Michael welcomes temp Ryan with Three Stooges and a Hitler impression
Michael explains why he won't tell staff about downsizing, then greets new temp Ryan with Moe Howard noises and an ill-judged impression.
Ryan Howard
Every The Office moment featuring Ryan Howard, in story order. Played by B.J. Novak.
10 moments · 19 min
The downsizing meeting: Michael promises no one is going anywhere
Dwight demands to be told first, Stanley presses for answers, Pam contradicts Michael, and he swears to protect his office family.
1m 49sMichael ScottDwight SchruteStanley Hudson#downsizing#assistant to the regional manager#staff meeting
Dwight's stapler in Jell-O, and Michael's flan-filled verdict
After Jim muses about Pam, Dwight finds his stapler set in Jell-O again; Michael plays judge while Jim and Ryan trade dessert puns.
Michael fake-fires Pam over Post-it notes as a prank
To impress Ryan, Michael stages a firing for stealing Post-its, lets Pam cry, then reveals the joke and is surprised she isn't amused.
Michael hands out ice cream sandwiches instead of the surprise
Michael returns with ice cream sandwiches, tossing them around the office, and insists this is not the big surprise.
Michael's tour of the warehouse ends in a challenge
Michael shows Ryan the warehouse, explains Darryl's long nickname, needles Roy, and goads the crew into a lunchtime game.
Michael picks his starting five
Michael assumes Stanley plays, turns down every volunteer from the office, and Dwight fights his way onto the team before ruining Jim's weekend.
Tip-off and Michael the basketball machine
Michael's 'friendly game' pep talk, a shirts-or-skins debate, Pam's loaded jump ball, and Michael lost in the zone between misses.
Michael introduces Katy around the office
Michael tours Katy past Oscar with an old joke and overshares about Toby's divorce while Pam observes from the side.
Ryan cleans out Michael's car
Michael makes the temp clear his car before the big ride, rescuing a power drink and a drugstore cologne while Jim finally meets Katy.