoying themselves. Michael takes center stage.
MICHAEL:
Can I have everyone's attention? It's time to announce the winner of the birthday battle.
Everyone in the office looks at Michael, anticipation building.
TO BE CONTINUED
The Office: Backyard Olympics
INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - RECEPTION AREA - DAY
PAM (talking head): So, Michael had this idea to set up the Dunder Mifflin Backyard Olympics. As usual, his ideas can be... (searches for words) ...unorthodox, to say the least.
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INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - MICHAEL'S OFFICE - DAY
MICHAEL SCOTT (to camera): Boom! This, my friends, is the Olympics - Dunder Mifflin style. A chance for everybody to show their athleticism and prove which department is the best. (proudly) And, a great bonding opportunity.
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INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - BULLPEN - DAY
Dwight is organizing office supplies and setting up makeshift Olympic games around the office.
DWIGHT: Jim, clipboard? You're keeping score for the relay race.
JIM: Oh, I wouldn't miss it for the world, Dwight.
Jim smirks at the camera.
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INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - KITCHEN - DAY
Phyllis and Stanley finish up making team banners.
PHYLLIS (talking head): It's actually kind of fun, but don't tell Michael I said that.
STANLEY (talking head): I have to admit, I never thought I'd participate in an office Olympics. But if my team loses? I'll blame Michael, not me.
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INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - BULLPEN - DAY
Michael is trying to convince Toby to be the organizer of the games.
MICHAEL: Toby, come on, you're perfect for the job. Nobody likes you, so you're impartial.
TOBY: That's not really a compliment, Michael.
MICHAEL: Well, I wasn't trying to compliment you, Toby.
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INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - BULLPEN - DAY
The office workers gather around the center of the bullpen, organized by departments.
PAM: So, how is this going to work?
MICHAEL: Simple, Pam-a-lam. Everyone picks a game from the list, and the department with the most wins at the end of the day takes home the gold!
DWIGHT: And the glory.
MICHAEL: Yes, and the glory.
The employees murmur with a mix of curiosity and reluctance.
JIM (talking head): I'll hand it to him. This could be either one of Michael's worst ideas or a really entertaining trainwreck. Guess we'll find out soon enough.
TO BE CONTINUED.
The Scavenger Hunt
INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - RECEPTION - MORNING
PAM is at her desk, talking on the PHONE, while JIM is talking to her.
PAM (on the phone):
Thank you... Yes, we'll just let Michael know... Alright, bye.
Pam hangs up the phone.
JIM:
What was that about?
PAM:
Dunder Mifflin has decided to have a scavenger hunt for employees to boost morale. It's optional, but there are cash prizes for the winners.
JIM (smirking):
Cash prizes, you say?
INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - MICHAEL'S OFFICE - MORNING
MICHAEL is excitedly telling DWIGHT about the scavenger hunt.
MICHAEL:
This could be the most exciting day in the history of Dunder Mifflin Scranton, Dwight. We have to make this bigger than Christmas and your birthday combined.
DWIGHT:
You mean second to the day I was born.
TALKING HEAD - MICHAEL
MICHAEL (smiling):
A scavenger hunt means big morale boosting opportunities. Plus, I love games. It's the perfect combo.
INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - MAIN OFFICE - MORNING
Michael steps out of his office, with all employees gathered.
MICHAEL (enthusiastically):
Alright, everybody! We have an amazing opportunity here to have fun AND potentially win some cash prizes! Dunder Mifflin Scranton - prepare for our first ever SCAVENGER HUNT!
There is a general murmur of excitement.
ANGLE ON: DWIGHT, hands on hips, looking proud.
TALKING HEAD - DWIGHT
DWIGHT:
As Assistant Regional Manager, I have a responsibility to ensure that these games go smoothly. And as a Schrute, I have a natural instinct for hunting.
INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - MICHAEL'S OFFICE - MORNING
MICHAEL, JIM, PAM, DWIGHT, and KELLY are planning the scavenger hunt.
