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The Client

‘The Client’

Season 2, Episode 7 -  Aired November 8, 2005

Michael joins Jan as they meet a potential new client for drinks. Meanwhile, Pam finds a screenplay Michael has been working on.

Quote from Pam

Pam: Here's what we think happened. Michael's sidekick, who all through the movie, is this complete idiot who's causing the downfall of the United States, was originally named Dwight, but then Michael changed it to Samuel L. Chang using a search and replace. But that doesn't work on misspelled words, leaving behind one "Dwigt." And Dwight figured it out. Oops!

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Quote from Michael Scott

Jan: So when we get to the Radisson, I would like to-
Michael Scott: Oh, I changed it to Chili's.
Jan: Excuse me?
Michael Scott: Radisson, it just gives out this vibe. It's like, "Oh, I'm doing business at the Radisson." It's kind of snooty. So...
Jan: You had no right to do that, Michael.
Michael Scott: Here's the thing. "Chili's is the new golf course. It's where business happens." Small Businessman Magazine.
Jan: It said that?
Michael Scott: It will. I sent it in. Letter to the editor.

Quote from Michael Scott

Michael Scott: Okay, probably going to go late tonight, burning the midnight tequila. So, I think you all could just take off now.
Jan: Michael, this shouldn't take more than an hour.
Michael Scott: Well...
Jan: Do you always shut down the entire office when you leave for an hour?
Michael Scott: No, no. That would not be efficient. Actually, they just don't get very much work done when I'm not here. That's not true, I know how to delegate. And they do more work when I'm not here. Not more. The same amount of work is done, whether I'm here or not. Hey, everybody, listen up! This is what we're gonna do. You sit tight until I return. Sound good? Doesn't matter, it's an order. Follow it blindly. [laughs] Okay. All right, ciao. Adios! [points to Oscar]

Quote from Dwight K. Schrute

Dwight K. Schrute: D-W-l-G-H-T.

Quote from Jim

Jim: "A man, sitting several seats down, who has a gold face, turns to Michael Scarn." Um, Oscar? Do you want to play "Golden Face"?
Oscar: [clears throat] "Mr. Scarn, perhaps you would be more comfortable in my private jet."
Dwight K. Schrute: "Yes, perhaps I would, Golden Face. Sam, get my luggage."
Ryan: "I forget it, brother."
Dwight K. Schrute: "Samuel, you are such an idiot. You are the worst assistant ever and you're disgusting. Dwigt." Wait, who's Dwigt?

Quote from Pam

Pam: Michael and his jeans. He gets in them, and I'm not exactly sure what happens, but I can tell you he loves the way he looks in those jeans. I know that's why he started Casual Fridays.

Quote from Michael Scott

Jan: This is a projection of the county's needs.
Michael Scott: Wow. Graphs and charts. So somebody's really been doing their homework. Looks like USA Today.

Quote from Jim

Jim: So, this possible client they're talking about, actually a big deal. It's Lackawanna County, our whole county. And if we get this, they might not have to downsize our branch. And I could work here for years. And years. And years.

Quote from Pam

Pam: What's going on?
Jim: We are doing worst first dates.
Pam: Oh, my God, I win. Okay, it was a minor league hockey game, he brought his brother, and when I went to the bathroom, the game ended and they forgot about me.
Oscar: Okay, that's a joke.
Pam: No, they had to come back for me.
Jim: Wait, when was this?
Pam: Um... It was not that long ago.
Kelly: Wait, not Roy. Say it's not your fiance. [laughs]

Quote from Michael Scott

Jan: I thought we could start by going over the needs of the county.
Christian: Right. Well, Lackawanna County has not been immune to the slow economic growth over the past five years. So for us, the name of the game is budget reduction and-
Michael Scott: Awesome Blossom?
Jan: What?
Michael Scott: I think we should share an Awesome Blossom. What do you say? They are awesome. You want to, Christian? Blossom?
Christian: Sure. Sure.
Michael Scott: Okay, it's done. Actually, Megan? May we have an Awesome Blossom, please? Extra awesome. Now it is done.

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