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The Convention

‘The Convention’

Season 3, Episode 2 -  Aired September 28, 2006

Michael and Dwight head to Philadelphia for a convention which Jim is also attending. Michael is still smarting from Jim transferring offices. Meanwhile, back in Scranton, Pam goes on her first date since breaking things off with Roy.

Quote from Michael Scott

Michael Scott: Any message you want me to relate to Jim?
Pam: Um...
Michael Scott: "Um," okay. You got that?
Dwight K. Schrute: I got it.
Michael Scott: Write it down.
Dwight K. Schrute: I'll write it down.
Michael Scott: Um, um,
Dwight K. Schrute: um, um

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Quote from Dwight K. Schrute

Dwight K. Schrute: Can I have my neck pillow back? Michael! Can I have my neck pillow back?

Quote from Michael Scott

Michael Scott: There he is! There's the traitor. Traitor! Traitor! Come here, you. Come here! The- The progidal- My son returns!

Quote from Michael Scott

Jim: That is a lot of liquor.
Michael Scott: Yeah.
Jim: And a dartboard.
Michael Scott: Well, that's how we do it in Scranton, or did you forget? Ain't no party like a Scranton party 'cause a Scranton party don't stop!
[Michael and Dwight beatbox]

Quote from Michael Scott

Michael Scott: I love inside jokes. Love to be a part of one someday.

Quote from Michael Scott

Michael Scott: Swag! Stuff we all get. I basically decorated my condo for free with all of my swag!

Quote from Michael Scott

Michael Scott: I need you to do something for me.
Dwight K. Schrute: Yes, anything.
Michael Scott: I want you to dig up some dirt on Josh, find out if there are any skeletons in his attic.
Dwight K. Schrute: I'll talk to my buddy down at the station, stat.

Quote from Dwight K. Schrute

Dwight K. Schrute: So I called my buddy down at the station today to have him run a background check on Josh Porter, see if there's any known aliases, etcetera.
Michael Scott: And?
Dwight K. Schrute: He wasn't volunteering today.
[Michael sighs]

Quote from Michael Scott

Jim: Hey, how's Toby?
Michael Scott: Toby Flenderson is everything that is wrong with the paper industry. Is he why you left?
Jim: Oh, no, it was just, you know, a good opportunity for me, a promotion. I got a chance to-
Michael Scott: Opportunity, promotion, blah, blah. You know, Jim, those are just words. Have you taken into account other factors, vis-a-vis bosses? Is Josh funnier than I am? Does he even have a girlfriend? Because I have two, basically.
Jim: Michael, it's really not a competition.

Quote from Jan

Jan: What have you generated, Michael?
Michael Scott: I have generated a lot of interest in my party this evening.
Jan: What party?
Michael Scott: The party I'm having tonight in 308, obviously, you are invited.
Jan: Michael, Jim and Josh are in meetings all day, and I am in and out of meetings. I I can't stay on top of you 24/7.
[Michael snickers]

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