KELLY:
What about a selfie station? And maybe one of those lips couches?
DWIGHT:
Absolutely not! The items must be found, not created.
JIM:
How about one of the items is a photo of someone's desk with everything perfectly organized?
JIM smirks while looking at DWIGHT.
MICHAEL:
That's a good idea. Adds variety!
The group continues discussing ideas.
INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - WAREHOUSE - AFTERNOON
The employees are gathered in the warehouse. MICHAEL and DWIGHT have divided them into teams.
MICHAEL:
So the teams are: Jim and Pam, Phyllis and Bob Vance, Kelly and Ryan, and Angela and…
DWIGHT (interrupting):
It's Kevin. We drew names from a hat.
ANGELA looks extremely unhappy.
ANGLE ON: OSCAR and STANLEY, standing aside and not participating.
OSCAR:
I have a lot of work to finish up, so I'm going to sit this one out.
STANLEY:
And I'm just here to watch what's probably going to be quite entertaining.
TALKING HEAD - JIM
JIM (grinning):
Scavenger hunt, office edition? I'm in. Plus, I'm with my trusty teammate, Pam. What could possibly go wrong?
MICHAEL:
Let the games begin!
The employees split up in their teams, and the scavenger hunt starts.
TO BE CONTINUED
Dunder Mifflin Olympics
INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN SCRANTON - MORNING
JIM HALPERT enters the office with purpose. KELLY KAPOOR scrambles to his side, noticing an OLYMPIC MEDAL around his neck.
KELLY: Oh my God! Jim! Is that an actual Olympic medal?
JIM (smirking): You know it, Kelly.
JIM takes a seat at his desk, PAM BEESLY glances over and smiles.
CUT TO - INTERVIEW - JIM
JIM: So, my dad's friend's son works in catering for the U.S. Olympic Team, and I might have borrowed… one of their medals for the day.
CUT BACK TO - INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN SCRANTON
MICHAEL SCOTT enters, immediately notices the medal on JIM's neck.
MICHAEL (excited): Is that what I think it is? Are you… an Olympic athlete now?
JIM: Just for the day, Michael.
MICHAEL: This is amazing! We should have our very own Dunder Mifflin Olympics! Imagine the recognition!
Everyone in the office starts to mumble and chuckle.
CUT TO - INTERVIEW - MICHAEL
MICHAEL: The Scranton branch has not been earning a lot of recognition lately from corporate. So what better way to raise morale than by hosting our very own Olympics?
CUT BACK TO - INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN SCRANTON
DWIGHT SCHRUTE interrupts.
DWIGHT (assertive): I will be the Dunder Mifflin Olympics Commissioner. I have years of experience organizing Schrute Farm Olympics.
MICHAEL (hesitantly): Alright, Commissioner Schrute. Let the games begin!
MONTAGE - DUNDER MIFFLIN EMPLOYEES COMPETING IN VARIOUS 'OFFICE OLYMPIC' EVENTS
ANDY BERNARD and PHYLLIS VANCE compete in a paper airplane throwing contest.
STANLEY HUDSON and MEREDITH PALMER race on office chairs.
KEVIN MALONE and ANGELA MARTIN face each other in a stapler stacking challenge.
INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN SCRANTON - LATER IN THE DAY
Everyone gathers in the conference room, adorned with makeshift Olympic decorations, for the medal ceremony.
DWIGHT: In a surprising upset, Creed Bratton has emerged victorious in the Dunder Mifflin Olympics.
CREED: (confused) What do I win?
DWIGHT (smirking): Respect, Creed. Respect.
The office applauds as CREED claims his 'medal' - a paperclip chain strung around an empty CD case.
CUT TO - INTERVIEW - PAM
PAM: I had fun today. I even managed to make some Dunder Mifflin Olympic Games signage, which… is the most artistic work I've done in months.
CUT BACK TO - INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN SCRANTON
TOBY FLANDERSON, head of HR, enters.
