The Negotiation

Season 3, Episode 19, Aired
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Michael and Darryl head to Dunder Mifflin headquarters to lobby for a pay increase. Meanwhile, Jim must deal with the consequences of Pam's confession to Roy.

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    By Canogaparkcindy, Oct 06, 2010 Report Abuse
    Another laugh out loud eventful episode of The Office. Everything about this episode was superb, and this is basically Office at it's best. If you want to get a season of The Office, get season 3, you will not be disappointed and this episode is a perfect example at how great this whole season is. Michael asks for a raise from Jan at corporate when he learns that Darryl almost makes more money than him. The negotiation between Jan & Michael was absolutely hysterical. From Michael wearing a woman's suit to Michael telling the camera that Jan & him had sex, and the camera zooms out and Jan is standing there angry. Perfectly executed and a well written story line.

    In continuation to the last episode, Roy comes to beat Jim, but Dwight saves him. Angela gets turned on by hearing all the hero stories, and Jim feels bad for pulling all those pranks on him meanwhile Pam & Roy finally get closure which was essential for this episode. In the end, Jim finally finds out about Dwight & Angela.

    The final scene with Roy & Pam left me nostalgic but got me excited to watch the conclusion of the season. Also... guess who's back? Andy, after 5 weeks, he's back. Him getting pepper sprayed by Dwight was just the icing on top to this amazing episode.moreless

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  • This episode is amazing

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    By andyc986, Apr 30, 2007 Report Abuse
    This episode is so funny. First of Dwight get to use all his weapons that he bring to every day and use them on Pam's ex-fiancee. Also the greatest part is when Micheal finds out that he bought a womans suit or "power suit" as he calls it. The brand is mysteriuos and it has no pockets and shoulder pads. The main plot is Darryl wants a raise but Micheal can't give him a raise because if he does so Darryl will make more than Micheal. Also when Angela goes around asking what happened between Dwight and Roy i love Creeds response. He says Jim was trying to steal Roy's car and that Roy came after Jim with a sock full of knicles. Then Dwight grabed a lighter and hairspray and attacked Roy.moreless

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  • Another Great Episode, Doesn't cease to impress me

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    By MisaGarcia, Apr 13, 2007 Report Abuse
    I hope it's not just that it's been so long, that I was just hungry for it, but man, it was so great to have The Office back after that long break. I know I took a while to finally see it, but I had a good excuse... Vegas! Anyway, it was awesome how Dwight came to the rescue, I don't think anyone expected that to be the way out of Jim getting his @ss Kicked by Roy. Anyway it was great and I can't wait 'till next week, even though I never seem to watch them when they air.moreless

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    By sweet_em, Apr 12, 2007 Report Abuse
    How many things did I love about this episode.
    1) Loved that I totally called it that Angela would hear about Dwight's heroics and get all romance novel on him about it.
    2) Loved Jim's desperate attempts to reward Dwight and the look on his face when he saw Dwight and Angela smooching.
    3) Loved Michael's mumbling and TERRIBLE negotiation tactics.
    4) Loved how Jan got Michael his raise after much trouble with his stupidity.
    5) Loved how Roy-Roy of all people- was finally the one to shake his head at Pam and try to get her to go after Jim which leads me to....
    PAM. How much I just want to grab her and shake her and tell her do it NOW! I have been in the same spot and waited to long and lost the person I wanted and know the pain that comes from it. Come on Pam you have nothing to loe. I seriously doubt that Karen will attack you or anything. The worst that can happen will be Jim saying no. But U know what even if he does he will know how Pam feels and it will be a seed and the seed will grow and they will smooch and it will be all good from there.moreless

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  • The Office is back and Roy scares me.

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    By carerejoe, Apr 09, 2007 Report Abuse
    The episode starts off with the conflict continuing with Roy, he comes into the office and tries to pick a fight with Jim. It was a good thing that Dwight was there with his pepper spray. I feel bad for the position Pam is in, I am glad that Micheal made an ass out of himself by wearing a womans fitted suit when Darryl was asking for a raise. I love that Angela is asking people what happened she must be getting really turned on over the whole situation. It is reveled that Micheal does not make much more than Darryl does at the moment its nice to see that Micheal is being thought how to ask for a raise, maybe this will bring him to growing a small backbone. Jim finds a way to make things even with Dwight, and there is a special surprise arriving from anger management in the end of the episode.moreless

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    • Ryan's full name is Ryan Bailey Howard. Edit

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    • The French episode title is "La négociation", the Spanish title is "La Negociación", and the Italian title is "La trattativa", all exact translations. Edit
    • Michael Schur was nominated for an Emmy Award in the Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series category for his work on this episode. Edit
    • With this episode, Ed Helms is elevated to the show's main starring cast. Edit

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    • Kelly: What is so stupid about wanting to name a baby Usher? Usher Jennifer Hudson Kapoor. Ryan: Don't you see why that's insane?!? Edit
    • Jim: Hey, man, I never got a chance to thank you. (Dwight looks puzzled) Jim: ...for stopping Roy. Thank you. Dwight: Thank you not necessary, and thus not accepted. I saw someone breaking the law, and I interceded. Jim: OK... Got ya something. Dwight: Don't want it. Jim: You don't know what it is. Dwight: Don't want it, won't open it, don't need it, won't take it. Citizens do not accept prizes for being citizens. Edit
    • (Michael explains why he is wearing a woman's suit) Michael: You know at the sale it was very crowded and the suits were all in bins and I just grabbed one...and it fit...so at the very least this suit is bisexual. Edit

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    • Dwight told Jim a story about Han Solo, a character from the Star Wars movies. The story told came specifically from George Lucas' 1977 film, Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope. Edit

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