Description

In the episode, Michael, Pam and Ryan try to get their new paper company off the ground, but end up bickering among themselves due to the stress and cramped office space. Meanwhile, Jim tries to do a "rundown" for new boss Charles Miner without admitting he does not know what a rundown is, while Dwight and Andy compete for the affections of the new receptionist.

Pop Culture Connections - Outgoing

It plays these songs...

Cherry Pie
performed by Warrant

This Song is played in Michael Scott Paper Company part of The Office Season 5
Andy tells Dwight that every song is better when sung A Cappella, and asks Dwight to name any song. Dwight says "Cherry Pie. Warrant.", to which Andy exclaims that it is better A Cappella!

Take Me Home, Country Roads
performed by John Denver

This Song is played in Michael Scott Paper Company part of The Office Season 5
Dwight plays this song on his guitar while Erin sings along. Andy, not wanting to be left out, begins to play the song on his banjo. Dwight, Andy and Erin all sing together.

It refers to these songs...

Enter Sandman
performed by Metallica

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  • Type: Song
This Song is referred to by Michael Scott Paper Company part of The Office Season 5
Andy tells Dwight that every song is better when sung A Cappella, and challenges Dwight to name songs to prove his point. Dwight names the song "Enter Sandman", and Andy tells him it's way better A Cappella.

Gimme More
performed by Britney Spears

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  • Type: Song
This Song is referred to by Michael Scott Paper Company part of The Office Season 5
The episode opens with Michael saying "It's Britney bitch. And I am back, in the form of a new company. The Michael Scott Paper Company."

It refers to these television series...

Maury

This Television Series is referred to by Michael Scott Paper Company part of The Office Season 5
Michael takes the employees of the Michael Scott Paper Company to a meeting with a potential investor. The investor is his 'Nana', and as they enter the nursing home where she lives, a TV in a common area is on, tuned to the show 'Maury'.
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It refers to these television commercials...

Flea Market Montgomery Commercial

This Television Commercial is referred to by Michael Scott Paper Company part of The Office Season 5
Ryan watches this commercial on the laptop while at work.
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Other Connections and Related Pop Culture

The Office Season 5

# Title Air Date
The Office
5:1 Weight Loss Sep 25, 2008
5:2 Business Ethics Oct 9, 2008
5:3 Baby Shower Oct 16, 2008
5:4 Crime Aid Oct 23, 2008
5:5 Employee Transfer Oct 30, 2008
5:6 Customer Survey Nov 6, 2008
5:7 Business Trip Nov 13, 2008
5:8 Frame Toby Nov 20, 2008
5:9 The Surplus Dec 4, 2008
5:10 Moroccan Christmas Dec 11, 2008
5:11 The Duel Jan 15, 2009
5:12 Prince Family Paper Jan 22, 2009
5:13 Stress Relief Feb 1, 2009
5:14 Lecture Circuit (Part 1) Feb 5, 2009
5:15 Lecture Circuit (Part 2) Feb 12, 2009
5:16 Blood Drive Mar 5, 2009
5:17 Golden Ticket Mar 12, 2009
5:18 New Boss Mar 19, 2009
5:19 Two Weeks Mar 26, 2009
5:20 Dream Team Apr 9, 2009
5:21 Michael Scott Paper Company Apr 9, 2009
5:22 Heavy Competition Apr 16, 2009
5:23 Broke Apr 23, 2009
5:24 Casual Friday Apr 30, 2009
5:25 Cafe Disco May 7, 2009
5:26 Company Picnic May 14, 2009

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