TOBY: Michael, we need to talk. Corporate just called. They want to talk to you about everything… that happened today.
MICHAEL looks concerned as he realizes the potential consequences of his actions. The employees look worried.
TO BE CONTINUED
The Office (US) - The Office Olympics
INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - RECEPTION - DAY
The reception desk is decorated in a festive manner. Everyone in the office is excited and wearing party hats.
PAM (talking to the camera excitedly):
Welcome to the first annual Dunder Mifflin Office Olympics! We’ve all planned office games to play today, and the winners will receive gift cards to local bars and restaurants!
INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - MICHAEL’S OFFICE - DAY
Michael sits at his desk with an air of self-importance, donning a makeshift Olympic torch made of paper and a flashlight.
MICHAEL (talking to the camera) :
Let the games begin! I’ve personally designed the most intricate, mind-bending and physically challenging events! The winners will not only receive gift cards, but also my eternal admiration!
INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - MAIN OFFICE - DAY
Everyone gathers to compete in the first game – 'Paper Toss'. They form two lines on opposite sides of the room.
JIM (smiling):
Alright, Team One, you'll throw paper balls into waste bins placed at varying distances. The team with the most points wins.
DWIGHT (assertively and correcting Jim):
Actually, the team with the most correct throws shall emerge triumphant. Points are irrelevant!
INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - MINUTE ROOM - DAY
Camera shifts between scenes of employees competing in various office games: speed-typing race, chair races, stapler stacking, and coffee cup balancing.
In between events, the camera zooms in on Michael, who is officiating and pretending to be multiple Olympic personalities.
INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - MAIN OFFICE - DAY
The final event – 'Office Obstacle Race' – is set up, consisting of small challenges, such as crawling under desks, jumping over stacks of paper boxes, and balancing on stacks of chairs.
As everyone prepares, Dwight tries to sabotage Jim's chance of winning by loosening his chair's wheel when no one is watching.
But as Jim takes off on his round, he seems to manage just fine. Dwight becomes frustrated as it appears that his plan has backfired.
INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - MICHAEL’S OFFICE - DAY
Michael holds a small awards ceremony for the winners, awkwardly presenting gift cards to employees.
Jim immediately gives his prize to Pam and their exchange is endearing.
MICHAEL (grinning awkwardly):
This is just the beginning, my friends! The Office Olympics will become a Dunder Mifflin tradition, and I will always be your torchbearer!
TO BE CONTINUED
The Office: The Lost Episode
EXT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - MORNING
Establishing shot of Dunder Mifflin office building. Michael pulls into the parking lot and parks his car. He walks towards the entrance humming a cheerful tune.
INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - RECEPTION - DAY
Pam is at the reception desk. As Michael walks in, she notices that he's wearing a tuxedo.
PAM: (looking amused) Hey, Michael. What's the occasion?
MICHAEL: (smiling) Ah, Pam, you'll find out soon enough. Morning, everyone!
INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - MAIN OFFICE - CONTINUOUS
Michael enters, the rest of the office employees look at him, intrigued. Jim smirks and raises his eyebrows.
DWIGHT: (whispering to Jim) Is that what people wear to funerals?
JIM: (smirking) I don't know, Dwight. I've never attended a funeral for a manager before.
INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - BREAK ROOM - DAY
Michael addresses the camera in a talking head segment.
MICHAEL: Today is a bit of a special day here at Dunder Mifflin. Something amazing, life-changing, and quite magical is about to happen, and no one knows about it but me. And you, now.
INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - MICHAEL'S OFFICE - DAY
Michael sits at his desk, trying to contain his excitement. Jim enters.
JIM: Hey, Michael. So, about the sales report...
MICHAEL: (cutting him off and grinning) Jim, not now. Something huge is going down today. Get ready for fireworks.
INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - MAIN OFFICE AREA- DAY
Jim returns to his desk, smirking. The rest of the employees try to get to their morning routine, glancing hesitantly towards Michael's office.
KELLY: (whispering to Ryan) Do you think it's someone's birthday? His? Yours?
RYAN: (rolls his eyes) If it were either, we would have known, Kelly.
PAM: (looking out of the window) Guys! There's a huge party truck pulling into the parking lot!
INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - PARKING LOT - DAY
The employees all gather outside, watching as people set up tents, tables, and a stage. Michael stands by the door, grinning from ear to ear.
PHYLLIS: What is all of this, Michael?
MICHAEL: (beaming) This, my friends, is the first-ever Dunder Mifflin's Got Talent!
END OF ACT
*TO BE CONTINUED*
Dundie Recycle Day
INT. OFFICE - DAY
KELLY sits at her desk, browsing online. RYAN steps up to her, looking annoyed.
RYAN
(to KELLY)
I told you, I don't want to go to your cousin's wedding with you.
KELLY
(rolls eyes)
But they have a chocolate fountain!
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INT. MICHAEL'S OFFICE - DAY
Michael talks on the phone with his friend TODD PACKER.
MICHAEL
(on phone)
Packer, buddy, you've got to make it to the Dundies tonight!
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INT. OFFICE - DAY
Dwight types at his computer. Jim smirks and sneaks over, holding a stapler encased in Jell-O.
PAM
(whispering to JIM)
Please don't start another war.
JIM
(smirking)
Oh, it's already begun.
ANGLE ON: DWIGHT
He looks over at Jim, rolls his eyes and leans over to grab something off his desk.
DWIGHT
I have a fallback stapler.
Jim deflates as the camera zooms in on Dwight's desk, where another stapler is waiting.
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INT. BREAK ROOM - DAY
STANLEY, PHYLLIS, and Oscar discuss their recycling plans.
OSCAR
You know Stanley, you could save money by re-using plastic bottles.
STANLEY
Or I could just buy more coffee and not care.
PHYLLIS
(smiling)
I knit dresses out of old grocery bags for my daughter's dolls.
OSCAR
That's awesome, Phyllis!
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INT. MICHAEL'S OFFICE - DAY
MICHAEL
(on phone)
Packer, buddy... suit yourself. But you're missing out.
Michael hangs up the phone, disappointed. He speaks into the camera.
MICHAEL
This year's Dundies is going to be one for the ages!
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INT. ANNEX - DAY
TOBY
(to the camera)
Dundie Recycle Day is tomorrow. Naturally, Michael decided to have the Dundies the same day in an attempt to overshadow it.
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INT. OFFICE - DAY
Creed approaches Pam at reception.
CREED
(revealing a handful of Dundie trophies)
Pam, how much do you think Scranton Pawn would give me for these Dundies?
PAM
Creed, those are other people's awards!
CREED
(recycling)
It's Recycle Day.
TO BE CONTINUED.
The Office (US) - The Scavenger Hunt
INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - BULLPEN - MORNING
The office is busy with everyone setting up their workspace to start the day. MICHAEL enters, doing a drumroll on the wall.
MICHAEL: Attention everyone!
The employees all look up. Cut to JIM making a talking head interview.
JIM: Michael's morning announcements are either hit or miss, depending on if it's payday or if he announces another "mandatory" team bonding event.
Cut back to the bullpen.
MICHAEL: In the spirit of teamwork, we will be having a Dunder Mifflin Scavenger Hunt!
DWIGHT: (excitedly) Yes!
PAM: That actually sounds fun.
MICHAEL: Yes, Pam, thank you!
JIM: (looking at CAMERA) I stand corrected.
INT. DUNDER MIFFLIN - CONFERENCE ROOM - DAY
An enlarged scavenger hunt list is posted on the wall. Employees are grouped into teams.
MICHAEL: Alright, as your team leader, I have personally chosen the groups for today's scavenger hunt.
The screen shows the following teams:
Team 1:
Michael
Jim
Pam
Team 2:
Dwight
Angela
Ryan
Team 3:
Oscar
Kevin
Meredith
Team 4:
Stanley
Phyllis
Toby
TO BE CONTINUED
